West African Design Elements Drawing from countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal, West African interior design features bold Ankara prints, intricate Adinkra symbols, and rich wooden carvings ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi ...

African jewellery designers are ensuring the local industry is alive and well. On a continent with so many raw materials and elements, and known for its export of gold and diamonds, the African ...

On this episode of Shop Essence Live in partnership with New Voices Family, we feature Ankedjé founder Alicia Bello. Born in Prince George’s County, MD to Nigerian immigrants, her passion […] ...

These ensembles by African designers — LaFalaise Dion, Azzedine Alaïa and Shade Thomas-Fahm, respectively — are not found at the Art institute of Chicago or Museum of Contemporary Art ...

The textile industry plays a vital role in Africa's manufacturing sector, providing employment to over 500,000 individuals ...

Just behind those outfits full of color and full of important meanings, is Esteban Sinisterra Paz, creator of Esteban Africa. The young designer tells how he came to work with one of the most ...

Only if pressed will he admit, 'I make nests,' and then await the inevitable follow-up queries. The South African designer prefers to let his work speak for - and define - itself. 'I find that most ...