Use African Fabrics to Their Full Effect
Traditional African fabrics, such as Ankara or wax prints, are most well known for their use in dresses, shirts and head wraps. However, there is so much more you…
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A Short Guide to Gorgeous Guipure Lace
Guipure lace is a staple of African fashion and popular throughout the world for it’s intricate design and hard wearing quality. Read about it’s origins here!
New Zealand’s Africa Fashion Festival
Have you heard of African Fashion Festival in New Zealand? Nor had we… That’s why we urge you to help support initiatives like this that show such passion. Have a read about it here.
Seasonal Styles and West African Clothing
African fashion may be associated with sunshine and bright days but there are colours and styles to suit the whole calendar year. Here’s a few ideas!
What is Swiss Voile?
Swiss voile is a favourite material: It’s versatile and popular with men and women alike. But what makes voile different to other materials, and how did it become such an important part of African fashion?
Be the best dressed at an African Wedding
African weddings are a time to celebrate the eccentricities that are prevalent in the roots of this rich culture. Here are some tips on what you could achieve with the right fabrics and accessories…
How can I incorporate African style into Western fashion?
African fashion is well known for it’s bright, vibrant, large than life colours and designs. Maybe it’s time we all started incorporating a little bit of West African into our everyday wear!
Lace: not just for celebrations
West African Fashion and Lace are very much connected. Whether Swiss, Austrian or Viole the vibrant colours and patterns are sure to suit any occasion. Read more here!