In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in London’s ...

Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence ...

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The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion." "We're so glad to have it because it's something different than we normally feature ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands are ...

Maxhosa Africa Fall 2025 ready-to-wear fashion show & collection photos. Designed Laduma Ngxokolo in Paris, France, in March 2025.

In an exclusive interview, the "it girl"'s favorite designer talks about taking inspiration from Africa, returning to his roots of volume and glamour, and creating special pieces. All the fashion ...

South African designers are winning as they cement themselves on the international stage. One of the biggest fashion shows in the world, Paris Fashion Week, saw two South African designers, Maxhosa ...

Cape Town’s signature summer celebration is back. The Summer Festival of Racing has officially begun, marking a season where racing excellence, culture, fashion and lifestyle come together to create ...

Maxhosa Africa Spring 2026 ready-to-wear runway, fashion show & collection photos, at Paris Fashion Week, October 2025 ...

Beauty and ingenuity can be found around every corner of a new fashion exhibition in Chicago. One mannequin wears a stunning, contemporary piece fashioned primarily from cowrie shells. Another models ...