African textile designers are taking the world of fashion by storm, thanks to their bold patterns and rich cultural heritage ...

In recent years, African designers have found support from international celebrities including Beyoncé, Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell. Now a growing number of the continent’s fashion brands are ...

The way one dresses can express their heritage, culture, style and so much more. African-print textiles, which were actually inspired by batik or wax-resist cloth from Indonesia, have been used to ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

African print fashion, the subject of a new show at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, is so closely associated with a particular place and heritage it instantly conjures up an image in one’s mind. The bold ...

In this op-ed, fashion historian and curator Darnell-Jamal Lisby breaks down the fashion from Black Is King and their connections to specific African regions, cultures, and traditions. Throughout the ...

Classic and timeless, authentic African textiles can add texture and interest to any decorating style. Melvina Mency, owner of Anitavee’s Home Decor, an online store for African-inspired home accents, ...

Jenny Bell Bechtel Whyte, 75, a fashion designer who used African textiles and antique fabrics in her designs, died Sunday of cancer at a hospital in New York City. Whyte founded her own clothing line ...

African patchwork art has its roots in history, with its origins dating back centuries. Traditionally, it was used to ...