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Elevate Africa is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize 2026, a pan-African fashion, culture, and storytelling initiative that invites creatives across the continent to document and reimagine endangered or forgotten African textiles, techniques, and garments through fashion film. The announcement comes at a time when African […]
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When Rukky Ladoja told an audience in Nairobi that Dye Lab was raising capital to build a dyeing and production facility in Ibadan, she was not simply announcing the next phase of a fashion brand. She was pointing to one of the harder constraints behind African fashion’s recent rise: demand is growing faster than the […]
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Made from Textile Waste, this ambitious artifact serves as a powerful cultural response to the global crisis of textile pollution In a landmark Earth Day announcement, Ghanaian artist, cultural producer, and sustainability advocate Emmanuel “DoTT” Kunfaa has officially announced the creation of what is set to become the world’s largest handbag made entirely from textile […]
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By Charles Oronsaye For a continent that has endured profound economic hardships in the wake of colonialism, Africa has had to battle for recognition and a seat at the global table. This struggle spans multiple fronts, from technological innovation to fashion. As the founder of a contemporary fashion company, I am acutely aware of the […]
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Africa greatly influences the fashion trends followed all across the world. That’s because it is the second-largest continent in the world and has over 54 countries. The fashion trends that originate from this continent are diverse and so vast that they significantly differ from coast to coast. African culture features everything from dashiki to Kaftans […]
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In recent years, the diversity of African culture and creativity has received more attention world over. Many young (and even old) emerging African go-getters are carving their names on the books of history through their works. From writing to design and fashion, to movie-making, music and dance, these varied generations are exhibiting the diversity of […]
...Thigh-highs, warm coats, thick stockings, scarves and gloves have served us well in winter, but summer is nearly here and we’re so ready to embrace the new season and, most importantly, we are ready for new fashion trends. The coolest thing about summer is that you get to make the rules. You can be playful […]
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The African fashion scene has captured the attention of the world! The unique designs and trends toward environmentally sustainable fashions provide stable employment for local artisans, while also preserving African culture. Here’s a look at three fashion-forward African designers who are taking over the international fashion scene with their fresh looks. Kibonen NY Kibonen NY is […]
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