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Category: 16 Tribes®
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Star and Shield Clothing Cotton villages
Star and Shield Clothing Cotton villages are farm cooperatives in Liberia, specifically in Duázon Margibi, Kakata, and Bong County, where smallholder farms engage collectively in planting, weeding, harvesting, and spinning cotton. Farms in these areas tend to be sparse rather than dense plantations, reflecting the small-scale farming nature prevalent in the region. Cotton seeds for…
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From Campus to Culture: The Rise of African Fashion in the Age of Student Influencers
In the dynamic world of fashion marketing, a powerful shift is taking place. Brands are moving beyond digital screens and traditional advertising to create immersive on-campus experiences—from concerts to tailgate events—that drive sales and loyalty while harnessing the growing power of college influencers among Gen Z. For African fashion brands like ours, this represents an…
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The Tuxedo Dress War: When YSL Sued Ralph Lauren and Changed Fashion Law
In the annals of fashion law, few cases have sparked as much controversy and set as many precedents as the 1994 copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Yves Saint Laurent against Ralph Lauren. This landmark case pitted two fashion giants against each other in a legal battle that would ultimately reshape how the industry views intellectual…
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🇲🇱 Ancient manuscripts returned to the Malian city of Timbuktu
On 11 August, ancient manuscripts that had been taken to the capital Bamako during the occupation of the city by terrorists were returned to the Malian city of Timbuktu. Senior officials took part in the handover ceremony, according to a government press release. The ceremony was attended by Minister of National Reconciliation, Peace and National…
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The Top 10 Most Iconic Pan-African Movement Shirts of Our Time
Fashion has long been a vehicle for cultural expression, political resistance, and identity affirmation. Within the Pan-African movement, T-shirts have served as wearable manifestos—bold declarations of Black pride, revolutionary thought, and diasporic unity. From the streets of Brooklyn to the campuses of Howard University, certain designs have transcended mere apparel to become symbols of a…
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The High Cost of Influence: Corporate Politics and the Downfall of Clothing Brands in African and African American Communities
In the world of fashion, brands are more than fabric—they are cultural statements, ideological symbols, and in some cases, political players. For African and African American-owned clothing brands, the temptation to use fashion as a platform for political messaging can seem like a natural progression. After all, these brands often emerge from struggles for identity,…