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Boxer Shorts fit for a President – Handmade in Ghana – Introducing President for Life

When we received this press release we liked the idea of it. We have seen now a few brands picking up on the wax print fabrics for swimwear and also underwear and feel it brings a little bit of what is seen as African to anothe...
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ART/C from Marrakech to Addis Ababa to Explore an ‘Immortal Africa’

ART/C, the brand, was born from Moroccan/Isreali designer Artsi Ifrach who lives, works and creates in Marrakech who recently attended Ethiopian Fashion Week 2013 to showcase 20 years of African trade and fashion amongst Eth...
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Stella Jean New Collection + Trunkshow with Moda Operandi + Showcasing with Georgio Armani!

Stella Jean is one of our favourite newcomers to the African fashion scene. She has only been around for a minute as a designer but began as model for Egon Von Furstenberg. With an interesting background being Italian and Ha...
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OKUN Beachwear Brand and Product Launch

A new era in men’s swimwear is upon us as African-inspired luxury brand ÒKUN launches its effortlessly vibrant debut collection. Founded by Bola Marquis, ÒKUN produces beautifully made swimshorts, beachwear and accessories ...
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Artisans
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Della and Faarrow bring the Party to Hollywood this Friday

With the launch of their amazing collection with Urban Outfitters (article to follow) and their previous colab with Apple creating iPad cases, this Made in Ghana brand are doing amazing work promoting African production and sup...
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Vlisco Group sponsors Cotton made in Africa

  Dutch fashion fabric producer Vlisco Group recently confirmed their partnership with Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) and will be the initiative’s first partner to both produce and market its products to local consumers in...
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Textiles
Hommage à l’Art collection - Vlisco

Vlisco introduces Hommage a L’Art collection

VLISCO is the only brand in the world creating authentic DUTCH WAX fabrics and is recognizable for its unique design, colours and WAX CRAQUELÉ. The Hommage à l’Art collection honours Vlisco’s art by placing our iconic dra...
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Dressing up with Chichia London – AW13 Collection “PROJECT GAUNI: THE DRESS CONCEPT”

London-based label Chichia by Tanzaniain designer Christine Mhando has recently launched yet another amazing collection. We, just lastweek gave you a snippet of this AW13 collection which was on display at the British Council ...
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Tanzanian and Nigerian Designers Showcased at British Council International Fashion Showcase

A few weeks ago we headed down to the Tanzanian embassy curated by Samson Soboye of the eponymous London store Soboye to check out the designers there before heading over to the Style House Files Woven Threads Nigerian designer...
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