About Read More Imane Ayissi Imane Ayissi is a Cameroonian designer whose work bridges haute couture with African heritage. Trained as a dancer before turning to fashion, his approach is grounded in movement, elegance, and storytelling through fabric. Using traditional textiles such as kente, faso dan fani, and raffia, Ayissi reinterprets ancestral techniques with a […]
About Read More Wanda Lephoto Wanda Lephoto is a South African designer whose work reflects the complexity of identity, memory, and collective storytelling. His namesake label draws from post-apartheid culture, streetwear history, and Pan-African consciousness to reimagine what modern African fashion can be. Through tailoring, archival references, and thoughtful collaboration, each piece becomes a vessel […]
African fashion is in a moment of radical visibility. With it comes a responsibility: to document, archive, and build sustainable pathways for the designers shaping its future. Today, Guzangs launches Designer Profiles, a curated series dedicated to spotlighting the visionaries driving contemporary African fashion. This inaugural installment explores the creative journeys, signature works, and cultural […]
About Read More Lafalaise Dion Known as the “Queen of Cowries,” Ivorian designer Lafalaise Dion has built a brand rooted in African spirituality and cultural reclamation. Her elaborate handmade crowns, jewelry, and garments transform cowrie shells into powerful symbols of heritage and feminine energy, blending art and adornment. Dion champions sustainability through zero-waste techniques and […]
About Shop Kwasi Paul Samuel Boakye is adesigner whose label Kwasi Paul explores the intersections of diaspora identity and heritage. Splitting his time between New York and Accra, Boakye works with Ghanaian artisans to incorporate hand‑loomed fugu cloth and cowrie shell motifs into modern, fluid tailoring. His collections, including Market Symphonies and Amerikan Dreamin’, merge cultural memory […]
About Read More Kente Gentlemen Kente Gentlemen is an Ivorian brand rooted in cultural heritage and contemporary craftsmanship. Founded by Aristide Loua in 2017, the brand is a tribute to Côte d’Ivoire’s textile traditions, reimagined through modern silhouettes and intentional design. Each piece is tailored in-house, merging traditional handwoven fabrics with a refined, forward-looking aesthetic. […]
About Read More Emeka Suits Sydney Nwakanma founded EMEKA Suits to merge sustainability, tailoring, and African ingenuity. The brand is built on upcycling, transforming secondhand textiles sourced in Africa into vibrant suits that combine West African prints with modern, gender-fluid cuts. EMEKA employs local tailors across the continent, creating jobs while promoting circular fashion. Known […]
About Read More Romzy Studio Gabonese-born, Senegal-based designer Roméo Moukagny has shaped Romzy Studio into a brand blending African heritage with avant-garde contemporary design. His daring silhouettes and cultural fusion have earned international attention, especially following the Skinprint campaign, which celebrated skin diversity and was featured in Vogue Italia. His now-iconic Skin Dress, inspired by […]
There’s something electric about watching a designer discover their voice. In Mohamed Youss’s case, that moment came not in a Parisian atelier or New York showroom, but in the souks of Taroudant, sketching his first burlap jacket and watching it sell within five minutes of posting to Instagram. That raw hunger—the kind that drives you […]
About Read More Hertunba Hertunba is a luxury brand that blends cultural heritage with contemporary design. Founded by Florentina Agu in 2020, the brand takes its name from “Her” and the Yoruba title “Otunba,” a nod to feminine strength, leadership, and individuality. Sustainability is core to Hertunba’s ethos. The brand repurposes 90% of its textile […]