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  • Honoring the Visual Language of Nubian Women
  • Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Designers Stitch Heritage, Identity and Enterprise into Global Fashion
  • Africa: Loza Maléombho Is Building An Industry From African Stories

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egyptianstreets.com /3 weeks ago

Honoring the Visual Language of Nubian Women

  When tourists visit the gentle, sun-kissed beauty of Aswan, one of the most cherished experiences is stepping inside the warmth of a Nubian house. The door is adorned with geomet...

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Designers Stitch Heritage, Identity and Enterprise into Global Fashion

[Bird Story Agency] As Zimbabwean designers take their work to Africa Fashion Week London, they are showcasing far more than fashion. Their collections tell stories of heritage, id...

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allafrica.com /5 days ago

Africa: Loza Maléombho Is Building An Industry From African Stories

[Bird Story Agency] Internationally recognised after Beyoncé wore her designs, Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho is now looking beyond fashion. Through Pokou, she is combining Baoulé...

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africanews.com /2 weeks ago

Kenya: Designer turns to traditional clothesmaking methods

The founder of Mukabwa studios, Hillary Mukubwa uses hand looms to create clothes and fabrics in a bid to keep Kenya's cultural heritage alive.

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thisiscolossal.com /1 month ago

Innovation Meets Heritage in West African Contemporary Artists’ Masquerade Ensembles

'New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations' celebrates contemporary creations by artists in Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon. Do stories and...

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africanews.com /1 month ago

Ivory Coast fashion designers storm the international stage

Favoured by the likes of Beyoncé and Aya Nakamura, Ivory Coast fashion is wooing the world stage, thanks in part to showcasing on social media.

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

Sierra Leone: How Sierra Leone's Traditional Textiles Are Weaving a Modern Fashion Economy

[Bird Story Agency] Sierra Leone's traditional textiles are being reimagined into a modern fashion economy, as designers like Frederica Williams preserve heritage while building a...

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bellanaijastyle.com /1 day ago

These African Designers Showcasing At London Fashion Week SS27, and We’re Watching

London Fashion Week SS27 is almost here, and African fashion is once again making its presence felt on one of the world’s biggest fashion stages. This season, we’re keeping a parti...

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africanews.com /3 weeks ago

'Sape' a cultural movement showcased at the 6th edition of DR Congo Fashion Week

The sixth edition of DR Congo Fashion Week in the capital Kinshasa, brought together local stylists, fashion designers and "sapeurs" as well as those from the neighbouring Republic...

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allafrica.com /3 weeks ago

Nigeria: Akwete Weavers Carry An Igbo Textile Tradition Into Modern Fashion

[Bird Story Agency] Once primarily worn as wrappers and ceremonial dress, Akwete cloth is finding new life in contemporary clothing and university training. Weavers, educators and...

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getaway.co.za /1 month ago

7 African destinations where craftsmanship is the attraction

The post 7 African destinations where craftsmanship is the attraction appeared first on Getaway Magazine.

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design-milk.com /1 month ago

This Sculptural Vase Reimagines the Bantu Knot in Glass

September Collective’s first in-house design transforms the Bantu knot into a hand-blown glass vase, created with Kitengela Glass artisans in Kenya

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bellanaijastyle.com /2 days ago

Kenyan Label Yoshita 1967 Makes History, Winning the LVMH Savoir-Faire Prize

Kenyan designer Anil Padia is making fashion history with Yoshita 1967, becoming the first Kenyan finalist in the history of the LVMH Prize before going on to win the 2026 Savoir-F...

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ebony.com /1 week ago

The Black Designers Making Sustainability Look Good

Discover how Black-owned brands are redefining eco-friendly style with creativity and culture.

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bellanaija.com /4 weeks ago

Adire Has Never Looked This Bold, Structured & Fashion-Forward

Hand-dyed Adire textiles take center stage as wearable art, featuring bold geometric batik patterns, structured corsetry, and avant-garde tailoring for the cast reveal of Funke Aki...

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africanews.com /1 month ago

Threading a future: The woman weaving a new art form in Burkina Faso

In a country where painting and sculpture have long reigned supreme, one artist is threading a bold new vision—one nail, one strand, one masterpiece at a time

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bellanaijastyle.com /1 month ago

The Rise of Tanzanian Fashion

Tanzania is rapidly establishing itself as an economic powerhouse for fashion in East Africa, driven largely by the momentum of Swahili Fashion Week as it prepares for its landmark...

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punchng.com /1 month ago

Entrepreneur starts project on Nigerian, Scottish cultural outfits

A new project by Nigerian designer Tobilola Tonueyi explores the rich cultural heritage of Nigerian aso-oke and Scottish tartan, fostering cultural exchang Read More: https://punc...

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fashionista.com /6 days ago

Ashaki: The Clothing Brand Designing 'Heirloom' Fashion for the Contemporary Woman

Each garment is handcrafted with traditional hand-sewing and embroidery techniques.

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retaildesignblog.net /1 month ago

Retail as Belonging, Inside Wanni Fuga’s Graceful Loop

On the fourth floor of a commercial building in Abuja, Nigeria, a 196 sqm shell with a coffered ceiling and...

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

Nigeria: Aso-Oke's Global Rise Masks Struggles to Preserve a Centuries-Old Craft

[Bird Story Agency] Aso-Oke has never been more fashionable, appearing on international runways and in luxury collections. But behind the vibrant fabric lies a quieter story: the w...

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allafrica.com /1 month ago

Africa: Why Africa's Textile Story Is Bigger Than the Numbers Suggest

[Bird Story Agency] Africa is beginning to reverse an age-old equation: exporting raw cotton and importing the value created from it. The challenge is to close the ''missing middle...

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bellanaijastyle.com /1 month ago

DOLA Celebrates Yoruba Heritage Through Fine Jewellery Crafted to Last

Founded in London and deeply rooted in Yoruba heritage, DOLA is redefining what contemporary luxury looks like through handcrafted fine jewellery. Named after the Yoruba phrase mea...

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bellanaijastyle.com /3 weeks ago

See How Afro Dandyism Was Interpreted At South African Music Awards

Fashion took centre stage at the South African Music Awards as celebrities interpreted the night’s Afro Dandyism dress code through bold, expressive, and deeply personal looks. R...

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