Cotton, Benin’s white gold
Benin is Africa’s second-largest cotton producer, just behind Mali. In the 2022/23 season, the country produced over 580,000 metric tons of cotton, according to official figures.
Estelle Yomeda, founder of Kente Project Art Lab
Her work is not mass-produced. She is part of the “collectibles design” movement, which values unique pieces or those produced in limited series. Each creation is born of a dialogue between craftsmanship and design, giving a unique character to each work.
Freed Armel Akouta, founder of Mode Afrique Forum
For this first edition, Freed Armel Akouta aims to make the Mode Afrique Forum a resounding success. His ambition is to export this model to other fashion capitals in Africa.
Amy Faye, Senegalese model represented in Paris, London and New York
Professional volleyball player and holder of a master’s degree in finance, Amy Faye talks with humility about her fashion shows for Jean-Paul Gaultier, Balmain and Balenciaga. This interview reveals the determination of a woman who seems to stop at nothing.
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