Documenting changing fashion in Africa post-1960
This outfit includes a burgundy velvet jacket and red corduroy trousers, accessorised with a burgundy cap, bow tie, sunglasses and brown and cream shoes. It was created and worn by Saidi Kanda, Brighton based musican and Sapeur. He describes this outfit as ‘Nguo Za Sapologi’, the outfit of a top, unique and competitive Sapeur. This Read More …
This outfit includes a grey suit with plus four trousers, a tartan hat and brown boots, created and worn by Saidi Kanda, Brighton based musican and Sapeur. He describes this outfit as ‘Nguo Za Masapel au Sapologist’ – the outfit of a Sapeur. The outfit was put together by Saidi as a millenium celebration outfit, Read More …
This outfit includes a tweed suit, red felt hat and brown shoes, styled and worn by Saidi Kanda, Brighton based musician and Sapeur. For Saidi, being a Sapeur means he is devoted to his clothes and sartorial expression. His love of clothes comes from his family, particularly his grandmother, who inspired him to design and Read More …
A group portrait of young Moroccan biker women posing with their bikes and wearing kaftans and matching hijabs with contrasting face coverings. The image was curated and photographed by Hassan Hajjaj. The sitters are a group of friends; he describes them also as his muses. Hajjaj created the outfits using fashionable clashing fabrics in stark Read More …
This type of distinctive Isicholo hat is an enduring fashion icon. They originate from elaborate ochre dyed hairstyles worn by married Zulu women in the 19th century. These hats are made from a basketry frame, covered in red fabric and secured with a beaded woven headband. This example belonged to Johannesburg resident, Dineo Skwambane, and Read More …
This Nigerian women’s fashion magazine showcases contemporary styles of aso-oke and African lace outfits. Collected as part of the Fashioning Africa project. Creator: Fashion & Style Magazine Place: Nigeria, West Africa, Africa Date: 2018
Photograph of a woman wearing voluminous wax print robes, headwrap and flipflops, with a small child in her lap. Photographer Hamidou Maiga documented Malian society and youth culture in his portraits, this photograph was taken in 1973 in the studio he opened the same year. Black and white gelatin silver print, collected as part of Read More …
A kaba and slit is a two or three piece outfit worn by Ghanaian women, consisting of a fitted blouse with wide sleeves, a wrapper skirt, and sometimes a matching headwrap. This kaba and slit is made from GTP (Ghana Textiles Printing Company) brand fabric, featuring a brown, purple, and blue wax print design. The Read More …
A kaba and slit is a two or three piece outfit worn by Ghanaian women, consisting of a fitted blouse with wide sleeves, a wrapper skirt, sometimes with a matching headwrap. This kaba and slit is made from GTP (Ghana Textiles Printing Company) brand fabric, featuring a brown and blue chinoiserie design. The fabric was Read More …
This tunic is a young boy’s version of those worn by Wodaabe men during festivals. The intricate embroidered designs are crafted by women in abstract patterns.This example was collected in Burkina Faso. Collected as part of the Fashioning Africa project. Creator: unknown Place: West Africa, Africa Date: unknown