C.R.E.O.L.E. Men’s Spring 2024 Vincent Frederic Colombo Sets Out To Dismantle Preconceived Ideas Of African Fashion
The spring/summer 2024 collection by the clothing line C.R.E.O.L.E. bears reference to Christian Laura's 1979 Guadeloupean film "Coco La Fleur, Candidat." In conjunction with the just concluded Paris Fashion Week, the presentation took place on June 25 at the Palais de Tokyo. The first Antillean (French Caribbean) film in French cinema history, Coco La Fleur, Candidat, was the source of inspiration for designer Vincent Frederic-Colombo. It was made in Guadeloupe and was directed by a Guadeloupean. The ...
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Top 10 African Traditional Attires That Have Gone Beyond African Borders
Aesthetic, vibrant works of art have long characterized African traditional clothing. African clothing has always made a statement, starting with the way it is made and continuing with how it is designed and worn. Some of these outfits have changed and evolved over time, moving from their original state into a fusion of the old and the new while yet maintaining their distinctiveness. Based on the patterns and styles of clothing from their native nations, they are easily recognized and ...
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Africa’s Leading Luxury Concept Store Is Coming to the Brooklyn Museum
The Lagos-based concept store will open up shop with products from over 100 brands from June 22 through October 23. The shop also offers a variety of fashionable products from brands with strong ties to the African diaspora, like Kenneth Ize, Post Imperial, and Thebe Magugu. Alára frequently organizes performances by Falana and Asa in addition to art shows including the works of artists like Hassan Hajjaj and Peju Layiwola. Even the iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell signed copies of The Art of ...
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Made In Cameroon: The Brand Shoes By Vidal Produces Hand-made Luxury Shoes.
In Douala, the VIDAL boot factory opened its doors in September 2016. The company Hand Grade sells a variety of shoes for guys. The VIDAL manufacturer has maintained the original case, ensuring the longevity of its expertise. The uniqueness of the Goodyear fitting on these shoes, which blends fashion, comfort, and durability, dates back to 19th-century methods. To do more than a hundred manual procedures, which would take around two weeks of effort, one needs specialized knowledge. VIDAL is dedicated to ...
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Unlocking Development For African Fashion Brands With Eme Bassey’s Fashion-ing A Future Initiative
The majority of fashion industry owners in Africa deal with one or both aspects of infrastructure. Even when they have access to physical infrastructure like machinery and technology, they might not have the knowledge, experience, or skills necessary to use these resources effectively, which makes it difficult for them to produce goods that satisfy customers' expectations. The workmanship and design of firms that only emphasize human potential, however, may be exceptional, but they lack the infrastructure to expand their businesses ...
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