SamandaRose Couture is a tribute to African fashion founded by Folashade Familola, a Nigerian native, Aurora resident, and passionate entrepreneur. Her boutique is more than an African fashion house.

and opened his first fashion house in Johannesburg last year. His style combines modern designs with the continent’s cultural identity, an approach he hopes will help African fashion go global.

In the fall of 2024, three major exhibitions dedicated to African fashion history opened on the East Coast. The catalyst was Dr. Christine Checinska's seminal 2022 “Africa Fashion” exhibit in ...

A new generation of African designers are bursting onto the global fashion scene, gaining recognition from top celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and Naomi Campbell.