African textiles, with their vibrant colors and intricate patterns, are making a comeback in modern fashion. These ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A mannequin stands with head tilted, a knee jutting from the deep bias chiffon and woven fabric hemline of Papa Oppong’s Takari T, ...
Indigo dyeing is one of the oldest textile dyeing techniques in Africa. The process involves fermenting indigo leaves to ...
Bubu Ogisi travels around Africa, resurrecting artisanal skills that have been in existence for years to explore sustainability and identity. “The idea of my work is to decolonize,” Ms. Ogisi said.
She’s the sister of Nigerian soccer legend Sunday Oliseh, but now Tessy Oliseh-Amaize is becoming something of a celebrity in her own right, making a name for herself in the US fashion scene. As ...
LONDON (Reuters) - Designers from around the world played with the vibrant hues and striking patterns of the African wax print fabric known as Ankara on the runways of London's African Fashion Week ...
In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands are ...
From the moment you step into Titi Ogufere’s orbit, one thing becomes clear — she’s not just a designer but a visionary. The Lagos-based trailblazer is the founder of Design Week Lagos and the first ...