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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Introduction : fashion matters -- Indigenous fashion : embroidery and innovation in Mali -- Nubia in Paris : African style in French fashion -- Reinventing local forms : African fashion, indigenous ...

As you’re no doubt aware, since the turn of the millennium, Lagos – Nigeria and West Africa’s largest city – has quickly established itself as a global cultural hub. That’s typically attributed to its ...

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 ...

By blending historical motifs with modern silhouettes, the wearer seeks to embody a sense of pride that feels both timeless ...

It’s spring, which means that The Metropolitan Museum of Art is open for a ball. The Met Gala 2025 red carpet will roll out on Monday, May 5, with the annual event once again helmed by Vogue’s Anna ...

As we celebrate Heritage Month, it's the perfect time to talk about something truly special and close to my heart: how our incredible cultural diversity isn't just a part of who we are, but a vibrant, ...