Maryam Hampton explores her West African heritage with AncestryDNA, sharing results from Benin, Togo, Cameroon, Congo, and ...

Traditional African hairstyles are a symbol of Africa’s rich cultural heritage. In ancient African societies, the hairstyle was a significant element and an integral part of our cultural identity and ...

In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in London’s ...

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Across from the Governor’s Square Mall, nested in a lineup of other small locally owned shops, lies a vibrant little gem known as Tokun, an African Fashion Boutique. For the past 10 years, Tokun has ...

Their clothes are bold, inspired by Africa’s traditional colors and textures, and they are making an impact far beyond their home continent. A new generation of young African fashion bloggers and ...

At the Brooklyn Museum, an electrifying new exhibition establishes Africa as a true fashion capital, bursting with imagination, ingenuity, and its own aesthetic heritage. “African Fashion” showcases ...

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African fashion has flourished in terms of creativity and innovation in recent years, and is attracting global ...

Braiding is more than a hairstyle. For generations, African American hair braiding styles have held deep cultural significance, telling stories of survival, status and self-expression. What may seem ...

From bold runways and cultural storytelling to global recognition and industry-shaping milestones, 2025 was a year when Rwandan fashion showed signs of aggression despite very few shows on the stage.