More than 300 models arrived In Nigeria for Africa Fashion Week Nigeria’s casting

Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show and Africa Fashion Stakeholders to discuss future of fashion industry in Africa

December 9, 2020

The African fashion sector is already impressing in the global market, something that industry players hail as a motivation despite the challenges they have faced in the journey. Celestin Ntawirema, who has been promoting fashion for over the past eight years said that, from his experience, many brands from all over the continent had established themselves among the best globally and are now selling big on the international fashion markets compared to Western fashion despite having few fashion schools that ...

Asorock Watches Africa’s First Luxury Watch Brand

Ann Mumbi

December 5, 2020

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ASOROCK Watches Started by young entrepreneurs and watch enthusiasts Ben Iroala (Nigerian American), and Andrew Mutale (Zambian American) we sought to cut out the high retail markup of popular name brands. We have been obsessed with watches our entire life and got fed up paying for overpriced name brand watches that only cost a fraction of the price to produce.

How This Black Icon Infused Fashion Line Found Success Amid Covid-19

Ann Mumbi

December 4, 2020

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‘We’ll continue to rise’: How this Black-icon-infused fashion line found success amid Covid-19 Johanne and Terrance Wilson, owners of COOL Creative, recently won Comcast’s RISE contest, which invited Black small business owners who were hit hardest by the pandemic the chance to win consulting, media services, or a technology makeover. View this post on Instagram […]

Platafrica Announces Finalists For 2020 Jewellery Manufacturing And Design Competition

Ann Mumbi

October 26, 2020

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PlatAfrica aims to promote platinum jewellery to a broader audience, the competition is partnering with African Fashion International (AFI) to showcase finalists’ pieces as part of Joburg Fashion Week 2020. The winners will be announced during a virtual showcase event on 13 November, with models dressed by leading South African menswear brand, Carducci.

Conscious Couture: Swimwear From Fishing Nets And Soles From Tyres

Ann Mumbi

October 22, 2020

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“Once you dip into sustainability, it becomes a part of your life,” says Rovere, likening the movement to a continuous journey. “It’s about making better choices. One item of sustainable clothing might just lead to better choices at the supermarket. It leaves a lasting impact on your purchasing decisions going forward.”