African fashion was also a topic at the Global African Business Initiative to explore the industry's future. As reported by UNESCO, Africa exports $15.5 billion annually in raw textiles, ...

Traditional African fabrics such as kente, ankara, and mudcloth form an inseparable part of the continent's fashion scene. ...

African beadwork has been making waves in the sustainable fashion world with its bright designs and cultural depth ...

ABUJA, Nigeria — Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet local and international demand but inadequate investment limits its potential, UNESCO said Thursday in a report released ...

Ramalan Buhari, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of RnR Global Emporium and one of the designers featured on the ...

African craftsmanship’s influence in the fashion world Beyond designers, luxury fashion houses increasingly explore Africa’s rich traditions. Dior-Uniwax’s 2020 Cruise Collection, which incorporated ...

In this ESSENCE Fashion House discussion, journalist Nana Agyemang who is also the Chief Executive Officer of EveryStylishGirl, assembled a diverse panel of African designers, fashion experts, and ...

Beneath the surface of the opulence and style, lies the major challenge of finance and conservation. According to a UNESCO report, Africa’s fashion industry currently boasts exports valued at ...

Right: An outfit from Thebe Magugu out of Johannesburg, South Africa. These are 3 of the garments starring in the new "Africa Fashion" exhibit at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.

If African fashion is shining internationally today, it's largely thanks to these bold designers. Their work goes far beyond simply creating clothing: it's about elevating a culture, ...

The demand for African fashion brands is also spurred by the growth in e-commerce, the UNESCO report noted. Africa leads mobile device web traffic in the world, according to the U.S. International ...

Models wear creations by Cynthia Abila during Lagos Fashion Week in Lagos, Nigeria on Thursday. Africa’s fashion industry is rapidly growing to meet local and international demands but a lack of ...