The launchpad of brands like Maki Oh, Kenneth Ize and Orange Culture, the showcase is carrying on strong in its mission of ...

"I felt like a princess," says US teenager Brianna LeDoux about her prom gown which she specially commissioned from Nigeria. "I wanted my dress to stop people in their tracks." The 18-year-old from ...

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 ...

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 a darkened gallery, a dress designed by Madame Willi Posey bedecks a mannequin standing under a spotlight. Notably, Ms. Posey, who worked as a fashion designer in Harlem in the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s ...

Pepkor Holdings, a clothing retailer in South Africa, has purchased several fashion brands from Retailability in a deal worth ...

The journey of African fashion from its traditional origins to global recognition is a story of resilience, creativity and cultural pride. Historically, African clothing was deeply intertwined with ...

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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -South African retailer Pepkor has acquired several fashion brands from privately-owned Retailability, ...

African prints are a vibrant and bold choice for monsoon fashion. These colorful patterns can add a unique touch to your ...

JOHANNESBURG, July 14 (Reuters) - Two South African aspiring designers, Khumo Morojele and Klein Muis, spend hours at a second-hand street market in Johannesburg looking for fashion items. The duo ...