With African fashion in vogue, home talent shines

February 6, 2015 creative angeles, christian-dior, continent, estimated-260, new-techniques, online-clothing, tokyo, world

By Joe Brock and Helen Nyambura-Mwaura JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – When Michelle Obama and Beyonce Knowles attended high-profile events in clothes made by African designers, it was a sure sign that the continent's vibrant style has arrived on the world stage. The showcasing of clothes from home-grown African designers in stores in New York, London and Tokyo is a sign of a broader change of attitude towards a continent which is earning a brighter reputation beyond stories of war and disease.

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With African fashion in vogue, home talent shines