Bluewin

"These patterns represent the arms and elbows of people who have been mutilated"

African design is more exciting than ever in 2025. This was impressively demonstrated at the African Fashion Night in Zurich.
San Diego Union-Tribune

For ‘African by Design,’ function follows form at the Mingei

“When did it start? It really started in my head a long, long time ago.” So says Emily G. Hanna about when the idea came to her for the new exhibition at the Mingei International Museum. To hear her ...
Hyperallergic

The Pulsing Patterns of Traditional North African Jewelry

PARIS — Wearable Treasures: Jewelry and Ornaments of the Maghreb is a pointed consideration of the psychic powers interlaced throughout North African women’s jewelry. The variety of forms and designs ...
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Empowering women through African designs

Ashaiman, Dec. 16, GNA – Mrs Josephine Ofori, a Ghanaian fashion designer, says African wear is increasingly becoming a powerful medium through which women reconnect with their cultural heritage, ...
qz

Eddie Murphy is “Coming 2 America” in some standout African designs

In a scene from Coming 2 America, the much-anticipated sequel to the 1988 cult classic, Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem paces about his palatial home, wondering what to do about his recently-discovered ...