Yemisi Bamisaye of Southfield is the incredible designer behind a fashion forward line of African wear patterned after modern attire as we know it here in the U.S. but made with authentic African ...
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, ...
Two years ago, the clothing brand DIOP was created when Mapate Diop, a New York City native, was wearing a shirt his mother had made to a barbecue — a tunic-style shirt with a traditional African ...
Wakanda really is forever — at least in the fashion sense. The premiere of "Black Panther" a year ago saw African-inspired clothing shops crowded with fans wanting to get their hands on the latest and ...
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 ...
In recent years, African fashion has experienced a meteoric rise on the international scene. Talented designers, inspired by a rich heritage and deeply rooted traditions, are reinventing fashion codes ...
Ramadhan “Rammy” Mohamed, one of two designers hosting Thursday’s Fusion event for Fashion Week MN and creator of Ramadhan Designs, says her passion was first inspired as a child, watching her uncle ...
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 ...
Maxhosa Africa Fall 2025 ready-to-wear fashion show & collection photos. Designed Laduma Ngxokolo in Paris, France, in March 2025.
Incorporating beadwork into clothing items can turn simple garments into stunning fashion statements. From dresses adorned ...
Mixing textures is another way to elevate your winter style with African-inspired knits. Pairing different materials like ...