9 African Streetwear Brands Redefining Global Culture Across the Diaspora
African streetwear brands continue to emerge as trailblazers worldwide. By Tangerine Mathebula | Paakow Essandoh 434343 Beyond the...
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These Are the 10 Designers to Know From Addis Ababa’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week
By Sennait Ghebreab From January 9 to 14, 2024, the Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) was held in the picturesque setting of Addis Ababa....
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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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In Kigali, Rwanda, a New Wave of Creative Projects Worth Traveling For
These Kigali-based artists are melding their world-class skills with their home-grown inspirations in the Rwandan capital. By Stephanie...
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54 African Designers You Should Know
TeenVogue celebrates the rich culture and impact of the globe's demographically youngest continent. Through a series of visual stories,...
Jul 9, 20233 min read
Luxe Jo'Burg Hotspots Seen in Season 2 of Young, Famous & African
The second season of Young, Famous & African dropped on Netflix and Travel Noire is back with another round-up of luxe locations from the...
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Ebony All-Access: Sights, Sounds and Style at the 2022 Afrochella Festival
Steeped in travel and photography, the cultural curator finds endless inspiration in their pages By Eyram Rafael Production by Richmond...
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8 Incredible Luxury Hotels And Lodges To Experience In Africa
These properties offer superb dining experiences, majestic settings, and lavish décor and design, as well as excellent spas and a range...
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Grace Wales Bonner Is the Perfect Designer for Now
Her clothes combine British tailoring with the sensibilities of the African diaspora. And she is making her mark on fashion with...
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7 Superstar Lagos Fashion Week Designers You Need To Know Now
Lagos Fashion Week recently staged its autumn/winter 2022 shows. Mowalola Ogunlesi, Kenneth Ize, Duro Olowu and Lisa Folawiyo are just a...
Oct 24, 20223 min read
The Best Tour I Booked in Johannesburg: An Afternoon with a Local Dressmaker
The Airbnb Experience was the most unforgettable part of my five-day trip. By Jessica Poitevien When traveling alone, I typically stay in...
Oct 17, 20225 min read
The Designer Exploring African Stories Through Traditional Fabrics
Bubu Ogisi travels around Africa, resurrecting artisanal skills that have been in existence for years to explore sustainability and...
Oct 12, 20224 min read
Thebe Magugu is Transforming Secondhand Rags Into High Fashion Riches
The designer's Discard Theory collection reimagines the clothing markets of downtown Johannesburg as Parisian ateliers By Dazed Digital...
Oct 5, 20224 min read
The Vogue Guide to Shopping in Accra
Come along as Vogue explores, in no particular order, the city’s hottest retail destinations and some hidden gems too. By Ken Kweku Nimo...
Aug 31, 20222 min read
A Local’s Guide to South Africa
Photographer Trevor Stuurman on the art you can’t skip in Johannesburg and beyond By Isabella Sullivan On a mission to change the vision...
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Thebe Magugu is reshaping stale ideas of African luxury
The momentum of Magugu’s career, and what it represents, is significant. Since skyrocketing to success after winning the 2019 LVMH Prize,...
Aug 23, 20227 min read
Inside the Zambian Wedding Tradition That’s All About Food
During the Ichilanga Mulilo, the bride and her family welcome the groom with a feast Bichri Photo/Mazuba Kapambwe-Mizzi By Mazuba...
Jun 21, 20224 min read
This Photographer is Capturing the Femininity of Congo’s La Sape Movement
Once a male-centric domain, women in Congo are disturbing the gender boundaries of La Sape, and photojournalist Victoire Douniama wants...
May 21, 20229 min read
Why Senegal Is on Global Fashion’s Radar
Dakar’s reputation as a regional fashion hub has persuaded brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo Boss to expand to the capital of the West...
May 9, 20228 min read
A New Wave of Creatives Is Transforming Dakar, Senegal’s Capital City
From artist Papi Wata to designer Aboubakarim Ndaw, a cohort of makers and visionaries are writing the city’s next chapter. by Jakiya...
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