Guess what? African fashion is more than just dashikis and kente cloth. While both have significant and historical meanings in West Africa, hundreds of designers from across the continent showcase the ...
Since its inception in 2011, the Lagos Fashion Week platform, under the Style House Files mother agency, has successfully managed to position itself as one of the pioneers of African fashion. From its ...
In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands are ...
Known for its annual fashion week, the region’s influence on style has been expanding, with the help of these designers. By Tariro Mzezewa LAGOS, Nigeria — For the past decade, Nigeria’s best-known ...
Africa Fashion Garments: Kofi Ansah 'Indigo' Couture. Accessories: Katie Torda Dagadu at 'Suntrade'. Models: Emmanuel Narh 'Taller' Gaduga & Linda Tsirakasu Location: La Trade Fair, Accra - Ghana.
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 much as I anticipated the Africa Fashion exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, I was skeptical. How could any one show address the sartorial history of an entire continent? Ambitious in scope but ...