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Demi Moore at Milan Fashion Week Dons Tight-fitting Two-piece Set With Star-studded Fendi Front Row

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The actress sat with A-listers Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Christina Ricci, and Gwendoline Christie.
At Milan Fashion Week, Demi Moore dazzled in an all-Fendi ensemble.

The 60-year-old actress sat in the first row during the premium fashion house’s Spring Summer 2024 show wearing a matching ribbed coral outfit, a tight midi skirt, and a high-neck top.

Moore wore a floor-length, billowing blue-gray coat, black heels with gold accents, and a matching black handbag to complete the look, which was styled by Brad Goreski.
Moore wore her long, dark hair down in a chic middle part, and she accessorized with little, glowy makeup. She accessorized with wire-rimmed glasses, a gold cuff bracelet, and long, delicate drop earrings.

She also donned light green gloves while cheering and blowing kisses at the event on Wednesday, according to a video posted by Vogue on Instagram.
The actress from Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle was seated in the front row of the Fendi show alongside a star-studded group.

Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, and Amber Valletta, in addition to Christina Ricci, Gwendoline Christie, Naomi Watts, Cara Delevingne, and Suki Waterhouse, were present with her.
In pictures obtained by Daily Mail, Moore can be seen grinning, posing for pictures, and chatting with Christie, 44, at the concert. Moore then posed for a picture behind the scenes with Valletta, Ricci, Christie, and Kim Jones, the artistic director of Fendi.

Moore spoke with PEOPLE about her relationship with fashion last year.
She added at the time, “I do like fashion, and I have relationships with designers who I respect and admire. “However, I still feel like a young child who gets to dress up, and who I am at heart is a dirty 12-year-old boy who really likes to just be comfortable and wear baggy clothes,” the speaker said.

The celebrity revealed that her go-to pandemic outfit was a pair of overalls.
Moore told PEOPLE that when she is in Idaho, she typically wears overalls all day, every day. “That’s as much me as sitting front row at Fashion Week in a chic designer outfit or a stunning red carpet gown.”

Tallulah, 29, Rumer, 35, and Scout, 32, are Moore’s “biggest teachers,” and she looks to them for fashion advice, she added.
She stated of her girls, “It is a mutual interchange of style inspiration. “I find people to be most inspiring when they are just being themselves.”

“I saw my youngest daughter out wearing this vintage Japanese silk robe, and I looked at it and said, ‘Is that from my storage?'” she added. And she responded, “Yes, I freed it.” Since they will ultimately receive everything, why not allow them to participate?

In the same interview, the G.I. Jane actor also said she wants to remove the “idea that women become less desirable as we get older” and claimed that accepting her age had been “liberating.”
When questioned about her 60th birthday plans, she responded, “Not being defined by a number and instead being defined by my experience.”

“When you reach 59, you start to consider the fact that you will soon turn 60. It feels really freeing,” Moore said. “When I think of my grandma at 60, she seemed to be somewhat content with her advanced age. However, I feel more present and alive than ever in so many ways.

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Plumbridge Based Fashion Designer Madge to Showcase Collection at One World Festival

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This weekend’s One World Festival, which will take place in and around Derry’s Guildhall, will include a fashion collection that was created and manufactured in Tyrone but was inspired by the brilliant colors of Africa.
Madge Kelly was raised in Nairobi, Kenya, but since 2018, she and her husband have made Ligford, which is near Plumbridge, their home.

During the 2020 lockdown limitations, she fell in love with sewing and has since created a collection that includes tote bags, waist jackets, circle skirts, scrunchies, and aprons.
She continues, “I learned the art of sewing when I lost my cherished mother during the 2020 lockdown. “I trained myself to sew as a coping mechanism for my sadness, and I started producing masks for my loved ones.

I eventually began producing headbands, tote bags, and scrunchies in my home studio.
“The vibrant colors of African patterns and the way they highlight the energy of the continent and the diversity of its inhabitants inspired me.

“I wanted to honor cultural diversity through my handmade designs,” the designer said.
Madge gave her collection the Swahili name RAFIKI, which translates to “friend,” and at first began to share her possessions with family and friends.

She now feels confident enough to present her work to a larger audience thanks to their favorable response.
This weekend, I will display some of the ideas I have been working on at the Guildhall, she added. “My motivation is to introduce and raise awareness of the African spirit in our community by encouraging them to wear clothing with African motifs.

In order to foster a spirit of inclusiveness and diversity, I hope that by sharing my collection, people will fall in love with the colors and appreciate African culture. Future plans include training in fashion design and learning about the industry. My ultimate objective is to present my African print creations on the catwalks of Paris and London during Fashion Week.

Derry City and Strabane District Council will host the North West Multicultural Festival – One World, which will begin at noon on Saturday, September 23, and will take place in and around the Guildhall. It will highlight the rich tapestry of international cultures that are present in the area.

The comprehensive program is a colorful celebration of worldwide music, song, dance, and cuisine and includes performances, workshops, arts and crafts, storytelling, enlightening exhibitions, and engaging dialogues.
A performance space will be created in Guildhall Square along with food stalls and arts and crafts including Beijing Mask Making and Thai Fan Making.

The space will feature dance and music performances from a wide range of genres including Hip Hop, Indian, and Ghana from midday until 4.30 pm.
Inside the Guildhall, the Main Hall will feature the World of Workshops initiative where people can try India Saree tying, Polish and Latvian crafts, and Chinese Dragon making.

The Whittaker Suite will have dance performances from Africa, India, and Asia while the Guildhall foyer will feature a variety of exhibitions of traditional clothing from throughout the world.
The Main Hall will host a Mukesh Chugh picture show.
The lovely Obon Fest lanterns and an exhibition of Indian culture will be on show next door in Harbour House, and visitors can stop by a variety of discussion events regarding the experiences that individuals from all over the world have had when relocating to the city and region.

Visit www.derrystrabane.com/oneworldfestival to obtain the complete One World Festival schedule.
The Good Relations Program of the Council has provided funding for this festival.

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The Joy Of African Fashion ‘Made With Love’ Is Introduced To The NYFW Runway By Rosario Dawson And Abrimah Erwiah

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You have a front-row ticket to see the designs at Studio 189 thanks to Rosario Dawson and Abrimah Erwiah.
Dawson and Erwiah co-founded and run the sustainable fashion company, which uses African craftspeople. The pioneers organized a festive runway during New York Fashion Week to present what Studio 189 has in store for the Spring/Summer 2024 collection.
But as the co-founders revealed to reporters after the performance, the show incorporated music, dancing, poetry, and the charms of African culture in addition to sending garments down a runway.

The Ahsoka actress described the show’s opening with poet V (formerly known as Eve Ensler) as being “really powerful” when talking to a gathering of reporters, which included PEOPLE.
She responds, “No, I want a billion, and I want to dance with you. When we are always in pain, I want us to demonstrate what we are missing. when we fail to address suffering and choose to ignore it. But we may use that anguish to our advantage. When V requested that everyone in the room “up” and dance during Studio 189’s performance, Dawson replied, “And look at the joy that we have in us.

The Haunted Mansion performers stated that they watched footage from the Congo before deciding what they wanted to convey on stage.
We also want to be able to bring Africa here, said Erwiah, adding that this is a very essential factor.

Dawson said that each Studio 189 product is always “made with love.”
According to the co-founder, their business always finds a way to honor the culture.
“There is a lot of dancing as soon as you enter our factory. No matter what the people are going through,” Erwiah added. The same was true throughout the presentation as models danced down the runway at Gallery at Spring Studios in New York.

“We want the spirit of joy, of dancing, of love to come across,” Erwiah said, describing the “big energy and big movements and all of that in the hands.”
It’s amazing what we can do with our hands, Dawson added, in agreement with her Studio 189 business partner. Therefore, we merely wanted to honor that, together with that creativity’s potential. We literally hold the power in our hands.

There were a lot of recognizable faces at the NYFW event.
At the performance, Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel were spotted donning identical purple Studio 189 outfits. The recently engaged couple held hands throughout the performance and grinned.

“We said that fashion can be a social change,” Erwiah added. “I can see how what we did has had an effect.”
Africa-made Studio 189 has taken home the prestigious CFDA Lexus Fashion Initiative for Sustainability award.

Additionally, the company has teamed with businesses including EDUN (LVMH), Yoox Net-a-Porter, and the United Nations ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative to encourage education and skill development while also fostering job growth.

They operate online as well as in Accra, Ghana, and New York.

Content courtesy of People & NFH

The Top 10 Worst Dressed Celebrities At the MTV Video Music Awards VMAs 2023 Red Carpet

Posted on by Oscar Alochi

The MTV Video Music Awards 2023, was another important night for the music business. A-profile celebrities including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Sam Smith, Beyoncé, and many others are included on this year’s list of nominations. Also scheduled to play at the awards ceremony are Fall Out Boy, Stray Kids, Karol G, Maneskin, and others. Of course, the red carpet is where most of the excitement for many VMAs viewers occurs before the show even starts.

Every year, the VMAs feature a plethora of fashion failures and hits, and 2023 is no exception. While some attendees are killing the night, others are falling flat with the audience.

The MTV Video Music Awards arrived at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, just as fashion fatigue was starting to set in on Day Five of New York Fashion Week.
The red carpet at the VMAs is known for being the wildest and most daring, with a few stylish moments sandwiched in amongst all the mayhem.

These included Saweetie and Lil Nas X wearing just-off-the-runway Palomo Spain and Area, respectively; Dove Cameron in a black slinky Coach dress; Shakira in a golden Versace; Annita in a major Schiaparelli; Karol G in Ashi Studio; Selena Gomez in Oscar de la Renta; and Olivia Rodrigo in Ludovic de Saint Sernin.

They can’t all be winners, though, and as is typical with the VMAs, some looks went awry. Chase Stokes wins points for being the dashing number-one fan of his girlfriend Kelsea Ballerini, but his red long suit jacket number left us wanting more. NSYNC showed up looking like various shades of blueberry sherbet in their coordinating suits.
Emily Ratajkowski, Yung Miami, Rita Ora, and Doja Cat also found themselves on the worst-dressed list.

Shakira was the night’s big honoree, taking home the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. Ice Spice won Best New Artist, while it was a big night for her seatmate, Swift, who won Video of the Year, song of the Year, and Best Pop Video, among others, bringing home a total of nine wins. And of course, the reunion of NSYNC was one of the most talked about moments of the night. But best dressed, they were not.

1. Nicki Minaj
2. Justina Valentine
3. Bebe Rexha
4. Selena Gomez
5. Saweetie
6. Ice Spice
7. GloRilla
8. Shenseea
9. Doechii
10. Tinashè
11. Hugo Gloss
12. Amelia Dimoldenberg
13. Bebe Rexha
14. Ts Madison
15. NLE Choppa
16. The Warning
17. Offset
18. Jimbo
19. Pretty Vee
20. Young Prince
21. Ashanti
22. Kelsea Ballerini
23. French Montana
24. Kaliii
25. Stray Kids
26. Rita Ora
27. Sasha Colby
28. Anitta
29. Cardi B
30. Reneé Rapp
31. Tomorrow X Together
32. Megan Thee Stallion
33. Shakira
34. Coco Jones
35. Sabrina Carpenter
36. Olivia Rodrigo
37. Karol G
38. Kathy Hilton
39. Måneskin
40. Tayshia Adams
41. Madelyn Cline
42. Demi Lovato

The 2023 VMAs red carpet has arrived to satisfy your urge to critique celebrity clothes, just in case New York Fashion Week wasn’t enough for you.
There isn’t really a better way to spend Fashion Month than sitting in front of your computer browsing through the “lewks,” as this red carpet is infamous for producing some of the best (and, ahem, worst) red carpet looks of the year.

Olivia Rodrigo and Doja Cat were early arrivals to the VMAs red carpet, strutting their stuff over two and a half hours before showtime (we love prompt stars! ), and taking fans by surprise with their outfit selections. Do you consider them winners as well? Make up your own mind by scrolling through every piece of 2023 VMAs apparel.

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The Top 10 Best Dressed Stars at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

The VMAs have produced some of the most memorable red-carpet events ever. Celebrities are inspired to let their guard down and have a lot of fun by the award show’s lack of seriousness, which is hosted by MTV. It differs noticeably from events like the Oscars or Cannes, when Saweetie definitely wouldn’t be decked up in a just-walked-the-runway style from Area accentuated with gigantic, Flintstones-like bones.
Get dressed, bitch, damn, she said to us on the red carpet.

The days of Sofia Coppola in a translucent nightgown draped over tiny black underwear, Madonna in a white lace bustier dress with a “Boy Toy” belt, or Rose McGowan in the nude dress that puts all other naked costumes to shame are long gone.
The VMAs red carpet attire in 2023 seemed a little more online and popular than ever before, despite all the discussion about personal style, while there were still some excellent custom runway designs from fashion ladies like Anitta and Cardi B.

1. Cardi B in Custom Dilara Findikoglu
What most people don’t realize is that Cardi B isn’t just that girl, she’s that fashion girl. Her look for tonight was a custom Dilara Findikoglu, altered slightly from the mini version last seen on the London Fashion Week runway in February. It’s beautiful armor, like if someone tailored the Iron Throne.

2. Emily Ratajkowski in Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier
The VMAs already make people nostalgic for the award ceremonies of decades ago, and it would be fun to see more celebrities lean into that with archival looks from that era. Emily Ratajkowski understood the assignment in a colorful vintage Jean Paul Gaultier dress that felt of another time but was still totally her.

3. Anitta in Schiaparelli
Celebrities need to be wearing more of Daniel Roseberry’s surrealist Schiaparelli on the red carpet! And if they’re not sure why, all they need to do is look at Anitta. With a keyhole cutout exposing her midriff and mismatched earrings that look like clunky painted rocks, her outfit is the perfect mix of sexy and weird. It’s the kind of look you don’t forget; the kind of look that makes you think.

4. Olivia Rodrigo in Custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin
Olivia Rodrigo’s custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown features over 150,000 Swarovski crystals. The singer, whose second album, Guts, came out last Friday, frequently references the ’90s and early ’00s with her style, And her consistently low-key but glam looks on the red carpet nail the ease of that era in a way that feels far more authentic than the louder takes of some of her peers.

5. Måneskin in Rick Owens
Rick Owens is freaky sexiness at its finest, and finally, a band has realized how well that translates to the red carpet. Måneskin looks intimidatingly hot in Rick and collectively proves a good pair of platform boots can be even better than your standard pump. It’s a little surprising to see his looks in this context because they’re so otherworldly. But whatever planet he’s designing for does look like it would have far better award shows.

6. Megan Thee Stallion in Brandon Blackwood
A strapless sheer dress is a red carpet staple, but Meghan Thee Stallion’s Brandon Blackwood number feels fresh thanks to the lines that mimic the boning of a corset.

7. Rita Ora in Rodarte
Rita Ora wore a black off-the-shoulder Rodarte dress from the brand’s Fall 2023 collection. The look has flowing long sleeves that droop like a dead lily, but the overall effect feels like bat wings. The Mulleavy sisters said the collection was inspired by “fairies,” and Ora is certainly serving a dark emo fey fantasy that’s a little weird and witchy in the best way. Plus her glitter Marc Jacobs Kiki boots add some nice spunk.

8. Madelyn Cline in Custom Givenchy
Madelyn Cline’s nude custom Givenchy dress oozes a special kind of sex appeal. The fabric on top ruches and falls to her belly button, revealing a corseted top underneath, with her legs peeking through the opaque skirt on the bottom. It has all the impact of a naked dress without showing much skin at all.

9. Selena Gomez in Oscar de la Renta
Florals on the red carpet can sometimes skew too casual, but Selena Gomez’s Oscar de la Renta feels less like a dress and more like red vines wrapping around her.

10. Taylor Swift in Versace
Taylor Swift went viral on Twitter—sorry, on X—for her fan-girl behavior in the audience at the VMAs. She appeared to be having more fun than anyone (the night’s *NYSNC reunion nearly brought her to tears), and a large part of that was how comfortable she seemed in her look. This slinky Versace gown had a long leg-baring slit, but it still felt very Swift, and her confidence radiates through every retweeted GIF.

11. Doja Cat
Doja Cat wore a naked, white Monse dress that closely resembled spider webs strewn across her body. The look featured white web-like fabric that might’ve caused a stir for the flashing cameras but was cleverly disguised with a pair of nude underwear beneath. She paired her OOTD with see-through heels, diamond drop earrings, and silver bracelets. Her buzz cut, Y2K-inspired metallic eye-shadow, and hard-to-miss lashes upped the ante and left us down with envy.

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12. Nicki Minaj
Hosting the ceremony for the second consecutive year, Nicki was ready to take her VMAs commitment to the next level in a bridal-esque ensemble. She arrived on the red carpet in a pastel pink corseted lace dress by Dolce & Gabbana, complete with a veil and a mermaid silhouette. With Nicki, there’s no denying her nails matched to perfection and kept long, blingy, and unmissable — helped pull the whole look together. Her purple-pink eyeshadow and silver accessories might’ve been ancillary additions but were a quiet nod to Barbiecore.

13. Sofia Carson
For the Purple Hearts actress, blue was the state of mind for the VMAs 2023 red carpet. To pick up her award, Sofia opted for head-to-toe sparkle in a cobalt ensemble from Alexandre Vauthier’s Fall 2022 couture collection.
The shimmery outfit took the form of a long-sleeved dress with exaggerated shoulders, embellished with increasingly larger paillettes, and intentionally matching her pair of pointy sock boots. For the hair and makeup, the singer kept her short bob side swept and punched it in with dark, kohl-lined eyes for a riveting, on-camera gaze.

14. Sabrina Carpenter
If Doja Cat brought the webs to the red carpet, then Sabrina Carpenter put a spin on it. The 24-year-old singer impressed with a corseted Vera Wang dress that draped her waistline but also brought in a much-needed train moment.
While we loved the minimal styling, the interplay of sheer and rhinestones, and the voluminous astray locks, we did wish her strappy heels matched her silvery undertones, rather than the muted gold that she finally went for.

10. Saweetie
Saweetie had a bone to pick (or two) at the VMAs this year with her Stone Age-cum-Flintsones-inspired gown. Mixing cavewoman with Barbiecore, the rapper arrived in a bejeweled dress with two prominent bony installations, designed by AREA for their Fall-Winter 2023 collection.
Saweetie even gave bystanders something to remember when she caressed the bone mid-red carpet. Her monolithic nails, perfectly gelled ponytail, and cherry blossom makeup ensured the world was watching… and taking notes!

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African Fashion: Ghana Must Go Bags Are Used by a Nigerian Fashion Designer to Produce Memorable Garments.

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One thing is certain: this bag is well-liked among Africans. Some refer to it as a “Ghana Must Go” bag, while others refer to it as a “Mashangaan bag,” and others who disagree with the first two refer to it as a “Khonz’ekhaya. In Kenya, the bag is commonly known as Osuofia Bag ”

Strong plastic bags, or ukhonz’ekhanya as they are known in Zulu, are frequently used by Africans who travel great distances. When returning to their homelands after spending time in the city, where they work to support their families, they frequently use this bag to transport heavy luggage.

The exhibition “Anyi N’aga – We Are Going” was curated by Nigerian multidisciplinary artist Chioma Obiegbu in partnership with bnnà bomà. She provides more information about the bag that is popular on our continent.

“In West Africa, the blue and white or occasionally red, black, and white checkered bags known as Ghana Must Go earned not only appeal but also a connection to migration during the 1980s in Nigeria when millions of undocumented Ghanaians were evicted from that country.

The bags got their moniker because many of them used them to bundle and send their possessions back to Ghana, according to Obiegbu.

Obiegbu uses fashion to convey the stories of West African immigration while collaborating with a large group of brilliant African creatives.

“The movement of individuals across nearby boundaries and distant continents has recently been a reoccurring issue, especially with the advent of globalization.

“Many people migrate in search of better economic opportunities, employment, educational opportunities, and marriage opportunities—bringing their possessions, cultures, and beliefs with them,” she said.

“Anyi N’aga – We Are Going explores migration and heritage as they relate to the aforementioned points through the lens of fashion, while artistically drawing on the symbolism of the Ghana Must Go bags as they have been associated with travel and migration.”

South African designer Wanda Lephoto uses the bags’ prints in some of his works, while Obiegbu uses the actual bags to create fashion items.

He incorporated the Ghana Must Go prints, for instance, in his “PEOPLE” Spring/Summer ’24 collection. He incorporated the Ghana Must Go prints in a line he named “Me Fie” for this collection.

In the Ghanaian language of Akan, “Me Fie” means “My Place of Origin. The late Virgil Abloh’s 3% design philosophy, which held that you might create something new by altering a procedure, a product, or a perspective by 3%, was the inspiration for the collection, according to Lephoto.

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ESSENCE Fashion House: The Ecosystem Of African Fashion

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African designers and industry professionals discuss the influence of Africa on fashion globally.

Journalist Nana Agyemang, who is also the CEO of EveryStylishGirl, put together a diverse panel of African designers, industry professionals, and business owners for an ESSENCE Fashion House conversation.
Amira Rasool, the CEO of the wholesale marketplace The Folklore, Barkue Tubman, the Chief of Staff and Diasporic Engagement at Essence Ventures, and Kwaku Bediako, the creator and creative director of the fashion label Chocolate, were all part of the Ecosystem of African Fashion.

They each emphasized the interconnectivity of Africa with the international fashion business during their conversation.

“I feel like it’s so important that we connect,” Tubman said. “That’s part of my responsibility at ESSENCE Ventures, and just really in my life. I think that’s why this all works for me.” “For everything, with each other.
I believe we are aware of our effect on the fashion industry, and connecting the disconnected is what Essence Ventures wants to continue doing.
We’re going to accomplish it via a number of pillars, including economic inclusion, fashion, entertainment, and diaspora. Because I believe that Africa is luxurious, I am a major fan of African luxury.

Bediako emphasized how important it is to link African traditions with those of other continents as well as with those of other civilizations within Africa.
During the discussion, Caroline Wanga, the moderator of We’ve Been Here Before 50 Years of Hip-Hop Fashion, was actually sporting a bespoke Chocolate.
Bright colors and a variety of textures were used throughout the composition.
Rasool is commemorating The Folklore’s fifth anniversary, while Bediako is also marking Chocolate’s tenth anniversary.

Rasool is essential in helping different products gain exposure by securing placements with stores like Nordstrom, Saks, and Bloomingdale’s.

No insult intended, but working with the brands is the most challenging aspect of running our firm, Rasool added. “Because you are creative, your business is sensitive. It’s also the most satisfying aspect, and my journey to South Africa is what actually gave me the idea to found The Folklore.
While I was an undergrad, I had never been there before, and I instantly fell in love with the community.
I’ve worked in the fashion business for some time. I used to work in the media and was familiar with all of the European and American brands, but I was completely ignorant of the South African names at the time.

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Messe Frankfurt South Africa: Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town Premium African Fashion & Textiles Event

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Brought to you by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, this renowned event:
• Will be hosted at the CTICC from 26 – 28 September 2023
• Offers trend talks, special product & exhibitor fashion showcases and industry focused seminars & sustainability-focused workshops
• Will be attended by the general public and:
o Manufacturers, distributors & wholesalers
o Merchandisers, retailers & boutique owners
o Private labels, designers & agents
o Department stores, chain stores & supermarkets
• Hosts the acclaimed 2023 young designers’ competition

Registrations are now open and entry is free once registration has been confirmed.
• Time: 9 am to 4 pm
• Venue: CTICC 2, Corner of Heerengracht & Rua Bartholomeu Dias, Foreshore
• Cost: Free
• Ticket bookings & registration: 2023 AFS Event

source all fashion Bringing together African innovation, design, and manufacturing for the textile and fashion industries, Cape Town is a business-oriented marketplace with global sourcing choices.
The third largest fair-trade enterprise in the world, this German behemoth is owned by Messe Frankfurt, the world’s leading organizer of textile fairs. It operates in over 50 countries.

Allfashion Sourcing Cape Town promises to be the fashion and textile show of the year with more than 100 local and foreign exhibitors and two completely full halls at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Once more, Cape Town will draw tens of thousands of buyers, distributors, retailers, influencers, and designers because of the city’s cutting-edge inventiveness, global fashion trends, and environmentally friendly design and materials.

The upcoming 2023 Premium African Fashion & Textiles Event will support sustainable fashion in Africa and will be proudly hosted in South Africa, which not only serves as the continent’s fashion and textile hub and the official trade and distribution hub for the SADC nations but also ranks third in terms of employment in the sector.

Leading trend talks for Fall/Winter 2024–2025, inspired by the idea of “Space Age Eclecticism,” are presented to you by allfashion sources in collaboration with industry specialists Arsutoria.
These lectures will discuss the future of sustainable fashion as developed at the nth power and are inspired by Apple’s recently released immersive, virtual, and augmented reality visors, the VisonPro. Visitors to the event are invited to the trend forum area for a sensory experience of these trends.

Arsutoria The Workshop School, with its headquarters in Milan, is a preeminent international organization for technical and design education in shoes and bags.
Notably, it creates its own fashion movements centered on leather, shoes, and bags.
The Arsutoria seminar will therefore primarily focus on current trends in both menswear and womenswear.

Exhibitors at the event stand to reap the following major benefits:
• Reach targeted buyers and extend their brand presence to a vast network of visitors
• Present at one or more of the well-attended seminars
• Explore business opportunities in Africa and internationally
• Discover the latest industry trends and forecasts.
• Launch new products or services

General visitors will be enriched by:
• A curation of cutting-edge fashion shows and trend-centric seminars focusing on industry insights
• The latest advancements in sustainability and ethical fashion
• Interaction with a diverse range of fashion and accessories
• You can also look forward to a diversity of product categories at this year’s event including:
• Menswear
• Womenswear
• Leather
• Denim
• Luggage & Bags
• Footwear
• Sports & Leisure
• Tech & Processes
• Textile Wholesalers

All visitors are welcome to attend the event’s crown jewel, the sixth annual allfashion sourcing Young Designer Competition 2023, a distinguished platform for emerging local talent within the design industry to showcase their innovative design ideas.
All those attending get to experience Africa’s best textiles, fashion, and accessories, inspiring all those involved in production, retail, and merchandising. This is sustainable and ethical fashion sourcing, exhibiting, and eventing next level.

Registration for the event is now open: 2023 AFS Event

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A New Podcast on African Fashion Has Been Launched by King’s College London

Posted on by Ann Mumbi

Africa Fashion Futures is a brand-new podcast that discusses knowledge and expertise on African fashion, the creations of African designers, and chances and developments in the sector.
The series, which is hosted by Dr. Lauren England, Professor Roberta Comunian, and Dr. Eka Ikpe (African Leadership Centre), examines fashion as both a sector of the global economy and a lens through which to examine cultural expression, memory politics, the creation of traditions, as well as the broader economic and social impact of the creative economy.

We’re excited to introduce this new podcast to the world and highlight African design. It’s a fantastic approach to demonstrate the overlaps and differences between creative and cultural values, as well as the possibilities for the growth of the creative economy in Africa.

Dr. Eka Ikpe, African Leadership Center Director and co-host of the podcast
Intellectual property rights in the design industry are the main topic of the first episode. The emergence of small businesses and (isi) Shweshwe in South Africa are discussed by Professor Jen Snowball (Rhodes University), who also touches on the true effects of property rights on the lives of microenterprises.

Professor Snowball was a guest at King’s University at the time of the podcast’s recording as part of the Global Visiting Fellows program, a project that aims to expand opportunities for cooperation, promote reciprocal learning, advance equality, diversity, and inclusion, support excellent research that has an impact, share educational innovation, and advance the sharing of best practices.

Ken Kweku Nimo, a brand strategist and the author of “Africa in Fashion,” joins the second episode to discuss his research into African luxury fashion firms and the concept of luxury. Additionally, Ken’s work and the notion of Lead Firms from Below in African Fashion are connected in some ways by the conversation.

In episode three, Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, the creator of Africa Fashion Week London, discusses the festival’s development as well as her views on leadership, women’s empowerment, and sustainable fashion.

The African Leadership Centre and the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries collaborated on the podcast, which is edited by Cristina Cabral, with funding from the King’s Global Engagement Partnership Fund.

It is a component of the King’s Together Project – African Fashion Futures, which examines fashion in general and the work of fashion designers in particular.
Employing Kenya and Nigeria as case studies provides the chance to set up a study framework, methodology, and network of academic and outside collaborators to provide a thorough grasp of the intricate and dynamic nature of the African fashion ecology.

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To Honor African Fashion and Culture, the Southern African Times Has Opened an Official Merchandise Shop.

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In Honor Of African Fashion And Culture, The Southern African Times Opens Official Merch Store
The Southern African Times, a prestigious media company famous for its thorough reporting of news and events, is excited to announce the opening of its official merch store, a representation of African fashion and culture that goes beyond the bounds of conventional journalism.
The recently updated sat store is expected to enthrall audiences everywhere by reflecting the pulse of Africa and building a close relationship with its followers.

The Southern African Times’ executive director of commerce, Edgar Dzimiri, reveals that the store’s resurgence is motivated by factors other than financial success.

Instead, it aims to close the communication gap between media and viewers by creating an immersive environment that reflects the very best of African identity and innovation. “This endeavor extends beyond commerce and product development,” claims Dzimiri.
“Our main goal is to establish a deep connection with our audience.”

The Southern African Times has delved into the world of apparel and merchandise, handpicking a collection that has been meticulously selected. This is a break from the traditional path of media brand expansions.
We’re not working with organizations that are only interested in logo placement, Dzimiri emphasizes.
We are collaborating with committed designers whose carefully produced brands reflect our dedication to authenticity.

African fashion has dominated the global stage in the 21st century, from runways to music videos and movies. Notably, celebrities like Beyoncé and Michelle Obama have appeared on red carpets dressed in African garb, setting trends and igniting interest around the world.
This effect is further amplified by the prevalence of Afrobeat and African dancers on television.. While the world pays attention, young Africans everywhere are showing a rebirth of interest in their history, including a revived passion for traditional clothing and cultural practices.

An example in the field of African fashion, u.mi-1, connects with this story.
They produce contemporary jackets and pants known lovingly as “African denim” by maintaining and reworking the traditional handcrafted Nigerian cloth known as aso-oke.

The designs put a modern spin on tradition while showcasing the depth and variety of Nigerian culture in each piece.

The Southern African Times works with companies like u.mi-1 to promote African design and culture. The media behemoth adds to the ongoing discussion over the value of cultural heritage and artistic expression by opening an official retail store.
By transcending conventional storytelling and enabling readers to embody the precise essence they read about, the convergence of journalism and fashion in the Satstore offers a potent synergy.

The Southern African Times is steadfast in its dedication to engaging with its readers on a deeper level as the worldwide spotlight on African culture becomes brighter by the day.
The official merch store, which invites people to engage with the pulse of Africa and appreciate the richness of African design and culture, is a monument to this commitment.

As the world pays attention, young Africans all around the world have rekindled their interest in their history, including their love of traditional clothing and cultural practices.

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The Asian Retailer Shein Outperforms Amazon and Walmart in South Africa

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Johannesburg: Shein is the most popular shopping app on the Google Play market in South Africa. And it’s not even really trying.
During the Covid-19 outbreak, the fast-fashion company from Singapore opened in the nation at the foot of the continent. It is now growing through word-of-mouth and by providing discounts to first-time customers.

Local retailers are alarmed by it already, and regulators are looking into whether it exploits import tax loopholes while delivering packages to customers.
Taahira Khumalo, a 24-year-old Johannesburg receptionist, claimed that she now purchases all of her clothing online and that Shein is a business she frequently patronizes due to its affordable rates, trendy clothing, and quick shipping.

Shein offers excellent savings, and I don’t have to wait long for my packages to arrive.
Since the pandemic, technology has advanced, and I can purchase it in the comfort of my house right now.
Shein, a Chinese company, is competing with US goliaths Walmart Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. for a piece of the emerging eCommerce industry in the most developed nation in Africa.

Walmart has made an effort to win over locals the conventional way, investing in the domestic retail company Massmart Holdings Ltd more than ten years ago in an expensive venture that hasn’t met expectations thus far.

Amazon is anticipated to begin offering e-commerce delivery services in South Africa in the upcoming months.

The company has been offering web services to the nation of around 60 million people since 2004.
Many retailers are aware that they would eventually need to find out how to make Africa work for them because of the continent’s constantly expanding populace but less formal retail and even less Internet purchasing. South Africa is the most logical location to start.

Anthony Thunström, CEO of The Foschini Group Ltd, a local company that owns Jet, a budget apparel chain, asserted that “Amazon and Shein are going to accelerate online shopping in South Africa beyond recognition.”
Since South Africa has been particularly reluctant to adopt online or digital buying, I believe there is a benefit to competition.

More people live in densely populated urban areas in South Africa than in most other countries in the region, the middle class is expanding, and nearly three-quarters of the population has access to the Internet.
There are potential fortunes to be won because only 4% of retail in the nation is eCommerce.

However, Walmart hasn’t actually benefited from being the first to market. The US company initially invested in Massmart, which offers tinned food along with clothing, refrigerators, and washing machines, with plans to expand by opening stores throughout Africa.
However, poor infrastructure and a lack of decent real estate have made that idea less realistic.

Instead, it has concentrated on increasing South African online sales over the past three years and deployed Sylvester John, one of its eCommerce gurus, to Johannesburg in order to establish Massmart as the leading general merchandise website in South Africa with same-day fulfillment.

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Africa’s Fashion Market Will Be Led by Nigeria and Egypt With $2.5 Billion in Sales.

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Nigeria and Egypt are laying out their plans to rule the African fashion market, which includes footwear, clothing, and accessories.

By the end of 2023, these two countries are expected to generate a staggering $2.5 billion in revenue.

By 2023, Nairametrics’ analysis of Statista data projects that the Nigerian fashion market would grow to a $1.31 billion industry.

The projected market volume is expected to increase at a strong rate of 10.03% per year (CAGR 2023-2027), reaching an estimated peak of $1.92 billion by 2027.

By 2027, it is anticipated that Nigeria will have a booming user base of about 83.8 million users.
This is projected to increase from a user penetration rate of 24.4% in 2023 to an outstanding 34.1% by 2027.

The average revenue per user (ARPU) is projected to increase to $24.00.

The fashion industry in Egypt is also expected to reach $1.28 billion in 2023, continuing its upward trajectory. This industry is anticipated to reach a market volume of $2.35 billion by 2027, with a compound yearly growth rate (CAGR 2023-2027) increasing at an astounding 16.40%.
By 2027, Egypt is expected to have a user base of 56.4 million in the fashion business. Egypt’s user penetration, which was 33.3% in 2023, is expected to soar to an astonishing 47.1% by 2027.
The anticipated average revenue per user (ARPU) is $34.19.

How Are Nigeria and Egypt Going to Get This Done?
Analysts at Statista claim that the fashion industry has already seen a rise in the worldwide internet revenue share to 23% by 2020.

“The East and Southeast Asian regions are poised to continue driving the global growth trajectory, buoyed by their expanding middle-class population and a lagging offline shopping infrastructure,” according to the report.

Instagram Checkout is an example of an emerging trend that seamlessly incorporates shopping functionality into social media content to facilitate high-speed “inspire and sell” customer conversion.
The audience is gradually moving away from desktop platforms and toward mobile ones, highlighting the growing significance of improving the mobile browsing and checkout experience.

Nigeria is in a unique position with demand exceeding most African countries due to its massive population of over 200 million.
The success of e-commerce fashion is also being propelled by the expanding internet culture among Nigerians, which is being fueled by a remarkable 222.5 million telephone customers estimated in 2022, per the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

This shift is being driven by Lagos, which is frequently praised as the center of fashion and design.
With a population that exceeds 100 million and a youthful demographic that includes a sizable portion of people under 30, Egypt also has a sizable population.

This group drives demand in the fashion industry since they are fundamentally more fashion-conscious and eager to spend money on apparel and accessories.
Egypt’s reputation as a top travel destination, which attracts travelers from all over the world, supports the fashion industry further because tourists frequently go shopping and buy local clothing and gifts.

Egypt’s fashion business is boosted by the influx of foreign interest and trade, paving the way for rapid expansion.
As we continue to observe the African fashion landscapes, it appears that Egypt and Nigeria are primed to take the lead in this sector thanks to their sizable populations, thriving internet cultures, and fashion scenes.

Content courtesy of  Nairametric & NFH

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