Habesha Kemis: The age-old holiday attire
On the 13th month of the Ethiopian calendar, the very last Saturday of the 2011 EC, it was a...
When the hair is more than just hair
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ethio Telecom office in the Gurd Shola area is crowded with people who...
Ethiopian traditional designs, the new big thing
Whether as dazzling couture on Addis Ababa catwalk or as an imprinted tribal cloth, the exclusive Ethiopian weaving and...
Couture With Conscience
Ethiopian fashion designer Hiwot Gashaw changes lives through high style. Since launching her own custom-made clothing brand at age...
The struggle in the Ethiopian modeling business
Ethiopian women have been categorized as among the most beautiful women in Africa. They have a perfect balance of...
Designer Profile: Fikirte Addis
Fikirte Addis, the young emerging Designer from Addis Ababa creates cultural everyday wear in Ethiopia. Fikirte started designing in...
Designer of the Week: Amsale
By Kelly Massicot Personal experiences and the inability to find a simple and refined gown to wear on her...
Talking the business of fashion with Ethiopian designer
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopian craftsmanship is perhaps best displayed by the country’s traditional clothing that combines cotton fabrics...
Hub of Africa’s Bumpy Fashion Week
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – On Thursday October 23, 2014, the third Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) opened up...