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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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Fashion + Beauty
07 December 2021
These African Streetwear Designers are Paying Tribute to Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh passed away in late November. But his influence on streetwear designers working in Africa lives on.
Fashion + Beauty
28 November 2021
Influential Louis Vuitton And Off-White Designer Virgil Abloh, Dies at 41
The popular Ghanaian-American designer had been battling a rare form of cancer in private for several years.
Music
05 March 2021
Mdou Moctar Announces Debut Album 'Afrique Victime'
The album is a collaboration between Mdou, his band members and his rhythm guitarist Ahmoudou Madassane.
News
18 December 2020
Ghana Set to Open First Skate Park in Accra
Ghana's first ever skate park is set to open in 2021. The international project includes American-Ghanaian designer and Louis Vuitton's artistic director, Virgil Abloh.
Fashion + Beauty
21 June 2018
Virgil Abloh Has Presented His First Collection for Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week
The acclaimed Ghanaian-American designer made a bold statement today as Louis Vuitton's menswear artistic director with his SS19 collection.
Style
02 May 2018
First Look: BBK Homecoming 2018 Fashion Editorial
Photographer Baingor Joiner teams up with Lagos' fashion tastemakers for a fresh editorial during BBK's homecoming to Lagos.
News
19 April 2018
Issa Rae, Kehinde Wiley, Tiffany Haddish and More Make TIME 100 List of Most Influential People
See the other African influencers who made the list.
Popular
26 March 2018
Virgil Abloh Named Artistic Director of Menswear at Louis Vuitton
The celebrated Ghanaian-American designer will bring his unique vision to the biggest luxury brand in the world.
Style
18 May 2017
Meet Melting Passes, the Parisian Soccer Team Made Up of Young West African Immigrants
This soccer team made up of West African minors got jerseys designed by Virgil Abloh's Off-White & Nike.
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