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
Over the years, Waffles N Cream has sought to position itself as being the premier community for skaters in Nigeria. Whilst it has definitely done a creditable job in highlighting and promoting that subculture, the fashion element under it and the use of Nigerian cultural elements with a modern twist. Consequently, for the upcoming dry […]
4 years ago
While delivering the Fashion Business Series keynote address at Lagos Fashion Week over the weekend, the Executive Director and CEO of Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Olusegun Awolowo announced the grant of N500,000,000 to support the Nigerian fashion industry. Since inception, Lagos Fashion Week has been instrumental in shaping Africa’s fashion future, by developing a platform […]
4 years ago
Many fashionistas argue that the ’60s and ’70s were the golden eras of Nigerian fashion. This holds a lot of ground because if we look closely at some of the fashion trends we have today, we will notice that they can be traced to the independence era. 61 years later, most of these fashion styles […]
4 years ago
Cîroc has unveiled one of the most in-demand fashion icons, Ozinna Anumudu, as the latest member of its prestigious Cîroc circle. As a fashion enthusiast and branding pro, Ozinna has successfully carved a niche for herself in the global fashion scene. Her exploits however transcend fashion, from branding to advocacy and e-commerce. This partnership brings […]
5 years ago
Cuppy reveals her jewellery line in a new music video with cameos from her sisters Tolani and Temi Otedola! Cuppy just dropped a teaser, introducing “Cuppy Cuts” her jewellery brand she says will launch before the end of the year – jewellery never looked so delicious. DJ, philanthropist, stylist, pink-haired muso Cuppy is joined by […]
5 years ago
Nigeria has constantly been trailblazing in many areas and one of them is the fashion industry. For years now, Nigeria has maintained its relevance by contributing to the endless fashion shows with timeless pieces that have been worn and celebrated, not just in Africa, but globally. These pieces express the culture, spirit, story and diversity […]
5 years ago
Garmspot is five years old! In honour of this milestone, the popular retailer opened its doors to fashion and street style enthusiasts on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Located at 2 Alexander Road, Ikoyi, the store was packed with exclusive items and various collections from top brands like Crocs and NBDA. With music and drinks from […]
5 years ago
As the Nigerian creative scene has become one of the world’s most appreciated over the past decade, streetwear, in particular, has blossomed. At the forefront of that bloom are a number of streetwear companies you can catch on display at Street Souk every December. Standing out of the pack is Houston-based, Above Average founded by […]
5 years ago
