Tag: dakar fashion week

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.

arts culture

June 9, 2025

Adebayo Oke-Lawal & the 5 Essential Items Needed to Take Orange Culture to the Next Level

Orange Culture founder Adebayo Oke-Lawal talked to OkayAfrica about the music that propels his creativity, where he’s shifting his focus in 2023, and the five essential items he needs to run his brand.

fashion beauty

December 21, 2022

Emmanuel Okoro & the 5 Essential Items Needed to Maintain a Sustainable Fashion Line

Emmy Kasbit founder Emmanuel Okoro spoke with OkayAfrica about taking African design to the world stage and the five essentials he needs to run his brand.

fashion beauty

December 15, 2022

The 5 Essential Items Adama Paris Needed for Dakar Fashion Week 2022

Adama Paris spoke with us about why she loves the fashion emerging from West Africa, the connection between sexiness and comfort, and the items that were essential to a successful Dakar Fashion Week.

fashion beauty

December 13, 2022

Prêt-À-Poundo: Montreal Gets Its First Black Fashion Week

Montreal will host its first Black Fashion Week from May 15 to May 17 2013.

fashion beauty

April 5, 2013