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Botswana targets rich young Americans with big, natural diamonds

Botswana, the world’s largest diamond producer, is betting that selling big gems to rich young Americans will ease its economic woe and it is trying to catch their eye via Instagram and TikTok.

Fake goods threaten South Africa's fashion industries

Counterfeit goods are wreaking havoc across multiple South African industries.

New Textile and Fashion Training Program to Benefit Youth in 15 TVET Colleges - Nairobi Wire

The Kenyan government is launching a textile and apparel training program in 15 TVET institutions to equip youth with specialized skills, boost employment, and support the growing fashion industry.

World fashion highlighted at the Mode trade show

Mode trade show emphasizes the growing synergy between global fashion markets and China, with a special focus on African luxury brands making their debut under the "Africa Reimagined China Market Plan."

RSVP to The Fashion and Design Summit Ghana (#FDSG) 2025

The Fashion and Design Summit Ghana (#FDSG) aims to bring together industry stakeholders, and creatives to exchange insights, offer guidance, and collectively shape an intentional and structured future for Ghana’s fashion industry.

It’s time for a brand-led ‘Made in Africa’ agenda

Africa has a continental and nation-branding challenge, says Thebe Ikalafeng.

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A new AI fashion app is trying to perfect the virtual try-on and tech investors are loving it

Doji lets users create AI avatars with their likenesses and virtually try on clothing. It raised funding from Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six fund.

Jonathan Anderson leaves Loewe after 11 years at creative helm

Jonathan Anderson is stepping down from creative control of LVMH’s Spanish brand Loewe after an 11-year run that has been seen as a transformational time for the label.

The rise and fall of Forever 21, a pioneer of American fast fashion retail

Forever 21, the once iconic fast fashion mainstay of shopping malls, is now navigating its second bankruptcy in five years, as rising costs and new competition have led to several years of financial losses

Shein says US tariff hit won't stop fast-fashion flood

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration will not eject fast-fashion juggernaut Shein from the US market, its executive chairman, Donald Tang, has told AFP.

From Iraq to the Netherlands: Inditex's global expansion strategy

Inditex continues to expand its physical store network, now operating in 97 markets worldwide. That number will climb to 98 in 2025 as Inditex prepares to debut in Iraq.