The African Fashion Foundation (AFF) has officially launched the second cohort of its African Fashion Futures Incubator (AFFI ...
Building upon its over a decade-long journey, Lagos Fashion Week champions the rich stories, creativity, and craftsmanship ...
For Lagos Fashion Week’s 15th anniversary edition, the focus was on celebrating Africa’s cultural influence, while providing ...
The launchpad of brands like Maki Oh, Kenneth Ize and Orange Culture, the showcase is carrying on strong in its mission of ...
The way one dresses can express their heritage, culture, style and so much more. African-print textiles, which were actually inspired by batik or wax-resist cloth from Indonesia, have been used to ...
Fashion in Africa is often reduced to stereotypes, such as wax prints and beaded necklaces. It’s also rarely separated by nation. Instead, the continent’s 54 vastly different countries get clumped ...
Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence ...
As we’ve been reporting, African fashion designers are entering a new era – and the world is watching! One of those documenting the growth of designers from the continent is Helen Jennings, editor of ...
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South African retailer Pepkor has acquired several fashion brands from privately-owned Retailability, ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Angelina Villa-Clarke is a London-based travel journalist. It's a deep dive into the impact of African creativity. The landmark ...