Chris Seydou Outfit c. 1990. Courtesy Victoria and Albert Museum, London<br/>
© Nabil Zorkot

Africa Fashion: The Vanguard

Sat 10 Aug, 12pm–12.30pm

Chris Seydou Outfit c. 1990. Courtesy Victoria and Albert Museum, London<br/> © Nabil Zorkot
Past program

NGV International

Level 3

The independence years (1950s–90s) triggered a professionalisation of fashion and textile industries across Africa.

Join NGV Curatorial Project Officer, Charlotte Botica, for a highlight tour of The Vanguard in Africa Fashion and learn about the pioneering designers who embraced international exchange and showcased rich African aesthetics to the world.

Speaker
Charlotte Botica, Curatorial Project Officer, Fashion & Textiles, NGV

Africa Fashion