This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
These designers are bringing fresh perspectives and unique style to the African fashion scene.
The award-winning South African designer, David Tlale, who has a long history with New York City, opens his first U.S. outpost in the heart of the city’s Garment District.
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