Traditional African fabrics such as kente, ankara, and mudcloth form an inseparable part of the continent's fashion scene. ...

African-print textiles, which were actually inspired by batik or wax-resist cloth from Indonesia, have been used to dress the people of Central and West Africa from the 1800s to present day.

The latest African fashion dresses are colourful, stylish, and versatile. African-themed fabrics, for example, Kente and Ankara, can be designed differently depending on personal preferences and ...

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African fabrics going places in global fashion Thursday, March 19, 2015 — updated on December 24, 2020 - 3 min read African print skirt and lace top from The Freedom Summer Spring 2015.

TAMPA, Fla. — African tribal culture has had a strong influence on high fashion, from athletic wear to couture runway shows. The unique threadwork not only produces these vibrant, sought-after ...

African fashion was also a topic at the Global African Business Initiative to explore the industry's future. As reported by UNESCO, Africa exports $15.5 billion annually in raw textiles, ...

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.

PARIS — Beneath an opulent chandelier in a sunlit salon, Imane Ayissi’s fall couture show once again fused African tradition with Parisian craft. Monday's running motif was the flower, explored in ...