African Print Kids Clothing Models Wearing in Tanzania
Clothing & Accessories

Announcing The Launch of Our African Clothing For Kids!

We were asked a lot last year if we made children’s clothing so we listened to your feedback and are proud...

African Fashion Week London 2017 Kitenge Participating Exhibitor 11-12 August 2017 at Freemasons' Hall promotional banner
Events

Kitenge’s Modern African Clothing Dazzles Africa Fashion Week London 2017

On Friday 11th and Saturday 12th August 2017, we returned to Africa Fashion Week London for the second year in...

Pile of African wax print fabrics shop in Tanzania
Fabric & Sewing

African Wax Print Clothing – The Story Behind The fabric

We are often asked how the ankara fabric we use to create our modern African print clothing is made, so...

Sian shaking hands with Kitenge's main tailor Abdallah at his new workshop in Tanzania
Behind The Scenes

Watch an Interview with Abdallah, Kitenge’s Master Tailor!

When Abdallah, Kitenge’s master tailor, opened his own workshop for the first time in May 2016, using the profits made...

Kitenge Store master tailor sewing made to measure clothing in Tanzania
Behind The Scenes

Get to Know Kitenge’s Master Tailor, Abdallah!

We first met Abdallah in February 2015 in a small, cramped workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city. He...

Models wearing African wax print clothing by Kitenge Store
Clothing & Accessories

Browse our Latest Collection of Modern African Clothing Styles

We’re just back from Tanzania, where we had great fun showcasing our latest ankara styles in our photoshoot. Talented local...

Kitenge stall at WOMAD Festival 2017
Events

Festival Fever! Kitenge on the Road Again This Summer

We’re delighted (and just a little bit excited) to announce that we will once again be hitting the road this...

Who Made my Clothes Fashion Revolution Week
Ethical & Sustainable

Join The Fashion Revolution!

On 24 April 2013, an eight-storey building called Rana Plaza in Bangladesh collapsed killing 1,138 people and injuring around 2,500...

Models wearing African print kanga skirts by Kitenge at the Lubaina Himid exhibition in Bristol UK
Events

Kanga Fashion Show at The Lubaina Himid Exhibition in Bristol!

On 23 March 2017, Kitenge was invited by the University of West England to take part in the Mavazi ya...

Kitenge Store founder Sian wearing an African print dress standing with her course mates at the School for Social Entrepreneurs Fellowship Graduation event at PwC offices in Central London
Events

Kitenge Fashion Show at The School for Social Entrepreneurs Graduation Event!

On 3 March 2017, our founder Sian proudly graduated from the Fellowship course at The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE)....

Authentic African wax print fabric pile
Fabric & Sewing

The Complete Beginners’ Guide to African Wax Print Clothing

Did you know that African print fabric (commonly known as ‘Ankara’ in West Africa and ‘Kitenge’ in East Africa) was...

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New Site Launch!

We have just launched a brand new site! Thank you for visiting and supporting us at past festivals and events....


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