African winters can be quite chilly, but they are also a great opportunity to showcase the continent's rich textile heritage through patterned ponchos ...

The Paris neighborhood called la Goutte D’Or — or Gold Drop — has long been a gateway neighborhood for immigrants from France’s former colonies in North and West Africa. Best known for its stores and ...

In a small shop nestled inside the heart of Accra, Patience Golo prepares to stitch yards of African wax print for a wedding dress she is making for a client. The fabric is rich in color: pops of ...

African winter styles often include indigo-dyed wraps, which are a staple in many cultures across the continent ...

Something about Ghana tugged at Lynelle Furbert’s heartstrings. The pace, the people, everything seemed so familiar that in 2007 she decided to make it her home. Years later, she is the designer of a ...

In recent years, African fashion has experienced a meteoric rise on the international scene. Talented designers, inspired by a rich heritage and deeply rooted traditions, are reinventing fashion codes ...