Dive into the stories about who and what is shaping the African fashion scene and what’s culturally relevant today.
This year in Nigerian music has been defined by momentous shifts and abrupt adjustments to the vagaries of global and local headwinds, such as the jousting between labels and social media leviathan TikTok, and the apparent expiration of Amapiano. The scene is changing. Music’s influence on the fashion of 2024, in Nigeria, has however been harder to pin down.
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Today’s zeitgeist subliminally demands for career and identity to collapse into a single entity; to be inextricably connected, two sides of a coin. For Halimotu Shokunbi, no career path defines her. It is this openness, this nimbleness, this generosity of spirit, that has forged her into a mercurial multidisciplinary. Redolent of a renaissance artist, she […]
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Since the dawn of time fashion and the entertainment industry have been inextricably connected. Clothing represents a tangible medium for expression and for bolstering the make-believe of show business. In the Nigerian music scene, still coming of age, fashion is being deployed anew, and to interesting effect, through method dressing. Rema, since releasing his obsidian-inflected, […]
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Washington DC-based Nigerian artist, Mannywellz, has been one of the most prominent voices in Nigeria’s alternative scene since 2022. Since his debut in 2017, he’s perfected a mellifluous but gorgeously poignant sound that takes equal inspiration from RnB, Hip-Hop, and Afrobeats. He recently released a snippet from his just-released Lala EP. Almost immediately after its […]
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Days and Nites media company has released a documentary capturing Atafo’s Spring-Summer 2024 (SS24) collection showcase, now recognized as Africa’s largest solo fashion show to date. The three-part documentary provides behind-the-scenes access to the October 24th event, which drew over 800 guests to Lagos’ Eko Convention Center. Known for crafting bridal wear and red-carpet looks […]
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Day 1 of Lagos Fashion Week opened with an insightful discussion demonstrating this year’s theme: “Commune”. Key conversations explored the impact of cross-cultural partnerships, the rise of ethical fashion, and strategies for elevating African designers on a global stage. Roundtable Discussion with Bicester Collection: “Fabric for Change”: African Designers and Global Platforms The day began with […]
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BoohooMAN Nigeria entered the Nigerian fashion landscape with an exclusive launch event at the Ashluxury Store in Lekki on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Headlined by rising Nigerian singer Shallipopi, the event drew an impressive crowd of fashion influencers, industry icons, and style enthusiasts. The star-studded gathering marked BoohooMAN’s official arrival in Nigeria and served as […]
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Internationally recognized fashion designer, Banke Kuku, is set to make waves in the fashion industry once again with the release of her new collection, Oceans. Building on her reputation for weaving intricate stories through her designs, Printess Banke as she’s fondly called uses this collection to raise awareness about the importance of environmental sustainability, especially […]
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In 2017, Mayomi Ogedengbe launched a luxury jewelry brand born from a vision to create minimalist, affordable pieces. This venture stood in contrast to her mother’s maximalist brand, Jewellery Affair, carving out its own niche in the industry. For Mayomi, jewelry wasn’t just a career choice—it called to her. Even as she pursued studies in […]
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Lagos-based stylist and fashion designer Whytace continues to make waves in the industry with the debut of his latest collection, “Property of Akwayard.” Nonso Chilaka, known professionally as Whytace, has built a reputation for creating unique, eye-catching fashion pieces. His impressive client roster includes Nigerian music stars like Rema, D’banj, Victony, Fireboy, and Seyi Vibez. […]
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Swarovski Nigeria has established itself as the go-to destination for exquisite yet affordable luxury accessories, showcasing the world’s finest crystal jewelry. Recently, the brand completed a successful three-day tour with global partners, visiting key locations in Lagos and Abuja from September 16th to 18th, 2024. This tour celebrated Swarovski’s presence in Nigeria and featured the […]
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Desperados, in partnership with streetwear collective Cruise Gang, introduced their latest collection with an exciting launch event at W Bar in Lagos. The event was an extension of the Desperados campaign ‘Designed for the Unusual,’ a celebration of bold self-expression: an ethos both brands exemplify. W Bar was transformed into a hub of creativity, with […]
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Nigerian fashion designer, Destiny Nwadire is on a mission to make fashion pieces for enthusiasts who are interested in connecting with history through fashion, and in the heart of Lagos, modern style is meeting luxury as he has debuted his new collection; DNA by Iconic Invanity. Set in Ikoyi, Lagos, the collection reflects the charm […]
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