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AFRICAN FABRICS – THE OPPORTUNITY OF AFRICAN MADE TEXTILES
“Doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways.”
This was something that my guest from this weeks youtube interview said and I think it’s extremely fitting for the work she is doing in Africa for its fashion and textile industry.
Mariama Carama of Mariama Fashion Production shares insights on running a business in Africa working with 1000s of African artisans and creating textiles using traditional…
Aid by Trade Foundation of CMIA Supports Sewing Education in Tanzania
In the East African country of Tanzania, the non-profit Aid by Trade Foundation together with local partners has opened a new vocational education centre. In the Bariadi district it is the first training centre ever. The training starts with four classes in carpentry, bricklaying, tailoring, food science and processing. 80 young people will receive a specialist training per course. The facility…
Rebirth of Heritage – Textiles Made in Nigeria
So Fashion Made in Nigeria has seemed to almost erupt over the last few years and the gorgeous handmade textiles are being recognised more and more and this is what I want to briefly highlight. So lets dive in.
ADIRE
Now can I get personal for a minute? I personally LOVE Nigerian textiles with Adire being one that totally calls me out. Since the turn of the twentieth century, in Abeokuta, a center…
Wazi, the first prescription eyewear brand made in Uganda, launches open call for African artists to design next eyewear collection
Wazi, the first prescription eyewear brand made in Uganda, launches open call for African artists to design next eyewear collection
Glasses made by Africans for Africans, Wazi has launched an open call for creatives from across the continent to submit ideas for new, Afro-centric eyewear designs
Ugandan prescription eyewear company Wazi has launched an open call for artists across Africa to submit design ideas for its new glasses collection. One grand prize winner will receive £1,500 in cash, and all selected artists will…
EFI Accelerator For African Designers 21-22 - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
EFI Accelerator For African Designers 21-22 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The EFI Accelerator Programme is back, and they are now taking applications until 31st of March.
With the support of European Union, the Ethical Fashion Initiative aspires to propel creative entrepreneurs forward, providing them the support and guidance they need for a successful global debut; preparing brands to become investment-ready is the end goal.
For this round, the Accelerator Programme…
Black Thread Runs Deep at this New Swedish Exhibition!
When Lotta from Just Africa mentioned about an upcoming exhibition to be held in Sweden that she would be involved in I couldn’t wait to hear more!
The exhibition entitled Black Thread, along with the French Institute in Sweden, is a collaboration between the Museums of World Culture and their project Ongoing Africa, and the powerhouses at Marché Noir, the kings of creativity and dapper style – A…
Laduma does it again! – Maxhosa Africa showcased another amazing collection for NYFW
One of my favourite PEOPLE, if not just designers, is South African Laduma Ngxokolo. Having watched his journey in business, design and excellence I continue to stand in awe of his work.
So seeing him present yet another amazing collection on Wednesday 16 September, with Maxhosa Africa wowing viewers as he showcased during a virtual NYFW I can only again salute him.
This beautiful colourful…
TEN YEARS in BUSINESS – Milestone ANNIVERSARY!
What a story! Ten years doing business in Africa 9/9 2011 marked the beginning, the birthing, the building of Africa Fashion Guide.
Why I recognise that my African fashion business hit a milestone yesterday and turned 10, I see also that this has been a journey of exploration of Africa, of self and great learnings, of sharing of support of pushing the bar. Of narrative changing, of pioneering,…
Can Footwear be Made in Africa? – Welcome to Nigeria!
“The next industrial revolution will be in Africa” says our guest in this weeks Fashion Africa Voicesseries. Artist and Entrepreneur Tunde Owolabi “Ethniks by Tunde” (www.ethnik.com.ng)
I explored with him the industry and business of African Footwear and the steps being made in Nigera’s footwear industry.
He shares the in-depth industry of footwear manufacturing in NIGERIA and presents the…
