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The African Designers Who Stole the Spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala

This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

A photo collage showing Edward Enninful, Thebe Magugu, Mayowa Nicholas, and Virgil Abloh

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The African Creatives Who Changed the Face of Fashion

The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives.

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Search results for: thebe magugu

The African Designers Who Stole the Spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala

This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The African Creatives Who Changed the Face of Fashion

The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives.

Meet David Kusi Boye-Doe, The First LVMH Prize Semi-Finalist From Ghana

From personal shopper to global recognition, the Ghanaian designer says the prestigious nomination has uplifted his brand, opening up new futures.

OkayAfrica’s 2024 Gift Guide

From simple to colorful and unexpected, these gifts are sure to warm the hearts of your loved ones during this holiday season.

Four African Designers Named Among Semi-Finalists for LVMH Prize 2025

Tolu Coker, Torishéju Dumi, David Boyedoe and Yasmin Mansour are in the running for the biggest prize for young fashion designers.

11 African Menswear Designers Leading the Industry Right Now

These designers are bringing fresh perspectives and unique style to the African fashion scene.

Five Iconic Fashion Collaborations Between Nigeria and South Africa

From Phupho Gumede K styling all the Nigerian stars on ‘Young, Famous and African,’ to Burna Boy performing in custom Thebe Magugu, Nigeria and South Africa’s fashion scenes have always been in conversation.

Eight Fashion Labels Redefining Style in a Post-Democratic South Africa

As the Rainbow Nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of Freedom Day, OkayAfrica takes a look at some of the fashion labels who are weaving threads of what it means to be South African.

Playlist: The Sounds of 'Africa Fashion'

Get into our curated playlist to accompany Brooklyn Museum's Africa Fashion exhibit.

South African Designer Thebe Magugu Collaborates with Dior

The 29-year-old designer continues to make headlines as he teams up with the iconic fashion label for a unique collaboration.

Thebe Magugu: Game, Set and Match

When tennis’ fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, begins in Queens, New York, this week, some of the event’s most inspirational players will be wearing kits created by the award-winning South African designer.

The African Fashion Brands You Should Know

From Nigeria to Senegal, Kenya to South Africa, fashion brands across the continent have been drawing acclaim across the globe, with their innovative designs and homegrown approach to the making and wearing of clothes.