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 ...
Do you know about African fashion? When Kenyan-born stylist and fashion blogger Koya Nyangi moved to Denver, she found that most people weren’t aware of the vibrant, creative fashion scene in Africa. ...
Their clothes are bold, inspired by Africa’s traditional colors and textures, and they are making an impact far beyond their home continent. A new generation of young African fashion bloggers and ...
While many people think of clothing as simply fabric that covers parts of the body, the Pan African Students Association’s AFRIK! fashion show utilized clothing as a pathway to self-expression, ...
Zeeoma is redefining African fashion and culture in St. Louis. Discover how this first-of-its-kind curated concept store bridges Lagos and St. Louis through fashion, handcrafted design, and cultural ...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 19: Thebe Magugu attends Fashion 4 Development's 11th Annual First Ladies Luncheon at 583 Park Avenue on September 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael ...
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Vibrant African clothes, both traditional and contemporary, enlivened the catwalk in Burkina Faso’s fashion week. Designers say they are striving to make the West ...
To put it plainly, Sarah Diouf is an image architect. The designer with a degree in visual communication spent the better part of her early twenties spearheading a magazine. She tells me over a call ...
Zazi Nyandeni truly grasps the essence of empowering women through thoughtfully designed garments that enhance their confidence and well-being.
OAKLAND, Calif. - At age 25, few would argue Oakland native Akintunde Ahmad has accomplished more than most. The product of the Oakland Unified School District completed his undergrad at Yale ...
Kenya: Fashion designers in Kenya have long been viewed as little more than glorified tailors. However, this perception is beginning to change as more designers make a mark in the industry. Priscilla ...