On October 6, 2017, the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam opens the Fashion Cities Africa exhibition. Experience dynamic urban fashion scenes through the eyes of local designers, stylists, shopkeepers, photographers, and bloggers. Brother-and-sister duo 2ManySiblings guides you to Nairobi's markets, sourcing second-hand designer clothes for creative restyling. Highlights include works by The Sartists (Johannesburg), Said Mahrouf (Casablanca), and Lagos label Maki Oh—worn by icons like Beyoncé and Michelle Obama.
Fashion thrives across Africa, with no single 'African style'—instead, vibrant scenes flourish in cities like Casablanca, Johannesburg, Lagos, and Nairobi. From streetwear to couture, experimental to refined, creators, makers, and connoisseurs use fashion to express identity, taste, and roots tied to their urban world. This exhibition celebrates their diversity, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, featuring The Sartists, Said Mahrouf, and Maki Oh.
Exhibition: Fashion Cities Africa
Linnaeusstraat 2
Amsterdam
