Thursday 27th of August 2026

Nairobi, Kenya

African Fashion: Prosper Africa Aims To Expand The African Fashion And Art Industries.

African Fashion: Prosper Africa Aims To Expand The African Fashion And Art Industries.

Africa's fashion industry has seen an increase in global awareness and demand, according to their research titled "Investment and collaboration potential in Africa's creative industries." Additionally, it states that major international stores like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales have put in place retail initiatives to help up-and-coming African designers. Will Stevens, U.S. Consul General, explained to our reporters how initiatives like Prosper Africa can scale the fashion industry in Nigeria. He said, "Prosper Africa as an entity based in Washington DC ...

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African Fashion GAFW22: Highlights from Ghana’s 2022 Glitz Africa Fashion Week

African Fashion GAFW22: Highlights from Ghana’s 2022 Glitz Africa Fashion Week

Oscar Alochi

October 27, 2022

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The evening with Nigerian bespoke designer Atafo Official at The Lotte, Cantonment, where guests were treated to an exclusive presentation of his line, marked the conclusion of the event. The next day, the Beauty Forum, which was hosted at The Under Bridge in East Legon, featured live cosmetics and hair demonstrations as well as an open discussion with speakers and visitors on beauty and aesthetics. The winner of the GHC 10,000.00 cash award in a creative beauty pitch competition organized in ...

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African Fashion: Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Is Eventually Scheduled To Return In October 26th to October 30th 2022

African Fashion: Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Is Eventually Scheduled To Return In October 26th to October 30th 2022

Oscar Alochi

October 25, 2022

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Lagos Fashion Week will use a hybrid format with both virtual and physical runway shows. Ajobi, Gto, Orire, BABAYO, Pepperrow, and more up-and-coming designers will be among those showcasing their new season's collections, which will be seen by fashion buyers, customers, and media from all over the continent and beyond. Additionally, there will be digital programs showcasing up-and-coming African designers as well as a special exhibition of the collections of the chosen designers. Lagos Fashion Week has played a significant ...

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Here Are The Highlights Of The 23rd Designer Collections Autumn/winter Season Of South African Fashion Week At Mall Of Africa

Here Are The Highlights Of The 23rd Designer Collections Autumn/winter Season Of South African Fashion Week At Mall Of Africa

SA Fashion Week (SAFW) will stage the Autumn/Winter 23 Collections at Mall of Africa, its home of the past three years, in October. Twenty-seven designers will launch their new collections on the runway from Thursday 20th October to Saturday 22nd October and forty will exhibit at the Trade Show on the 23rd and 24thOctober in the Crystal Court. According to director, Lucilla Booyzen, this year marks 41 seasons since the inception of SAFW in 1997. “We remain committed to the business of ...

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Red Carpet Awards: Pulse Influencer Awards 2022 Highlights & List of Winners

Red Carpet Awards: Pulse Influencer Awards 2022 Highlights & List of Winners

The top influencers in Kenya attended a gala event where the winners were given their prizes on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences. In the Pan-African Category, Kenya was represented. Nominees were chosen from all of the Pulse operational markets for the opportunity to win the Positive Impact, Voice of Africa, Community, or Most Innovative Influencer of the Year awards. "I'd like to thank the Influencers because, without the job you do, this night would not have been ...

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