So Fashion Made in Nigeria has seemed to almost erupt over the last few years and the gorgeous handmade textiles are being recognised more and more and this is what I want to briefly highlight. So lets dive in. ADIRE Now can I get personal for a minute? I personally LOVE Nigerian textiles with Adire being […]
Rebirth of Heritage – Textiles Made in Nigeria
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Your Sourcing Guide to Fashion Made in Nigeria – African Cotton
This week I uploaded a new youtube video with Nigerian fashion brand This Is Us Such an amazing home grown story with a couple who focused on locally sourced textiles and textile traditions. This story I shared in their interview see it here but I also wanted to share a little about Nigerian cotton which is […]
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Aid by Trade Foundation of CMIA Supports Sewing Education in Tanzania
In the East African country of Tanzania, the non-profit Aid by Trade Foundation together with local partners has opened a new vocational education centre. In the Bariadi district it is the first training centre ever. The training starts with four classes in carpentry, bricklaying, tailoring, food science and processing. 80 young people will receive a […]
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AFRICAN FABRICS – THE OPPORTUNITY OF AFRICAN MADE TEXTILES
“Doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways.”This was something that my guest from this weeks youtube interview said and I think it’s extremely fitting for the work she is doing in Africa for its fashion and textile industry.Mariama Carama of Mariama Fashion Production shares insights on running a business in Africa working with 1000s of African […]
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TEN YEARS in BUSINESS – Milestone ANNIVERSARY!
What a story! Ten years doing business in Africa 9/9 2011 marked the beginning, the birthing, the building of Africa Fashion Guide.Why I recognise that my African fashion business hit a milestone yesterday and turned 10, I see also that this has been a journey of exploration of Africa, of self and great learnings, of […]
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Lidl Backs Cotton made in Africa
The Cotton made in Africa initiative (CmiA) is now able to significantly boost sales of sustainable cotton from Africa thanks to its partner Lidl, which is primarily working with CmiA to achieve its goal of using 100 percent sustainable cotton by 2022. By considerably increasing its CmiA purchase volume, Lidl is making its supply chain […]
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THREE KENYAN DESIGNERS SELECTED TO JOIN PRESTIGIOUS ETHICAL FASHION INITIATIVE’S ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
Geneva, 2nd February 2021: The Ethical Fashion Initiative – a joint venture of the UN and WTO’s International Trade Centre, has selected three Kenyan designers to participate in the second Ethical Fashion Initiative Accelerator programme; Katush by Katungulu Mwendwa, SUAVE and HAMAJI. The chosen designers all share a commitment to sustainability, using reclaimed and […]
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EFI Accelerator For African Designers 21-22 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The EFI Accelerator Programme is back, and they are now taking applications until 31st of March. With the support of European Union, the Ethical Fashion Initiative aspires to propel creative entrepreneurs forward, providing them the support and guidance they need for a successful global debut; preparing brands to become investment-ready is the end goal. For […]
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VIRGIL ABLOH DISCUSSES EQUALISING CREATIVE EXPRESSION in NEW INTERVIEW FOR ETHICAL FASHION PODCAST
“An Instagram Post Is As Much Of An Artwork As a 300-look Fashion Collection. My Thesis [on] Architecture Is Just as Valid as a New Nike Shoe” The Ethical Fashion Initiative will launch the second series of its podcast dedicated to African stories, today March 25th, with an exclusive interview featuring world-renowned designer of Ghanian descent, Virgil Abloh, […]
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“Cotton is the ink” of Fashion Made in Mali – DESIGNER INTERVIEW
I would love to know though, have you ever considered MALI in West Africa as a location for fashion? Do you actually know of any AFRICAN FABRICS made in Mali?I am sure if I said to you Bogolan, or Bogolanfini or even Mudcloth you would be shouting yes yes back at this screen 🙂 Well I […]
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