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Africa Fashion: On Its Own Terms
Brenda Emmanus explores the global impact of African fashion and travels to Ghana look at how designers are putting culture and traditions front and centre of their designs.
Contemporary African designers are increasingly being recognised in the world's fashion capitals and they have come to threaten the dominance of respected international brands, as the mainstream fashion markets embrace the continent's style and authenticity. As London's V&A Museum launches a landmark exhibition, Brenda Emmanus explores the global impact of African fashion and travels to Ghana look at how designers are putting culture and traditions front and centre of their designs.
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