From Africa to the World, the first museum exhibition honoring the work of Cameroonian fashion designer Imane Ayissi. The ...

Dare I say, is it kente when it is a cheap cloth? Should it be worn as everyday clothing rather than for a special occasion? We struggle with these questions but still watch with joy as the kente ...

Kente, a symbol of Ghanaian heritage and craftsmanship, is often reserved for special occasions, and John Merry’s choice to wear it demonstrated her deep respect for Ghanaian culture.

Ordinary citizens wear it for special celebrations. The kente cloth has also become an important symbol for African Americans, people of color in general, and their allies to highlight their ...

Bath & Body Works had to pull its holiday-inspired candle following criticism over its resemblance to the KKK uniform.

Bath & Body Works has removed from its stores a holiday candle with a label design some criticized for looking like a Ku Klux ...

I think that through fashion we can understand other cultures a bit better.” The American-born designer Patrick Kelly worked a kente-cloth print into taper-leg trousers.Credit...James Estrin/The ...

“Fashion design has a lot to say as an artistic ... For example, Patrick Kelly's kente cloth ensemble is such a fascinating piece to me. I write extensively about it in the book.

It was meant to be a nod to a folded snowflake cutout, but some folks online dubbed it the Klandle due to its design.

so too should our commitment to responsible fashion," she further noted. As the country gears up for elections, she charged everyone to learn from the beautiful unity seen in Kente cloth.

Cameroonian fashion designer Imane Ayissi’s designs ... jackets and pantsuits made with Ghanian Kente cloth, and Faso Dan Fani, a woven fabric made with cotton yarn. There are blouses, pants ...

The 2024 edition of “Rhythms On Da Runway” will honour some individuals who have contributed immensely to the advancement of ...