Episode 2- Fashion Forward: The Rise of "African Fashion" On The Global Stage

Afropolitan Central

On this episode of the Afropolitan Central podcast, we’re shining the spotlight on “African Fashion”. We’re exploring the evolution of our personal relationships with our local, traditional prints, sharing some of our funny tailor/ seamstress stories and then turning the lens on the increasing visibility of our local prints on the global stage with emphasis on the role that social media platforms have played in this. Lastly, we delve into the history of the Holland wax prints and how they came to be the fabric of our societies. Resources used in the making of this podcast: How Dutch Wax Fabrics Became a Mainstay of African Fashion: https://hyperallergic.com/335472/how-dutch-wax-fabrics-became-a-mainstay-of-african-fashion/ Accounts mentioned in the podcast and more to check: Zuvaa-https://www.instagram.com/shopzuvaa/?hl=en AAKS-https://www.aaksonline.com Lisa Olawiyo-https://www.instagram.com/lisafolawiyo/?hl=en Diana Opoti- #100daysofAfricanfashion https://www.instagram.com/dianaopoti/?hl=en Barkers Woode- https://www.instagram.com/barkerswoode/?hl=en Chimamanda Adichie- https://www.instagram.com/chimamanda_adichie/?hl=en Andrea Iyamah swimwear- https://www.instagram.com/andreaiyamah/?hl=en Andrea Iyamah bride- https://www.instagram.com/andreaiyamah.bride/?hl=en Miss Kabi -https://www.instagram.com/miss.kabi/?hl=en Demestik- https://www.instagram.com/demestik/?hl=en