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Beyond boubou and wax prints: Africa Fashion Tour changes perceptions of African creativity

Summary by Global Voices
African fashion has its own trends and must not adapt to the Western market Originally published on Global VoicesBackstage image from Dakar Fashion Week. Screenshot from the video “Dakar Fashion Week 2025 TRY-ON” on the FA Channel TV YouTube channel Although African fashion has long been reduced to wax prints, boubou (long, loose-fitting dresses), and handicrafts, another story is unfolding on this continent. African designers now dress global s…

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Global Voices broke the news in on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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