We thought we'd start the weekend off with a top 5 list of LPNY's picks to curb your African threads cravings right in NYC! These stores and brands each provide a unique experience, style and more importantly story.

1. Tafari Tribe

(Brooklyn, NY)

One of LPNY’s personal favorites, Tafari Tribe not only provides shoppers with a “distinctive shopping experience that satisfies both the fashionable and emotional shopping needs of [their] customers” but they do so while providing a vast selection of Afrocentric infused options that will satisfy any shoppers’ needs.

2. William Okpo

(Donwtown Manhattan, NYC)

Ladies, we’ve found you’re new favorite store right in heart of downtown manhattan. William Okpo celebrates women who embrace their “cultivated sense of style” WO. Talk about sleek, modern, fresh, innovative and must haves! From weekend getaway threads from the Resort collection to fashion week cocktail hour from the Fall/Winter collections, you’re a match made in heaven no matter what you decide to get from here.

Brother Vellies

(Downtown Manhattan, NY)

The home of African footwear in NYC. From boots, to sandals and flats this bespoke of artisanal work is the go to shop! Items at BV originate from South Africa, Kenya and Morocco and not to mention you would be helping to sustain artisanal jobs in those respective countries! Check in to Brother Vellies for your footwear cravings, and you may just find an additional trinket or two to add to your collection. Oh and did we mention, their aesthetic and photos are amazing?

4. Busayo NYC

(Pop-Up Series)

If you’re lucky enough to be in the city during one of their Pop-ups series, then you’re in for a treat! This “addition to our joy” “strives to brighten the contemporary American woman’s wardrobe with the vivid colors and geometric patterns of traditional African prints” – what better way to sum up what LPNY strives to inspire and promote & ps. Very affordable. Oh the check out their next Pop-Up Shop Saturday April 30 from 12:30PM - 7PM

(Creative Fashion Gallery, 89 Avenue C, NYC)

5. Moshood Creations

Moshood Creation’s evokes all that is the spirit of Africa. The brand, originally from Nigeria has transpired into a myriad of timeless pieces that are unique and inspired by not only several African countries and cities but also London, Tokyo and New York. If you’re looking for timelessness, visit the Moshood boutique.

We hope you find something to curb your African Fashion Cravings! Let us know what you think!