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LISOF X London College of Fashion launch Exclusive Sandal Making Workshop

One of the first exciting offerings from LISOF this year is the opportunity to take part in their 2 day Sandal Making Workshop. As one of the foremost fashion education institutions in the country, LISOF is proud to be partneri...
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VLISCO WOMEN’S MONTH 2013 ‘Be Your Dream’ Fashion Dream Fund APPLY NOW! – AWARD

MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE, SEND IN YOUR FASHION BUSINESS PLAN AND WIN FUNDING TO REALIZE IT! Make your dreams come true, pitch your fashion business plan and win funding to realize it! For this years International Womens Mon...
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Ethical Fashion in Africa talk at FIT in NYC – hosted by AFG Founder Jacqueline Shaw

I am very excited to announce I will be speaking with the fashion students at one of the biggest fashion schools in one of the best cities in the world! I will be at FIT in NYC this Friday. A limited number of copies of my book...
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Watson Photographs Find Their Way to Western Africa – Cotton made in Africa: Exhibit Returns to Benin

The exhibit “Albert Watson: Visions feat. Cotton made in Africa” returns to its country of origin in two ways: a selection from the heart of the show – the portraits of the Cotton made in Africa smallholder fa...
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British Museum Presents ‘Social Fabric – African Textiles Today’ – Textiles from southern and eastern Africa

The making and trading of cloth have been vital elements in African culture for at least two millennia. Through cloth we can understand not only Africa’s history but also its engagement with other parts of the world. This exh...
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Mayamiko and FAIR+true launch Malawi made Spring / Summer collection during Fairtrade Fortnight

On Feb 28th, in conjunction with Fairtrade Fortnight (25th Feb – 10th March) , FAIR+true will launch its new Spring/ Summer collection, ethically made in Malawi by Mayamiko Trust.  Mayamiko Trust is a UK registered charit...
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Diesel X Edun “Born in Africa” – African Cotton collection in stores Feb 27th!

Diesel and Edun announce the launch of their colab collection “Born in Africa”. The DIESEL+EDUN collaboration will engage a global audience with the passion of its founders to raise awareness of the creative opportu...
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Amethyst Sky theme for Choolips AW13 collection

The Sky was made of Amethyst | AW13 For AW13 Choolips them titled ‘the sky was made of amethyst’ is an ode to lovers fallen out of tune. Described as “The brooding drama of apocalyptic paintings lit by the warmth of s...
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Fashion Africa Business Analysis – African Fashion on the Catwalk

With fashion season upon us we felt it would be fitting to have a look at African catwalk and fashion shows and discuss the impact and relevance of them all. As they grow day by day in numbers there must be something in it. So ...
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AFRO-POLIS | PARIS FASHION WEEK PARTY VOL.II

Last year was a success and they are doing it again. This time with artist Pierre-Christophe Gam, ARISE Magazine are pleased to invite you for the second edition of the Afro-Polis nights. The artwork is amazing! Pierre-Christop...
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Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) to host ‘Woven Threads’ Fashion Exhibition in London

Style House Files, organizers of Lagos Fashion and Design Week  announces it will be participating in the International Fashion  Showcase from February 15th to the 20th, 2013 for the second year in a row. The event will be ho...
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