Fashion Made in Africa – from Cotton to Fashion Production – COTTON CAMPAIGN
This month we have a new guest contributor, freelance journalist, copywriter and experienced in ethical fashion and textile projects specifically in Africa. We invited her to question to area of...
View ArticleOlympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave launches ethical clothing collaboration...
With the London based Olympics just around the corner we are excited to bring you some interesting news Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave has launched his first sports sock collection made from...
View ArticleBenin Smallholder Farmers Rub Shoulders with International Stars as Cotton...
Albert Watson: Visions feat. Cotton made in Africa exhibition opens The Deichtorhallen Hamburg opened the Albert Watson: Visions feat. Cotton made in Africa exhibition in the House of Photography. At...
View ArticleZAMBIAS GOVERNMENT PLANS TO REVIVE THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Interesting news from Zambia’s Daily Mail paper on October 30th especially as it highlights the importance of African cotton and its relation to Zambia’s textile industry. Sounds positive. Read below...
View ArticleCotton Initiative Expands Activities in SouthEast Africa – CmiA Works with...
The Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) Initiative will begin working with around 30,000 smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe starting with the cotton harvest 2012/13. The objective here, as in the other six...
View ArticleDiesel X Edun “Born in Africa”– African Cotton collection in stores Feb 27th!
Diesel and Edun announce the launch of their colab collection “Born in Africa”. The DIESEL+EDUN collaboration will engage a global audience with the passion of its founders to raise awareness of the...
View ArticleWatson Photographs Find Their Way to Western Africa – Cotton made in Africa:...
The exhibit “Albert Watson: Visions feat. Cotton made in Africa” returns to its country of origin in two ways: a selection from the heart of the show – the portraits of the Cotton made in Africa...
View Article“Fashion Africa The Francophone Afri-Perspective” – Soiree Diesel X EDUN –...
Our French writer Chayet Chiénin continues our Francophone AfriPerspective series with her review of the Diesel X EDUN launch party (English speakers see the English translation below) See the first of...
View ArticleCotton Made in Africa Fashion Contest – Winner Announced
To mark the occasion of the Cotton made in Africa Fashion Contest, design student Michelle Thornhill created a t-shirt that combines traditional African prints with modern design. The shirt is...
View ArticleVlisco Group sponsors Cotton made in Africa
Dutch fashion fabric producer Vlisco Group recently confirmed their partnership with Cotton Made in Africa (CmiA) and will be the initiative’s first partner to both produce and market its products to...
View ArticleBaroness Lola Young’s Dedication to Sustainable Fashion and African...
British peer of the realm Baroness Lola Young joined the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) Board of Trustees on June 1st, 2013 and participated in her first board meeting Wednesday, June 12th. Led by...
View ArticleDiesel+EDUN Final Collection Collaboration – on sale NOW!
Diesel+EDUN present the final collection in a historic two-season collaboration. Inspired by African creativity, the Fall Winter 2013 collection is entirely manufactured in Africa with the finest CCI...
View ArticleSchool Project in Burkina Faso – International Literacy Day on September 8 –...
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and OTTO Österreich looked to this year’s annual UNESCO International Literacy Day on September 8 with a positive note. More than 5,300 smallholder farmers received a...
View ArticleAid by Trade Foundation and BCI Sign Cooperation Agreement – TEXTILES
Representatives from the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) signed a long-term cooperation agreement in Paris today. By signing this agreement, both organizations...
View ArticleCmiA & COMPACI and The Advancement of Women through Cotton Women Clubs –...
The Aid by Trade Foundation follows an innovative approach in development cooperation. Rather than sending money to Africa, the Cotton made in Africa Initiative follows the principles of “social...
View ArticleMAYAMIKO DESIGNED LAUNCHES NEW WOMEN’S COLLECTION AND ONLINE BOUTIQUE
Mayamiko Designed has launched its full ‘New Season’ clothing range for on-trend, fashion conscious women. The collection, which includes striking dresses and coordinating separates, is made from...
View ArticleCmiA and COMPACI Stakeholder Conference in Cologne – Experts’ meeting on...
#followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } Making African cotton competitive and providing a sustainable basis for people and nature are the goals of Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) and COMPACI...
View ArticleNew CmiA-Organic Standard Creates Market Access and Social Added Value for...
#followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is the largest cotton initiative in Africa and is committed to integrating cotton originating from Africa into the...
View ArticleSustainable and ethical cotton sourcing – Forum – London 2015
#followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } We are cotton lovers over here at Africa Fashion Guide so when we heard about the Cotton Connect forum on sustainable and ethical cotton sourcing...
View ArticleAfrica Fashion Guide announces African Cotton Campaign Tee Sponsors –...
#followform { padding-top:5px; text-align:left; } We are extremely pleased to announce our Tee Shirt sponsors for our Fashion Africa Conference 2015. Mantisworld and its Founder Prama Bhardwaj have...
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