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041 _aeng
043 _aen_UK
050 _aTT504.6.A35
_bN56 2022
100 _aKweku Nimo, Ken
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245 0 _aAfrica in fashion
_b: luxury, craft and textile heritage
_c/ Ken Kweku Nimo ; foreword by Deola Sagoe.
260 _bLondon : Laurence King Publishing, 2022
300 _a200 pages : illustrations, portraits (chiefly color) ; 26 cm.
505 _aForeword / Deola Sagoe — Introduction — African fashion history — A history retold — A textile heritage — Accessories and embellishments — The new Africa — Generation couture — An oasis of luxury — New wave of African talent — Designer Gallery — Lukhanyo Mdingi — Adele Dejak — Thebe Magugu — Kat van Duinen — Peuhl Vagabond — Tokyo James — Maison ARTC — Imane Ayissi — Taibo Bacar — Johanna Bramble — T-Michael — Mimi Plange — Tongoro Studio.
520 _aAfrica in Fashion explores the kaleidoscope of craft cultures that have shaped African fashion for centuries and captures the intriguing stories of contemporary and avant-garde African brands. Part One looks at Africa's rich cultural heritage and place in the network of global fashion. The first chapter retells the history of African fashion, exploring Africa's textile traditions, artisanship and role as a global resource. The second chapter presents a New Africa and examines the promise and potential of Africa's markets, while challenging stereotypes and the concept of European hegemony particularly in the realm of luxury fashion. It also spotlights Africa's unique position as the global industry shifts towards a more sustainable future. Part Two ushers the reader into the spectacular world of African fashion today. It showcases a carefully curated set of the continent's most dynamic brands and, through interviews with prominent and inspiring designers, offers rare insight into their ethos and design practice. Covering unisex fashion, menswear, womenswear, accessories and jewelry the brands are each purposefully selected to contribute uniquely to the mosaic of Africa evolving creative landscape.
650 0 _aFashion
_zAfrica
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650 0 _aFashion
_xAfrican influences
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