African fashion has not enjoyed as much exposure as it is currently. In the past the main advocates of African fashion in the West have been Western labels co-opting African fashion designs and fabrics and integrating these into their own. This phenomenon still exists as is evidenced by Louis Vuitton’s appropriation of the Kenya (Maasai) Shuka »
Vogue Italia ,the fashion magazine debuted an all-black spread called “Black Allure” featuring four of Africa’s finest including Kinee Diouf, Ajak Deng, Georgie Baddiel and Mia Aminata Niaria. The photoshoot had a hint of a bygone era when glam was “king”. Photograph by Emma Summerton. Directed by Franca Sozzani. Stylist: Edward Enninful. Live conversations on All »
Ajak Deng was born in Sudan and now based in Melbourne Australia. Ajax is currently making waves in fashion industry and is widely billed to be the next big international model. Asked by Vogue Australia why she liked being a blonde, Ajak stated that “Well, first I was devastated, I hated it because I felt like the »
A COLLECTION of jewellery and accessories from Enaj Bijou Collection. Click here to see more of Enaj Bijou Collection’s fun-filled, creative and new beautiful exotic beads. »
Herds of the Fathers was founded by Jason Akoi and Tobi Babajide, two fashion designers who met while attending Rutgers University. Thier vision they state “was birthed from the need to enhance ourselves in such a way that makes statements. When we started Herds of the Fathers, our goal was to provide timeless leather goods for »
“Fashion has changed and continues to change dramatically over the centuries. Although, fashion designers are largely responsible for some of the more innovative creations, the pace of change we are picking up now has largely been triggered, by an increased publication of African lifestyle magazines and blogs showing off the latest styles and trends” This »
Fashion has changed and continues to change dramatically over the centuries. Although, designers such as Sika Design, Deola Sagoe and Duro Oduro and fashion boutiques such as Agness and Lola are largely responsible for some of the more innovative creations, the pace of change we are picking up now has largely been triggered, by an increased »
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