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Made in Africa (MIA) is a group of fashion houses that showcases African culture and creativity. MIA is committed to best practices in corporate governance, sustainability, and human rights.
- African Fashion Is Sustainable and Slow Fashion.
- African Fashion Is Luxury Fashion.
- Can White and Non-Black People Purchase and Wear African Fashion?
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West Africa especially is experiencing a boom in design, and while some local brands source their fabrics cheaply from China, many are exploring sustainability from a unique perspective: supporting local production and materials, and testing ways of adding value to the tons of secondhand fashion that flows into its ports every hour. “The fashion in...
Unfortunately, missionary and charity brands have often shown the wrong side of fashion made in Africa to Americans. (Rolled paper bead necklaces, ugh.) But true African fashion has a rich heritage and involves unreplicable skills. “The continent is incredibly blessed with resources,” Omoyemi Akerele, founder and chief executive of Lagos Fashion We...
As with many things, it depends. “Definitely yes,” Ekuban said. “Before racism, the one thing that keeps us all together is love. Every brand loves its customers. Buying from Black designers is a way to unify us together as people. It’s a cycle, you buy from me and I buy from other people.” “White people shouldn’t wear dashikis [a traditional West ...
Discover 16 beautiful and sustainable Black-owned brands that are made in Africa, from Ghana to Nigeria. Learn how they support local production, craftsmanship, and culture, and why they deserve your support.
MadeIn! Brands showcases and reviews products from African brands in various categories such as fragrances, clothing, jewellery, food and more. You can also watch interviews with creators, read publications and nominate your favourite FMCG in Africa.
Jan 25, 2017 · For more than 40 years Africa’s industrial development has been disappointing. In 2013 the average share of manufacturing in GDP in sub-Saharan Africa was about 10% – the same as in the 1970s. Africa’s share of global manufacturing has fallen from about 3% in 1970 to less than 2% in 2013.
Nov 2, 2023 · The continent's fashion industry is valued at $15.5 billion and could triple with the right investment and infrastructure, according to UNESCO. Learn more about the trends, challenges and opportunities of the \"Made in Africa\" phenomenon from an expert on Business Africa.
Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) is an internationally recognised standard for sustainable cotton from Africa. Since 2005, CmiA has been committed to protecting the environment while improving working and living conditions for smallholder farmers and ginnery workers. Learn more.
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From Nigeria to Zimbabwe: 8 agribusiness opportunities in Africa. Staff Writer 5 May 2024. We highlight eight promising opportunities in Africa’s agribusiness sector, from tapping into the growing global demand for baobab powder, to exporting made-in-Nigeria food products to America.
