How This Ethiopian Fashion Designer Is Using Local Resources And Creating Jobs. ByLeah Wald, Former Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.

Ethiopian fashion designer Fikirte Addis kneels down and wraps a tape measure around the waist of a customer, before scribbling on a piece of paper on which the outline of a flowing gown takes ...

While Ethiopia eyes a 30 billion dollar annual export revenue from textile and apparel, aiming to leapfrog top exporters like that of Vietnam and Bangladesh in less than a decade, there is a ...

Nowadays, Ethiopian fashion is evolving, bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary styles, and capturing the attention of both local and international audiences.

Here in Paris, the 5th edition of Africa Fashion Up wrapped up last week. It was the first major Parisian event dedicated to ...

From January 9 to 14, 2024, the Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) was held in the picturesque setting of Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian capital, located some 8,000 feet above sea level, enchanted ...

This past week marked the Ethiopian New Year, a transitional point bearing nuanced meaning for those celebrating from outside of the continental mainland. Each September, a new season is signified ...

In "Meskel Flower," Ruhama Wolle celebrates the Ethiopian New Year, Habesha kemis, and her rich Ethiopian culture. Skip to main content. ... From music and fashion to film, visual art, poetry, ...