african designers
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Thanks to Congolese Designer Hanifa, We've Glimpsed the Post-COVID Future of Fashion
“If you’re African, then you know about African seamstresses and how detail is so important, and color is so important, and prints are so important. So, I really wanted to make sure that I used that in this collection, just to give tribute to all the African seamstresses out there,” said Congo, Africa-born designer Anifa…
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The Continent Conquers: South African Designer Thebe Magugu Is the First African to Win the LVMH Prize
African influence has long resonated throughout the fashion world, but on Wednesday it was formally recognized when 26-year-old South African designer Thebe Magugu was awarded the sixth annual LVMH Prize. The esteemed award, which includes a $331,125 grant and a yearlong mentorship with the luxury conglomerate, has never before been awarded to an African talent;…
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Queen Praises Continent: Beyoncé Pays Tribute to African Designers
Beyoncé memorably managed to incorporate every country in Africa into her onstage attire while headlining the Global Citizen Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa in early December, as well as commissioning a custom creation from the local luxury designers Quiteria & George. But now that she’s momentarily finished running the world (which included a stop in…