Roots of the Garden: Sycha Mubiaya and New African Fashion

Fashion is at the root of the culture that cultivates an Afrosensual Aesthetic. And few things exemplify that statement more the Helen Jennings book, ‘New African Fashion,’ which featured Congolese model Sycha Mubiaya on its cover. From Africa-inspired to African-made, this book acted as a guide to a new wave of fashion designers who are emerging on the global stage. Helen Jennings, editor of award-winning ARISE magazine, offers in this book a brief history of African fashion, beauty and style, follows its influence on modern designers, and spotlights the best designers, photographers, and models from across the continent and the African diaspora.