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Rumble in the Jungle: A Zaire Fashion Affair
This iconic gallery showcases the legendary 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, held in Kinshasa, Zaire (now DRC). Kn
Amahle Gebane
Apr 41 min read


From Gold Coast to Pollution Coast: The Fashion Necropolitics of Ghana's Beaches
Ghana’s beaches have long been victims of Western hyperconsumption and gluttony.
Amahle Gebane
Mar 254 min read


UmBhaco: Colonial History and Cultural Stories
AmaXhosa are a people known for their steez, looking ntswembuuu. However, the colonial history of complicates how one views this style.
Amahle Gebane
Mar 102 min read


Interview with FUMAIS – A Conversation with Skoen Threads
FUMAIS Skoen Threads: When someone wears FUMAIS, what do you want them to feel? FUMAIS: When someone wears FUMAIS, we want them to embody...
Amahle Gebane
Feb 253 min read


Our fave Afro-fashion brands this February
It is Black History Month and Valentine's Month, and Skoen threads wants to celebrate 4 Black brands that should be on EVERYONE's radar.
Amahle Gebane
Feb 181 min read


Skoen for Back-to-School: Fashion, Classism, and Colonial Residue in South African Schools
As South Africa continues to grapple with its colonial past, it is essential to question the systems that perpetuate these inequities.
Amahle Gebane
Jan 203 min read


Nkao Tempela: Stepping On Necks for Detty Dezemba
Stepping into Detty Dezemba, the motto is ALWAYS 'nkao tempela'.
Amahle Gebane
Jan 93 min read


Skhothane Culture: Fashion and The Hood
Skhothane culture represents more than weird displays of wealth; it encapsulates a rich narrative of Black South African township life
Amahle Gebane
Dec 25, 20243 min read
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