Africa's love affair with thrift fashion is no longer a side story in the global clothing trade; it has become serious business. ・Africa’s thrift fashion economy has grown into a multi-million-dollar ...

Africa's textile markets are a treasure trove for those looking for unique and affordable fabrics. These markets provide an ...

As Ramadan draws to a close, families across Africa’s biggest economies — from Cairo to Lagos, Cape Town to Nairobi — are ...

Global fashion brands are struggling with billions of dollars’ worth of unsold inventory. Mostly, these brands avoid reselling in core markets like the U.K. and the U.S. to prevent market ...

In recent years the global secondhand apparel market for clothing and shoes has grown exponentially. In 2002, used clothing exports were worth $1.4 billion (Sh166 billion). Despite a slowdown during ...

Africa has a number of markets that sell vintage-style, eco-friendly products. These markets not only promote sustainability but also provide a peek into the continent's rich cultural heritage. From ...

A huge fire that erupted at a clothing market in Ghana’s capital Accra has destroyed hundreds of livelihoods and businesses. The fire at Kantamanto Market – one of the world’s largest secondhand ...

In 2021, Ghana imported $214 million of used clothing, the most in the world, and it remains among the top destinations for discarded fast fashion today. In Accra, Ghana’s sprawling capital, ...

Mountains of discarded clothes, often shipped to Africa under the guise of charity, are choking landfills, clogging waterways, and polluting communities. This tide of textile waste is a growing threat ...

An upcycled fashion and thrifting festival in Ghana is called Obroni Wawu October, using a phrase that in the local Akan language means “dead white man’s clothes.” Organizers see the event as a small ...