Africa is home to numerous communities, each with its unique traditions. One of the things that bring these communities together is dressing. African fabrics are known for being colourful and ...

I had this concern that we were framing African fashion as ankara, a wax print fabric popular in West Africa. Like how do you make a whole continent about Ankara? It’s something that doesn’t ...

I had this concern that we were framing African fashion as ankara, a wax print fabric popular in West Africa. Like how do you make a whole continent about Ankara? It’s something that doesn’t ...

Born and raised in Lagos, Lisa Folawiyo has spent her career celebrating the craftsmanship of her Nigerian heritage by ...

In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in ...

Michael B. Jordan's premiere look incorporated earthy tones such as browns, greens, and ochres, often seen in traditional ...

FORT MOSE 1738, a designer fashion collection, combines West African traditional textiles and prints with western silhouettes.