KISUA for 8 — The Sahara Collection
Where Africa Meets Italy
A Cross-Continental Collaboration
The Sahara Edit — Red Earth Series
The Sahara Collection is the result of a second collaboration between KISUA — the African fashion brand showcasing the continent’s brightest design talent — and 8, the independent Italian brand offering contemporary fashion. The collection is available globally on yoox.com and kisua.com.
The DNA of both brands fuses seamlessly: 8’s timeless silhouettes meet KISUA’s vibrant and eclectic African spirit, creating a collection of stand-out wardrobe must-haves — all inspired by Africa’s great Sahara.
The Landscape
The Sahara Collection derives its inspiration from the landscape of Africa’s largest desert — stretching from the Red Sea all the way to the Mediterranean, the Sahara has long been the pathway between Africa and Europe.
Cracked scorched earth, brown sands and the African skyline inspired the prints. Rich indigo hues, dusty reds and vivid corals give the collection its vibrant feel and form an eclectic colour palette.
“The Sahara has been the pathway between Africa and Europe — and now, between KISUA and 8.”
The Sahara Collection
The Craft
The collection almost entirely utilises original African print fabric manufactured in Ghana and Ivory Coast. It consists of 17 unique styles featuring 8 artisanal prints — each capturing the textures and mood of the vast expanse that is the Sahara desert.
Every piece was produced in Africa, overseen by the KISUA design and manufacturing teams — helping to create jobs and foster sustainable development on the continent.
The Blue Sahara — Geometric Series
The Sahara Collection is at the forefront of cross-continental collaboration — promoting trade and development in Africa’s emerging apparel and textile industries. The entire collection was produced in Africa.
KISUA celebrates all that is Africa.
