Two budding African models, Ify Jones and Jo Caven were recently spotted strutting their stuff in Season 8. Fierce! See below. You can also watch a brief video below on the concept/inspiration behind Ify Jones’ look. Designer Peach Carr gives her take on “Project Runway” Season 8 Episode 4. In this episode, the challenge was to create [...]

You do not need to be in the “Fashion know” to realize that the African fashion industry is fast becoming a prominent player in the international scene. ARISE Africa designers such as Jewel by Lisa, Loin Cloth & Ashes, Deola Sagoe among others share the Bryant Park tents with renowned designers like Zac Posen, Michael [...]

Swahili Fashion Week Emerging Designer Competition is searching for its next fashion design icon. The competition now in its third year has no age limit and is open to anyone across Tanzania who believes he or she is creatively talented in fashion design. The deadline for registration is the August 30th, 2010. For more information [...]

The African fashion revolution is about to hit the world by storm. Slowly but surely, the stars are aligning and it is always refreshing to see the unique designs and prints that our rising fashion designers and labels are constantly putting together. In this feature, we profile Dione Mauve, an up and coming fashion house [...]

“The world, including the fashion world, is becoming ever-more global. I think the African influence is more than a trend. Now it’s part of the melting pot.” – Duro Olowu A long way from the World Cup epicentres of Johannesburg and Durban, catwalkers in New York and Paris are already marching to an African beat. [...]

There ‘s an interesting piece on iFashion.com discussing the upcoming Africa Fashion Week, the World Cup and the rise in popularity of African fabric and designs made exclusively by African designers. With mounting appreciation for the richness of African couture and with the increase of “Africa buzz” on runways around the world, iFashion asks, “Is [...]

Nigerian born Chris Aire doing it big the Hollywood way…The Spring 2011 video preview is below this post, but first some 2010 pictures from his collection.. WHO IS CHRIS AIRE? First pigeon holed as an urban-style jewelry designer, Aire actually once designed bridal collections for a host of well-established jewelry manufacturers and distributors. While attending [...]

Fashion Camp (FC) is a week long camp for young Nigerian fashion enthusiasts aged 13 – 18. Fashion Camp aims to nurture young Nigerians interested in fashion about the nuts and bolts of the fashion industry. Founded by Nigerian/U.K. based stylist, Arieta Mujay, Fashion Camp was created to help provide mentors and role models for [...]

#Ghanaians, so will you buy some of the designs? Peep the pictures below + a video interview with the founders! Follow Maksi Clothing on Facebook here Visit Maksi Clothing online here [Images via Maksi Clothing]

A  celebration of Ankara by Olamild [Image via Fashion Africa]