Fashion stores Senegal

Rama Diaw is a fashion designer who has been spotted on the Senegalese and international scene. She has participated in several European shows (Labo Ethnic in Paris, Festival landshut in Germany, Fashion-Week in Vienna), and opened this show-room, where you can find little wonders. Clothes (mainly for women), bags, shoes and accessories, Senegalese fashion is revisited with taste and elegance by this passionate Saint-Louisienne. Don't hesitate to take a look around, there are really beautiful items in this fashionable and chic shop!

On Rue Assane Ndoye, this little store with its black-and-white facade is a paradise for dressing children. Colorful clothes, with their trademark finish (right down to the dolls' hair, carefully braided by Delphyne and the store's braiders), will dress your newborns and young children. Hélène, the ever-available owner, also sells plush toys, African dolls and handbags. Some woven adult clothes are also on sale. Quality guaranteed!

Maï Diop, creator of the Tësss brand, heads up this showroom workshop. You'll find locally produced fabrics in the Mandjak tradition, including loincloths, cushions, bags and table runners. Tësss aims to rediscover the forgotten motifs of traditional loincloths, still appreciated today. Maï Diop, with the help of her craftsmen, also creates made-to-measure fabrics for her customers. A stone's throw from the boutique is the weavers' workshop, where you can appreciate their delicate work on an imposing loom.

Mourad, a Moroccan stylist who used to work for Maison Singer, has opened his own small boutique where he creates unique and beautiful pieces. Here, everything is handmade until the last finishing touches. There are jackets, loincloths, coats and bags, among other items. In addition to Mourad's creations, the store has a plethora of high quality sub-Saharan fabrics, making it even more difficult to choose. Custom-made clothes can also be made.

It is here, at the entrance to the Cape Verde peninsula, that the Studio Wudé brand has established its workshop. Created by Cécile and Mbor Ndiaye in 2008, it offers high quality fashion accessories in leather and textile "made in Senegal". As West Africa has a tradition of leather working, the designer is inspired by different African know-how. She also exploits other materials such as wax, which are mixed with leather, for remarkable results. Stop by the workshop to appreciate the skilful work of the craftsmen and discuss with the designer.

Africa Batik is barely east of the roundabout Jean Paul II. Here, Mamadou Chérif Diallo sells clothes, paintings, fabrics and accessories and offers the possibility to understand the technique of making the batik. Workshops in the day around 15 000 FCFA, including equipment.

Aïcha and her husband Oury Diallo are both tailors, Mrs. for African dress and Mr. for western confection. They have their shop near Peytavin Avenue. They can "take your steps", sew in record time your clothes, that you can recover by making your last purchases. Work really well done and at reasonable prices.

When you are in the textile craft area, ask "Paco Rabane", everyone knows it. This specialist in African fabrics offers a wide choice of bogolans, batik, indigo, etc. Items sold by metre or piece for decorative tablecloths or cloth. You also have the possibility to acquire models made by professional designers.

Located near the Massalikoul Djinane mosque, this is the fabric market of Dakar! All patterns, all styles, all origins are represented along these swarming alleys. Everyone has of course a sewing machine in the extension of the arm. Cotton, silk, synthetic, natural, make your choice, the couturiers will always make something out of it. In addition to fabric, you will find everyday products, jewellery, shoes, among other miscellaneous items. The market is very lively at weekends, beware of pickpockets!