Fashion in the African Diaspora - Stories

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Social Cues: The Best Fashion Instagrams of the Week

With Coachella in full effect this past weekend, we had to round up the most divine and sublime outfits from our fashion faves celebrating good times all around the world.

Tracee Ellis Ross Channels Sade's Signature Beauty Look for an Evening in London

A mainstay on WCW lists everywhere, Sade and her iconic look have inspired women all across the globe to embrace a minimalist approach to beauty.

BeautyPROTOChic TeamApril 14, 2017Celebrity, Tracee Ellis Ross, Duro Olowu, Sade

Bolanle Olukanni Borrows from the Boys in Ultimate Airport Style

While on a trip to South Africa for the Cape Town Jazz Festival, TV personality Bolanle Olukanni brought travel wear to new heights.

FashionPROTOChic TeamApril 3, 2017Celebrity, Style, Bolanle Olukanni, Cape Town, Orange Culture

Street Snaps at South African Fashion Week

No matter the city, fashion week will always draw out one's style sensibilities - whether it is quirky, modest, ethereal, or somewhere in-between.

The Cape Town Fashion Week That Wasn't

Officially known as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town, Cape Town Fashion Week got off to a rough start and even rough-er goodbye as strong winds posed serious safety concerns for the attending editors, buyers, influencers, and designers.

2017 Nzassa Mode Festival Abidjan with Mimi Plange

Nzassa Mode Festival strikes a strong balance of paying homage to rich Ivorian cultural heritage and showcasing modern interpretations in fashion by African contemporary designers.

Nigeria Will Make Its Debut at the 2017 Venice Art Biennale

It's about time is the only answer to the quickly spreading hashtag #HowAboutNOW regarding Nigeria's inclusion in the 57-year old Biennale Arte 2017 come this May.

Kenyan Manufacturer SOKO Kenya Partners with British Retailer ASOS

British retailer ASOS has re-upped its partnership with SOKO Kenya, a Kenya-based manufacturing unit, on its Spring / Summer 2017 Made In Kenya collection.

BusinessPROTOChic TeamMarch 17, 2017Soko Kenya, ASOS, Kenya, Most Popular

Why the Cultural Encyclopedia Matters for African Fashion

The richness of the African continent is arguably undisputed, but largely unreflected in mass modern media. Ghanaian-born writer, filmmaker, and art historian Nana Oforiatta-Ayim set out to change that with the Cultural Encyclopedia.

CulturePROTOChic TeamMarch 13, 2017Opinion, Cultural Encyclopedia, Nana Oforiatta-Ayim, Ghana

Another Case of African Appropriation: Tongoro vs. Saint Laurent

Claims of cultural appropriation, especially as pertains to fashion from the African diaspora, are a frequent outcry in today's hyper-digital landscape. The question remains, how can African countries capture the economic value of the cultural contributions they are making to fashion industry?

BusinessPROTOChic TeamMarch 10, 2017Appropriation, Tongoro, Senegal, Sarah Diouf, Saint Laurent

Style and Sound on Ibibio Sound Machine's Latest Album UYAI

A highly anticipated sophomore album from Ibibio Sound Machine dropped last Friday.

Maria Borges Inks Deal as New Face of L'Oréal Paris

Luanda, Angola-native Maria Borges will join the likes of Liya Kebede and Eva Longoria as the latest spokesmodel for global beauty brand L'Oréal Paris.

BeautyPROTOChic TeamMarch 3, 2017Maria Borges, Angola, L'Oreal Paris

Social Media Week Lagos 2017 Kicks Off

The fifth iteration of #SMWLagos is brimming with content and bringing together the brightest minds in government, education, media, design, beauty, and fashion.

Flowers In Bloom at Orange Culture's A/W 2017 Presentation

A dreamscape of men flourishes in Creative Director Adebayo Oke-Lawal’s garden, but it wasn’t all fantasy at Orange Culture’s Autumn / Winter 2017 presentation hosted by Fashion Scout during London Fashion Week.

Kelly Khumalo, Bonang Matheba, Khanyi Mbau, and More at 16th Annual Metro FM Music Awards in South Africa

Romance was the order of the hour for the 16th Annual Metro FM Music Awards held at the iNkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in South Africa this past weekend.

Fashion History Minor: Mali's Master Couturier Chris Seydou

Meet Malian fashion designer Chris Seydou who transported the bogolanfini textile to a global stage during the 1980s and 1990s.

FashionPROTOChic TeamFebruary 24, 2017Fashion History Minor, Mali, Chris Seydou, Designers, Bogolan

Singer Seyi Shay Has a New Hair-Do

Known for her lengthy dark locks, Nigerian songstress Seyi Shay debuted a stylish pixie cut on the set of a recent cover shoot.

BeautyPROTOChic TeamFebruary 20, 2017Celebrity, Seyi Shay, Theodora Mogo, Doranne Beauty, O'milua