Out of interest-A question for the ladies

Member since 03 August 2009

Diana2Member03 August 2009 20:02:58

Hello,

This might sound like a silly question; but I was just wondering how expat ladies living in Africa manage to get their fashion apparal, shoes, handbags and other accessories. Am talking about sub-saharan Africa (excluding South Africa). The big and popular Western chains like Zara, H&M, Accessorize,...don't open shops in these areas. So where and how do you find such fashion (if of course you fancy this)?

Thanks!

Diana

sunnyvee Member

Member since 25 August 2009

sunnyveeMember08 September 2009 18:40:16

i can only talk about ghana and nigeria. now in ghana here we have what we call boutiques and these have the latest fashion trends on the market. u'd be amazed!!! there are so many of them and they all want ur attention so how do dey get it? by stockin with the latest stuffs.
hope this helped

estelle1961 New member

Member since 04 October 2009

estelle1961New member06 January 2010 06:54:16

Hello,

I am speaking about places such as Zambia, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia. The chains you are mentioning are not present in those countries. In some places you have small subsidiaries of South African chains such as Woolworths...but the selection is rather limited... the truth is that you slowly adjust to the local conditions and soon you do not need all those items...nobody is up to the last trends in those places...

Most of the shopping I did was during my holidays either in South Africa or back home in Europe.

Estelle

Catherine A. Member

Member since 18 February 2010

Catherine A.Member18 February 2010 19:23:22

Hi,
in nigeria you can find everything cos some people buy in bulk abroad and sell back.
Plus, you got all the nigerian designers

Renay Member

Member since 20 August 2010

RenayMember26 August 2010 18:12:59

Hi
I'm from Kenya and i was actually a bit shocked on reading your comment.East Africa has such a wide selection of retail outlets, especially Kenya.
Nairobi has a variety of clothing stores that do stock trendy clothes. If you want designer clothing, there are boutiques and select stores but all the major shopping malls have stores that stock clothes similar to those found in H&M, Gap, Papaya etc.

If you get stuck, let me know I shall mail you a couple of stores and where they are located.

Regards,

Renay