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    Two Black female models dressed in yellow, Afro-centric clothing, stand together backstage. The model on the left has short hair while the model on the left has a big afr
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    10 February 2025

    African Designers’ NYFW Breakthrough Highlights Deeper Industry Challenges

    As African designers gain visibility at New York Fashion Week, the challenge remains: how can global recognition translate into lasting industry growth on the continent?

    Naomi Campbell taking a final walk on the runway, accompanied by designers Victor Anate (left) and Edvin Thompson (right) for her debut collection for Pretty Little Thing at Cipriani, 25 Broadway on September 05, 2023 in New York City.
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    06 September 2023

    Meet the African Designers Showcasing at NYFW SS 24

    Holding from September 8 to 13, 2023, a lineup of African designers are set to make their debut or return, from runway shows to showroom exhibitions.

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    Fashion + Beauty
    10 October 2019

    Eliana Murargy Is the Trailblazing Mozambican Fashion Brand You Should Know About

    We spoke with the designer about her latest collection "Basking In the Osun River," which was the first by a Mozambican designer to show at New York Fashion Week.

    Studio 189 Brought 'Heritage' to the Runway During NYFW
    Fashion + Beauty
    12 September 2019

    Studio 189 Brought 'Heritage' to the Runway During NYFW

    Take a look at the sustainable brand's Spring 2020 collection.

    This 19-Year-Old Nigerian Designer Went From Launching His Brand in a Cramped Apartment to Showing at NYFW
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    14 March 2018

    This 19-Year-Old Nigerian Designer Went From Launching His Brand in a Cramped Apartment to Showing at NYFW

    Meet Taofeek Abijako of Head of State—the menswear line inspired by the Nigerian spirit of grit and joy.

    This Hijab-Wearing Beauty Contestant Is Making Her Modeling Debut During New York Fashion Week
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    15 February 2017

    This Hijab-Wearing Beauty Contestant Is Making Her Modeling Debut During New York Fashion Week

    Halima Aden, the first hijab-wearing woman to compete in Minnesota's Miss USA competition, will make her modeling debut during Kanye West's show.

    Marc Jacobs’ Defense of White Models in Dreadlocks Was Way Worse Than His Original Sin
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    16 September 2016

    Marc Jacobs’ Defense of White Models in Dreadlocks Was Way Worse Than His Original Sin

    "For them, sporting locs down Jacobs’ runway is fun and edgy. For a black woman like me, it could cost me a job."

    8 Dope New York Fashion Week Moments from the African Diaspora
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    09 February 2016

    8 Dope New York Fashion Week Moments from the African Diaspora

    As New York Fashion Week 2016 gets underway, we look back at some of our favorite NYFW moments from the African diaspora.

    Nigerian Mother/Daughter Labels Deola Sagoe & Clan At NYFW S/S15
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    18 September 2014

    Nigerian Mother/Daughter Labels Deola Sagoe & Clan At NYFW S/S15

    Deola Sagoe and Clan present SS15 collection at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week (NYFW Spring/Summer 2015).

    David Tlale Presents S/S 15 With Tyson Beckford At Mercedes-Benz NYFW
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    12 September 2014

    David Tlale Presents S/S 15 With Tyson Beckford At Mercedes-Benz NYFW

    South African designer David Tlale presents Spring/Summer 2015 with Tyson Beckford at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week (NYFW).

    Africa Fashion Week New York 2014 In Photos
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    11 September 2014

    Africa Fashion Week New York 2014 In Photos

    Okayafrica recaps Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) 2014 during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015.

    William Okpo Presents Okpo Academy Picture Day At NYFW S/S 2015
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    09 September 2014

    William Okpo Presents Okpo Academy Picture Day At NYFW S/S 2015

    Darlene and Lizzy Okpo's William Okpo presented Okpo Academy Picture Day Class of SS15 during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015.

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