Designing at the crossroads between African and Black American life gives Boakye a deeper appreciation of the cultural connections and pushes him to be intentional with his production. His design ...

On this episode of Shop Essence Live in partnership with New Voices Family, we feature Ankedjé founder Alicia Bello. Born in Prince George’s County, MD to Nigerian immigrants, her passion […] ...

South Africans were unimpressed by local designers who filled up the streets of Sandton to protest against Shein and Temu for ...

These ensembles by African designers — LaFalaise Dion, Azzedine Alaïa and Shade Thomas-Fahm, respectively — are not found at the Art institute of Chicago or Museum of Contemporary Art ...

In a vibrant display of unity and style, South African fashion designers recently converged at Sandton's Convention Centre ...

The textile industry plays a vital role in Africa's manufacturing sector, providing employment to over 500,000 individuals ...

For years, the role of designers in Ghana and across Africa has largely been perceived as executional—specialists who bring ideas to life through visuals but rarely participate in strategic ...

with African designers, brands, and cultural aesthetics shaping the industry’s future. Leading fashion houses are increasingly incorporating African influences into their collections ...

Paul Tazewell took home the coveted gold statue for Best Costume Design for his work on “Wicked.” He is the first Black man to win the award.