International Women’s Day, on 8 March, celebrates women around the world and the success of Vlisco Women’s Month in previous years motivated the brand to continue the celebration of inspiring women of West and Central Afric...
The A/W 15-16 femme chooses the Indian Himalayas, a place where cultural references often give way to impositions and subordination. Stylistic disobedience. This irreverence is the starting point of looks where the woman seizes...
Washington, DC — Mark your calendar and save the date for the first ever-African Fashion Week DC (AFWDC) happening March 19-21, 2015. The main event leads with an action packed schedule; accompanied by shows featuring African...
The Mayamiko Designed Collection is created in an ethical production unit in Lilongwe, Malawi which trains and employs disadvantaged women and men of all ages and backgrounds as well as tailors and local artisans. Mayamiko work...
South African Menswear Week is the first dedicated men’s fashion platform in Africa. Focussed solely on menswear designers and accessories, SAMW showcases the leading menswear designers twice annually. The first week is tookÂ...
Passport ADV (Articles de Voyage ) is the brainchild of Ethiopian-American designer Mikhayel Tesfaye. He launched the brand in 2009 with an exclusive Passport ADV collection for Adidas. After discovering the premium grade of le...
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