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Meet Carole Lubelo, A Young Liswati Fashion Designer On The Rise

by Ivor Moyo | 15th December 2022 | Fashion, Spotlight | 0 Comments

The award-winning designer is inching her way to global recognition with her unparalleled innovative designs that take inspiration from the Swati people. by Nokukhanya Musi, bird story agency In 2015, Carole Mngometulu took a bold, risky step. With no formal training,...

Fashionista Strikes Gold With A Label Fusing Diverse African Cultures

by checkoutafrica | 31st August 2022 | Culture, Fashion, Spotlight | 0 Comments

A childhood love for her cultural attire helped spark Edna Dhahabu Karisa's fashion dream and her label, Mijikenda. Then, she started blending local influences with others from Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Tanzania. And she's just getting started. By Atieno Odera,...

Lookbook: FreshbyDotun Unveils Man About Town 2022 Collection

by checkoutafrica | 25th August 2022 | Fashion | 0 Comments

Ace Nigerian menswear brand, FreshbyDotun has dropped their latest collection labeled “Man About Town” for the socially active man that loves style and comfort. The artistic and vibrant collection features an exciting variety of uniquely sewn kaftan and agbada designs...

Mauritius Gets Its Africa Pattern On

by checkoutafrica | 8th July 2022 | Fashion | 0 Comments

Bold, Intricate And Richly Textured: African Weaving Goes Upmarket

by checkoutafrica | 21st June 2022 | Business, Culture, Fashion, Latest, Lifestyle, People | 0 Comments

By Seth Onyango, bird story agency From rugs to riches, quite literally, women artisans all over Africa are weaving their way to financial independence – handcrafting intricate products like rugs, baskets and kikoys. And now their works are finding their way onto the...

Bringing The Change: A Kenyan High-Flyer Returns To Find Gold In Raw Leather

by checkoutafrica | 12th May 2022 | An African story, Business, Fashion, Interviews, People | 0 Comments

By Anne Ndung’u, bird story agency Walking away from a well-paying international job to uncertainty isn't easy, but former World Bank economic consultant Chebet Mutai did just that after she decided she could do more to help her continent, at home. On an early...

Xtacy Conspired Presents Feature.21 Collection

by checkoutafrica | 1st February 2022 | Fashion, Features, Latest | 0 Comments

Fashion brand Xtacy Conspired is making a louder statement with their latest collection tagged Feature.21. The timeless appeal and tailoring elements echo the focal point of casual menswear with a merge of edgy style, vintage retro, and modern-day aesthetics....

The Breakdown: Where Does The African Fabric Really Come From?

by Ivis Ngwenya | 18th June 2021 | Fashion, Features | 0 Comments

Many Africans would only wear the fabric for special occasions but as times are changing the print is becoming a part of everyday fashion and seeing as the African wax print is becoming more and more mainstream I thought it'd be a good idea to give you guys a little...

Patches & Blings: Jurio Luti’s 2021 Black Tie Collection For His and Hers

by Ivor Moyo | 1st June 2021 | Fashion, Features, People | 0 Comments

https://youtu.be/2A9zMZyhKiw Jurio Luti is bending fashion rules by introducing a collection featuring a mix of men’s suits and women’s evening dresses tagged Patches & Blings. The Nigerian fashion brand thought about creating a collection with matching outfits...