The Story of the African Diaspora, Told Through Its Fashions
By examining the work of designers of African descent, a new exhibition in Manhattan finds common threads and, more interestingly,...
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The Nigerian Women Turning Crocheting Into Glamorous Businesses
Kolade Mayowa Bolade and Ore Akinde blend creativity with ambition to transform the once-overlooked craft of crochet into global...
Jun 223 min read
Where to Shop, Eat, and Stay in Sierra Leone's Capital, According to the City's Top Fashion Designer
The under-the-radar capital of Sierra Leone has lively beaches, thought-provoking art, and great shopping. Fashion designer MaryAnn Kai...
Jun 123 min read
Kigali, Rwanda, Is One of East Africa's Most Stylish Cities — Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop, According to a Local
Kigali, Rwanda, Is One of East Africa's Most Stylish Cities — Here's Where to Eat, Drink, and Shop, According to a Local Pierra...
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Are African Luxury Brands Finally Getting A Seat At The Table?
Rendoll, Korlekie, and countless others are attaining acclaim due to their willingness to persist even amid production issues and...
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How luxury African Fashion Has Wowed Europe’s Catwalks
Photo: Getty Images By Wedaeli Chibelushi Laduma Ngxokolo can pinpoint the exact moment he became a man - and how it inspired his unique...
Feb 156 min read
The Designers Behind These African Fashion Labels are Wielding Androgyny to Confront Conservatism
How Muyishime, Maye Tobs and Udiahgebi are fighting back against toxic masculinity, homophobia Labels like Maye Tobs are upending popular...
Jan 123 min read
Emerging Designers Set to Steal the Spotlight in 2024
Each year, we come across talented young designers with a promising future in the fashion industry. They are creative and innovative and...
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9 Women-led Fashion Brands You Should Know
Munkus collection. By Thobile Mazibuko Khosi Nkosi Owned by Nobukhosi Mukwevho, Khosi Nkosi is a womenswear brand focusing on African...
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