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    Mai Atafo stands with models on a runway at Africa Fashion International (AFI) 2019 - Joburg Fashion Week.
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    28 November 2024

    Nigerian Designer Mai Atafo is Taking a Subversive Approach to His Upcoming Show

    The renowned designer, Mai Atafo, known for his impeccable tailoring and craftsmanship, is set to host a multi-sensory experience that centers the people he designs for.

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    In honor of pride month, we highlight eight African queer fashion designers and brands putting queer stories on the global map through fashion.

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    Fashion + Beauty
    26 April 2022

    Hogoé Kpessou is the New Face of African Luxury

    In less than two years, Hogoé Kpessou and her self-titled womenswear label has blown up thanks to the popularity of her leather handbags.

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    Is the African Fashion Industry Ready for the Metaverse?

    The metaverse is presenting itself as fashion’s new frontier. Will fashion brands in Africa keep up?

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    Style
    04 August 2017

    #Goals: Teddy Ondo Ella Is the Menswear Designer Bringing Gabonese Culture to the World

    For the latest installment in our #Goals series, we speak with Gabonese fashion designer Teddy Ondo Ella about making his country proud through his work.

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    18 July 2017

    In Conversation with Sarah Diouf on Her Fashion Label 'Tongoro' and Being a Young African Creator

    The self-identified "child of Africa" speaks about her creative process and some of the challenges she's faced as a young African designer.

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