Contemporary African Fashion (published title)

Book

2010

Artist/Maker:

Suzanne Gott and Kristyne Loughran

Place of Origin

Africa (subject)

Object Details

Categories:

Fashion and Design

Object Type:

Book

Title:

Contemporary African Fashion (published title)

Brief Description:

Contemporary African Fashion explores the dynamic world of African fashion, showcasing the work of designers, artists, and craftspeople from across the continent. Authors Suzanne Gott and Kristyne Loughran examine the evolving relationship between tradition and modernity in African clothing, textiles, and accessories. Featuring case studies from Ghana, Nigeria, Mali, South Africa, and other regions, the book highlights how African designers are blending indigenous aesthetics with global influences. Richly illustrated with photographs and insightful essays, this volume presents an in-depth look at the role of fashion in cultural identity, self-expression, and the global fashion industry.

Physical Description:

230 pages

Dimensions:

8 x 10 inches

Place Depicted:

Various African countries

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-0253222172

Collection: