Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PARIS — With a steadily expanding middle class, Africa holds plenty of untapped potential for luxury brands. But who are the ...

Women’s History Month may be over, but we recognize Black women all year round (24/7, 365 Days) for their numerous contributions to society, culture and our daily lives. We at Essence, want to make ...

In 2004, Kenya joined 48 nations across the globe that laid claim to their very own edition of Cosmopolitan magazine as the woman’s glossy went on sale at leading bookstores around the country.

Africa’s fashion industry is in the midst of a remarkable ascent, with women emerging as some of the most influential architects of ...

In the fashion world, a "lookbook" is a collection of photos highlighting, say, a fashion designer's work or a fashion model. The African Lookbook has a different agenda: images that present a ...

She’s been called one of Africa’s most important designers, and a pioneering figure in Nigerian fashion. Now, Folashade “Shade” Thomas-Fahm is among the names being celebrated by London’s Victoria and ...

Guess what? African fashion is more than just dashikis and kente cloth. While both have significant and historical meanings in West Africa, hundreds of designers from across the continent showcase the ...

The color, vibrancy and texture of Africa is on display at the Chicago Field Museum in the exhibit "Africa Fashion." "We're so glad to have it because it's something different than we normally feature ...

Imagine a small box. Inside the box is a gown made of muslin, a fabric so delicate and lightweight that you have to handle it with extra care. You take the dress out, place it on a mannequin and watch ...

Africa is a continent of immense natural wealth and remarkable cultural diversity. It is also home to the world’s youngest population. Despite this extraordinary potential, Africa faces a convergence ...

Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie receives funding from Oumou Dilly Foundation, Basel, Switzerland. Cities like Lagos, Accra, Marrakesh, Nairobi and Johannesburg have become global fashion capitals. They’re fashion ...