Books on African fashion and accessories: our wishlist

Posted by Mary Bosibori on

There are few things more satisfying than a good coffee table book. The best are a feast for several senses – beautiful visuals and great design; quality production that makes you want to run your fingers over the paper and cherish the object in your hands all the more, and; of course, moving and inspiring content! Here are a few on our wishlist:

Clockwise from top left: New African Fashion by Helen Jennings, Ethnic Jewellery by Van de Star, Contemporary African Fashion by Suzanne Gott (Editor) and Kristyne Loughran (Editor), Dress and Adornment by Peter Magubane

What great African fashion books have you come across?

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