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The Fabric Economy

The quality of a garment does not begin with the tailor. It begins with the fabric. I have watched people spend thousands on bespoke tailoring only to hand over poor-quality fabric that fades after tw...

Jul 29, 2026

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The Beys Are Building Their Next Chapter in Kenya

For millions of people around the world, Charmaine and Neek Bey are familiar faces. Through VH1's Black Ink Crew , audiences watched their relationship evolve from dating to marriage, becoming investe...

Jul 28, 2026

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African Surrealism: The Symbolism of Fashion

Surrealism emerged in early twentieth century Paris as a revolutionary artistic movement that sought to liberate human thought from the constraints of rationalism, logic, and social convention. Within...

Jul 16, 2026

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What No One Tells You About a Photoshoot

The quality of a photoshoot is rarely determined by the final images alone. It is determined by the decisions made before production begins and by the competence of the people responsible for executin...

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Jul 10, 2026

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The Paradox of Fame

Africa has never been short of visual parallels. Across the continent, neighbouring communities often share languages, landscapes, food systems, spiritual beliefs, and artistic traditions. Centuries o...

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Jul 10, 2026

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When Does an Idea Become Property?

When Does an Idea Become Property? The controversy surrounding the cathedral inspired gown worn by Nana Akua Addo at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards has become more than a dispute between...

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Jul 9, 2026

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The Wife, The Mistress, and The Woman Who Dresses for Herself

On the collapse of a male-gaze taxonomy and the quiet revolution reshaping fashion There is a quote that circulates in fashion circles. A smart critic once observed that Armani dresses the wife, while...

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Jul 7, 2026

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The Evolution of Headpiece Style in Kenya

Headpieces have existed in African cultures for as long as memory allows. They were never mere accessories. They signal belief systems, seniority, marital status, and community affiliation. Some are c...

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Jun 30, 2026

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Connie Aluoch

In this interview with Connie Aluoch, we move beyond familiar narratives of African fashion to examine how meaning is constructed, and more critically, how value is assigned to that construction throu...

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May 12, 2026

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The Industry Behind the looks

At ASFW 2026, the runway did not operate in isolation from the conference floor. What emerged from the panel discourse was a clear repositioning of African fashion, particularly within Kenya, as a sec...

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May 12, 2026

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Gikomba in Ruins

Traders at Gikomba Market woke up to partial demolitions carried out overnight into Tuesday, March 31, leaving many counting losses after their stalls were brought down following a 72 hour notice. The...

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Apr 28, 2026

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The Runway Paradox

The fashion runway, as we know it today, is the result of continuous transformation shaped by culture, technology, and shifting audience expectations. What began as a private and functional presentati...

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