Exploring the Intersection between Fashion, Art & Development

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  • FAD Featured on Guzangs

    FAD is honored to be featured in Guzangs with A Letter From Tounes, a visual ode to ancestral craft and feminine memory across the Sahara. This editorial traces the movement, connection, and cultural transmission carried by women through adornment, fabric, and ritual. Shot in Tunisia by Dior Sow and featuring Fatou Alhya and Amar Ghaly,…

    FAD Featured on Guzangs
  • Was Yves Saint-Laurent inspired by Melhfa?

    African garments, particularly the Melhfa, significantly influence global fashion, yet often lack proper cultural contextualization in contemporary interpretations.

    Was Yves Saint-Laurent inspired by Melhfa?
  • The Melhfa: A Woven Legacy of Resistance and Identity Across the Sahel

    The Melhfa, a culturally rich garment rooted in history, symbolizes resilience and identity across the Sahel, empowering youth and women while celebrating vibrant craftsmanship and heritage.

    The Melhfa: A Woven Legacy of Resistance and Identity Across the Sahel
  • Elyanna Wears FAD: A Moment with the Safaah Choker

    Elyanna wears our SAFAAH Choker—handmade in Niger in collaboration with Indi Genius.

    Elyanna Wears FAD: A Moment with the Safaah Choker
  • FAD Featured on Ndaane

    FAD is thrilled to be featured on Ndaane, a platform that shares our belief in intentional storytelling and cultural impact. In this thoughtful piece, they explore our mission to bridge high fashion and traditional garments, and how we’re building a model rooted in both authenticity and longevity through our Mulfe Series. The series pays tribute…

    FAD Featured on Ndaane