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Africa in Fashion explores the kaleidoscope of craft cultures that have shaped African fashion for centuries and captures the intriguing stories of contemporary and avant-garde African brands.

 

Part One looks at Africa's rich cultural heritage and place in the network of global fashion. The first chapter retells the history of African fashion, exploring Africa's textile traditions, artisanship and role as a global resource. The second chapter presents a New Africa and examines the promise and potential of Africa's markets, while challenging stereotypes and the concept of European hegemony particularly in the realm of luxury fashion. It also spotlights Africa's unique position as the global industry shifts towards a more sustainable future.

 

Part Two ushers the reader into the spectacular world of African fashion today. It showcases a carefully curated set of the continent's most dynamic brands and, through interviews with prominent and inspiring designers, offers rare insight into their ethos and design practice. Covering unisex fashion, menswear, womenswear, accessories and jewellery the brands are each purposefully selected to contribute uniquely to the mosaic of Africa evolving creative landscape. (Verlagstext)

 

 

Aus dem Inhalt:

 

Foreword by Deola Sagoe 6

Introduction 9

 

Chapter 1: African Fashion History 12

A History Retold 14

A Textile Heritage 32

Accessories and Embellishments 52

 

Chapter 2: The New Africa 60

Generation Couture 62

An Oasis of Luxury 74

 

Chapter 3: New Wave of African Talent 94

Designer Gallery 96

Lukhanyo Mdingi 114

Adele Dejak 120

Thebe Magugu 126

Kat van Duinen 132

Peuhl Vagabond 138

Tokyo James 144

Maison ARTC 150

Imane Ayissi 156

Taibo Bacar 162

Johanna Bramble 168

T-Michael 174

Mimi Plange 180

Tongoro Studio 186

 

Glossary 192

Endnotes and Bibliography 194

Index 194

Credits 198

Acknowledgements 199