In June, the Brooklyn Museum will host Africa Fashion, the largest exhibition of its kind in North America. The exhibition will celebrate the creativity of African fashion from the beginning of the independence era to the present day. With over 180 works, Africa Fashion will also show how prominent mid-20th-century designers and artists laid the… Continue reading NYC Holds Exhibition Highlighting Modern African Fashion
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Afrochella Raises Awareness For Hunger, Literacy, Healthcare, & Aid For Youth Through New Charitable Initiatives
Afrochella is Ghana’s premier festival of the year, highlighting Africa’s thriving community of creatives and entrepreneurs while celebrating the continent’s art, food, music, culture, and history. The festival will be hosted by MC/entertainment journalist Lolade Olayokun, actor Charles Okocha, and comedian Young Prince and attended by over 10,000 music lovers who saved for months and… Continue reading Afrochella Raises Awareness For Hunger, Literacy, Healthcare, & Aid For Youth Through New Charitable Initiatives
H&M Partners With Their First African Designer, Palesa Mokubung Of South Africa
Mega retailer H&M has partnered with South African designer Palesa Mokubung in its first-ever collaboration with an African designer. Mokubung’s brand, Mantsho, was created by the Johannesburg-based designer in 2004. Since then, then Mantsho label has appeared worldwide, gracing runways in the U.S., India, and Greece. The word Mantsho in Mokubung’s native language of Sesotho… Continue reading H&M Partners With Their First African Designer, Palesa Mokubung Of South Africa
Africa’s Fashion Industry Is Making A Comeback
The fashion industry is currently being revived by entrepreneurs, policymakers and lenders in Africa. This revival comes after decades of a declining fashion industry because of cheap imports and poor infrastructure. African designers are now extremely optimistic about the potential of fashion and textiles across the continent. The African Development Bank is traditionally known to… Continue reading Africa’s Fashion Industry Is Making A Comeback
What You Should Know About Durban July, South Africa’s Own Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby isn’t the only event that mixes fashion and horse racing. In fact, Durban, South Africa has their own version of the annual festival and it’s worth checking out as well. Want to catch July Fever along with South Africa’s “It” crowd? Here’s what you need to know: The Vodacom Durban July is… Continue reading What You Should Know About Durban July, South Africa’s Own Kentucky Derby