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.
3 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
Another banger comes from the stables that gave us beaded bodices, off-the-shoulder necklines, and peplums. This time, it is the corset trend that has the whole Asoebi corner of the Nigerian fashion industry in a chokehold. Corsets have over a 500-year-old legacy; that is plenty of time for opinions and arguments to develop. One side […]
2 years ago
The 66th Grammy Awards took place last night with the most number of Nigerian artists nominated. Although it ended with no Nigerian artist winning an award, it was still a significant moment in the journey to dominating the music industry worldwide. Aside from music, Nigerians also known for their style and extravagance pulled up to […]
2 years ago
Harrow Park, a private golf course in Abuja, teemed with fashionistas on December 10, 2023. They had come for the food, the cocktail, but most of all for Africana Xperience, Africana Couture’s inaugural fashion show. The night’s centerpiece was The Art of Life, Africana Couture’s new fashion collection. Several of society’s upper crusts were in […]
2 years ago
It is with no doubt that fashion trends are moving at a fast pace and we need to always be on our toes to catch up in this highly competitive market. We took our time to look out for these brands that are doing amazingly well in the fashion and creative industries but are also […]
2 years ago
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]
2 years ago
When Reni Abina founded Rendoll, the idea was to create comfortable and timeless pieces for women, who want to look refined and exquisite without negotiating their comfort. Focusing on inclusivity as one of its major themes, the brand caters to women of all sizes, without any discrimination. Four years later, the womenswear brand made their […]
2 years ago
Asake’s journey to fame hasn’t been a day’s trip. While many people only met him in 2022, he had been taking long strides toward fame way before that. After releasing his 2020 viral club banger, Mr Money, the song had a decent play on airwaves but still fell short of the big break he aspired […]
2 years ago
Ten designers from this year’s Lagos Fashion Week have taken over Spotify’s flagship fashion playlist, Fashion Forward, for the month of October. This curated playlist features tracks that will complement their runway exhibitions, providing a seamless fusion of music and fashion. The designers showcased in this collaboration represent a diverse array of talent showcasing at […]
2 years ago
