Fashion
Fugu: Ghana’s Timeless Attire Making Waves in African Fashion
In recent months, debates on social media platforms like Facebook have reignited conversations about the Fugu attire of Ghana, a textile that is as culturally rich as it is visually stunning. Far from being just “clothing,” the Fugu is a symbol of identity, artistry, and African pride, reflecting a heritage that continues to inspire contemporary […]
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How Gen Z Is Reviving Legacy And What Africa Can Learn
In a world of fast trends, short attention spans, and throwaway fashion, Gen Z is doing something unexpected: bringing the past back but on their own terms. This isn’t nostalgia for the sake of it. It’s not about copying old styles. It’s about taking what came before and making it relevant now. The video reference […]
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Nairobi Fashion Week: Africa’s Sustainable Style Revolution
Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) has become one of the most exciting and progressive fashion platforms on the continent: a place where style, culture, and sustainability collide. Since its founding in 2013, NFW has grown from a local showcase in Kenya’s capital into a continental stage for creative innovation, social impact, and ethical fashion leadership. A […]
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Is Nairobi Stepping Into Its Era as a Global Fashion Hub?
When a global fashion heavyweight plants a flag in a city, it’s rarely accidental. The opening of the first Tommy Hilfiger flagship store at Westgate Mall is more than a retail milestone. It’s a signal. One that says Nairobi is no longer just watching global fashion from the sidelines, it’s stepping onto the field. Backed […]
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How African Prints Went From Local Markets to Global Runways
African prints have always been more than fabric. They are language, memory, and identity woven into threads and patterns that speak to heritage, community, and celebration. For centuries, textiles such as Ankara, Kente, Chitenge, and Adire were rooted in local markets, family ceremonies, and everyday life across West, East, and Southern Africa. Today, those same […]
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African Print, Global Runway: Designers Making History
African print, with its bold colors, intricate patterns, and rich cultural heritage, has always been more than fabric, it is identity, storytelling, and art. Over the past decade, however, African designers have taken this vibrant tradition from local markets to international runways, redefining global fashion and making history in the process. A Cultural StatementAfrican print, […]
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Beauty in Zambia – More Than Skin Deep
The beauty industry in Zambia is quietly but powerfully shaping itself into one of the fastest-growing creative sectors in the country. From Lusaka’s vibrant hair salons to Copperbelt’s fashion-forward makeup artists, and from homegrown skincare brands to international product distributors, beauty in Zambia is a fusion of tradition, innovation, and self-expression.It’s more than lipstick, powder, […]
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Zozibini Tunzi: The Crown, The Cause, and the Courage to Be Real
When Zozibini Tunzi walked onto the Miss Universe stage in 2019, she didn’t just represent South Africa, she represented an entire continent tired of being told what beauty should look like. With her short natural hair, deep melanin, and unapologetic presence, she didn’t just win a pageant. She shattered centuries-old beauty standards and rewrote the […]
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Thula Sindi: Redefining African Luxury, One Bold Stitch at a Time
In a world where luxury is often equated with European couture houses and overpriced logos, Thula Sindi quietly entered the room, stitched culture into couture, and left the door wide open for the rest of us. His fashion isn’t just clothing it’s a confident, unapologetic love letter to Africa’s elegance, grace, and power. From the […]
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Representing Zambia with Grace: Meet Miss Africa USA Contestant #47
In a sea of bright lights and bold dreams, Contestant #47 from Zambia stands out, not just because of her beauty and poise, but because of the powerful presence she brings to the Miss Africa USA stage. Dressed in cultural pride and quiet confidence, she embodies what it means to lead with heart. She’s not […]
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