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by Nnamdi Oghedo
Whether you’re neck scarf deep in the latest fashion trends or just casually googling what was popular 2 years ago, it’s hard not to notice the glo...
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
African fashion is all about symbolism and stories, and color plays an important role in telling those stories. Close your eyes and imagine what is...
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
This excerpt and photos are by Emmanuelle Courreges, an independent journalist in Paris, and featured in Fashion Tribes: Global Street Style by D...
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
What is African fashion? What a difficult question to answer. Africa, a population of over 1 billion gorgeous souls, surviving the horrendous trage...
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
Natural dyes come from sources found in nature such as plants, fruits, insects, and minerals. They have great eco-friendly benefits such as:
1. ...
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
“One head alone does not go into council” – Ghanian proverb
Fabric, in the African culture, is more than just a piece of cloth. It is surro...
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
The History of the Kanga Cloth
“Habit is a skin” – Swahili proverb
There is a common Swahili proverb that says, “a woman can’t be happy until she...
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Valentine's Day
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
At Inamunai, women are celebrated every single day. But as March is the designated Women’s History Month, we find it fitting to present some outsta...
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MmusoMaxwell,
Morocco,
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Octave Jewelry,
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Valentine's Day
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
West African countries like Nigeria and Ghana are getting much deserved love in the fashion world, but what about the Northern regions of Africa?
T...
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Luxury African Handbags,
MmusoMaxwell,
Morocco,
Nigeria,
Octave Jewelry,
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Valentine's Day
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Lawyer turned designer, Bukola, is the founder of women’s ready-to- wear brand Attollé Clothiers. Based in Texas, this Nigerian powerhouse create...
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Luxury African Handbags,
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Morocco,
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Octave Jewelry,
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Valentine's Day
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
African designers have been getting a lot of attention lately and it’s no surprise.African print has vibrant colors and there’s a rich heritage of ...
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Octave Jewelry,
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by Nnamdi Oghedo
Iconic designer, Duro Olowu is a Nigerian-born, London-based fashion powerhouse. Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent, Olowu creates high-end luxury piec...
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Luxury African Handbags,
MmusoMaxwell,
Morocco,
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Octave Jewelry,
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Valentine's Day
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