(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Audrey G. Bennett, University of Michigan (THE CONVERSATION) Design remains a largely ...

Kwaku Bediako Oduro is a Ghanaian fashion designer and the creative director of the fashion brand Chocolate Clothing, also known as Chocolate Clothes Global. He is known for his Afrocentric designs ...

Our H! Fashion cover star shares with us the African designers that should be on everyone's radar - read more ...

Africa is bursting with vibrant and beautiful aesthetics that make it a perfect source of inspiration for bold and eye-catching sneaker designs. In fact, Jordan Brand tapped into Africa’s rich colours ...

How tastemakers in three world capitals are driving appreciation for Black creators and collectibles. By Charlene Prempeh This article is part of our Design special section on how the recent push for ...

It was a conversation with the late designer, Kossi Aguessy, known for his futuristic aluminium sculptures that merged advanced industrial techniques with West African cultural references, that gave ...

Beauty and ingenuity can be found around every corner of a new fashion exhibition in Chicago. One mannequin wears a stunning, contemporary piece fashioned primarily from cowrie shells. Another models ...

Oluwaseyi Ojo is the Head of Human Resources and Administration at Atlantic Exhibition Nigeria Limited. Africa’s design industry is entering a renaissance, one where heritage, innovation, and global ...

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. Designers from across Africa gathered in Nigeria for the Spring/Summer 2024 edition of Lagos Fashion Week, the continent’s leading industry ...

Laduma Ngxokolo, the designer behind MaXhosa Africa, is on a mission to embrace his country’s history and traditions, rather than hide from them. Laduma Ngxokolo founded MaXhosa Africa in 2010, basing ...

African belt bags come in a myriad of designs, making them perfect for any occasion. Be it a casual outing or a formal event ...

African winter fashion is all about blending warmth and style, and puffer skirts are the latest trend to take over ...