Durban Fashion Fair Recognition Awards set to celebrate fashion excellence
A feast of creativity and colour, the much-anticipated event will give Durban Fashion Fair (#DFF2020) Class of 2020’s designer mentees an opportunity to showcase their creations on the ramp. Their garments will be modelled by this year’s new face models who have been given a chance to strut their stuff after receiving extensive training organised by eThekwini Municipality. The 4 day event will include workshops, shows, a buyers lounge, emerging, local and international designers. #DFF2020 is one of Africa's leading ...
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Designer and Teacher Diarra Bousso Fuses Math and Art to Create Her Fashion Collections
Diarra Bousso is a Fashion Innovator and Social Entrepreneur. Born and raised in Senegal, Diarra moved to Norway at 16 years old to attend the United World College and later went to college in Macalester where she graduated in Mathematics, Economics and Statistics. Diarra spent two years on Wall Street as a trader on the Structured Products Desk but resigned in January 2013 to follow her true passions: Fashion, Development and Africa. She founded Dakar Boutique Group, a luxury holding company based ...
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How can Private and Public Institutions Support Africa’s Growing Fashion Industry?
Rwanda cultural Fashion show is a forum for local and international fashion designers, to showcase their design. This event is unique by featuring designs from a variety of cultures and from local and international designers. It is organized and managed by IRIS PRO-FILMS 1000 HILLS which is a film and Photography Company that also specializes in event management and representation of actors and models. RCFS was founded in 2012 by Celestin Ntawirema CEO & Managing director of IRIS PRO-FILMS “Our goal is to ...
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African Inspired Ankara Prints Get Modern Makeover
African-inspired prints are getting a modern makeover. Ankara, a fabric from West Africa, isn't just considered cultural attire anymore it's taking the spotlight on catwalks and red carpets across the world.
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The Folklore
Exclusivity and sustainability is key for The Folklore. Each season The Folklore carries very limited stock of each luxury item. The carefully curated high-end product-line reflects the diversity of Africa's contemporary urban landscapes, minimalist design aesthetic, and artistic vibrancy. Most of the fashion, accessories, and homewares available were handmade by local artisans based in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, and Cote D’Ivoire.
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