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.
3 weeks ago
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, […]
16 hours ago
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 […]
6 days ago
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 […]
1 week ago
On an otherwise nondescript day in September, Alexandra Obochi, a candidate for the GTCO fashion week, posted a video that set social media ablaze. The video initially appears akin to the standard fare of entry videos—Obochi dons a white vest and blue jeans, her hair packed into a bun—but upon closer inspection, several peculiarities come […]
2 weeks ago
Style and music have always been intertwined. People are always interested in the fashion of their favourite music artists and are also heavily influenced by them. An artist’s style transcends mere physical appeal; it is a medium for self-expression and a way to convey intrinsic messages about their brand. Aesthetics and sophistication are also important […]
1 year ago
By David Ebube Nwachukwu In the fast-paced world of fashion retail, where fads come and go, one phenomenon has been demonstrated to have an unmatched influence on customers and their shopping habits: the “it dress.” For a brand operating outside of haute couture, having a singular piece resonate with consumers helps cement its status as […]
1 year ago
Fashion and fine art have long existed in parallel creative realms, despite being interwoven with layers of history, culture, and self-expression, creating debates on if they’re one. Considering fashion as art represents a departure from the practical aspect of clothing and delves into aestheticism, emotion, and storytelling. A deeper look would see that African fashion […]
1 year ago
In a convergence of two influential youth culture communities, Nigerian streetwear fashion and skateboarding brands, PITH Africa and Waf. have released their much-anticipated collection on the 25th of July. The two brands, known for their unique style and shared commitment to community and fearless self-expression, bring a dynamic blend of fashion lenses to this collection. […]
1 year ago
The 12th edition of Lagos Fashion Week is set to take place from the 26th to the 29th of October 2023, and once again, Lagos will be at the forefront engaging with the global fashion community and celebrating the craftsmanship of Africa and its diaspora. Lagos Fashion Week holds a significant position within Africa’s ever-evolving […]
1 year ago
Creativity and self expression are portrayed in different forms across cultures and are manifested in ways that best illustrate an individual’s taste. Fashion, for example, is a big form of expression and creativity. It has gradually moved from a means of self preservation to a summary of a person’s personality, emotions, and even opinions. The […]
1 year ago
Last weekend, Hollywood A-list Actor/DJ and all round British Sweetheart – Idris Elba, made a grand appearance at the Wimbledon 2023 Championship Final in London. While Wimbledon and the Royal Box are typically an avatar for sartorial elegance, Elba’s choice of outfit has since sparked a lot of interest from fashion and sports enthusiasts around […]
1 year ago
Two of Nigeria’s best-dressed stars show out!
2 years ago
