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African fashion is not a trend—it’s a paradigm shift. In this episode, visionary founder Beatrace Angut Lorika Oola (Fashion Africa Now) unpacks how designers of African origin are redefining luxury, sustainability, and storytelling through upcycling, limited editions, and Afrocentric/Afrodiasporic aesthetics. What you’ll learn: * Return to Sender: how deadstock and secondhand waste become high-end, limited-edition pieces * Why “people over profit” and pre-order models beat overproduction * The difference between “ethno clichés” and contemporary African luxury and streetwear * How fashion carries identity, codes, and culture—and why that matters now * Intersectionality, women’s networks, and the courage it takes to lead change Why listen now: * Overconsumption is fueling waste and pollution across the Global South—this movement offers real solutions * You’ll discover names to know (e.g., Bobby Kolade, Ghana collectives) and materials pushing fashion forward (raffia, banana fiber, mud cloth) * Practical takeaways: how to shop better, support designers, and shift from fast fashion to meaningful style Watch the episode and explore: https://fashionafricanow.com/de African fashion, Fashion Africa Now, Beatrace Oola, sustainability, upcycling, Return to Sender, circular fashion, ethical fashion, Afro-diaspora, luxury streetwear, pre-order model, slow fashion, women in leadership, intersectionality.
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