The Council for International African Fashion Education (CIAFE), a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to improving the standards of fashion education to make it accessible to all people in hopes to create employability opportunities, has selected talent for Africa’s Young Fashion Leaders Fellowship. Twelve fellows have been chosen for the one-year-long fully funded fellowship programme.…
All the Glamorous Moments from Debonair Afrik’s “Visionaries Fashioning Africa” Gala
Debonair Afrik bounced back this year after the COVID-19 break with its institutional event, Style Lounge Weekend 2022 (#SLW22). This year’s event started with the Creators Soiree at The Mix Design Hub. The black tie event was well-attended by fashion personalities and enthusiasts alike. This event is tailored to celebrate creatives in the African fashion…
London Exhibit Marks New Era for African Fashion
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is hosting an exhibition of African fashion that organizers say is the largest of its kind. The landmark exhibit — named simply “Africa Fashion” — promises to set a new standard on how the subject is portrayed in museums and art galleries. For VOA, Pasi Myohanen reports from…
Esmod to support young Sub-Saharan Africa fashion talent
The Esmod International group of fashion schools has decided to turn to Sub-Saharan Africa by partnering with French-English audiovisual academy LAFAAAC. The aim of this partnership, supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria, is to accompany a new generation of professionals in their ambition to create a brand and to allow young African talents to…
20 Modern Ndebele traditional attire for ladies 2022 | Classy outfits for all occasions
African attires have bold colour prints that make them beautiful, and each tribe across the continent is identified by its unique style. Ndebele traditional attire for women is mainly won during social functions like weddings. Read more: https://briefly.co.za/facts-lifehacks/fashion/134762-modern-ndebele-traditional-attire-ladies-2022-classy-outfits-occasions/ What is the Ndebele traditional attire? Ndebele ensembles are known for their bold colour and beautiful beadwork…
From Beyonce To Rihanna: Celebs Who Slew In Ankara Print
eyoncé, whose full name is Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, was born in Houston, Texas, on September 4, 1981. She is an American actress and singer-songwriter who first gained notoriety in the late 1990s as Destiny’s Child’s lead vocalist. before launching a massively successful solo career. Rihanna is a Barbadian pop and rhythm-and-blues (R&B) singer who first…
Here’s Why Kigali, Rwanda Belongs On Your 2022 Travel List, Thanks Frances Theodore
At this point, we are all probably in awe of travel vlogger Frances Theodore and her adventurous lifestyle as she consistently feeds us with exciting travel content. In her latest vlog, she takes over Kigali, Rwanda, with her crew, The Geng, capturing breathtaking moments with stunning scenery, people, cuisines and Rwanda’s rich culture. Want to…
China forgives debt for 17 African nations
China has pledged to forgive 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries and will also provide food assistance to the struggling nations. China will forgive 23 loans for 17 African nations, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has announced. “China will waive the 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries that had matured by the end…
Thousands Fete South Africa's New Zulu King
Nongoma, South Africa — Thousands of people gathered at the Zulu royal palace in South Africa Saturday to witness the crowning of a new king in the country’s richest and most influential traditional monarchy. Misuzulu Zulu, 47, ascended to the throne once held by his late father, Goodwill Zwelithini, during traditional ceremonies that were partially…
GRAPHIC: Another ama 2000 takes freedom of fashion too far
Another ama 2000 fashion liberal has pushed the boundaries sparking a debate about whether her dress code was ‘shameful’ or not Another ama 2000 fashion liberal took her freedom of fashion a little too far. TRANSPARENT SKIRT THROWS AMA 2000 TO THE SPOTLIGHT The young woman went viral on social media after snaps of her…
Community activist Mary Selona is changing ‘the way things are’ — one woman at a time
Selona, who heads up the Blood River Advice Centre in Limpopo, is putting women at the centre in her quest for social justice. Whether it is intervening when women are refused PrEP at clinics or in more immediate life-threatening situations relating to gender-based violence, Selona is leading from the front. Ufrieda Ho spoke to her…
Post-covid fashion: What’s in store for Africa?
While over 400,000 people have been infected with Covid-19, Africa is still far from the high case numbers that have been recorded internationally. Despite this, the lockdown period has impacted local economies and pushed the fashion industry to learn how to reinvent itself in order to meet the needs of customers. Omoyemi Akerele, founder of…
Fashion in Africa: A spotlight on the Ivorian creative scene
Abidjan – The release of Beyoncé’s musical film, ‘Black Is King’, on Disney +, was met with overwhelming positive reactions. As usual, the artist was able to bring the public and critics together with her praised and original work. From the music to the choreography, not to mention the fashion, everything is meticulously chosen and…
Ivory Coast’s Lifestyle and Beauty Festival aims to bring together and develop growing sectors
Abidjan- In 2017, the Ipsos Social Research Institute carried out a study entitled “the women of Africa: a central motor driving the African economy”. It found that fashion and beauty occupy the second and third spot in the list of what the women of the Ivory Coast spend their disposable income on, accounting for 14…
African Fashion Education: The future of the African fashion education industry
The Council for International African Fashion Education (CIAFE) is an organisation that is dedicated to improving the standards of fashion education in order to make it accessible to all people in hopes to create employability opportunities, launched in July 2021. FashionUnited spoke with CIAFE’s executive director Frederica Brooksworth about the development of digital fashion and…
Esmod to support young Sub-Saharan Africa fashion talent
The Esmod International group of fashion schools has decided to turn to Sub-Saharan Africa by partnering with French-English audiovisual academy LAFAAAC. The aim of this partnership, supported by the French Embassy in Nigeria, is to accompany a new generation of professionals in their ambition to create a brand and to allow young African talents to…
Birimian partners with Trail to support African fashion
Birimian, the investment company dedicated to connecting African luxury and heritage fashion brands with international investors, has announced a strategic partnership with European asset management firm Trail Capital to scale up support for African fashion houses and brands. To mark the partnership, Paris-based Trail has invested an undisclosed sum in Birimian’s dedicated investment vehicle. This…
First ever 'Africa Fashion' exhibition opens in London
Britain’s most extensive exhibition of African fashion is set to open in London, showcasing designers past and present, as well as the continent’s diverse heritage and cultures. “Africa Fashion”, at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum from Saturday, is also the country’s first exhibition dedicated to the medium. Project curator Elisabeth Murray said the show…
Africa’s first B2B wholesale fashion e-commerce startup, Folklore picks up $1.7M funding
A fashion e-commerce startup, Folklore, headquartered in New York has picked up $1.7 million pre-seed funding. The investment was led by Slauson & Co. alongside participation from Fearless Fund, WNBA star Nneka Ogwumike, Backbone Angels, Fab Co-Creation Studio Ventures, Untapped Capital, True Capital Management’s Culture Fund, and a number of family offices and angel investors.…
AFI Cape Town Fashion Week goes to Abu Dhabi
JOHANNESBURG, 15 FEBRUARY. African Fashion International (AFI) is taking continental aesthetics to the United Arab Emirates. AFI’s partnership with Forbes, for the upcoming 30/50 Summit to mark International Women’s Day, is a boost for the selected pan-African designers who will platform their creative perceptions to the most powerful women in the world. The summit will…