In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in London’s ...

Centuries of cultural erasure and a historical lack of capital account for the underrepresentation of African fashion in mainstream media, but Farai Simoyi is on course to correct that. The Zimbabwean ...

She’s the sister of Nigerian soccer legend Sunday Oliseh, but now Tessy Oliseh-Amaize is becoming something of a celebrity in her own right, making a name for herself in the US fashion scene. As ...

Emerging fashion designers from all across Nigeria are getting ready to showcase their skills this summer in preparation for the annual event. N Ntianu Obiora Follow Nigerian Student Fashion & ...

In 2019, Nigeria’s foremost sustainable and mindful designer, Nkwo Onwuka, invented an original textile cloth called the Dakala Cloth. It was a means of reducing textile waste and preserving ...

Why do Nigerian designers use the seasons in foreign countries to release collections? European and North American countries have Summer, Autumn/Fall, Winter and Spring. Designers in these countries, ...

Their clothes are bold, inspired by Africa’s traditional colors and textures, and they are making an impact far beyond their home continent. A new generation of young African fashion bloggers and ...

Bob Cal, founder and CEO US-based Fashion Entertainment Television Hub (FE TV Hub) has described Nigeria as a virgin ground for talents in fashion, which the world is eagerly looking forward to see ...

In 2025, the modern Nigerian bridal style has blossomed into something truly spectacular—an art form that seamlessly blends history with fresh innovation. From the elaborate use of aso oke to fabrics ...

In recent years, African fashion has experienced a meteoric rise on the international scene. Talented designers, inspired by a rich heritage and deeply rooted traditions, are reinventing fashion codes ...