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African designers pushing boundaries with sustainable fashion

AFRICA MONTH

African fashion continues to push boundaries as the world recognises the beauty and craftsmanship our designers have to offer.

As we celebrate Africa Month this May, we look at some of the best sustainable fashion brands in Africa that you should know.

Fruché (Nigeria)

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Fruché is a contemporary fashion brand owned by Frank Aghuno, who has been designing since he was 11 years old. A self-taught designer, he learnt how to make clothes using his mother’s wax prints

According to the brand’s statement: “Fruché is a mix of

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