First-ever 'Africa Fashion' exhibition opens in London

Moroccan fashion designer Artsi Ifrach poses for a photograph next to his creation "A Dialogue Between Cultures". Photo: AFP

Britain's most extensive exhibition of African fashion is set to open in London, showcasing designers past and present, as well as the continent's diverse heritage and cultures.

Africa Fashion, at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) from Saturday (July 2), is also the country's first exhibition dedicated to the medium.