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The 5 Best Vintage Shops in Africa for Second-Hand September Inspiration
Jump on the bandwagon that is Second-Hand September and be part of a greater cause. Here are the 5 best vintage shops in Africa to get you motivated!
Santa Anzo Discusses How to Keep the Fashion Industry Afloat in Times of COVID-19 on NTV’s The Link
On Wednesday, August 26th, Santa Anzo, founder and president of Uganda International Fashion Week and ARAPAPA, joined Samuel Ssettumba to offer answers to: How does the fashion industry stay afloat and how does it stay relevant during times of crisis?
How to Get the Best Out of Your Online Shop
Seeing as online shops and businesses are the way forward, we decided to offer anyone who is currently contemplating the same move the tools and advice necessary to get the very best out of their online shop. Here are the three best things you need to know to get your shop ranking high on search ...
The Infinite Potential of Santa Anzo’s ARAPAPA Fashion Brand
“We have to keep re-inventing the wheels and power our online presence if we are to stay relevant and alive. Most importantly, Africa has to set up its own production plants for fabrics and clothing, we can no longer remain dependant on the west and China. Africa must industrialize.”
Facil Clothing – Quality Underwear from The Gambia
Fashionomics Africa talked to Facil Clothing's founder, Elizabeth Gomez, about the difficulty of finding affordable quality underwear in The Gambia and many other African countries.
Nigeria’s The Assembly Hub Expands Production to Meet COVID-19 PPE Shortages via MASK ASSEMBLY
We spoke to The Assembly Hub founder and director, Pepper Chikezie, about the MASK ASSEMBLY initiative, which has recently expanded its production to meet the shortages of COVID-19 PPE in Nigeria and beyond.
Treat Yourself! Fashionomics Africa’s 2020 Summer Season Must-Haves
To make the most of your new, shiny and bright attitude, go ahead and treat yourself to a new outfit that will help you feel it, rock it and, most importantly, pass it on to all those around you. We all know the impact a new fashion piece can have on our confidence, as well as the business ...
DeMOYO: The Story of Heart, Hope and Determination
DeMOYO is a female-owned business founded by entrepreneur PaiDeMOYO Chideya. The brand is a reflection of the founder’s belief that dreams come true from following what your heart is passionate about.
26 Inspirational Quotes by Powerful Women on Fashion, Style & Life
“Let passion take the wheel; that way you drive over any obstacle that comes your way.” - Gabriella and Kelly Davids (Milq and Honey)
Anifa Mvuemba Defies All Expectations Through her Fashion Brand, Hanifa
Hanifa’s new collection, Pink Label Congo, honours Congolese women and all African women by highlighting the glamour of our clothing styles.
Designing with Disabilities in Mind: A Series of Online Masterclasses Organized by Beyond Form
Starting this month, Beyond Form is offering a stellar line-up of online live weekend and evening masterclasses such as Discover Digital Fashion Design, Inclusive Fashion: Design with Disabilities in Mind and Futureproof: You and Your Fashion Job with Tech. While these are all highly interesting ...
The Number 1 reason why your Business is Losing Customers Online and How to Fix it
If I Google your business name right now, what kind of information will I find? This might seem like a very simple question, but if you actually do this little exercise yourself, you might discover 2 things. 1) Your business isn’t visible online; 2) The information you have out there is either ...
