If you're in South Florida, join us for one last in-store 'Sip & Shop' this Sunday, 8/29 from 2p-6p.
(Mask/face covering requested)
Enjoy in-store sales up to 60% off & new arrivals!
Stay connected:
FB: Ankara Delights by Evelyn O.
IG: @AnkaraDelights
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2020 has been quite a deca… I mean year! (Whoops! Lol) As an avid ‘hugger’, I've missed close contact with friends & shoppers but elbow taps, air high fives, & virtual meet-ups will have to do for now! :)
This birthday (Oct 15), I'm even more grateful for good health & positive spirits as we navigate through the remainder of the year. We're still maintaining standard safety protocols in-store so no big ‘Sip & Shop’ at the boutique. However, I'd still love to spread the good vibes & gift YOU with a birthday sale!
To celebrate with me - take an additional 15% off all men & women's apparel! (No code needed & FREE SHIPPING on orders $50+)
Limited quantities available. Act fast!
Discount taken at checkout. Ends 10/16 @ 11:59p
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Welcome back!
Temporary Store Hours (due to Covid-19):
- Wednesday - Saturday | 2p-6p
- Sunday | Appts Only
After officially being closed for almost 4 months (wow!), we're looking forward to sharing our safe space with you again! Our circumstances may be a bit different - no 'thank you' hugs or handshakes - but our friendly, welcoming vibes are always the same!
We've sprayed & wiped (even more than usual) and will be taking special care to ensure high traffic points of contact are consistently sanitized. Face masks or other coverings, use of hand sanitizers, and social distancing are all required to also aid in reducing the spread of Covid-19.
We've been so grateful to provide online support, priority shipping, and in recent weeks both curbside pick-up & 'appointment only' in-store shopping experiences. So, if you're not quite ready to re-join us inside, no worries! We'll still be offering these services and more!
Excited to be here! You should be too :)
Now, I know I could've just thrown some products up and said "Shop Online"... but where's the fun in that?? Especially considering how long overdue this site is. (All in God's time though, right? Right.)
Over the years, under my Ankara Miami brand, I've produced a number of special events including major runway productions, pop-up shops, day parties, and much more. Each include a mission to bridge the gap between Caribbeans, Black Americans, and Africans based here in the US & abroad as well as increase access to African made/owned fashion & goods.
It's been my calling since my reign as Miss Nigeria Florida wayyy back in 2011 to share pieces of what I call 'home' with anyone with a passion for culture - fashion, food, music... you name it! I'm here for the long haul, folks. Because this is me. Evelyn Onyejuruwa, the chocolate Libra born in Nigeria (Igbo Kwenu!) and raised in Miami/South Florida.
So, if you're just joining me - Welcome! If you're already part of the tribe - Welcome back! Either way, THANK YOU in advance for supporting and sharing the love! The site is fresh but the love of Africa & African fashion is deeply rooted. That said, check back weekly for new posts and plenty of new products. Matter of fact, don't forget to subscribe for first access, event announcements, and store updates on restocks! Heads up... Quantities are limited so if you see something that tickles your fancy, don't delay.
What else can you expect?
If I'm missing a topic you're really interested in, drop a comment below. Feedback is always welcome!
If you've followed my journey, you know I'm ALL about Ankara and other African prints being incorporated into your everyday wear & use... NOT. Just. February :) So, what does that mean? Anything. From men & women's apparel to hand crafted accessories, home decor, & gift items. We're even dabbling in custom wear and are constantly on the search for even more QUALITY vendors & independent designers to service your needs. Ankara Delights is simply an extension of my closet, (Hey, Dionne! Lol), so let's get it!
Need help with colorful prints or creative gift ideas, I got you.
Don't need help but just want to shop fashionable trends? I still got you!
Also, if you're in South Florida, stop by the boutique and say hi! It's a dope, centrally located spot in Downtown Hollywood that I couldn't be more proud of.
Special thanks to our Visual Merchandiser, Dayjon (for keeping us fly & up-to-date), multi-disciplinary artist, Nzingah Oniwosan (for the beautiful custom mural), and my fave, DJ Baboo (for the curated African & Caribbean vibes).
Make sure to tag #AnkaraDelights. It's definitely Instagram & Facebook selfie worthy ;)
Special thanks (in no specific order):
THANK YOU!! xo
~Evelyn O.
Site dedicated to the loving memory of my grandmother, Evelyn "Mama" Nwachi Chinye - a true Matriarch. (June 1923 - July 2019)
Afum gi nanya! 💞👑🇳🇬
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