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Collage of five influential African menswear designers featured in The Folklore 50 Africa: Lukhanyo Mdingi, Wanda Lephoto, Laduma Ngxokolo, Rich Mnisi, and Ifeanyi Nwune, each celebrated for fusing heritage and innovation in fashion.
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Menswear Designers Reshaping the Narrative

Meet the menswear designers redefining African fashion and masculinity. These five visionaries are using tailoring, streetwear,...
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The Folklore 50 Africa: Accessories Designers Making Statement Pieces
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The Folklore 50 Africa: Accessories Designers Making Statement Pieces

Accessories are taking center stage in African fashion, with a new generation of designers transforming jewelry and handbags in...
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Collage featuring the five womenswear designers selected for The Folklore 50 Africa campaign, representing African fashion innovation and creative leadership.
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The Folklore 50 Africa: Spotlight on Womenswear Designers

The Folklore 50 Africa honors five visionary womenswear designers whose work is reshaping fashion through bold storytelling, cu...
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Announcing The Folklore 50 Africa: A New Chapter in Creative Excellence
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Announcing The Folklore 50 Africa: A New Chapter in Creative Excellence

The Folklore 50 Africa celebrates 50 visionary individuals and brands reshaping culture and commerce across the continent — fro...
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4 AI-Driven Marketing Tools That Brands Should Know About
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4 AI-Driven Marketing Tools That Brands Should Know About

Upgrade your marketing with AI tools to help you craft better content, understand your audience, and streamline your workflow
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Gracemade’s Journey of Faith and Fashion with Founder Jasmine Rennie
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Gracemade’s Journey of Faith and Fashion with Founder Jasmine Rennie

How the LA brand strikes a balance between modesty and self-expression with minimalist designs.
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The Folklore Connect New York Fashion Week Showroom Returns for the SS24 Season
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The Folklore Connect New York Fashion Week Showroom Returns for the SS24 Season

The four-day event will enable retailers to discover and source diverse and sustainable brands in global markets.
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Black Business Month: How Retailers Can Embrace Diversity and Empower Entrepreneurs
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Black Business Month: How Retailers Can Embrace Diversity and Empower Entrepreneurs

Taking vital steps towards achieving a more inclusive and prosperous retail industry.
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The Curation: Five Plant-Based Haircare Brands for Natural, Textured Hair
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The Curation: Five Plant-Based Haircare Brands for Natural, Textured Hair

Natural and sustainable hair care products that are both effective and environmentally conscious.
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