Some South African celebrities were notorious for not rising to the occasion when it came to fashion. They wouldn’t adhere to themes at red-carpet events and were also trolled by fans.

"Six years ago, there were no designers from Africa in official Western fashion weeks," he says. Ayissi, the son of a Cameroonian champion boxer and a beauty queen, sent his models down the Paris ...

Long before any of them took place, though, there was Dakar Fashion Week, a showcase that has been casting light on the West African nation’s fashion prowess for 22 years. Founded by Adama Ndiaye – a ...

In an industry often dominated by Western aesthetics, Style Magnate champions the unique beauty of African design and challenges viewers to rethink what fashion can be. Expanding the Frontiers of ...

Although they didn’t have access to modern, sophisticated beauty creams, women in ancient Africa were known for their smooth, flawless skins and brilliant white smiles. Having to survive the ...

The beauty of African women stems from their ability to express brilliance, strength, and culture with extraordinary elegance. ・African women have impressive showings at international beauty ...

The influence of African designers has seldom been considered in the global fashion conversation, but the tide is starting to turn. From Thebe Magugu to Sarah Diouf, a new generation of designers ...

“Africa’s Next Super Model is not just about beauty. Don’t get it twisted ... brought together international and local brands in fashion industry seeking to elevate Africa talents while ...

The African continent's position in the global fashion scene will be on full display at a new exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum that opens on Saturday. A layered shimmering ...