…with African Prints and Fabrics? Naana B.: I am a lover of art and design. When I graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Visual Arts and Art History,…
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…t-shirts. Check-out his website for more interesting looks. Halls of Art – this brand creates individual, wearable art out of casual white sneakers. They also have pretty cool earrings. …
Interview with artist Evans Mbugua about the influence of prints in his work, how growing up in Nairobi inspired him and the necessity of Social Media for artists. APiF: Please…
During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, Africa Fashion Day Berlin (AFDB) presented emerging designers with African background to Germany’s fashion capital. At one of Europe’s largest fashion fairs, the PREMIUM International…
…passion for art. I taught for 18 years at Ghana International School, teaching a range of subjects from English and Math to Art, before working as the PR Lead for…
…“like it” to keep updated. APiF: Any tips for new designers/start-ups in the fashion industry? Nikki: It is a huge learning curve starting up your own label. Don’t be afraid…
…all the time whenever I wake-up in the morning. APiF: You share your first name with the great artist Yinka Shonibare – has his art had any influence on what you do? Yinka:…
APiF: Please introduce yourself: who are you and what do you do? Osborne Macharia: I am Osborne Macharia, a self taught commercial artist born, bred and raised in Nairobi,…
…exhibition and didn’t just feel inspired but also enriched with knowledge. “Things we as black artists create have never been art for arts sake. In a way our art is…
…creating a ready to wear line for women that is Africa-inspired and globally appealing. APiF: If your label would be a person, what kind of person would it be?Kooroo Designs:…