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 ...

Zeeoma is redefining African fashion and culture in St. Louis. Discover how this first-of-its-kind curated concept store bridges Lagos and St. Louis through fashion, handcrafted design, and cultural ...

Mandisa Phuncu, Founder and Creative Director of Amari Woman and Amari Men, is redefining African-inspired luxury with intention, heritage and purpose at its core.

In this ESSENCE Fashion House discussion, journalist Nana Agyemang who is also the Chief Executive Officer of EveryStylishGirl, assembled a diverse panel of African designers, fashion experts, and ...

\xa0Africa’s fashion story has long been celebrated for its colour, creativity and cultural depth. Designers are gaining global recognition, runways are becoming more diverse, and African aesthetics ...

At the Brooklyn Museum, an electrifying new exhibition establishes Africa as a true fashion capital, bursting with imagination, ingenuity, and its own aesthetic heritage. “African Fashion” showcases ...

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In a tour of the African Fashion exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, designer Reni Folawiyo posed a question: “What does it look like creatively, economically, and politically for us to decide to stand ...

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley was given the message early on: What one wore as a Black man mattered. Wesley’s pastor father, who migrated from Louisiana ...

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 ...

Although African fashion has long been reduced to wax prints, boubou (long, loose-fitting dresses), and handicrafts, another story is unfolding on this continent. African designers now dress global ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Growing up on the south side of Chicago, the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley was given the message early on: What one wore as a Black man mattered. Wesley’s pastor father, who migrated ...