Tongoro: The Senegalese Fashion Label Hitting Waves Internationally

Tongoro is a purely made in Africa label designed and produced in Dakar, Senegal. Tongoro was launched in the spring of 2016 by Sarah Diof. Sarah started Tongoro with the aim of empowering local artisans while celebrating African prints and fabrics. The brand focuses on understanding the fashion that customers want and it offers a playful and unique apparel. The brand sources its materials on the African continent and works with the local tailors with the goal of creating a new dynamic for Africa based manufacturing and foster the economic and social development of artisanal workers in Western Africa. Tongoro has gained international brilliance since its launch with the likes of Beyonce, Naomi Campbell, Alicia Keys, Iman and Burna Boy. Beyonce brought Tongoro to the world’s attention. She wore four of the brand’s look on ‘The Lion King’ ‘Spirit’ video.

Tongoro offers billowing jumpsuits and dramatic dresses with bold, graphic patterns and vivid colours, that are appropriate for every event in the calendar, from weddings to garden parties, and dates. Their aesthetic feels directional and African forward. The attire colours and prints try to capture the vibrant and unique feeling one can only experience when living or visiting the African continent. Below, we are going to showcase some of Tongoro’s collection.

Kizi Jumpsuit

The Kizi jumpsuit for women is a zebra print design jumpsuit suitable for any weather. It is classy, easy to wear and very affordable. It also comes in a funky design, front detail design with maxi bell sleeves.

Sokhna Dress

The Sokhna dress is an asymmetrical one sleeve dress. Asymmetrical dresses create interesting vertical lines which have a slimming and elongating effect.

Malu Playsuit

The Malu playsuit is a short front tie playsuit with maxi flare sleeves. The Malu playsuit accentuates your legs and that is a plus. It is perfect for several different occasions such as date night, cookout, day party et cetera.

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Birima Dress

The Birima dress is a maxi dress with maxi sleeves, front bow tie and double front slits. This dress is unique and good for weddings, dates, girls’ trip et cetera.