African designer dresses the White House
Nigerian Duro Oluwo was one of a selection of designers drafted in to create a spectacular Christmas display at the White House in Washington DC. It has become a tradition…
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African Fashion Shows Create Global Impact
During the past decade, the number of African fashion shows in countries all over the world has grown rapidly, leading industry experts to predict this is Africa’s time to shine….
Designers of African Fashion Capitalise on Global Sporting Events
Major global sporting tournaments have traditionally led to a wide variety of African sport souvenir products hitting the market. In particular, the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil prompted a…
How to Wear an African Headtie
The African headtie has a long and meaningful history in West African culture, as well as being a glamorous fashion accessory nowadays. In Ghana, it is traditionally considered to be…
The Significance of African George Fabrics for Wedding Attire
Among the most popular of African materials is the African George fabric, which has its origins among the Igbo people of Nigeria. The beautifully-embroidered George fabric is renowned for being…
African Fashion Helps Eradicate Poverty in Ethiopia
The recent Hub of Africa fashion week in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, attracted the cream of designers and clientèle from all over the world. The high-profile event, at the Millennium Hall,…
Men’s Top Five Most Popular African Clothing Styles
Men’s African clothing styles today have evolved from traditions dating back many centuries. There’s a massive selection of fashionable, quality, African clothing for men in the 21st century, designed…
Why Swiss Voile is the ideal fabric for creating men’s attire
Are you about to embark upon creating a comfortable item of men’s clothing for every day wear? Or have you been tasked with creating a sleek and sophisticated men’s outfit…
International Designers Showcased at Hub of Africa Fashion Week
The top international designers will exhibit their latest creations at a prestigious event aimed at showcasing African fashion. The Hub of Africa Fashion Week 2015 is taking place at the…
African Wax Prints: Five Things you Didn’t Know.
African wax prints are hot stuff right now. Worn by celebrities such as Gwen Stefani and appearing ever more on the British high street, their bold designs and explosions of…