✨ From Berlin to Dakar: The Journey Behind Sokolata ✨ In this clip, our founder Sikoti, shares the story behind Sokolata—how her previous experiences and personal values shaped the vision of the brand you know and love today. 🤎 Learn more about the core and purpose of Sokolata. 🍫 #SokolataStory #FounderInterview #FromBerlinToDakar #AfricanFashion #SustainableStyle #MadeInAfrica
SOKOLATA, Exquisite Afromantic Basics
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Premium & sustainable ready-to-wear that connects you to Africa
About us
SOKOLATA: Le prêt-à-porter haut de gamme et éco-responsable qui vous connecte à l'Afrique. Créée au printemps 2022 par Sikoti Mbaitjongue, Sokolata est une marque éco-responsable 100% made in Africa qui célèbre le Continent Mère et ses richesses. Inspirée par la beauté et la diversité de l'Afrique, Sokolata propose une ligne de vêtements premium et décontractés faits au Sénégal. Chez Sokolata nous valorisons dans nos créations des matières naturelles d’origine africaine, dont le coton biologique sénégalais, le coton brut du Bénin ainsi que différents tissus ouest-africains tissés traditionnellement à la main. Au cœur de notre démarche réside notre engagement envers l'éco-responsabilité et la durabilité. Choisir Sokolata, c'est opter pour une mode qui minimise son impact environnemental grâce au choix de ses matières et de ses fournisseurs. L’intégralité de notre chaîne de valeur est basée en Afrique, contribuant ainsi à l’essor d’une nouvelle mode africaine éthique. Découvrez l'alliance parfaite entre Style, Confort et Engagement! Created in spring 2022 by Sikoti Mbaitjongue, Sokolata is a sustainable brand 100% made in Africa, celebrating the Mother Continent and its riches. Inspired by the beauty and diversity of Africa, Sokolata offers a line of premium and casual clothing made in Senegal. At Sokolata, we value natural fabrics of African origins in our creations, including Senegalese organic cotton, raw cotton from Benin, and various West African textiles traditionally handwoven. At the heart of our approach is our commitment to sustainability and durability. Choosing Sokolata means opting for fashion that minimizes its environmental impact through the selection of materials and suppliers. Our entire value chain is based in Africa, thus contributing to the rise of a new ethical African fashion. Discover the perfect alliance between Style, Comfort, and Commitment!
- Website
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www.sokolata-clothing.com
External link for SOKOLATA, Exquisite Afromantic Basics
- Industry
- Retail Apparel and Fashion
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Dakar
- Type
- Self-Owned
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- African fabrics, Organic cotton, African sourcing, Natural dyeing, Pagne tissé, Coton sénégalais, coton biologique, Sustainable fashion, mode eco-responsable, and Tissu african
Locations
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Cité Asecna, Derklé, Castors
Dakar, 10137, SN
Employees at SOKOLATA, Exquisite Afromantic Basics
Updates
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📆✨ Come Meet Sokolata at Our Upcoming Markets in Dakar ! ✨📆 We’re excited to announce the schedule of the markets where you can find us! This is your chance to: 🍫 Meet the Sokolata team 🍫 Explore our collections up close 🍫 Shop your favorite pieces Here’s where and when you can find us: 🍫 Dakar Women's Group Christmas Bazaar 📆 Sunday 24th of November 2024 ⏱️ 9am - 5pm 📍 International School of Dakar (ISD) 🍫 Marché de l’Union 📆 Saturday 30th of November 2024 ⏱️ 10am - 7pm 📍 Union le club 🍫 Marché de Noël de la coopération Sénégalo-Allemande 📆 Saturday 30th of November 2024 ⏱️ 3pm - 10pm 📍 Place du Souvenir Africain 🍫 The Third Christmas Market 📆 Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th of December 2024 ⏱️ Saturday : 10am - 9pm ⏱️Sunday : 10am - 7pm 📍The Third 🍫 Luuma Christmas Market 📆 Sunday 8th December 2024 ⏱️ 12pm - 7pm 📍Loman Art House 🍫 Dakar Night Market 📆 Friday 13th & Saturday 14th December 2024 ⏱️ From 6pm 📍 Hotêl de Ville de Dakar Join us to discover what makes Sokolata unique and celebrate the beauty of African craftsmanship. We can’t wait to connect with you! 🤎 #Sokolata #MarketSeason #AfricanFashion #SustainableStyle #MadeInAfrica #MeetUs #SokolataStyle
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🍫 Sokolata at Kimpavita ! 🍫 We are excited to join the KIMPAVITA DAKAR on November 15th and 16th—a Pan-African, feminist, and eco-conscious cultural initiative in Dakar. This inspiring movement is dedicated to building a sustainable feminist movement across Africa, and we’re honoured to be part of it. 🙌🏾✨ Find us on Friday 15th of November from 5pm until 11.30pm and on Saturday 16th of November from 12pm to 8pm. Stay tuned for updates, and we can’t wait to see you there! 🤎 #Sokolata #KimpaVinta #AfricanFashion #SustainableStyle #MadeInAfrica #HeritageFashion #SokolataStyle
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🍫 Forum de l’Investissement Féminin 2024 On November 5th and 6th, we had the honor to participate in the Women Investment Forum organized by WIC Senegal at the Azalaï Hetel Dakar. It was a rich and inspiring experience connecting with talented female entrepreneurs from different backgrounds and introducing Sokolata to a committed audience. ✨ We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our vision and celebrate the power of women in business! 🤎✨ #Sokolata #WomenInvestmentForum #WICSenegal #FemaleEntrepreneurs #sorority #Empowerment #AfricanFashion #SustainableFashion #Community
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🎙️ What is the meaning of Sokolata?🍫✨ Our founder, Sikoti Mbaitjongue, shares the inspiration and deep meaning behind the name Sokolata. More than just a brand, Sokolata is symbol of self-love, self-commitment ad self-acceptance. 🙌🏾🤎 Stay tuned for more insights from this interview series! 👀 #SokoTalk #SokoStory #MeetTheFounder
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At Sokolata, we are rooted in values that define everything we do: 🍫 Commitment: We’re dedicated to creating sustainable garments 100% made in Africa from African natural fabrics, empowering local artisans and communities. 🍫 Authenticity: Our designs celebrate Africa’s rich heritage & diversity, traditional handwoven fabrics, and timeless craftsmanship, staying true to who we are. 🍫 Integrity: From fiber to final stitch, we believe in transparency and ethical production that honours both people and the planet. Join us on this journey as we redefine African fashion with purpose and pride. 🌱🙌🏾 #SokolataValues #RootedInAfrica #SustainableFashion
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“Sokolata means chocolate, referring to the colour of my skin. To me, more than a brand, it is a symbol of self-love, self-commitment and self-acceptance.” Sikoti Mbaitjongue, Founder of Sokolata. #SokoQuote #Sokolata #ExquisiteAfromanticBasics
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🤎 What a weekend! 🤎 We had an amazing time at our private sale on October 5th and 6th at The Third in Dakar, connecting with our incredible clients and meeting so many new faces. Thank you to everyone who came by and made it such a memorable event! 🙌🏾✨ This is just the beginning—stay tuned because we’ve got even more exciting events coming your way soon! 👀🍫 #SokolataEvents #PrivateSale
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A live throwback of the event “Black in Fashion” which was part of the July ‘24 Berlin Fashion Week program. A special thanks to @bukiakomolafe & Emeka Suits for hosting us and sharing so much love and generosity. We are also very grateful to have met other amazing Black-owned brands based in Berlin: InJewels @gemz.global @amikestudio Chuene by Dennis Talk hosted by Beatrace Angut Oola, thanks for the powerful & inspiring insights! Berlin, see U soon again 🤎