Khumo Morojele and Klein Muis, two aspiring fashion designers from South Africa, spend hours searching a secondhand street market in Johannesburg for clothing.The pair then upcycles what they discover into apparel or accessories that, in their opinion, show African style in a distinctive way.Unlike recycling, which typically entails disassembling the original material and turning it into something else, upcycling refers to reusing an object in a novel way without compromising the material it was built of.The two are currently working on a project called “Dunusa: Life of a Garment,” in which they source second-hand clothing that is frequently shipped from…
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Nairobi, Kenya, Sarit Expo Center, Wed., June 28th–Fri., June 30thWith a projected market value of $31 billion in 2020, the fashion and textile business is Africa’s second-largest industry after agriculture. Growing annually, it has the capacity to produce millions of jobs across the continent, particularly for women and young people.The eagerly awaited EAST AFRICA TEXTILE AND LEATHER WEEK (EATLW) 2023 edition is the most prestigious gathering venue for the home textile, leather accessories, and footwear sectors and is ready to revolutionize the East African textile industry.Leading African and international decision-makers from all points along the fashion value chain will gather in…
Kenya Fashion Awards, a prestigious trade mark invention that was registered in 2013, is an award-winning program that aims to identify, support, and reward the most brilliant individuals working in the fashion industry.It is the creation of Galina Ngau and Atman Ngau Kyule, two fashion entrepreneurs and mentors (A Renowned Kenyan Fashion Designer) A multi-day branded entertainment platform that offers activities and chances for students, young professionals, and seasoned professionals in the fashion business to display their best work is a globally recognized invention.Designer of the Year 20221. Boguk2. Native Woman (@the_native_woman)3. Ikojn4. Nato5. NimzStylist of The Year 20221. Zafar2.…
The annual 2022 Kenya Fashion Awards (KFA) Launch drew legions of fashion enthusiasts and creators to Nairobi.The event, which was well-attended by popular media personalities and Influencers, featured the unveiling of the 2022 nominees from 17 categories, as well as speeches from various industry leaders such as Dr. Ezekiel Mutua- CEO MCSK, Azziad Nasenya- TikTok Influencer, Carol Odero- Editor-in-chief CIAO Africa, Jamil Walji- Renowned Fashion Designer, Mr. Atman Ngau- Director of Kenya Fashion Awards, Miss Earth Somalia Safia Mohamed and many others.Designer of the Year, Stylist of the Year, Fashion Photographer of the Year, Make-up Artist of the Year, Male…
Nairobi, Kenya will host the first season of the “Real Housewives” franchise, which will feature five of the richest women in the nation.After successful runs in Durban, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos, and Abuja, The Real Housewives will finally make its way to East Africa. The Real Housewives of Nairobi, which premieres on Showmax on February 23, may have struck reality TV gold by expanding the show to further African nations and ensuring continuity with more seasons.Fans can anticipate a never-ending amount of drama every Thursday when Real Housewives of Nairobi premieres soon.The reality television program will follow the opulent lives…
The official dates for the return of Heineken Lagos Fashion Week are October 26th–30th 2022This season, Lagos Fashion Week is renewing its focus with a sustained resolution to demonstrate dedication to funding, capacity building across retail and manufacturing, and navigating the circular economy and education.This season, Lagos Fashion Week is renewing its focus with a sustained resolution to demonstrate dedication to funding, capacity building across retail and manufacturing, and navigating the circular economy and education. Collaboration, co-creation, and community remain the driving force.The Lagos Fashion Week Swap Shop, Workshops for women-owned businesses with Sunlight Nigeria, FBS with Cross-Boundary, Runway shows…
The greatest fashion event in Ghana, Glitz Africa Fashion Week, celebrated its 10th edition from October 19 to October 23, 2022, and featured a range of events for the industry.October. 19 – It began with an influencers’ brunch sponsored by Glitz Africa at the Treehouse in Nyaniba Market, Osu, where several social media influencers were in attendance. Influencers’ contributions to fashion’s originality and sustainability were discussed.October. 20 – The next day, the Beauty Forum, which was hosted at The Under Bridge in East Legon, featured live cosmetics and hair demonstrations as well as an open discussion with speakers and visitors…
The ban intends to promote Nigerian advertising and highlight its skills.Nigeria prohibits voice actors and international advertisers from working on its commercials. Nigeria is the first nation to pass a law of this kind. The prohibition will go into force on October 1; however, active projects using foreign talent that were in progress before to the announcement will be permitted to continue.The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCOND), which first broke the news on August 23, said that the proposal was in line with government initiatives aimed at expanding the Nigerian advertising business as a whole.Nigeria forbids the use of…
On June 17, 2022, Showmax will launch Kyallo Kulture, a new Kenyan reality series about Betty Kyallo and her sisters Mercy and Gloria.Betty Kyallo, one of Kenya’s most popular media personalities and a thriving entrepreneur, and her courageous sisters, Mercy and Gloria Kyallo, will be profiled in this 13-part reality series like you’ve never seen before.The three sisters will give us a glimpse into the joys and hardships of sisterhood while also sharing more about their love lives, motherhood, developing into adulthood, and taking responsibility of their businesses, all while remaining modern, unapologetic, and diverse.“The urban Kenyan lady is represented…
African attire is lively, life-affirming, and colorful. There are so many things to adore about fashion from this area of the world, and the fabrics made in Africa can be turned into almost any type of garment.African American fashion designers are bringing a sense of life and vibrancy to other regions of the world through brilliant colors and attractive patterns. Many minorities’ voices would be suppressed and unheard if African American designers were not there.Items like this African print Tunic are exactly what you’d expect from the top African American designers, and you’ll appreciate having this much color and flair…