Kwame Nkrumah, the trailblazing first prime minister and president of Ghana, left an indelible mark not only on the African independence movement but also in the world of fashion. His distinctive look ...

Guess what? African fashion is more than just dashikis and kente cloth. While both have significant and historical meanings in West Africa, hundreds of designers from across the continent showcase the ...

The make-up of our culture can include — but is not limited to — the things we eat, do and wear. For many Africans and African Americans, African textiles have been around for as long as they can ...

Clothing can be transformative. This exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum transports visitors to the historical moment when nearly an entire continent shed its colonialist attire and stepped onto the ...

When working as a buyer for a lab supply company in 2013, Addie Elabor grew increasingly unhappy with her career. She needed a change. During this time, she and a friend reflected on how African print ...

Accessorizing can take your headwrap style to the next level. Consider adding pins, brooches, or even matching jewelry to ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands are ...

She’s been called one of Africa’s most important designers, and a pioneering figure in Nigerian fashion. Now, Folashade “Shade” Thomas-Fahm is among the names being celebrated by London’s Victoria and ...

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 ...

A landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum charts the influence of the African fashion scene. By Elizabeth Paton LONDON — The influence of Africa and its fashion scene has redefined the ...

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 ...