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Where Fashion Meets Opportunity: The ASFW 2024 Updates in Addis Ababa

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FROM RIGHT- Lorraine Kljajic, CEO of Miss Culture Global, the visionary behind this continental pageant with the winner of the Miss Culture Global Eswatini 2024

All Eyes on Africa: Miss Culture Global Grande Finale 2024 in Johannesburg

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8 Fashion Brands Already Confirmed to showcase at the EATLW 2024 [PHOTO RCFS]

8 Fashion Brands Already Confirmed: East Africa Textile and Leather Week 2024 Set to Showcase Region's Best

The East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW) 2024 is shaping up to be the premier event for the textile, leather, and fashion industries in the East Africa region. Set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, the week-long exhibition and trade show will bring together over 150 brands and more…

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Circular Economy and Sustainability in Africa: Fashion and Textiles

Circular Economy and Sustainability in Africa: Fashion and Textiles The circular economy concept, which aims to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency, has gained significant attention in the fashion and textile industry, particularly in Africa. The African continent faces unique challenges and opportunities concerning sustainable fashion and textiles. Stunning Kimono…

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What to Expect in 2024: Fashion Industry and Made In Rwanda

“ Cagua means to select, these kinds of clothes are not good for our level now. At least a jacket you can wear it but there are some other small clothes I don’t want to mention here even you, you know …..[people laughing ]” said His excellence President of the…

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The Night of Fashion Alongside the Trace Awards & Festival 2023 #MadeinRwanda

High fashion and creativity during Trace Awards and Festival 2023, the biggest continental music event. It was organized by the global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace which was marking its 20th anniversary with the launch of the Trace Awards & Festival in Kigali City, the capital of Rwanda. Trace…

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Who are the Top 10 Rwandan Fashion Designers to Watch in 2023?

The fashion industry in Rwanda is a force to be reckoned with, with many fashion designers spreading their wings and flying the Rwandan flag high. Here are some of the best designers in Rwanda’s budding fashion scene. 1. Joselyne Umutoniwase- Rwanda Clothing Joselyne Umutoniwase CEO & Founder of the Rwanda…

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Miss Burundi 2023: What was Lacking Behind Attires & Fashion Styles?

It is not only in Burundi where you will hear critical comments about clothes and fashion styles in the pageants, especially "Miss or Mrs." Miss Burundi 2023 contestants Most African countries still respect their culture in terms of fashion and styling. However, colonization changed the way Africans used to think…

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A platform for the Made-in-Africa creations

BUILDING THE COMPETENCE OF AFRICA’S FASHION INDUSTRIES

Over the last decade, Africa’s fashion industries have come into the spotlight and their potential for powering economic growth and development continues to be evident. The desired development of Africa’s fashion industries also places a demand on countries, to build the capacity to achieve growth. With that in mind, the…

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CELESTIN NTAWIREMA CEO & FOUNDER OF RWANDA CULTURAL FASHION SHOW - file

Cultural fashion is my calling- Ntawirema

The cultural fashion industry in Rwanda is on the move. Celestin Ntawirema, a man who has been at the helm of promoting Rwandan culture through fashion is optimistic that the future of the local fashion industry is bright. Ntawirema is the chief executive officer of Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show (RCFS),…

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