Contemporary fashion trends… There are now more African and African inspired fashion designers on the commercial circuit than ever before. Designers are bolder, more design savvy and better placed to sit alongside their western counterparts, creating their own marketplace forums at markets, boutiques, fairs, online shops locally and internationally. A growing number of diverse fashion… Read more »
A brief history… The history of fabrics and textile trade used for traditional African costumes and dress has translated over the years into contemporary fashion styles that reflect modern day lifestyles in many parts of Africa. The background of African wax print fabrics can be traced back to the Dutch merchants through to the… Read more »
Written a couple of years ago by Arts, Style & Culture Writer Etienne Ebilah and myself but never published, it’s a little late to pose the question but some of the issues tackled in this article are still prevalent today. Right now it seems that everyone loves African prints and it has put African… Read more »
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