African fabrics are known for being colourful and versatile. The latest African fashion dresses borrow some elements from traditional attires and others from modern fashion. David Kusi Boye-Doe ...

This is the experience that Dr Christine Checinska, senior curator of African diaspora fashion, had when unboxing designer Patience Torlowei’s Irene dress for the Victoria and Albert Museum’s ...

She celebrates the African woman in all her diversity, offering clothing that flatters every body type. If African fashion is shining internationally today, it's largely thanks to these bold ...

This dress is a part of the “Africa Fashion,” a new exhibition exploring the global impact of African fashion at the Field Museum. Many of the works push boundaries and inspire conversation ...

Angelina Villa-Clarke is a London-based travel journalist. Giving an in-depth back story, Africa Fashion showcases these pieces and the stories behind them, alongside personal insights from the ...

A mannequin stands with head tilted, a knee jutting from the deep bias chiffon and woven fabric hemline of Papa Oppong’s Takari T, a T-shirt worn as a dress from the Ghanaian-born designer’s ...

Discover the world of D'IYANU, a Black-owned African-inspired clothing brand. Learn about its origins and the impact of African textiles on fashion.

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 ...

Style Wear is a new, proudly South African clothing brand and online retailer that is making waves in the local market. The brand was launched in March 2024 and has seen unprecedented growth ...

Ankara styles rooted in the vibrant and diverse culture of Africa ... s a chic dress, a tailored jumpsuit or an elaborate gown, Ankara fabric effortlessly lends itself to a myriad of fashion ...