Africa Fashion Guide
A social enterprise promoting sustainability within Africa's fashion and textile industry.


 
 

 
Boutiques

Studio29 Boutique by Africa Fashion Week London to open in Lagos this April

Studio 29 boutique, an extension of the highly successful AFWL brand is set to open it’s doors to Lagos fashionistas from Sunday 14th April 2013.  The first of a series of concession stores in Lagos,  African Fashion ...
by africafashionguide
0
Full Story »

 
 
Boutiques

The ‘Mall Culture’ in Africa

The success of South Africa both economically and politically has put a question mark on the faces of people who always doubted this once troubled country. While the troubles still remain to some extent, South Africa has emerge...
by africafashionguide
0
Full Story »

 
 
Boutiques

The Neighbourgoods Market Where Shopping Local is Trendy – RETAIL

Where local cuisine teams up with local trendy designers Founded by Justin Rhodes and Cameron Munro with an aim of reviving and reinventing the public market as a civic institution, the Neighbourgoods Market is proving to be a ...
by africafashionguide
2
Full Story »

 

 
SecondHand Clothing

The End of the Kenyan ‘Mitumbas’? – SECONDHAND CLOTHING

We came across this article that we feel would create some interesting debates so had to reblog it. What are your thoughts?   For those who don’t have a lot of money to splurge on expensive clothes and shoes, they always...
by africafashionguide
5
Full Story »

 
 
Boutiques

The Tribe Pop-Up Shop – Pops up in Kenya – RETAIL

The Tribe Pop-Up Shop is not the typical fashion or concept shop. Located in one of the meeting rooms at the Tribe Hotel, this fashion pop-up shop gives the selected local designers a space to showcase and sell without the hurd...
by africafashionguide
1
Full Story »

 
 
Boutiques

Female Consumers in Sub-Sahara Africa: Spotlighting Buying Habits and Lifestyle Trends

With fashion catwalk season over and the busy shopping period over Christmas upon us and as we approach a new year again it drives us to continue our thoughts on shopping and consumerism. What intrigues us even more is the rese...
by africafashionguide
0
Full Story »

 

 
Manufacturing

Growing Ethiopian Fashion & Textile Market experiencing International Interest

The Ethiopian Textile Expo says that “The Ministry of Industry (MOI) has targeted the the textile sector as a key contributor for generating foreign currency. The authorities aim to have yearly revenue of approximately U...
by africafashionguide
0
Full Story »

 
 
Boutiques

Ndani, the Nigerian Fashion Project at Selfridges London in colab with Lagos Fashion and Design Week

Now this is what I am talking about! In keeping with its status as one of the most exciting fashion destinations in the world, Selfridges launches Ndani, the Nigerian Fashion Project, from 1 December. Coinciding with the arriv...
by africafashionguide
0
Full Story »

 
 
Boutiques

Guaranty Trust Bank plc, Sponsors the Display of African Designers in the UK – RETAIL

Guaranty Trust Bank plc in collaboration with Style House Files, a creative development agency, have announced a partnership with Selfridges, UK, the famous London fashion destination voted best department store in the world fo...
by africafashionguide
0
Full Story »