A new generation of African designers are bursting onto the global fashion scene, gaining recognition from top celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Naomi Campbell.

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 ...

She’s the sister of Nigerian soccer legend Sunday Oliseh, but with her fashion label Tesslo, Tessy Oliseh-Amaize is making a ...

Fashion is a lingua franca, and in the modern context, it is increasingly a worldly sensibility embracing an African-inspired attire with its buoyant lexicon. A fine blend of classic African elements ...

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 concluded with a powerful statement on the future of fashion, spotlighting Africa's vibrant design talent and the growing importance of regenerative fashion practices.

Prominent South African designers and industry experts will be on hand to critique and applaud those who showcase local ...

The intersection of traditional African artistry and futuristic design has found its apex in the Lagos Space Programme, an ...

African clothing designs are going places - in Australia and beyond - thanks to a partnership between Melbourne fashion model Sangeetha Singh and ex-Malawian designer Kwacha Luka. Sangeetha is a ...

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 ...

African jewellery designers are ensuring the local industry is alive and well ... Ugonna-Ora Owoh is a journalist and editor based in Lagos, Nigeria. He writes on arts, fashion, design, politics and ...

The State of the Nation Address featured a dazzling display of local fashion, with Nomvula Mokonyane leading the pack in ...