November 30, 2023

Kenya Curbs Kenneth Kaunda’s Famous Suit

A favorite of President William Ruto, the suit was banned along with other traditional African attire for violating parliamentary dress codes. Proper attire, the speaker decreed, […]
August 31, 2022

Designers From Around the World Use

Designers from around the world find inspiration in traditional garment making in their quest to eliminate fabric waste. This article is part of a series examining […]
July 7, 2022

It Will Change Your View of African Fashion

A landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum charts the influence of the African fashion scene on the continent. LONDON — The influence of Africa […]
July 7, 2022

It Will Change Your View of African Fashion

A landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum charts the influence of the African fashion scene on the continent. LONDON — The influence of Africa […]
April 21, 2022

A Panorama of Design

Exhibitions, products and personalities. This article is part of our latest Design special report, about new creative pathways shaped by the pandemic. A Chair for Your […]
September 19, 2020

Things to Do This Week

Here is a sampling of the week’s events and how to tune in (all times are Eastern). Note that events are subject to change after publication. […]
July 25, 2020

Travel the World Through These Dance Tutorials

Do you have itchy feet after all these months of lockdown? Now could be the time to do a little homework on the world of dance. […]
November 26, 2016

What Is the Color of Beauty?

ACCRA, Ghana — Semiratu Zakaru was standing in the hot sun on a crowded noontime street explaining why Ghana’s new ban against certain skin-bleaching creams was […]