1、Discover the African Fashion Scene25.05.2021Oladimeji OdunsiAgenda1.Africas Fashion Capitals2.The New Vanguard3.A Work in Progress4.New Names5.Artistic Direction6.Luxury E-tailers7.Influential Faces8.Trend InsightsOladimeji OdunsiAfricas Fashion Capitals“Too many people think that African fashion co
2、mes down to wax,I aspire to show the plurality and richness of African textile know-how,while crediting their origin,in a process of sharing.Africas great misfortune is that we sell off its heritage.”Imane Ayissi,founder of the eponymous couture maisonJohannesburg,S.A.Lagos,NigeriaDakar,SenegalTop C
3、ities The New Kenneth IzeVanguard1.Ahluwalia2.Lukhanyo Mdingi3.Sindiso Khumalo123A Work inOmoyemi AkereleProgress“The continent is vast with human resources,we have values,we have skills thats been passed down from generation to generation(.)So the vision is to be able to tap into that pool of creat
4、ivity,tap into that pool of network to be able to create beautiful garments that have history,meaning but most importantly that creatively and economically benefit hundreds of thousands of people across the value chain.”New NamesRich MnisiSouth Africa-2015Rich MNISIMP:485Youthful,Contemporary,Colorf
5、ulMmusoMaxwellSouth Africa-2017Maxwell BOKO&Mmuso POTSANEMP:320Tailoring,Modernity,Practicality,Ethical Fashion New NamesAcielle/Style du MondeHanifaCongo,USA based-2012Anifa MVUEMBAMP:190Curve-hugging,Knitwear,3D animated showsNew NamesAhluwaliaNigeria-India,UK based-2018Priya AHLUWALIAMP:290Upcycl
6、ing,Patchwork,HeritageNew NamesOhlooIvory Coast-2018Kader DIABYMP:95Neutrals,Poetry,TravelNew NamesNigeria-2014Adeju THOMPSONMP:n/dGender Neutral,Craftsmanship,LongevityNew NamesLagos Space ProgrammeLejenkeKusi Kubi for Gucci x ManjuIbrahim KamaraPrince Gyasi for Madame FigaroIbrahim KamaraStephen T