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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.
Last week, H&M announced that the global retailer would-be collaborating with their first African designer, Palesa Mokubung. And today, the collection drops online and H&M stores across the ...
African Start-Up follows entrepreneurs in various countries across the continent to see how they are working to make their dreams become reality. Follow the team on Twitter. Naledi means “star ...
West African Design Elements. Drawing from countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal, West African interior design features bold Ankara prints, intricate Adinkra symbols, and rich wooden carvings.
In Africa, though, it may be about more than just, well, fashion. Designers are defying outmoded ideas of race and sexuality against the backdrop of their own complex histories and social landscapes.
CNN's Marketplace Africa offers viewers a unique window into African business on and off the continent. This week the show presents design consultant Trevyn McGowan, whose company is the main ...
Last week, H&M announced that the global retailer would-be collaborating with their first African designer, Palesa Mokubung. And today, the collection drops online and H&M stores across the country.
The African Designer Fashion Show, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 3, ReelWorks, 1399 35th Street. Find tickets, $35-$95, at letmeshowyoudifferent.com. Get More Coverage Like This.
Among this wave of talent is South African designer Thebe Magugu, who was awarded the 2019 LVMH Prize for young designers, which comes with a €300,000 ($315,000) grant, and opened his first ...
Among this wave of talent is South African designer Thebe Magugu, who was awarded the 2019 LVMH Prize for young designers, which comes with a €300,000 ($315,000) grant, and opened his first ...