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How Nigeria leather is sustaining Europe's designer brands

How Nigeria leather is sustaining Europe's designer brands

Nigerian leather, globally renowned for its quality, seeks to come into its own after spending decades under the shadow of European brands that import raw materials from the country and benefit disproportionately from the sale of finished products.

Photos: How Nigeria's Davido graced Lagos Fashion Week

Photos: How Nigeria's Davido graced Lagos Fashion Week

Davido graced the Lagos Fashion Week in Nigeria's commercial city Lagos last weekend and showcased a design by Ugo Monye.

Cap washing: Northern Nigeria's enduring culture and business

Cap washing: Northern Nigeria's enduring culture and business

Northern Nigeria's culturally rooted tradition of wearing colourful, finely embroidered headgear as part of daily attire has spawned a thriving industry around washing and starching these caps.

Easy steps to grooming, locking, maintaining Afro hair

Easy steps to grooming, locking, maintaining Afro hair

Many wearers appreciate the thick, luscious locks that cascade down the head, framing the face with a halo of texture and depth.

The story behind: Why Congolese dress uniquely

The story behind: Why Congolese dress uniquely

Congolese people mixing elements of traditional dressing with the modern European-style of dressing gave rise to what is known today as the 'sapeur culture.'

Africa’s fashion industry is booming - UNESCO

Africa’s fashion industry is booming - UNESCO

Currently valued at $15.5 billion worth of exports annually, the earnings from the continent's fashion industry could triple over a decade with the right investment and infrastructure, according to UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay.

African designs showcased during Paris Fashion Week

African designs showcased during Paris Fashion Week

African designs were among the creative collections exhibited during the Paris Fashion Week.

Spotlight on four African designers showcasing at London Fashion Week

Spotlight on four African designers showcasing at London Fashion Week

African designers will proudly take top spots at the glamourous five-day event in London.

A gentle touch: How a Turkish skincare specialist defies toxic beauty regime

A gentle touch: How a Turkish skincare specialist defies toxic beauty regime

A young visionary Turkish woman challenges beauty industry norms by offering natural, eco-friendly products and ushering in a new era of sustainable self-care. Ayse Betul Aytekin is an assistant producer at TRT World.

Africa Fashion Week: AI-inspired designs take the centre stage

Africa Fashion Week: AI-inspired designs take the centre stage

The Africa Fashion Week is an annual event aimed at promoting African fashion on the global stage.

Art fusion: Preserving African art on fabrics

Art fusion: Preserving African art on fabrics

Austin Aimankhu works with a creative team that includes dressmakers, artists, and illustrators who stir up a collection of ideas that have strong representation of striking fashion, arts and traditions.

In Pictures: A Ugandan woman's journey to success in fashion industry

In Pictures: A Ugandan woman's journey to success in fashion industry

Josephine Nakafeero's work is a matter of pride for many Ugandans as it gives value to their culture in the world.