Africa in Fashion

By: Ken Kweku Nimo
Reviewed by Robyn Alexander
in August 2023

Packed with fascinating information about fashion’s past and present across the continent, Ken Kweku Nimo’s highly readable book includes everything from the histories of key African textiles to short profiles of – and in-depth interviews with – a number of contemporary designers. Beautifully illustrated and genuinely pan-African in its coverage, Africa in Fashion is a must-have for all students of fashion, as well as amateur enthusiasts looking for a useful general overview that encompasses both information and inspiration.

Published: 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Group, Limited
ISBN: 9781913947958

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