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
The Oscars are arguably the most sought-after honour in the Hollywood awards calendar. Following a more sombre approach to the red carpet throughout the 2018 awards season, where many of Hollywood’s most famous faces chose black ensembles in solidarity with the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, last night’s Oscars 2019 red carpet was a more colourful […]
7 years ago
On the 16th of February, London based streetwear retail store, Qrate hosted their first ever fashion show in Birmingham. Qrate is dedicated to amplifying the reach of brands they showcase and their debut fashion show perfectly embodied this as for a large part of the audience, it was the first time experiencing brands like *Pieces, […]
7 years ago
Since time immemorial, African culture has been synonymous with colour and style; its unique blend of raw originality that has driven global demand for African fashion and Lagos Fashion Week has consistently helped emerging designers get the platform they deserve and push them to become better. Since its inception in 2011, Lagos Fashion Week has […]
7 years ago
With tailoring becoming a huge trend right now, and the likes of pinstripes and block colours are fast becoming boring, Beyonce showed us how it’s done when she attended the opening of an art exhibition wearing a statement printed suit and matching hat. She’s not one to do things by halves! The whole fit was made […]
7 years ago
I.N Official presents its Autumn/Winter ‘19 collection titled New World. The collection which marks the brand’s 9th collection was designed and produced in Lagos Nigeria by Ugo Mozie and creative director, Ifeanyi Nwune. Last Thursday, the collection was launched at Church Boutique, Los Angeles where the brand’s new collection is being stocked. Church Boutique is […]
7 years ago
The count down to the SheaMoisture Ultimate Beach Day Party has begun. Ahead of the event slated for the Sunday February 10th 2019, Shea Moisture has teamed up with award winning fashion designer, Andrea Iyamah to bring you slay ready beachwear looks for the big day. In correspondence with Culture Custodian, Shea Moisture expressed their […]
7 years ago
Last year, Nike shut down the internet with the launch of its Nigerian kit. The campaign around it and the homage to Nigeria’s 1994 World Cup debut kit went a good way towards enhancing its allure. With that context, The NATIVE and Nike have come together to release a limited-edition football jerseys heavily influenced by […]
7 years ago
Borderline sleazy, sweaty necks, all dressed in silk, and chilling outdoors in one of Africa’s most vibrant party scenes, Lagos, is the inspiration for Amaka Osakwe, creative director of Maki Oh‘s first foray into menswear titled ‘Because Men in Silk Shirts on Lagos Nights‘, We all know getting dressed for a night out in Lagos is serious […]
7 years ago
