Be bold with African wax printing
African clothing and fashion is mostly light and airy, but able to make a big statement. West African clothing is among the brightest on the continent, and this is largely…
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African Fashion Week is coming to London this August but are vloggers setting the trends now?
This year, African Fashion Week London is going to be bigger than ever. The annual event started in 2011 and is now host to over 300 designers and almost 45,000…
West African Cloth: What do the Colours Really Mean?
Native to the Akan people of southern Ghana, kente cloth has also become popular amongst the Akans of the Ivory Coast, and in many other West African countries. Kente cloth…
How to Accessorise a Bold Print
West African fabrics are famed for their bright colours and bold prints. From Super Wax and Jacquard to Guipure Lace, the fabric options are as numerous as the patterns and…
Choosing African Fabrics for Baby Slings
For babywearing parents, almost limitless inspiration can be found in images of African mothers, wrapping their babies close in beautiful patterned fabrics as they go about their day. Wraps for…
Choose African Jewellery to Complete Your African Look!
African Fashion is celebrated across the globe and the diverse colours, cloths, styles and selections are complemented by the jewellary. Stand out today!
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.
Choosing the West African Style for your Wedding
This blog has talked before about West African bridal attire… but what about clothes for the guests? Read this blog for ideas!
A Brief History of African Clothing
African clothing has a vibrant and interesting history to match its bright and bold textiles. This history is thought to stretch back 75,000 years! Although tracking the evolution of African…
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…