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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

We don’t deserve #SZA or #ChildishGambino but we are grateful that they share their royal spirit with us. #ThisIsAmerica

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The Folklore

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4 years

Sudanese-American poet, Safiia Elhillo, uses her talent to shine a light on her heritage. As stated in our newest editorial post, "her work is the literary voice to Black and Muslim women". She inspires to create more opportunities for black creatives and diverse backgrounds.

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The Folklore

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Ghanaian-American creative director, entrepreneur and photographer @JoshuaKissi sat down with The Folklore Founder and CEO @AmiraRasool for episode 2 of our new podcast ‘Our Folklore’.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

Get to know more about The Folklore.

Vogue Magazine

@voguemagazine

6 years

Amira Rasool's lifestyle brand is providing Africa’s emerging talent with the platform it deserves.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

We dropped our new editorial today photographed by Imraan Christian in Cape Town, South Africa. View the full editorial:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

From @Mereba ’s “Rider” to “Jowo” by @davido , this month’s playlist is what Team Folklore is jamming through the hot days of summer

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Known for his signature black and white photographs, Malick Sidibé was a prolific Malian photographer who produced studies of the cultural and social scenes in 1960s West Africa, documenting lively events and the exuberant people who attended them. “A Ye-Ye Posing”, 1963

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

How to incorporate supporting Black businesses into your daily life. A thread:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Kim Russell @TheKimbino , who is now becoming one of internet’s favorite digital fashion archivists, shares some of the most Iconic moments in Black Fashion History with an interesting touch of personal opinion

Iconic Moments in Black Fashion History, According to The Kimbino

The archivist walks us through 7 of her favorites.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

This past February, R&B singer @KingCourtnie welcomed The Folklore team into her Brooklyn home to explain how she finds balance in the world Revisit the interview in our website's editorial section and check out her latest single "What's Up" available now.

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The Folklore

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3 years

The Folklore Group is excited to introduce our new technology platform The Folklore Connect launching today. It will serve as the premier wholesale e-commerce platform empowering retailers to discover and shop African designer brands online.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

She looks gorgeous 😍

MaXhosa AFRICA™

@MaXhosaAfrica

6 years

in true iconic style, our supporter Didi Mogashoa effortlessly complements the #MAXHOSA atelier piece.

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The Folklore

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5 years

For our latest 'Observations' editorial, R&B singer-songwriter @KingCourtnie welcomed us into her Brooklyn home to explain how she finds balance in the world. Courtnie wears @iamISIGO and @Pichulik .

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Today at 7 pm we are having an IG live chat with Creative Director @josefadamu . Make sure follow us on IG and tune in:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

Happy birthday @EboneeDavis 💕

MEFeater Magazine

@mefeater

6 years

Happy 26th Birthday to the incredible Ebonee Davis✨

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Kerby Jean-Raymond made history with his brand @pyermoss by being the first Black American designer to show at couture week. The collection paid homage to decades of Black American innovation and was a celebration of the beauty of black culture and the power of fashion

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Ivorian designer @lafalaisedionn is the 27-year-old self-proclaimed “Queen of Cowries” who uses the cowrie shell as the main layer for her stunning handmade masks, head gear, and body accessories.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Introducing the @mmusomaxwell Spring/Summer 2021 collection. Pre-order now:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

Printed pants are a staple in fashion. Find these pair of MPS1 Pants by @MaXhosaByL online @thefolklore .us #TheFolklore

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

South African fine artist Zandile Tshabalala in her studio in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

“Me showcasing black women experiencing joy isn’t super intentional because I honestly feel like I witness our joy in every corner. I’m simply portraying real life." R&B singer-songwriter @KingCourtnie for The Folklore wearing @Frucheofficial and #Lorne .

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Rob Woodcox is a photographer working hard to produce media with a message. Woodcox's work was recently featured in #VoguePortugal 's May/June 2020 issue, in which he speaks on doing his part to create a more sustainable world through art. Photo: @RobWoodcox . #TFInspiration

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

South African brand @MaXhosaAfrica presented its Spring/Summer 2020 collection at New York Fashion Week Thursday evening as a part of Made in Africa 2020’s runway presentation. View more images from the show & shop select styles from MaXhosa online now

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

The Folklore is featured in this month’s issue of @harpersbazaarus . Pickup your copy now 💫

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

In 2013, designer Sade Mims founded EDAS (her first name backward) to create chic and staple accessories with a focus on sustainability for the everyday woman. discover Mims' designs which are intended to make every woman feel beautiful Photos: nateshuls for @hypebae

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

New Fruche!

Fruché

@Frucheofficial

4 years

Select #SS20 pieces now available at @TheFolklore

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Founded by @DenreleSonariwo in 2015 in Lagos, Nigeria, ( @ReleGallery ) is the first African gallery to open a location in LA, aiming to increase the visibility of emerging African artists on a global stage. Catch ‘Life After Life’ by contemporary artist @AmehEgwuh , on now

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Earlier this week, we spotlighted @truthslinger along with 6 other African Photographers. Matheka's art is reaching for the future by manipulating the present. Read more about Matheka and other amazing Kenyan photographers in our most recent Editorial.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Behind the Scenes with stylist @MilitantZizi during our Spring 2020 editorial shoot in Cape Town. Stay tuned for the full editorial dropping in March!

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Use services from Black-owned tech companies. Here are 5 super helpful ones: 1. @TstmkrsAfrica 2. @Calendly 3. @courtbuddyinc 4. @ValenceInc 5. @Noirbnb

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Heading to warmer climes for some winter sun? Don’t leave home without the latest swimwear and resortwear from @AndreaIyamah

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

These style influencers are known for pairing minimal local designs with vibrant pieces from their South African heritage. Featuring @_mantheribane , @LulamaWolf , @___RHARHA___ , @tony_gum and more.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Losing her father to a stress-induced heart attack led @devinkielle to find adaptogens, non-toxic plants that help regulate the body. Here, she writes about changing her life, starting her beauty brand and why access to wellness is important for all:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Ghanian designer Nana Yaa Asare-Boadu posing for #TheFolklore in clothes by African brands @lozamaleombho and @pichulik . See more images from Nana’s “Observations” shoot and shop this #LozaMaleombho Burlap Top on our website. Photo: @totheppl

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Inspired by the women in her life, designer @sademims set out to create EDAS, an accessories brand of everyday staples that would speak to all women. The brand’s signature Yshaia design are multifunctional and perfectly suit every woman’s needs.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Buy from Black-owned fashion brands. Here are 5 high and low options: 1. @officialHanifa 2. @fenoelofficial 3. @FanmDjanm 4. @nubianskin 5. Slashed by Tia

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

We spoke to AJABENG founder and creative director Travis Obeng-Casper @obengcasper on the inspiration behind the brand, what we get wrong about minimalism and capturing young African love in the “AfroRomance” collection. Read more:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Felton Brown joins us on the latest episode of ‘Our Folklore’ to discuss what it really means to be a creative director, and what he finds most fulfilling about his role. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and read excerpts on the blog

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Nigerian womenswear brand #AndreaIyamah presented its Spring/Summer 2020 collection this weekend at #LagosFashionWeek . Read our full recap of the #AndreaIyamah #SS20 show and shop select styles from Andrea Iyamah online now at #TheFolklore .

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Today's creative inspiration comes from "If Covid Was A Colour", the captivating solo exhibition currently on show at the BKhz gallery in Johannesburg by Zimbabwe-born photographer Tatenda Chidora .

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Our style muse @mafiasafia rocking the Combo Printed Skirt by @Frucheofficial that she got from our site. Limited quantities still available:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Cackling 😂😂😂

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

The Folklore's @MaXhosaAfrica talks with @CreativeFeel about how they're creating a more creative future for fashion.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

We are currently looking to hire talented individuals to fill the following contract positions: Marketing Manager Private Client Sales Manager Special Projects Manager Web Developer Please send a resume and cover letter to contact @thefolklore .com.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

Amazing.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

This week we are excited to welcome our first brand from South America to the shop, the Brazil-based womenswear brand, Angela Brito. Learn more and shop now:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

2 years

ICYMI: To tell us a little bit more about the man behind the AJABENG brand, lessons learnt and the “Ghana Awake” collection, Founder & Creative Director Travis Obeng-Casper @obengcasper answers some quickfire questions for The Folklore Edit. Read more here

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

If Senegal is on your bucket list, then the Mosque of Divinity is a must-see. The mosque was designed by architect Cheikh Ngom and completed in 1997, it is located by the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, in the ancient fishing village of Ouakam just outside of Dakar. #TFInspiration

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

2 years

Lukhanyo Mdingi's SS23 collection 'Burkina" at @FHCM #ParisFashionWeek Men's showcased unique handcrafted fabrics, serving as a "personal love letter" to the artisans and craftspeople behind the label.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Each product from sustainable, Lagos-based brand Shekudo is made to order by skilled artisans. Shop the Zainab Sandal and more by Shekudo online now:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

This week on the Folklore we spoke to the multidisciplinary artist, Wavy the Creator about her new EP, P.S. Thank You For Waiting, where the name Wavy came from and forging her own unique path in the music industry. Read the full interview on #TheFolklore

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

Fashion isn't about the clothes you wear, its about how you wear your clothes. Read an article by @BoF that details how fashion can empower girls. Click below to read.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Contemporary ready-to-wear brand CLAN @clanrtw was founded by three Nigerian sisters with serious fashion pedigree: Teni, Aba, and Tiwa Sagoe learned the trade of the fashion industry from their mother Deola Sagoe, of the highly coveted Nigerian brand Deola @DeolaSagoe

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

The Folklore team is extremely saddened by the passing of talented South African designer @nicholascoutts . Nicholas was a beautiful person inside and out, and was a cherished member of #TheFolklore family. Wishing his family and loved ones all the best. #NicholasCoutts

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

We are pleased to be recognized by EcoCult @ecocultcom as one of the most sustainable and ethical luxury fashion marketplaces. Read more about our mission here:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

The Arched Earrings by UK-based jewelry brand Chalk Jewellery adds an updated look to a classic vintage style. The handcrafted 18ct gold-plated oval hoops feature a rigid carved design. Shop the Arched Earrings and more from Chalk Jewellery online now:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Find out why The Folklore is one of the black-owned online boutiques to support now and forever according to @WhoWhatWear

Black-Owned Fashion Brands and Boutiques to Support Now and Forever

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

Happy birthday to the style icon, the one and only Queen B, Lil Kim ❤️

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

#TFInspiration : Our latest blog post highlights 8 Nigerian Fashion Influencers You Need to Know. Featuring @falanamusic , @___LoveFola , @AfricanJawn , @ChiziDuru and more.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Bling Bling: Model #AshleyGraham wears legendary designer #DapperDan x #Gucci to the 2019 #MetGala .

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

We have the best Digital Producer in the world 💫

ravencherisse

@ravencherisse

4 years

"Africa is Now" an editorial created to launch the new collaboration between @TheFolklore & @farfetch Producer / Creative Director - me! @ravencherisse Producer: Demola Mako Photographer: Stephen Tayo Stylist: Pat Ada Eze Hair/Makeup: Ozome Ezekiel Models: Fowler Models

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Open an account at a Black-owned bank. Here are the top 5 largest banks: 1. @oneunited 2. @CTBank 3. Liberty Bank 4. @BankIndustrial 5. The Harbor Bank

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

New York jewelry brand @THIRDCROWN is a manifestation of design partners and married couple Kofi and Kristin Essel’s passion for design. Add the perfect accessory to your everyday wardrobe with bold accents from the brand.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

This week on The Folklore, we spoke to designer Miminat Shodeinde of Miminat Designs about creating furniture that doubles as art, how she pushes the boundaries of her imagination and why her work is never really finished. Read the interview here:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

@SkylarMarshai is rocking the Muna Bikini from brand @AndreaIyamah on her recent trip to Morocco. #AndreaIyamah is popular for its eccentric and unique take on swimwear. Shop the Muna Bikini and more styles from #AndreaIyamah online now at #TheFolklore :

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

2 years

This year’s recently concluded @safashionweek was as colorful as ever, presenting collections from a new cohort of African designers to watch. Each look shown tells its own story, from layered prints and gender-neutral silhouettes. #SAFW

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

#TFInspiration : @kwena_Baloyi graces our list of 10 South African fashion influencers you need to know. See who else made the list at

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Both Folasade Adeoso's ( @___lovefola ) culinary pursuits and artistry draw from her textured interpretation of what it means to be #WestAfrican and her observations about the global African diaspora. "No personas, just Folasade." Read more about her on #TheFolklore site now.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

2 years

Inspired by street wear and art, Atlanta-based accessories brand Wisdom Fashion House ( @wisdomatl ) founded by illustrator and graphic designer Latif Rashad in 2010. Rashad’s designs are bold, functional and unconventional. Tap the link to shop wholesale:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

New Fall tings 💫

Sara Fowler

@sarafowl

4 years

Me for @TheFolklore

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Creative director Thobeka Maduna Mbane and photographer Basetsana Maluleka take the women from the 1956 South African Women's March as muses in these portraits, celebrating their strength and resilience with the best of South African fashion and design.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous festive season, from all of us at The Folklore! Photo: Soirée en famille by Malick Sidibé, 1972

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

South African stylist @MilitantZizi preparing for tomorrow’s Spring 2020 editorial shoot in Cape Town. Can you guess the theme?

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

The Folklore customer Minne giving off major spring time and old school vibes in her newly purchased @lozamaleombho Morounou Pants. We love seeing our customers out and about so make sure tag us in your purchases for a chance to be featured. #TheFolklore #TFStyle

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

This week on The Folklore, we asked George Tetteh, designer and founder of Ghanaian brand @AttoTetteh , to share some of his favourite places in Accra, including Fort William, Blue Diamond Beach Resort and Bôndai restaurant. Read his City Guide here:

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@TheFolklore

6 years

“When the dreams become reality, it’s hard to keep a smile off the mug.” - #AndersonPaak . What’s your favorite track off #Ventura ?

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@TheFolklore

3 years

“Africa Fashion” at the V&A museum in London seeks to explore the global impact of a fashion scene that is as dynamic and varied as the continent itself. The exhibition offers a close look at the new generation of creatives working in Africa today.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Our founder and CEO @AmiraRasool at South African milliner Crystal Birch's showroom trying on an array of hats and showing us just how fun and playful the pieces are. Join in on the fun by shopping #CrystalBirch on #TheFolklore .

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Nigerian luxury label Lisa Folawiyo is known for fusing traditional West African fabrics with modern tailoring, such as the Antique Baroque Asymmetric Dress featuring a dramatic V-neckline, vibrant hues and a geometric cut.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Wondering what the Folklore team is listening to right now? Well, wonder now more. Listen to gentle and smooth tracks from our favourite artists such as @temsbaby and @wavythecreator_ Listen now on #spotify

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@TheFolklore

4 years

In honor of Africa Day, we are highlighting some of Africa’s most legendary musicians, authors, painters, and poets.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Our Founder @AmiraRasool spoke to The Zoe Report about the origins and impact of The Folklore. Read more online now:

This Concept Store Exclusively Stocks Luxury Designers From Africa & The Diaspora

With today's e-tailers, the latest It-bag from Paris is hardly ever out of reach, nor is a pair of handcrafted Italian shoes. So, when Amira Rasool visited Africa for the first time, she was inspired...

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

What’s better than your favorite suit? Your favorite suit in a bold new color. The Baba and Soke Roi suit by Ivorian brand Kente Gentlemen has just landed in a purple colorway

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

Created by specialist artisans in Dakar, Senegal, the handcrafted handbags by accessories brand Anima Iris are some of the best arm candy around.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Pinterest just launched a new editorial shop to support black owned beauty and fashion businesses. They have curated hundreds of shoppable Pins from diverse and mission-driven businesses. The Folklore's products are featured! Discover them here:

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

In November, a Tate Britain exhibition entitled 'Fly in League with the Night' is scheduled to open with a collection of 80 of Lynnette Yiadom-Boakye's works, celebrating years of enigmatic portraiture. #TFInspiration

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

Emerge from the beauty of nature much like model @AfricanJawn in the Ere Top by #Onalaja and the Morounou Pants by @lozamaleombho With an allure too sweet to pass by, shop this entire look online at #TheFolklore with an additional 25% off of all sale items.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

The new classic man. A beautiful black and white shot of #AltonMason for #HungerMagazine photographed by @caoimhehahn .

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

6 years

Shout out to @blackthought from the legendary band @theroots for shopping with us and rocking his @simonandmary Military Fez Hat on stage at the #GrammyJam2019 . Purchase this hat + more from #SimonandMary online now at #TheFolklore . Photo: @candyTman

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Today @Forbes published a great article about #TheFolklore & its impact on Africa's luxury fashion design industry. Read the article to find out what The Folklore's Founder and CEO @AmiraRasool has to say about the future of the company and African design.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

2 years

“The simple things are always beautiful. I am excited to see more designers of color take on minimalism” says designer @obengcasper . This week on The Edit, meet the diverse designers leading the way for a new generation of minimalist fashion. Read more:

Meet the Diverse Designers Rewriting the Rules of Minimalist Fashion

Examining the aesthetics of designers from Africa, Latin America, and Asia, who are transforming the design language of pared-back elegance from a cultural perspective

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

5 years

Adebayo Oke-lawal ( @TheOrangeNerd ) who founded The Folklore's brand @OrangeCultureCo talks about toxic masculinity in Nigerian culture and how his brand fights against it.

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@TheFolklore

4 years

Want to support black businesses in every industry? Forbes recently published an article featuring The Folklore and 74 other wonderful black-owned businesses.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

3 years

South African apparel brand GOOD GOOD GOOD creates functional, everyday pieces for people of all sizes and genders with a focus on ethical practices and sustainability.

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

The Thread is going down again this Sunday, May 24 and we're hype to join @TstmkrsAfrica as a partner. Join us for the dopest virtual black state of the union with fam from Africa and across the diaspora. #WeAreTheThread Come through

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

Behind the scene of our latest Autumn/Winter 2020 shoot. New styles dropping this month. Follow us on Instagram for more BTS.

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@TheFolklore

6 years

Rihanna please teach us how to serve. @Allure_magazine

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The Folklore

@TheFolklore

4 years

For episode 8 of the 'Our Folklore' podcast, listen to mixed media artist Dennis Osadebe speak about Afrofuturism, Neo African philosophies, and the integration of tech in his work. Read excerpts from interview in our website's editorial section:

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@TheFolklore

4 years

The Kweku Pleated Shirt by Nigerian menswear brand @OrangeCultureCo is a unique wardrobe staple piece. Shop now:

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