Dive into the stories about who and what is shaping the African fashion scene and what’s culturally relevant today.
BCiti Clothings prioritises “Functional Heritage” in their new collection bridging Lagos and London through fashion.
4 days ago
There are certain pieces of clothing that subtly alter the way a person carries herself. Posture adjusts, movements become more deliberate, and presence sharpens. With Valora, Ogechi Edith Osi presents five dresses for St. Nuella that are designed to do exactly that. The name Valora is derived from the Latin valere, meaning strength, worth and […]
4 weeks ago
The hashtag #2026IsTheNew2016 is trending, and for good reason. What began as a casual prompt to spark nostalgia quickly became an excavation of cultural memory. Playlists resurfaced, memes circulated again, decade-old photos reappeared, and debates ignited over who dominated Nigerian Twitter, which songs soundtracked our lives, and what films people actually showed up to watch. […]
1 month ago
If you missed it, Lagos witnessed one of its most stylish evenings this weekend as Polo Avenue hosted a glamorous, colourful, and elegantly curated soirée in honour of Swedish luxury eyewear designer, Anna-Karin Karlsson. Held at the exquisite Delborough Hotel in the heart of Victoria Island, the evening unfolded like a scene from a modern […]
3 months ago
Like his debut album’s title—When it Blooms—To Cry a Flood, the title of Nonso Amadi’s latest EP buzzes with dramatic flair. In another world, it’s the title of a tragic film or a deeply stirring painting. In the cover art, we see Nonso Amadi splayed on a glassy ocean. The sun, a tiny orifice of […]
4 months ago
Founded in 2021, luxury fashion brand YINX Apparel taps award-winning Afrobeats artist Mayorkun for its new campaign. YINX Apparel, just recently launched by Yinka Akinsanya, is an experiment born out of Minneapolis Minnesota, combining street fashion characteristics with luxury finishes. Mayorkun has spent his career touring the world, in-front of vibrational crowds and for its […]
3 years ago
Africa’s largest annual streetwear convention, today announced details of its much anticipated fifth year anniversary edition. The ground-breaking festival has partnered with Pocket by Piggyvest, MTN, Power Horse, Jameson and TrybeOne to bring together the best of Africa’s upcoming and most influential streetwear brands for a unique and immersive experience celebrating fashion, music, culture, sports […]
3 years ago
The festive period has begun at Burberry as the luxury British brand recently unveiled Shakira and Burna Boy as the faces of their new holiday campaign dubbed “The Night Before”. The project was shot and directed by Torso. With “The Night Before” Burberry takes a surreal approach to ringing in the holiday season with a […]
3 years ago
On the 26th of October, Africa’s largest fashion event, Lagos Fashion week kicked off its 22nd edition at the Federal Palace Hotels in Ikoyi. The event saw our superstars in attendance: Mavin signees; Magixx, BoySpyce, and former Big Brother Naija housemates; Dotun, Saskay, Emmanuel, Groovy and Allysyn. Your favourite celebrities joined the models to strut […]
3 years ago
Abigail Ajobi is the creative director and fashion designer of the eponymous luxury sustainable streetwear label, Abigail Ajobi. Her label’s ethos is built on sustainability, and some of the entire profit from each collection is donated to Keeping It Real Foundation (KIRF); a Nigerian-based charity that focuses on changing the lives of women, vulnerable children, […]
3 years ago
Home to modern, fluid and sophisticated garments, the Ejiro Amos Tafiri brand which launched in March 2010 is renowned for its first-rate premium women’s wear that fuses indigenous forms with modern styles and techniques. One of the most celebrated and sought after African fashion designers, she graduated summa cum laude from Yaba College of […]
3 years ago
The Abidjan-based designer who is of Ivorian and Lebanese descent, Elie Kuame does not shy away from tapping into his feminine side. Growing up in Ivory Coast,his mother and her refined tastes were huge precursors to his interest in fashion design. After years of experience and artisanal training that cut across bridal dress houses […]
3 years ago
One thing about Nigerians, regardless of the spaces they find themselves in, the main character energy goes hard. After months of anticipation, and preparation for many, the Heineken Lagos Fashion Week kicked off in grand style on Wednesday, October 26th of October. While the main showcase was happening on the runway, best believe that […]
3 years ago
