Women are wearing local fabrics in western designs; men are wearing western fabrics in local designs. This reflects the ...

This year's Costume Institute spring exhibition and Met Gala are honouring black "dandy" style, and the tradition of bold tailoring worn by black men that has made a statement.

O n May 5, The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts its annual Met Gala—an enormous world-renowned fundraiser that gathers ...

Once seen as a style reserved for women, braided hairstyles are now redefining masculinity on the streets of Nigeria.

Here we highlight seven works of art discussed in papers in the special issue – from stories of childhood sexual experiences to bold fashion shows, musical films to maverick lesbian novels. They show ...

in 2018 Abloh became the first African American appointed menswear artistic director of the world-renowned French fashion house, Louis Vuitton. Today, as in the past, there are a multiplicity of ways ...

Analysis - Queer African creatives have been making their mark around the world through a range of forms - books, films, fashion, art, music. Their work wins awards, sets trends and is studied by ...

African fashion has flourished in terms of creativity and innovation in recent years, and is attracting global attention.Designers and labels are churning out garments that reflect African cities and ...

IN recent years, the landscape of men’s fashion and grooming in Nigeria has seen a notable shift, with hair braiding emerging ...

For the first time at the glamorous Met Gala in New York, Black men — their style, expression, elegance, creativity and versatility — will be on full display. Using as inspiration the 2009 bestselling ...

Under all the glitz and glam of fashion’s biggest night, it seems there could be some serious fashion statements this year, as the 2025 Met Gala theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style examines how ...