The kente is now far more than a fabric of adornment ... The kente strips spelt out the unambiguous message of support for African countries which had reportedly been described in derogatory ...
Ho, June 14, GNA – Weavers of the local fabric Kente have been asked to factor ... a major player in the promotion of the ...
By examining the work of designers of African descent, a new exhibition in Manhattan finds common threads and, more ...
African designers have long used their designs to celebrate womanhood and femininity, infusing tradition with modern fashion ...
The African fashion scene is a powerhouse of creativity, with designers who masterfully blend fabric and texture. Leading the charge is Aristide Loua, the visionary behind Kente Gentlemen, founded in ...
Yvonne Ocloo further noted that "this year, we take our mission forward by centering the conversation around one of Africa’s most iconic and sustainable fabrics—Kente." She urged designers to ...
The following year, Beyoncé's Africa-centred Black ... into which he incorporated kente (a handwoven Ghanaian textile) along with traditional fabric from Burkina Faso. Imane Ayissi's latest ...
Mixing classic French tailoring with African fabrics like Kitenge and Kente, Izubaa promotes diversity, inclusivity, and self-identity. Izubaa made notable appearances, including opening Kigali ...
Courtesy of SCAD What strikes me most about the exhibition is Ayissi’s transformation of fabrics associated with the African continent ... some renderings feature kente patterns from Ghana ...