The way one dresses can express their heritage, culture, style and so much more. African-print textiles, which were actually inspired by batik or wax-resist cloth from Indonesia, have been used to ...
The make-up of our culture can include — but is not limited to — the things we eat, do and wear. For many Africans and African Americans, African textiles have been around for as long as they can ...
That's why, when we discovered African Style Archive – with just 240 followers at the time of writing – it felt like a welcome change of step. Curated by Tosin, a London-based art project assistant, ...
Clothing can be transformative. This exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum transports visitors to the historical moment when nearly an entire continent shed its colonialist attire and stepped onto the ...
Think luxury fashion is exclusive to Europe and the U.S.? Here is a list of brands and designers to shop, admire and follow, straight from the motherland. Guess what? African fashion is more than just ...
There’s a new wave sweeping through African fashion and it’s wrapped in vibrant Ankara and dreamy lace.  When these two regal fabrics unite, magic happens.
A landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum charts the influence of the African fashion scene. By Elizabeth Paton LONDON — The influence of Africa and its fashion scene has redefined the ...
Transforming African fabric scraps into cushion covers is an easy way to add color and pattern to your living room or bedroom ...
Congressional Democrats wore a traditional African cloth to announce Monday sweeping legislation that aims to increase the accountability of police officers. The Democrats wore Kente cloth stoles ...
Kwaku Bediako Oduro is a Ghanaian fashion designer and the creative director of the fashion brand Chocolate Clothing, also known as Chocolate Clothes Global. He is known for his Afrocentric designs ...
Kwame Nkrumah, the trailblazing first prime minister and president of Ghana, left an indelible mark not only on the African independence movement but also in the world of fashion. Kwame Nkrumah's look ...