African fashion has flourished in terms of creativity and innovation in recent years, and is attracting global attention.

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 ...

African fashion is, above all, a story of transmission and reinvention. African designers draw on a rich cultural repertoire: traditional patterns, natural dyes, artisanal embroidery, and iconic ...

Inspired by African and global streetwear, Ivorian designers Gaston Ouedraogo and Jean Yves Yebieyin created Djainin. Founded in 2022, the brand aims to be more than just a fashion label ...

and features African fashions created by Chicago designers. “Africa Fashion” shares personal stories of designers, highlights their innovation, and demonstrates their global impact.

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 ...

ESSENCE: How has the representation of African designers, based in the States or abroad, changed since you entered this business? Farai Simoyi: Since I entered the fashion industry, the ...

Middle Eastern and North African fashion designers are expanding globally, captivating celebrities and Gen Z alike with their unique culturally-blended styles. Fashion and design events throughout ...

The stage was lit with designs of young talented indigenous fashion designers across Africa who showcased African culture and heritage through their creatives. The runway show at the Oriental ...

With Bicester Collection’s upcoming New York location set to stock Nigerian designers, African fashion is claiming its rightful place in the global luxury market. “Throughout my visit to Lagos ...

and features African fashions created by Chicago designers. “Africa Fashion” shares personal stories of designers, highlights their innovation, and demonstrates their global impact.