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What Is African Fashion and Why Is It Hard to Define?

Most people around the globe have embraced African culture, whether they acknowledge it or not. Let’s be honest; many of the things most people celebrate, such as hip-hop, krumping and or even what...

Why People Love African Fashion and What Makes It Unique

The great thing about fashion is that it can tell a story and reflect a culture's rich history. The clothes people wear are their everyday creative forms of expression. That is apparent in today's ...

The Top 3 African Style Accessories for You to Try Today

Accessories can be a game-changer to what you wear. Whether used as an embellishment to highlight your outfit or as the centrepiece of your attire, accessories will help you look put-together. One ...

Ghana’s Fabric: 5 Kente Facts People Should Know About

Kente, an indigenous African fabric known for its brilliantly-hued and banded material, continuously makes its mark in the fashion industry. Traditionally worn toga-style, its roots go back to the ...

A Fashionable Guide on How to Wear African Jewelry

As more African representation shows up in media, music and several other spaces, African fashion is slowly becoming more popular. It isn’t that tough to believe, considering top artists such as Be...

The A-Z of All the African Textiles You Should Know About

Since history can remember, Africa has been bursting with artistic talent, inventiveness, and creativity when it comes to fabrics and textiles. These speciality materials are notable for their dura...

How to Keep Your African Print Dress Looking Amazing

For a unique statement outfit, you’ll be hard-pressed to find something as gorgeous as an African print dress.  Every dress is one-of-a-kind with its own story to tell, as every symbol and pattern ...

African-Print Jackets: Reasons to Start Wearing Them

The world of fashion is ever-changing and there’s always something new to experiment with and incorporate into your wardrobe. That’s what makes it so exciting and captivating. These days, in partic...

Materials to Use When Sewing With Ankara Fabric

Ankara fabric can be made from cotton, linen, and polyester. The fabric is named after Ankara, the capital of Turkey, but the fabric is not made in Ankara. It is hard to say if the fabric was named...

Ankara Fabrics and African Prints: Essential Things to Know

If you’re thinking about new ways to flaunt your fashion style and make it more personal, incorporating prints into the pieces that you wear can change the game for you. One of the patterns and pri...