Fashion in the African Diaspora - Stories

Falana Opted for Classic Glamour in a Malick Sidibé Inspired Shoot

Soul fusion songstress Falana's aesthetic is a little bit hard to pin down - in all the best ways.

FashionPROTOChic TeamJuly 12, 2017Falana, Lisa Folawiyo, J Label, Malick Sidibé

A Day in London with Nubian Skin Founder & Director Ade Hassan

Adding MBE is no small feat, but the honor from Queen Elizabeth II is just another day in the life of Nubian Skin Founder and Director Ade Hassan.

CulturePROTOChic TeamJuly 10, 2017CITIES, Ade Hassan, Nubian Skin, London

Singing The Blues at Wales Bonner Spring / Summer 2018

Grace Wales Bonner is a woman of many reference points and she will readily admit it. Her latest runway show Blue Duets SS18 held at Swiss Church in London was firmly placed in the tenets that shaped her rise as a serial award-winning fashion designer

How Loza Maleombho Dominated Wizkid's "Come Closer" Music Video

With summer in full form, rest assured our faves will come through with new music, but it's a win-win when new fashion isn't far behind. Wizkid's latest single "Come Closer" featuring Drake from his newest album Sounds From The Other Side does not disappoint in either department.

Social Cues: Hair Inspiration at the BET Awards

With the excitement of this past weekend's annual BET Awards held in Los Angeles, stylish ensembles reigned non-stop, but it was the spirited hair styles that caught our eye.

BeautyPROTOChic TeamJune 26, 2017Social Cues, Solange Knowles-Ferguson, Eva Marcille, Yara Shahidi, BET

How AAKS Built Its Brand One Bag At A Time

We connected with AAKS founder and creative director Akosua Afriyie-Kumi to learn more about her latest collection, why she announced a partnership with UNHCR Refugee Artisan Project, and what's next for the vacation-chic brand.

BusinessPROTOChic TeamJune 21, 2017AAKS, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, Ghana, Weaving, Ethical Fashion, Editor's Picks

Coast To Coast: A New Series Documenting Indigenous Fabrics in Nigeria

Coast To Coast - Uncovering Nigerian-Made Fabrics, a new mini-series from Modé Aderinokun's STUDIO OF MODÉ, is tackling a long intriguing topic of indigenous fabrics in Nigeria.

CulturePROTOChic TeamJune 16, 2017Art, STUDIO OF MODE, Modé Aderinokun, Fabric, Cotton, Nike Art Gallery

What Guests Wore: Lisa Folawiyo's J Label Launch at Temple Muse

It was the best of industry celebrations this past weekend to fete the launch of designer Lisa Folawiyo's newest line J Label at Temple Muse.Yet, sometimes at the most fashionable of fashion launches, the most interesting outfits are worn by the guests themselves.

FashionPROTOChic TeamJune 12, 2017Lisa Folawiyo, J Label, Bola Balogun, Falana, Temple Muse, What Guests Wore

What We're Watching: Lagos Leather Fair, Design Market Abidjan, and More!

"What We're Watching" is our newest series dedicated to highlighting global programming as pertains to fashion, design, and culture (and the business engines behind them) all across the diaspora.

Mimi Plange's Take on Interior Design

Celebrated for her sartorial imagination, designer Mimi Plange tackles yet another genre with equal panache - that of interior design.

LivingPROTOChic TeamMay 8, 2017Mimi Plange, Interior Design, Wallpaper

Social Cues: The Best Wax Print Ensembles

This past weekend was ripe with wax print from the traditional to the ultra-contemporary.

FashionPROTOChic TeamMay 5, 2017Social Cues, Nana Wax, Yemi Alade, Kayla Stamboul, Yvonne Okoro, PISTIS

Sotheby's Joins Contemporary African Art Bandwagon

In a few weeks, Sotheby's Auction House will host its inaugural sale of modern and contemporary African art.

CulturePROTOChic TeamMay 3, 2017Art, Contemporary Art, Sotheby's, El Anatsui, Ben Enwonwu

Why Edward Enninful's Appointment as Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue Matters

A number of publications (including the New York Times and The Guardian) have covered the news of Ghanaian Edward Enninful OBE's recent appointment to editor-in-chief of British Vogue. Enninful was no doubt qualified to take the helm and yet, it took the fashion world by surprise.

CulturePROTOChic TeamMay 1, 2017Opinion, Edward Enninful, Elaine Welteroth, Editor's Picks

The Only Furniture You Need Right Now

Mabeo is a must-know name in the realms of contemporary African furniture.

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.