Ten Fashion Brands Owned by Black People That Will Take Over Your Closet
Black designers are making their mark on the fashion industry at an increasing rate. Despite attempts to promote diversity and inclusion in fashion industries worldwide, less than 1% of online fashion items are produced by Black-owned businesses (via Edited). However, despite initiatives to encourage diversity and inclusion in fashion industries globally, less than 1% of online fashion products are produced by Black-owned businesses (via Edited). Experienced Black creators aren't waiting around for change to happen; instead, they are bringing about change for ...
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Bonang Matheba And Steve Madden Announce A Summertime Collaboration.
The event kicked off with a fashion showcase of the latest footwear and apparel, culminating in the reveal and announcement of this season’s collab with South African powerhouse Bonang Matheba, the Steve Madden Bonang Matheba Holiday Select Collection. The brainchild of the collaboration, Steve Madden SA’s Marketing Manager Tumelo Mmusi said that the association is ‘history in the making’. This is the first time that Steve Madden International has aligned with talent in Africa and this partnership confirms ...
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African Fashion: Six Fashion Designers To Watch Out For During Nairobi Fashion Week In 2022
It's anticipated that this season of NFW would draw more viewers than previous ones. There will be 25 designers on display, hailing from countries including Kenya, South Africa, Togo, Benin, the United States, Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Zimbabwe, Namibia, the Ivory Coast, and Switzerland. "I'm incredibly excited for this show. I'm eager and anticipatory because this will be my first time taking part. Meeting other designers and fashion fans is something I'm looking forward to "says Chemachetu Leather designer Eva Wanjiru from ...
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In The November Issue Of Vogue Arabia, Naomi Campbell Dons Four Looks From African Fashion Houses.
Supermodel and philanthropist Naomi Campbell is featured on a second cover to draw attention to her role in the launch of the global initiative Emerge, which was made possible by a special collaboration between her organization Fashion for Relief and Qatar Creates. Campbell says, "I think it's so important to be unified, and for creatives to come together without borders or boundaries to express themselves and what they do." "I've always had faith in Africa. I want to share what ...
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Fola Francis Makes Fashion History By Being The First Transgender Model To Appear In Lagos Fashion Week.
When Francis hit the runway, Disclosure and Fatoumata Diawara’s “Douha (Mali Mali)” played loudly. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, her lips coated in thick, red lipstick and she wore a flowy red robe and clear high heels. Yellow shades hid her eyes. The crowd erupted in cheers—you could tell they were excited to see Francis on the runway. She maintained her composure, keeping a straight face and looking straight ahead as she walked. She only modelled ...
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