Olive Ankara: African fashion label in Singapore
GuardianTV had a chat with the talented Ify Obi the founder of Olive Ankara to discuss her transition from the world of science to the world of fashion. The fashion designer who…
$1.5M face mask for sale
An Israeli jewelry company is working on what it says will be the world’s most expensive face mask against the coronavirus. The gold and diamond-encrusted face mask will be yours with a…
Chanel gives tweeds a casual take in simple but wearable collection
Designer Virginie Viard, who was Karl Lagerfeld's number two and succeeded him after his death last year, presented a largely monochrome collection, heavily emphasizing black and white looks that have long been…
Unapologetically African luxury ‘MaXhosa’ shakes up fashion world
Fresh from his successful showing at New York Fashion Week, South African designer Laduma Ngxokolo speaks to Reuters about his 'MaXhosa' brand.…
Fendi celebrates Lagerfeld at Rome’s Temple of Venus
Italian label Fendi pays tribute to its late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who died in February after a half-century helming the company, with a haute couture show at the ruins of the ancient…
Dakar Fashion Week dazzled by colourful collections
The 17th edition of Dakar Fashion Week presented designs from 28 participants including Congolese designer Lupita Swaga and her Afro-futuristic collection.…
Young Ethiopian designers inspired by old fabric
At a recent fashion show in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian designers showcased a range of clothes made from "Faaya Aada," a traditional cotton cloth woven by hand.…
Pride and pique as Louboutin takes Pakistan chappal global
Famed for luxury red-soled stilettos, French shoe designer Christian Louboutin has taken inspiration for a new sandal from Pakistan's tribal frontier, sparking claims of cultural appropriation along with grins from grizzled Pakistani…
Rwandan flair on the international catwalk
African fashion is on the rise! But at an international level, it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. The 77 Percent joined Rwandan designer Joselyne Umutoniwase as she prepared to make her…
From Kigali to the international catwalk
African fashion is on the rise! But at an international level, it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves. Rwandan designer Joselyne Umutoniwase hopes to make her mark as she takes her first…
Fashion against forgetting
Designer McBright Kavari breathes new life into traditional dress. His modern twist on the iconic Herero dress is especially appealing to young Namibians.…