35 Black-Owned Fashion and Beauty Brands to Support for Juneteenth and Always
Black business owners navigate new ways of serving their communities and handling the day-to-day stress of keeping a business afloat, all while dealing with the continued fight against racial injustice and systemic racism which have plagued American life for centuries. Supporting these companies means so much as we strive to improve the systems within our country and around the world.
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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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Opening Ceremony For The East Africa Textile And Leather Week (EATLW) 2023
EATLW, is a three-day conference and exhibition [28th – 30th June] that brings together key industry stakeholders and thought leaders from around the globe to engage in meaningful discussions, explore business opportunities, and witness the incredible potential of East Africa’s garment manufacturing sector with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and craftsmanship. The event will feature 150 exhibitors from East Africa, the Middle East and Asia, as well as 3,500 wholesalers, retailers, chains, manufacturers and dealers from East and Central Africa.
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A Fashion Exhibition In Congo Aims To Promote Harmony And Creativity In A Conflict-affected Region
“Africans must be one, be united. It is true that we have a very wide cultural diversity, but this diversity must bring us together,” Cameroonian fashion designer Délia Ndougou said. She presented a collection inspired by her nation’s flag. “We really wanted to convey joy in the clothes, peace in the clothes, very cheerful styles, a question of making the world smile,” added Chadrac Lumumba, a creative stylist from Kinshasa.
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