A Look at African Fashion Designers and Brands
There has been an unprecedented rise in the number of African fashion designers who are creating conscious and sustainable clothing with African aesthetics. The digital age has also played a significant role in promoting their work as well as increasing their visibility. A new generation of young Africans is interested in buying clothes that reflect their values and culture instead of whatever celebrity happens to be famous at any given moment. In our articles we will introduce you to some of the best designers in African Fashion.
Advice for new African Designers
African fashion is as unique and diverse as the people who wear it. From Ankara gowns to beadwork, there are many different types of African fashion that suit all tastes. Even with so many different options, it can be hard for African designers…
622African Fashion Labels and Designers
African fashion is a booming industry with global relevance. In recent years, the continent has seen an increasing number of local designers coming to prominence on the world stage. From Paris to New York and London, African fashion designers…
594African Fashion Designers and Their Influences
New styles, textures and silhouettes have emerged in the global fashion landscape. These trends have also influenced how we perceive and wear African clothing, accessories and textiles. African fashion has expanded from being solely about…
701Akosua Afriyie-Kumi Ghanaian fashion producer, brand consultant, and blogger
Akosua Afriyie-Kumi is a Ghanaian fashion producer, brand consultant, and blogger. Akosua is the founder of Fashionable magazine, a fashion blog that published its first article on October 14, 2014. Akosua also has two boutique stores: AKAFA in…
477The Creative Adebayo O. K-Lawal Fashion Producer
Adebayo O. K-Lawal is a Pan-African fashion designer, creative director and social entrepreneur. He’s the founder of House of Double Truth, an ethical fashion label inspired by traditional African aesthetics and tailoring techniques. Adebayo…
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Rollerblading and Skating for Cardio Fitness and Tone up
In the early 1990’s, rollerblading was one of the hottest trends in sports. The surge of interest continued for several years after that and then tapered off. Now rollerblading is making a…