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Aug 11, 20246 min read
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 12, 20245 min read
Against the Backdrop of Rising Anti-LGBTQ Sentiment, these Nigerian Fashion Labels Feel Forced to Show in Private
Aso Nigeria are just one of the labels who have chosen to show its collections via private fashion shows due to an increasing anti LGBTQ...


Jun 3, 20244 min read
15 Ethical and Sustainable African Fashion Brands You Need to Know
These brands are preserving traditional craftsmanship and supporting local artisans, while using eco-friendly materials and transforming...


Apr 10, 20245 min read
Nigerian Fashion Moves Beyond the Catwalk
Known for its annual fashion week, the region’s influence on style has been expanding, with the help of these designers. Nigeria’s...


Apr 6, 20242 min read
MaXhosa Africa Unveils AW25 Collection as a True Homage to South African Culture
By Tania Durand Luxury fashion house, MaXhosa Africa has been making strides in the international fashion community, from showing at...


Mar 26, 20242 min read
4 Leading African Fashion Districts you Should Visit
If you’re looking at supporting African brands, these are the fashion districts you should visit. By Thobile Mazibuko Africa is...


Mar 1, 20245 min read
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 22, 20243 min read
Ghanaian Designer Kwame Adusei Is Quickly Becoming a Staple In Celebrity Closets
By Hannah Jackson Kwame Adusei had 10 years under his belt as a fashion designer in Ghana when he decided he was up for a new challenge....


Feb 19, 20249 min read
Meet the New Guard of African Photographers Shaping Luxury
Local and luxury brands are forging a new kind of relationship with African photographers that extends far beyond shooting campaigns. By...


Feb 15, 20246 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 24, 20245 min read
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...


Jan 23, 20243 min read
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....


Jan 12, 20243 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...


Oct 18, 20233 min read
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...

Jul 18, 20236 min read
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...


Dec 31, 20221 min read
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...

Nov 17, 20227 min read
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...

Nov 14, 202216 min read
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...

Nov 2, 20222 min read
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...
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