Entrepreneurship
2022 Highlights
Dec 28, 2022In this blog post, we gathered the best moments and highlights of the year. Thank you for supporting our work, for asking questions, for answering ...
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Behind the Collection
Resort '23 Swimwear
Dec 16, 2022Discover our Resort Swim. Classic swimwear styles were reinvented into a dreamy vacation color palette inspired by the private Maldivian island LUX...
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travel & culture
Chanel in Dakar: A Relevant Oxymoron
Dec 09, 2022I landed in Dakar last week to showcase our Resort 23 collection for Dakar Fashion Week and attend the historic Chanel 2023/23 Métiers d’Art show.
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Behind the Collection
Resort 23 Filun Collection Maldives
Nov 12, 2022The Diarrablu Resort 23 collection, titled FILUN, maldivian for escape, was inspired by South Ari Atoll in the Maldives, a private island fantasy w...
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travel & culture
Our Special Sicily Travel Itinerary
Oct 07, 2022After an amazing time in Spain, I decided to go to Italy and discover Sicily. I spent 10 days on this mediterranean island and explored two main ar...
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Behind the Collection
FALL 22 - The Via Vanni Campaign
Sep 30, 2022Our Fall 22 collection, Via Vanni celebrates freedom and ease with references of Cefalu's rich architecture, a coastal village in Sicily.
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travel & culture
My Favorite Mediterranean Villages
Aug 27, 2022Traveling this Summer felt so special because I was able to discover unique hidden spots that I had never heard of before. After spending a magical...
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travel & culture
Our Mykonos and Santorini Travel Guide
Aug 20, 2022I had such an amazing time island hopping in Greece this Summer and really fell in love. I put together a travel guide for the best places to stay,...
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travel & culture
A Restorative Week in Mallorca, Spain
Aug 12, 2022This summer, I decided to explore the Mediterranean islands and spent a week in Mallorca, Spain. Discover the highlights of my stay on where to Sta...
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Behind the Collection
The Greece Vacation Edit
Aug 06, 2022I always pictured Greece as a place for summer vacation and effortless photoshoots against that white and blue backdrop but also a place of opulenc...
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travel & culture
The Instagram accounts that make us smile
Jul 15, 2022I spend a lot of my day on Instagram, whether it's posting on @thediarrablu, chatting with some friends, designing and creating polls to get your o...
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Behind the Collection
How We Use Math Equations to Create Unique Pieces
Jun 24, 2022Featuring geometric earrings in up-cycled brass, the collection was designed in-house taking inspiration from different phases of lunar transformat...
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Styling Tips
7 Ways to Style the Infinity Swimsuit
Jun 10, 2022This versatile piece can be wrapped in over 7 different ways and dressed up or down for your vacation events.
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Behind the Collection
Summer '22 - The Luna Collection
May 28, 2022Inspired by the moon, its rich geometry, abundance, convertibility and timelessness, LUNA is a collection of versatile pieces created intentionally...
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Muses
Meet a Muse - Mother's Day edition
May 07, 2022We give the floor to our wonderful mother muses, who share with us their unique experiences with the magic of motherhood.
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Styling Tips
10 Ways to Style Your Mailys Dress
Apr 29, 2022To be as conscious as possible, we design most of our styles around convertibility, which is deeply rooted in West African culture, where tradition...
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sustainability
Sustainability and Why we are #SOLDOUT every day
Apr 22, 2022We’ve been receiving your sweet DMs and emails daily about the entire website being #soldout everyday. Today we bring the answer to all of your que...
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sustainability
Our sustainable fabrics
Apr 15, 2022After years of research for new materials, I discovered new eco-friendly fabrics such as lyocell and cupro that have now become the foundation of o...
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travel & culture
Top 6 Spots in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Mar 26, 2022Exploring the city's rich Culture & Cuisine.
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Muses
Meet a Muse - Jessica Nabongo
Mar 12, 2022Jessica Nabongo, one of our beautiful muses, is the first black women to have visited every country in the world. We learned more about her journ...
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Styling Tips
19 Ways to Wear one Garment
Feb 25, 2022Discover over 19 ways to style our iconic UMY jumpsuits and MAILYS dresses.
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Behind the Collection
Introducing Resort '22: PALMA
Feb 05, 2022For Spring ‘22, we celebrate PALMA, a family of flowering plants, commonly known as palm trees and associated with feelings of joy and tropical wan...
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Muses
Meet a Muse - Diarra Bousso
Jan 16, 2022Today is my birthday and I thought it would be a good time to introduce our new series called "Meet a Muse" where we will highlight our muses and ...
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Entrepreneurship
2021 Highlights
Dec 30, 2021Our Year in Review. A great summary of all the magic we made in 2021.
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travel & culture
Senegal’s Rich Culture of Gift Giving & Inclusivity in Celebration
Dec 24, 2021How Christmas is Honored In a 95% Muslim Country. In Senegalese culture, gift-giving is the strongest love language. Generosity plays a big role in...
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travel & culture
Our Unforgettable Adventure in Niokolodge, Senegal
Dec 11, 2021“Here we were, having a surprise breakfast in a secret Oasis in the Niokolo-Koba Forest as 150 monkeys were crossing ...
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travel & culture
OUR LUXURY TREEHOUSE STAY AT LES PALETUVIERS, SENEGAL
Nov 21, 2021A Heavenly Eco-Wonderland I'm so excited about #DIARRABLUVOYAGE and being able to share with you my wanderlust spirit. Last time, I told you abo...
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Behind the Collection
Discover Our Holiday '21 Campaign: TAKAAY
Nov 13, 2021Wolof for adornment, “Takaay” in Senegalese culture represents a form of heritage remembrance. This collection takes inspiration from jewelry and o...
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travel & culture
Our Magical Escapade in Guereo, Senegal
Nov 06, 2021Breathtaking views & magic I am always seeking magic; in people, in places, in food. So I have decided to start sharing with you my magical ...
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travel & culture
My current travel playlist
Oct 29, 2021I have been traveling across Senegal for the last two weeks with my team from California. Discover below the top genres and songs we have been jam...
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Styling Tips
5 Ways to Wear Our Prints for Fall
Oct 22, 2021Stay cozy in style this autumn season with our versatile prints The dropping temperatures can make dressing up feel more functional than fun, but...
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Behind the Collection
Finding the Perfect Sahara
Oct 15, 2021The journey towards our magical Fall ‘21 desert shoot The name Sahara comes from the Arabic word Sahra, which means desert; an ecosystem known to...
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Entrepreneurship
How did Winning The Stitchfix Elevate Grant Impact us
Oct 08, 2021Early this year, I shared this story about winning the Stitchfix Elevate grant. Today, our capsule collection debuts at Stitchfix and the program ...
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sustainability
THE DIARRABLU OUTLET: OUR ZERO WASTE INITIATIVE
Aug 28, 2021A zero waste mission This new initiative aims to amplify our zero-waste mission. We are launching a 50% Outlet sale from September 2 (11am PST) t...
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Entrepreneurship
WHAT DOES WINNING THE STITCH FIX ELEVATE GRANT & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM MEAN TO ME
Jan 14, 2021THE JOURNEY Back in October, I received a text from my friend Michele letting me know about a new grant program sponsored by Stitch Fix, the onli...
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Entrepreneurship
2020 HIGHLIGHTS
Dec 31, 2020JANUARY We had lots of Diarrablu Muses on vacation! FEBRUARY We got a feature in CNN! And we launched initial images ...
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