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FAD: The Creative Platform Where Authenticity Meets Longevity
FAD: The Creative Platform Where Authenticity Meets Longevity

In 2020, Fatou Alhya Diagne created FAD, a platform named after her initials, and the three pillars her initiative focuses on: Fashion, Art, and Development. The one-of-a-kind initiative centres on creativity and culture through an ecosystem, to put African artisans and creatives on the global stage.

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SPOTLIGHTEmmanuelle Maréchal26 January 2024MADE IN AFRICA, AFRICAN FASHION INDUSTRY
From Senegal to South Africa, African Fashion Is In Full Bloom
From Senegal to South Africa, African Fashion Is In Full Bloom

The African continent’s rich craftsmanship and effervescent creative scene keeps on cutting a swathe through the global fashion landscape with their institutions and talents reaching more audiences overseas as they are bolstering their local ecosystems.

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INDUSTRY, INSIGHTSEmmanuelle Maréchal29 August 2023MADE IN AFRICA, AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER, AFRICAN FASHION BRANDS, AFRICAN FASHION INDUSTRY, industry featured
6 Digital Platforms Championing African Brands
6 Digital Platforms Championing African Brands

Discover the e-commerce platforms dedicated to uniting a powerhouse collective of African creatives, making their brilliant creations accessible across the globe.

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EDITORIALMelony Akpoghene28 July 2023AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER, MADE IN AFRICA, AFRICAN FASHION BRANDS, african fashion brands online
4 Fashion Brands Blurring Gender Boundaries
4 Fashion Brands Blurring Gender Boundaries

To celebrate queer voices, we are shining a light on 4 designers across Africa, who explore queer identities in their designs, and give a voice to their community.

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EDITORIALVivian Oluchi28 July 2023AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER, AFRICAN FASHION BRAND, MADE IN AFRICA, QUEER FASHION BRANDS
7 Designers to Celebrate International Day of Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women
7 Designers to Celebrate International Day of Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women

Let's celebrate the International Day of Afro-Latin American, Afro-Caribbean, and Diaspora Women with these 7 designers unapologetically honoring their roots through their designs.

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SPOTLIGHTAna Rafaella Oliveira25 July 2023AFRO-LATIN DESIGNERS, AFRO-CARIBBEAN DESIGNERS, DIASPORA WOMEN DESIGNERS, BLACK FASHION DESIGNERS
Jewellery Telling Black Stories In Brazil
Jewellery Telling Black Stories In Brazil

Exploring contemporary Afro-Brazilian jewellery making and its symbolism through the lenses of artists and designers Dani Guirra, Karla Batista, and Luma Nascimento.

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INDUSTRY, INSIGHTSAna Rafaella Oliveira24 July 2023MADE IN AFRICA, AFRICAN FASHION BRANDS, AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER, BRAZILIAN FASHION, MADE IN BRAZIL, AFRO BRAZILIAN JEWELLERY
Everything You Need To Know About Fashion Tech
Everything You Need To Know About Fashion Tech

Digital worlds are offering infinite possibilities as Technology is reinventing fashion and opening new opportunities. Fashion Tech specialist Lauralee Darien walk us through everything we need to know about this fast-growing space.

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INDUSTRY, INSIGHTSLauralee Darien6 February 2023MADE IN AFRICA, AFRICAN FASHION BRANDS, fashion technology, tech culture, 3d design, digital fashion, AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER, industry featured
WËR, Exploration Meets Creativity in Dakar
WËR, Exploration Meets Creativity in Dakar

Multi-talented creative director Koura-Rosy Kane teaches us about the history of Ouakam as she sheds light on the very specific choices behind WËR, a project born out of a collaboration with multichannel platform Noir Concept.

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SPOTLIGHTNDAANE3 February 2023MADE IN AFRICA, AFRICAN FASHION BRANDS, fashion editorial
Fashion Scout on Collaboration and Sudan Fashion Zine REVout
Fashion Scout on Collaboration and Sudan Fashion Zine REVout

Global platform Fashion Scout shares their views on the African fashion scene as they launched Sudan first ever digital fashion zine.

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SPOTLIGHT, INDUSTRY, INSIGHTSNDAANE26 January 2023MADE IN AFRICA, AFRICAN FASHION BRANDS, fashion editorial, made in Sudan, empowerment, fashion programme
Discussing Africa’s Fashion Futures with Sustainability Pioneer Nkwo Onwuka
Discussing Africa’s Fashion Futures with Sustainability Pioneer Nkwo Onwuka

Nigerian designer Nkwo Onwuka explores what engaging in sustainable fashion means on the continent.

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INDUSTRY, INSIGHTSNDAANE11 September 2022craftsmanship, sustainable brand, MADE IN AFRICA, MADE IN NIGERIA, industry featured
The Return of Atelier MBOKA
The Return of Atelier MBOKA

Canada-based entrepreneur Tina Mbachu on relaunching her conscious label Atelier MBOKA with a new vision after a considered break.

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SPOTLIGHTNDAANE11 September 2022craftsmanship, sustainable brand, MADE IN AFRICA
199x Collective, The Cool Kids of Nairobi
199x Collective, The Cool Kids of Nairobi

Kenyan collective 199x discusses creativity and authentic storytelling.

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SPOTLIGHTNDAANE11 September 2022african fashion, made in kenya, fashion editorial, creative collective
Meet Seynabu
Meet Seynabu

NDAANE Curators: Seynabu Sarr

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CURATORSNDAANE10 August 2022AFRICAN CREATIVES
14 Bags by African Designers To Add to Your Summer Collection
14 Bags by African Designers To Add to Your Summer Collection

Find a roundup of brands created by skilled designers with salient points of view on bags’ construction and texture.

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EDITORIALTritima Achigbu1 July 2022AFRICAN FASHION BRANDS, MADE IN AFRICA
Benin Series: MonsieurEstNoir On Embracing Your Identity
Benin Series: MonsieurEstNoir On Embracing Your Identity
SPOTLIGHTNDAANE1 July 2022MADE IN AFRICA, AFRICAN FASHION BRAND, MADE IN BENIN
Benin Series: Maison Sitou On Hard Work and Lifting Up The Community
Benin Series: Maison Sitou On Hard Work and Lifting Up The Community

MAISON SITOU founder and creative director Samir De Dravo tells us about his dedication to shine a light on his community and culture.

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SPOTLIGHTNDAANE1 July 2022african fashion brand, made in benin
6 African Jewelry Brands Built on Passion and Care
6 African Jewelry Brands Built on Passion and Care

Find exciting jewelry pieces from intentional brands with passion and care at their core.

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EDITORIALTritima Achigbu1 July 2022AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER, AFRICAN FASHION BRAND
Raising Awareness Around Second-Hand Clothing With The Slum Studio
Raising Awareness Around Second-Hand Clothing With The Slum Studio
INTERVIEW, SPOTLIGHTNDAANE19 May 2021THE SLUM STUDIO, SECOND-HAND CLOTHING, GHANA, AFRICAN FASHION INDUSTRY
Talking Creativity, Courage And Identity With Malaika Nabillah, Co-founder Of Togo Yeye
Talking Creativity, Courage And Identity With Malaika Nabillah, Co-founder Of Togo Yeye
SPOTLIGHTNDAANE22 March 2021TOGO YEYE, TOGO, AFRICA FASHION INDUSTRY, AFRICAN CREATIVES, DELALI AYIVI, MALAIKA NABILLAH, TOGOLESE FASHION
Designer Sophie Zinga Sy On Finding Her Voice Through Her New Brand BAAX
Designer Sophie Zinga Sy On Finding Her Voice Through Her New Brand BAAX
INTERVIEW, SPOTLIGHTNDAANE4 March 2021AFRICAN FASHION ENTREPRENEUR, AFRICAN FASHION INDUSTRY, AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER
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