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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...
Nov 14, 202216 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...
Nov 2, 20222 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 24, 20223 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 17, 20225 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 12, 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...
Oct 5, 20224 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...
Aug 31, 20222 min read


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 31, 20225 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...
Aug 23, 20227 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...
Jun 21, 20224 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 21, 20229 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...
May 9, 20228 min read
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