All someone like Queen Bey needs to do is glance at a brand and it blows up. Remember when the first images of her sportswear line Ivy Park went up on Instagram? You probably shared it, and then ...

HOUSTON, Texas -- African-inspired prints are getting a modern makeover. Ankara, a fabric from West Africa, isn't just considered cultural attire anymore - it's taking the spotlight on catwalks and ...

The 'Ankara'/ 'African Print' has become a style item and one that inspires designs from domestic designers to international ones all over the world; Stella Jean, Duro Olowu and Dutch retail giant ...

This popular print (Ankara) is one of the most versatile prints used all over the world right now and it's hot no doubt but there are others that are patiently waiting unexplored and what's wrong in ...

Fashion possesses one of the most powerful marketing engines in the world. Brand designers, image makers, and media have a major influence on the identities, values, and beliefs of millions of people ...

In recent years, African fashion has experienced a meteoric rise on the international scene. Talented designers, inspired by a rich heritage and deeply rooted traditions, are reinventing fashion codes ...

Jackie Adams was prepared for increased demand for African fashion at her store, Melodrama Boutique, in February. She had stocked everything from Ankara skirts and dresses to Dashiki tops in ...

They say variety is the spice of life, and Nigeria’s fashion industry is turning that variety into economic value. Beyond clothing, designers and artisans are redefining style through handcrafted ...

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