Fashion Revolution is back for a third year from 18-24th April, calling for greater transparency in the global fashion supply chain. Celebrating those on a journey to create a more ethical and sustainable future for fashion. Fashion Revolution is composed of key figures from the fashion industry and beyond: industry …
Read More »Christie Brown – designs straight out of Ghana
Founded in 2008, Christie Brown is a Ghanaian based luxury women’s fashion brand that aims is to satisfy the stylish urge of “that modern woman who seeks a true taste of Africa”. PICHULIK founded in 2012, is inspired by ”the intimate relationship women have with jewellery”. This gorgeous mustard yellow peplum blouse and pencil …
Read More »Nigerian Mayowa Nicholas takes centre stage for Benetton
With 10,000 employees, revenues of more than €1.6 billion and a reputation for creating memorable visuals around their ‘United Colors of’ campaigns, Benetton is celebrating its 51st spring/summer season with ‘A Collection of Us’ that has Nigerian model Mayowa Nicholas at its heart. There are few things we like better …
Read More »Laolu Senbanjo brings stunning Yoruba designs to Nike
When Nike stacks up its global sales revenue for footwear, the African market is included in ‘Emerging Markets’ – a region that has grown by almost 100% over the past 5 years alone. On Saturday 26th March, the Air Max Convention kicks off simultaneously in New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong. …
Read More »Afrikan Boy at the Roundhouse Rising Festival
Olushola Ajose, better known by his stage name Afrikan Boy, fuses together his passion for grime, rap and afrobeat with a love for a good hook. Afrikan Boy is steadily carving out his own niche in the MC circle and will be performing tonight at the world famous Roundhouse Rising Festival. With a self assured …
Read More »March Top 10 African Hits Powered by Felix Nashito
SOUNDS OF AFRICA RADIO || #SOAR || w/ AFRICA FASHION AFRICAN HITS: TOP 10 MARCH 2016 Mixed by FELIX NASHITO Listen,Watch & Share! You can follow Nashito on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram PLUS MixCloud and read our exclusive interview over …
Read More »Threads Around The Web – ASOS Africa
With over 80,000 branded and specialist items available through its online store, ASOS is one of the busiest fashion hubs on the web today. Seven years ago it partnered with SOKO, a socially responsible clothing manufacturer from Kenya, to create ASOS Africa. Produced in Kenya’s Rukinga Wildlife Sanctuary, SOKO provides employment to underprivileged communities, supports female …
Read More »Lupita Nyong’o is officially InStyle
Following Vogue’s decision to feature Ivorian model Aya Jones on its Spanish cover, InStyle has chosen Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o for its April issue, due out on 18th March. It has been a crazy couple of years for Lupita and now it seems that every marketing man wants her to stand …
Read More »Tribal or not Tribal – that is the question
Since the launch of Africa Fashion, one headline seems to pop up with more frequency than any other: New range influenced by African print. You will also see the term ‘Tribal’ being applied to a lot of different clothing types. Our most recent ‘Threads Around the Web’ feature, kicked off a …
Read More »Ivorian model Aya Jones chosen as Vogue cover girl
Regular Africa Fashion readers will have been following our recent articles on how Ivory Coast is really starting to make a splash in the global fashion market. First, President Ouattara laid out his ambitious plans for the country. Then headline fashion news for the work of talented designer Loza Maléombho, was given a …
Read More »Countdown begins for Africa Fashion Week Nigeria
It should come as no surprise that Nigerians consider themselves among the most fashion conscious people in the world. Africa Fashion Week Nigeria kicks off on 1st July 2016 in Lagos and will give the country’s local talent a chance to take the world by storm. As designers, models, photographers …
Read More »International Women’s Day across Africa
On a freezing cold morning in New York, back in 1909, the Socialist Party of America organised a remembrance meeting for an important strike by the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. It was the first time that such a remembrance had been held and it was at a time when up to …
Read More »Vanessa Agyemang launches her Aztec Collection
Today sees the launch of Ghanaian designer Vanessa Agyemang’s latest collection, inspired by the historic cultures of central America. Copper Dust itself is a luxury home decor brand that specialises in bespoke, handmade lampshades and limited edition illustrations. The Aztec Collection provides a dramatic new addition to the Copper Dust catalogue. …
Read More »Loza and Laurence elevate Ivory Coast in the world of fashion
If you haven’t been hearing waves of positive news about the fashion talent pouring out of the Ivory Coast then you need to get out more. Not only is this part of Africa displaying a real flair for textile design, but it is also weaving ethical and social empowerment into …
Read More »Spring/Summer trends for fashionistas and stylistas
Right now, London’s weather hardly inspires anyone to look beyond their winter wardrobe but – technically – Spring is here. It officially started on 1st March, but was marked by a combination of damp conditions and the weatherman warning that temperatures will dip close to zero next week. Forecasters are predicting …
Read More »AfNTM Where are they now – Cheandre van Blerk
Where did it all start? Within the modelling industry, competition is stiff. Africa’s Next top model is a great competition as it assists in bringing in new models wishing to break into the industry. Cheandre van Blerk was originally from Johannesburg, and was one of three South African girls to …
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