African fashion is not only a source of creativity and beauty, but also a force for positive change in the world. Many African designers and brands are using their platforms to raise awareness, empower communities, and protect the environment. Couture Africa explores some of the ways that African fashion is promoting sustainability and social responsibility, and how you can support…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that can create new content, analyse data, and perform tasks that usually require human intelligence. AI has been disrupting various industries, including the fashion industry, in many ways. In this article, we will explore some of the applications and benefits of AI in the fashion industry, as well as some of the challenges and…
The fashion industry captures our imagination with high-end fashion shows and photo-shoots, but there is a side of the industry that often remains hidden from the limelight. Behind the glamour and glitz, there are untold stories of aspiring models who embark on a journey filled with dreams and aspirations, only to face unexpected challenges and setbacks. In this article, we…
Vegan leather or artificial leather is a material that is a sustainable alternative to real leather. By definition: it is any material that mimics the look and feel of leather, but is not produced using animal hides. The material can be made in many different ways, some of which include the use of fungi, specifically the root, pineapple leaves and…
If you’re looking for a mature, chic and fashionable brand then look no further than Aulgah Nato. The brand has been all over the Nairobi Fashion scene, making an outstanding appearance at Tribal Chic 2023 which had Susan Kaitanny from The Real Housewives of Nairobi, opening the show. We couldn’t resist taking a moment to talk to designer and Multi…
Many of our favourite personalities have been keeping the dapper flame burning when it comes to fashion. Whether it’s in their day-to-day outfits or killer looks on stage, they have shown a plethora of styles. Here are some of the looks you can use to update your wardrobe, and the ladies will be drooling over. Forever AnkaraAnkara designs and fabrics…
Vivienne Westwood, was the godmother of punk and her life is one that must be celebrated not just for her creativity but for her ingenuity, philanthropy and tenacity. The British fashion designer was known for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. She viewed punk as a way of “seeing if one could put a spoke in…
Nigerian visual artist Malik Afegbua has captured the attention of the world with his recent fashion show titled ‘The Elder Series’ in an effort to challenge stereotypes surrounding the elderly and to amplify the under-represented African faces and bodies in the fashion industry. What is interesting about this fashion show is that it never actually happened. Afegbua harnessed the capabilities…