In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in color: pops of ...

Kente cloth is a colorful textile traditionally woven by the Akan people of Ghana. It is famous for its bright colors and intricate patterns. Kente cloth accessories such as headbands, scarves, and ...

Kwaku Bediako Oduro is a Ghanaian fashion designer and the creative director of the fashion brand Chocolate Clothing, also known as Chocolate Clothes Global. He is known for his Afrocentric designs ...

As we’ve been reporting, African fashion designers are entering a new era – and the world is watching! One of those documenting the growth of designers from the continent is Helen Jennings, editor of ...

Classic and timeless, authentic African textiles can add texture and interest to any decorating style. Melvina Mency, owner of Anitavee’s Home Decor, an online store for African-inspired home accents, ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands are ...

The make-up of our culture can include — but is not limited to — the things we eat, do and wear. For many Africans and African Americans, African textiles have been around for as long as they can ...

A landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum charts the influence of the African fashion scene. By Elizabeth Paton LONDON — The influence of Africa and its fashion scene has redefined the ...

In recent years, African fashion has experienced a meteoric rise on the international scene. Talented designers, inspired by a rich heritage and deeply rooted traditions, are reinventing fashion codes ...

Creating a mudcloth-style throw is an easy way to introduce some African-inspired style into your home. This DIY project ...

Yemisi Bamisaye of Southfield is the incredible designer behind a fashion forward line of African wear patterned after modern attire as we know it here in the U.S. but made with authentic African ...