Founded by Taibo Bacar and Tatiana Ismael in 2008, Taibo Bacar is a fashion brand based in Maputo, Mozambique and offers a range of clothing, leather goods, shoes, eyewear, and accessories. Known for its uniqueness and strong attachment to the African heritage, the brand’s collections tell a story of African nobility and royalty that describes the beauty of the African woman and her culture. Taibo Bacar became the first African brand to show at African Fashion Week, as well as winning Emerging Designer of the Year at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Africa in 2012.