In this week’s Culture segment on the Morning Call, Linnete Bahati talks about two fashion events that took place in Ivory Coast (Afrik Fashion Show) and in Ghana (Accra Fashion Week). Designers from across the continent gathered in the two countries to showcase their works.
Fashionistas gather in Accra, Ivory Coast
https://t.co/aARsOmEJ8Y | AFRIK FASHION SHOW 11: Casting payant ! (Commentaire+photos):... https://t.co/j79m2S3jC2 pic.twitter.com/ztGCsll41V— Abidjanactu (abidjan_actu) October 9, 2016
Feminism based on Chimamanda’s work inspired Maria Grazia Chiuri, the first female creative director at fashion powerhouse Christian Dior’s ready-to-wear spring collection.
Maria Grazia Chiuri's debut marked the first time a woman has led design for the storied French house: https://t.co/28qzaZlpWu— Fashionista.com (@Fashionista_com) October 3, 2016