Celebrating African Culture through Fashion
African Ancestors – The Fashion Trendsetters
Written by: Khadijah Yusuf Ali For centuries, African ancestors have shaped global fashion. From jewelry to hairstyles and textiles, their influence is everywhere—even if the
The Journey of Kassim Lassissi: A Cultural Visionary Behind Allëdjo
Welcome to the third episode of Founder’s Story by NOIRE! This episode marks an exciting milestone as we feature our first male founder since the
Founder’s Story with BALGA DESIGN
Balga Design is more than just a footwear brand; it’s a bridge between the past and the present, between tradition and modernity – Safa Boudokhane
Clothes inspired by Architecture – UGHA MI Collection
UGHA MI, translating to ‘My Compound’ in Itsekiri, invites wearers into a universe where architecture and fashion intertwine. This collection reimagines homes as
7 Sustainable African Fashion Brands to Shop and Support
Written by: Vanessa Cuevas In today’s world, where the ecological harm of the fashion industry is becoming increasingly evident, sustainability has become a necessity, not
Sahrazads Love Letter to Morocco
Interviewed & Written by Akoth Otieno While fast fashion continues to desensitize consumers on the significance of considered design, most young African brands
Oshobor launches their 8th offering – MOTUNRAYO
OSHOBOR, a slow fashion, indigenous brand rooted in Benin City, Nigeria, is a testament to the bond between fathers and sons. Under the guidance of
“Let Our Difference Bloom” by Pettre Taylor
PETTRE TAYLOR – A NIGERIAN FASHION BRAND Pettre Taylor is founded by Peter Acha, an expert fashion product developer, and storyteller with a passion
Balga: Tunisia’s Heritage in Footwear
Founded by Safa Boudokhane in 2019 Introducing to you, BALGA, a footwear brand inspired by the rich heritage of Tunisia. Safa spent her younger
