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 ...

You may not know her name, but the striking work of self-taught hair artist Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is certainly turning ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi ...

On Saturday, London’s Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum opened “Africa Fashion” (through April 16, 2023), a landmark exhibition dedicated to fashion from around the continent, from its independence era ...

Their clothes are bold, inspired by Africa’s traditional colors and textures, and they are making an impact far beyond their home continent. A new generation of young African fashion bloggers and ...

Traditional African hairstyles are a symbol of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and ...

Fashion is a catalyst to tell deeper, richer, expanded stories from across the African continent. We hope visitors will be inspired and assumptions will be challenged. Christine Checinska, curator A ...

SOBOYE, the Nigerian fashion and lifestyle brand synonymous with wearable, Afropolitan, and cutting edge street style, makes their 4th appearance at The African Street Style Festival 2016 in London.

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 are ...