Photographer Joana Choumali has captured images of young African women in traditional clothing in her series "Resilients," bridging the gap between heritage and modern living. Many from this ...

Audrey Lee Young's fascination with Disney started out like that of most kids. She grew up on the classic animated films, the memorable characters, and the inspiring storylines. But it wasn't until ...

With September being Heritage Month in South Africa, it seems fitting that we look at what some of Africa’s traditional heritage is like. Although this is celebrated only in South Africa, the ...

Lema Afzal started her Instagram account showcasing herself wearing traditional Afghan dress back in 2016. The vibrant pieces—mostly dresses—come in an almost psychedelic melange of reds, purples, and ...

Sept 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Kabul-born fashion designer Anjilla Seddeqi has long drawn inspiration for her formalwear collections from the bright, intricate and embellished traditional ...

On Tuesday, November 28, Kenya's parliament made a controversial decision to prohibit the wearing of the Kaunda suit and African traditional attire. The Kaunda suit, named after the late Zambian ...

In the fashion world, a "lookbook" is a collection of photos highlighting, say, a fashion designer's work or a fashion model. The African Lookbook has a different agenda: images that present a ...