That's why, when we discovered African Style Archive – with just 240 followers at the time of writing – it felt like a welcome change of step. Curated by Tosin, a London-based art project assistant, ...
The make-up of our culture can include — but is not limited to — the things we eat, do and wear. For many Africans and African Americans, African textiles have been around for as long as they can ...
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 ...
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 ...
When working as a buyer for a lab supply company in 2013, Addie Elabor grew increasingly unhappy with her career. She needed a change. During this time, she and a friend reflected on how African print ...
Yemisi Bamisaye of Southfield is the incredible designer behind a fashion forward line of African wear patterned after modern attire as we know it here in the U.S. but made with authentic African ...
Kwaku Bediako Oduro is a Ghanaian fashion designer and the creative director of the fashion brand Chocolate Clothing, also known as Chocolate Clothes Global. He is known for his Afrocentric designs ...
In the fashion world, a "lookbook" is a collection of photos highlighting, say, a fashion designer's work or a fashion model. The African Lookbook has a different agenda: images that present a ...
As African designers gain international visibility, logistical challenges often get in the way of business expansion. So what ...
One brand setting the tone for 2026 is Worq, a Ugandan fashion label creating designs that seamlessly balance statement and ease.
Siyabonga Ngezana has been grabbing attention lately, not just for his performances on the field, but for his growing style presence off the pitch. Check it out!