African fashion is going through a quiet but powerful shift. It’s no longer only about traditional outfits for ceremonies or ...

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 ...

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 ...

On Saturday, London’s Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum opened “Africa Fashion” (through April 16, 2023), a landmark exhibition dedicated to fashion from around the continent, from its independence era ...

Emmanuel Nwaneto (E.M.E) Ethiopian dance choreographed by Kaleab Alemu and Menna Tarekegne West African dance by Ola Folarin and Esther Amato Togolese/Congolese mashup dance by Esther Amato and Joshua ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

A look from IAMISIGO's "Chasing Evil" fall 2020 collection. Photographed in Kenya by Maganga Mwagogo. When Bubu Ogisi first received an email asking her to be a part of the upcoming Africa Fashion ...

The landmark show celebrates the global impact of contemporary African fashions and is the UK’s most extensive exhibition of African fashion to date. Celebrating the vitality and innovation of this ...

A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week on Oct. 26, predicts Africa’s fashion industry is growing quickly to keep up with the international and local demand for its art but warns that the ...

Fashion is a catalyst to tell deeper, richer, expanded stories from across the African continent. We hope visitors will be inspired and assumptions will be challenged. Christine Checinska, curator A ...

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 ...

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. At last, investors are backing emerging African designers. They’re willing to provide brands with capital, connect them with industry leaders, ...