With a global apparel market estimated at $1.84 trillion in 2025 and around $1.9 trillion in 2026, fashion represents a major industry in the global economy. The challenge for African stakeholders is now to understand their place in this vast value chain, from production to retail. The sector represents aboutContinue Reading
Before it was a fashion color, indigo was a craftsmanship. From the Senegal River Valley to Mali, and from northern Nigeria to the Yoruba regions, its production gave rise to some of the most remarkable textile traditions in West Africa. Dyeing with indigo is not just about coloring a fabric:Continue Reading
For a long time, dressing meant having one’s clothes made by a tailor or a dressmaker, or making them oneself. In the 19th century, industrialization gradually disrupted this model. The sewing machine, mass production, size standardization, department stores, and mail-order catalogs transformed how clothes were made and purchased. Ready-to-wear wasContinue Reading
