As African designers gain international visibility, logistical challenges often get in the way of business expansion. So what ...

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Guess what? African fashion is more than just dashikis and kente cloth. While both have significant and historical meanings in West Africa, hundreds of designers from across the continent showcase the ...

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. African fashion is on a roll, but it’s a long way from unlocking its full potential. That’s according to a new report from Unesco, released ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Angelina Villa-Clarke is a London-based travel journalist. It's a deep dive into the impact of African creativity. The landmark ...

Imagine a small box. Inside the box is a gown made of muslin, a fabric so delicate and lightweight that you have to handle it with extra care. You take the dress out, place it on a mannequin and watch ...

In a tour of the African Fashion exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, designer Reni Folawiyo posed a question: “What does it look like creatively, economically, and politically for us to decide to stand ...

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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 ...

Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence ...

Africa Fashion, the new blockbuster exhibition at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum, is a shining showcase of 45 designers from over 20 countries. It’s a joyous celebration of the diverse creativity ...

Beauty and ingenuity can be found around every corner of a new fashion exhibition in Chicago. One mannequin wears a stunning, contemporary piece fashioned primarily from cowrie shells. Another models ...