In this ESSENCE Fashion House discussion, journalist Nana Agyemang who is also the Chief Executive Officer of EveryStylishGirl, assembled a diverse panel of African designers, fashion experts, and ...
Although African fashion has long been reduced to wax prints, boubou (long, loose-fitting dresses), and handicrafts, another story is unfolding on this continent. African designers now dress global ...
Think you know what African fashion looks like? Think again. Showcasing an impressive selection of garments, accessories, and ephemera from the mid-twentieth century to present, the Brooklyn Museum ...
In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in London’s ...
South Africa's pre-loved fashion scene is worth nearly R10 billion and growing fast. From Yaga to vintage boutiques, ...
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 ...
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Fashion is fundamentally driven by an idea of newness — and endless cycle of seasons, each promising change and innovation at a level that is, in reality, logistically unsustainable ...
Fashion in Africa is as diverse and creative as the continent itself. Now, Africa’s many talented designers, models, photographers, illustrators, makeup artists and other professionals are in the ...
Africa Fashion, the new blockbuster exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, is a shining showcase of 45 designers from over 20 countries. It’s a joyous celebration of the diverse creativity ...
Elevate Africa has officially opened applications for the 2026 edition of the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize, a pan-African initiative that aims to preserve the continent's textile heritage by ...
Brands like Thebe Magugu, Kenneth Ize and Orange Culture Nigeria are being recognized by luxury conglomerates like LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Meanwhile, other brands such as Sindiso Khumalo and ...
To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. Lagos Fashion Week, while yet to be recognised on the same scale as its international counterparts, proved itself as a launchpad for emerging ...