The Future Issue

Contemporary Designers.

An edit of the houses on our floor who are making the most interesting clothing on the continent right now — not by preserving anything, but by building on what they grew up with and making clothes their friends actually want to wear next Saturday.

Contemporary Designers

From the Journal

On contemporary African designers.

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A few years ago, the conversation about African design was still mostly about heritage. About preserving techniques. About making sure aso oke and bògòlanfini didn't disappear into the museums.

That conversation hasn't ended — and shouldn't. But running alongside it now is a different one.

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The designers behind the pieces.