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 ...

African fashion enters a phase marked by authority, heritage, and clear artistic intention. Nigerian designer Blessing Eleh stands as the creative force behind Bibi Lawrence. Her label moves between ...

This shift from analogue to digital enables designers to print shorter runs while customising designs and producing only what ...

In recent years, African fashion has experienced a meteoric rise on the international scene. Talented designers, inspired by a rich heritage and deeply rooted traditions, are reinventing fashion codes ...

Roberta Annan, Founder of AFF, emphasized that the incubator is "shaping resilient enterprises that can drive long-term value for Africa's creative economy," positioning AFF as a convener of ecosystem ...

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 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 ...

Samuel Mensah had the world at his feet. An economist by trade, he was the director of an international investment fund as well as an adviser to the African Union and various governments, advocating ...

The fourth edition of the Victorious Africana Fashion Show, a cultural fashion experience celebrating African heritage, ...