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Feb 112 min read
Celebrating Tia Adeola’s 10-Year Anniversary Collection
A look at heritage and setting the tone for the future. Photo: Umberto Fratini. By Victor Qunnuell Vaughns Jr A decade in the fashion...

Feb 13 min read
‘People Want Clothes That Match Their Values’:
Sustainability takes centre stage at Nairobi fashion week Maisha by Nisria's Afropia collection. Photo: Kevin Mburu & Asande Maoga By...

Jan 234 min read
How African Designers Are Making Their Mark on Global Fashion
By Jackie Prager In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and...


Jan 204 min read
With its New Vlisco Collaboration, Togo Yeye is Putting Togo's Creative Scene on the Map
The art collective in the heart of Togo is creating visuals that highlight and support Togolese voices in front of and behind the camera....

Jan 177 min read
Meet Idelle Taye The Founder Of Guzangs, A Platform Elevating African Fashion Brands
Through Guzangs, the founder who grew up with an affinity for fashion is determined to give African designers and creators a seat at the...

Jan 164 min read
Adama Ndiaye On Creating Dakar Fashion Week And Celebrating Senegal's Creative Talent
The founder details the road to creating the yearly celebration of creatives based in Senegal; this year 22 designers including herself...


Dec 9, 20245 min read
In Dakar, Style Is a Lived Experience
Why Senegal’s capital is South African photographer Trevor Stuurman’s favorite African city to visit. Photo: Trevor Stuurman By Arati...


Nov 20, 20245 min read
From Nigeria With Love: The Innovative Craft Behind Fashion Brand ‘This Is Us’
How a husband-and-wife duo turned a local fabric into a thriving fashion brand rooted in Nigerian heritage. Oroma Cookey-Gam combines her...


Nov 16, 20245 min read
Grandma With Chunky Sunglasses Becomes Unlikely Fashion Icon
Photo: Luxury Media Zambia By Penny Dale A grandmother in rural Zambia has become a style icon and internet sensation - after agreeing to...


Nov 9, 20245 min read
In Lagos, Embracing My Personal Style—and Size—Through Nigerian Fashion
Shopping in Nigeria allowed writer Tariro Mzezewa to explore beyond the limited sizing of the States. Photo: Éki Kéré © Okonkwo Ikechukwu...


Nov 6, 20245 min read
How Lagos Fashion Week Is Breathing Life Into The Global Garment Industry
Lagos, Nigeria is the heartbeat of the exciting moments taking place on the continent in regard to emerging and established designs....


Nov 2, 20245 min read
Africans at the Cutting Edge of Interior Design
This Amechi Mandi throw blanket is inspired by the historic Asafo flags of Ghana, using an applique method of layering designs. Photo:...


Oct 31, 20242 min read
Bubu Ogisi: The Art of Storytelling Through Fashion
By Sindeka Mandoyi Bubu Ogisi, designer and creative director, Image: Supplied Bubu Ogisi is the creative force behind IAMISIGO,...


Sep 29, 20246 min read
17 African Designers to Know in 2024
By Jada Jackson Fueled by trending commodities like musical genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano and stars like Tyla, Ayra Starr,...


Sep 25, 20244 min read
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,...


Sep 24, 20244 min read
Mounir Sakho On Lumère And Capturing The Spirit Of His West African Lineage
The self-taught designer is fostering space to highlight his heritage and his non-technical background proving his unique capabilities...


Sep 19, 20245 min read
11 African Menswear Designers Leading the Industry Right Now
These designers are bringing fresh perspectives and unique style to the African fashion scene. Thebe Magugu attends the "Annees Palace" -...


Sep 16, 20245 min read
These Luxe Safari Camps Are Beefing up Their Gift Shops With Jewelry and Fine Art
As interest in African artists and designers grows, lodges are embracing a golden opportunity to combine animal encounters with high-end...

Sep 15, 20247 min read
Exploring ‘Africa’s Fashion Diaspora’ With Curator Elizabeth Way
The story of how this ambitious project came to life. Togo high heeled sandals by Aurora James for Brother Vellies. Photo: Courtesy of...


Sep 9, 20244 min read
11 African Fashion Stars You Should Follow Right Now
From bold, vibrant designs, to refined elegance, these African fashion stars are redefining style with unmatched creativity and flair....
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