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Shamyra Moodley was on maternity leave after the birth of her son when she came up with an idea that would propel her into the world of fashion.

19th edition of Darkar fashion week took place under a baobab tree. Take a look at the designs of some 18 fashion designers from across the continent.

Anjali Borkhataria is a Tanzanian fashion designer who hoisted the Tanzanian flag on French soil at the Paris Fashion Week.

Nigerian fashion designer Emmanuel Okoro took first place in the inaugural release of Africa Fashion Up, a platform for African designers.

A new initiative called “Fashion Bridges – I Ponti della Moda” has been launched by Italy. The project aims to promote collaboration between the Italian and South African fashion industries.

Pathe’O has seen him rise from self-taught improviser to supplier to Africa’s wealthy and powerful, including Nelson Mandela.

Eli Gold, a Rwandan-born fashion designer and visual artist who settled in South Africa, uses art and fashion to express his passion for Africa.

After three days of shows shown by 28 artists, the virtual version of South African Fashion Week (SAFW) Spring/Summer 2021/22 ended on May 1st.

Imane Ayissi acknowledges that his early collections were not always good, but he persevered and steadily improved his textile and tailoring skills.

South African Fashion Designer Thebe Magugu became the first African fashion designer to win the prestigious award LVMH prize 2019.