HOUSTON, Texas -- African-inspired prints are getting a modern makeover. Ankara, a fabric from West Africa, isn't just considered cultural attire anymore - it's taking the spotlight on catwalks and ...
African fashion has driven global trends for decades. An expansive new exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum helps contextualize it. African designers are making a splash, from fashion weeks in ...
A flourishing network of young immigrant entrepreneurs from Africa—with a sprinkling of first generation born in the U.S.—are creating a profitable ecosystem around modern Ankara print apparel. Ankara ...
Combining modern silhouettes with traditional African fabrics gives a contemporary but culturally steeped look. For example, ...
Join us in a bold celebration of African heritage reimagined through the lens of modern artistry. Drawing inspiration from the rich legacy of Cubism, Woodin’s new ready-to-wear collection showcases a ...
The way one dresses can express their heritage, culture, style and so much more. African-print textiles, which were actually inspired by batik or wax-resist cloth from Indonesia, have been used to ...
The co-founders of EnnYe Collection, sisters Matipa (with her new addition) and Mercy Nyamangwanda (L to R) originally from Zimbabwe, in the Elizabeth Street Garden, New York City. Nina Roberts A ...
HOUSTON, Texas -- African-inspired prints are getting a modern makeover. Ankara, a fabric from West Africa, isn't just considered cultural attire anymore - it's taking the spotlight on catwalks and ...