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How African Streetwear Brands Are Rewriting the Narrative and Amplifying African Music
Brand: Severe Nature By Ekow Barnes Streetwear started as a shout—a way for kids to break free from fancy runways and stiff rules. It...
Mar 224 min read


How Influencer Culture Rewrote the Story of African Fashion
By Ugonna-Ora Owoh We rarely pause to reflect on what it meant to run a fashion business decades ago. Before the rise of social media—and...
Mar 203 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 112 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...
Feb 13 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 234 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 204 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 177 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...
Jan 164 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...
Dec 9, 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 20, 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 16, 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 9, 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 6, 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:...
Nov 2, 20245 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,...
Oct 31, 20242 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 29, 20246 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 25, 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 24, 20244 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 19, 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 16, 20245 min read
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