From Africa to Hollywood: The Global Influence of African Fashion – ABFF Miami 2024
It’s impossible to create a film without dressing the actor—through clothing, crucial aspects such as status and character depth are conveyed, making costume designers indispensable in various realms like commercials, events, TV shows, and films. Additionally, creatives handling film graphics, product design, and storytelling through words and visuals significantly amplify the impact and narrative coherence […]
Egungun: The Cult of Ancestors
In Benin, the Egungun festival is one of the most striking expressions of Yoruba culture, a ceremony where memory, artistry, and spirituality move together in vivid, commanding form. In his new photographic series, Stephan Gladieu captures this world with an extraordinary sense of presence, offering a window into a tradition where ancestors return not as […]
“Bamileke Vol.2” by Kamdem: A Showstopper at Jakarta Fashion Week
Kamdem proudly presents the debut of their latest collection, “Bamileke Vol.2,” at Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW). This significant moment marks a pivotal step forward for the brand, as they undertake the representation of Africa on the Indonesian runway for the first time. Drawing inspiration from the rich cultural heritage of the Bamileke people in Cameroon, […]
Empowering the Future: Florentina Agu of HERTUNBA Awarded the Xtant Leadership Program Scholarship in Collaboration with Guzangs
Photo: Florentina Agu courtesy of Hertunba Florentina Agu, the visionary Nigerian designer behind Lagos-based brand HERTUNBA, has been selected as the recipient of the XTANT Leadership Program Scholarship in collaboration with GUZANGS. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Agu’s journey as a trailblazer in sustainable fashion, bringing her unique perspective and commitment to environmental […]
Mali Fashion Empire Celebrates Cotton Craftsmanship and African Heritage
In a captivating celebration of African heritage and craftsmanship, Mali Fashion Empire recently hosted a mesmerizing workshop shoot that delved deep into the realms of cotton processing and traditional textile techniques. Directed by the visionary Senegalese artist Djibril DRAME, the event, themed ‘Mother Queen,’ unfolded against the backdrop of the Nialan textile workshop in Bamako, […]
Africa Fashion: A Journey through the Brooklyn Museum Exhibit
Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Museum has long been a hub for art, culture, and history. Over the years, it has played host to a wide array of exhibitions that celebrate diversity, creativity, and heritage from around the world. In recent times, one such exhibition has been making waves and captivating the […]