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Episode:

what is "african luxury" fashion?

Category: Arts
Duration: 01:05:08
Publish Date: 2020-06-29 09:09:41
Description:

This week, Ayanna and Akua discuss the importance of including Africa in conversations about luxury fashion. They also had the pleasure of talking to the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, Amira Rasool to gain some insight as to what some of these brands on the continent are up against and how we can help. 

 

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The Folklore is an innovative online retail concept operating out of New York City and Cape Town. The Folklore stocks high-end and emerging designer brands from Africa and the diaspora, and serves as a cultural hub for contemporary brands, artists and creatives to showcase their personal stories.

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BRANDS WE'RE LOVING 

Mowalola

Orange Culture 

Maki Oh 

William Okpo 

Lisa Folawiyo

Thebe Magugu

AAKS

 

REFERENCES 

https://youtu.be/mFyCpoCW9ak

https://africanbusinessmagazine.com/sectors/retail/e-commerce-powers-africas-rapidly-expanding-fashion-sector/

https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/opinion/op-ed-its-time-for-vogue-africa

https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/global-currents/tapping-31-billion-africa-opportunity

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