Fashion Cities Africa at Tropenmuseum Amsterdam

The Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam presents 'Fashion Cities Africa,' a group exhibition featuring African designers, stylists, and bloggers who have gained prominence on social media. The show highlights locally produced textiles with vibrant colors and textures. In Casablanca, designers blend European, African, and Middle Eastern influences to create haute couture, prêt-à-porter, and streetwear, often collaborating with local fabric producers. In Johannesburg, fashion, music, and art converge; the creative collective The Sartists narrate stories through their work. Kenyan pop stars share videos and photos on social media, promoting young designers like 2ManySiblings. In Lagos, home to the Fashion and Design Week, Nigerian designers such as Maki Oh sell globally to celebrities including Michelle Obama and Beyoncé. The exhibition runs until January 6, 2019.