Minnie Dlamini to Show Off French-Xhosa Range at Paris Fashion Week 2022 with JessicaJane
After marrying Wandile, Jessica’s social circle expanded, and she started having women approach her to make their traditional South African wedding dresses. After making a few, Jessica found herself gravitating towards Xhosa attire… drawn by the impactful monochrome nature of the garments. Jessica’s heritage which is French, Norwegian, Scottish, and English still flows through her designs, whilst maintaining a deep respect for the traditional cultural garments she was being commissioned to design and make.
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Conde Nast College of Fashion & Design In London Aims To Nurture Diversity In The Industry
"The idea is to explore ways to bring about new international collaborations in the fashion industry through bringing together views from diverse global and regional voices," Nick Isles, CEO of the college, stressed. "There will be a lot of elements to this including events, symposia, research, publishing, student engagement, new curricula, and new policy ideas." The program is developed with the African Fashion Foundation (AFF) and the Council for International African Fashion Education and will be marketed specifically to the ...
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Thando Hopa Partners with Lebohang Monyatsi and Mantsho to bring African Fashion Legacy to Life
“Working with Thando Hopa, I couldn't believe it. She broke down barriers and opened the doors for me, and other girls. I feel that in her I have a role model and a blueprint of what a black child can achieve. She is the epitome of black excellence and achievement,” says Monyatsi. The Miss Wheelchair World first runner-up who was diagnosed with polio at the age of three, says she would like to see more inclusivity within the fashion and ...
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Roberta Annan And African Fashion Foundation In Collaboration With Prestigious London College Conde Nast College Of Fashion & Design Announce New Scholarship For Aspiring Fashion Creatives From Sub-Saharan Africa
The first part and which is really exciting for us is the launch of a bespoke trio of online programs created for and targeted specifically at Sub-Saharan Africa. These course modules will be about, Styling & Creative Direction, The Business of Luxury and Digital Content Creation & Contemporary Marketing Strategies.” The programs are being developed with the African Fashion Foundation and the Centre for International African Fashion Education (CIAFE) and will be marketed specifically to the African fashion and media industries and ...
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African Fashion Week 2022 Showcases Vibrant Community Talent Hosted By African Fashion And Arts Movement Vancouver
Founded in 2018 by Yao Zeus Mohammed, African Fashion and Arts Movement (AFAM Vancouver )is the largest African fashion and Trade exhibition in British Columbia. (AFAM Vancouver) Host African Fashion Week annually during Black history month (February). African fashion designers and Performers from the lower mainland, various parts of Canada, the States and From Africa come together to showcase the true collaboration of art in its purest form: L I V E Featuring Fashion, Arts, Music, Dance, Awards, Exhibition and Marketplace.
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