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The Fashionista
Aisha Ouobi started with a needle, thread and unbridled passion. Then in 2008 she created Christie Brown Ltd. and designed clothes for friends and family until Africa’s elite started placing orders for her unique blend of afro chic clothing. In 2009 Aisha won the highly coveted “Emerging Designer of the Year” award at Arise Fashion Week in South Africa. Visit christiebrownonline.com to see how Aisha is influencing the way women dress, one Ankara print at a time.

