Dive into the stories about who and what is shaping the African fashion scene and what’s culturally relevant today.
Osmund Mbanefo is an emerging fashion enthusiast who believes that fashion’s next frontier is not just the garments, it’s the data around these garments. With this vision, he created Denim Lab Studios, a startup anchored on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) technology. His interest in fashion technology began with an application to Carbon13 in Cambridge, […]
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What if your clothes could tell their own story? Not just who made them, but where they’ve been, who has owned them and whether they’re even the real thing. That’s the idea behind RAC (Reviving Ancient Codes), a new collection from Nigerian creative technology company Nextberries. When Atlanta Dream stars Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray […]
2 weeks ago
Fey Atelier is a Lagos and fashion London house which has just released its first aso-oke collection, “Obinrin.” The hero piece of the collection is inspired by an experience of trying to navigate a London station with a baby. The piece is engineered to carry a baby on the back while remaining stylish. Functionality for […]
3 months ago
In Nigeria, political influence is not only exercised by the ruling class through polemics and powerful speeches: it is also worn.
5 months ago
Nahous has quietly and unmistakably reshaped what a creative hub in Lagos can be. What began as a physical space has steadily evolved into something more fluid, something that resists easy definition and instead invites constant reinterpretation. That evolution has been marked by a series of carefully considered moments. The most recent happened in December […]
5 months ago
A former Miss South Africa contestant, who faced intense scrutiny over her nationality, was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday, marking a positive turn after a challenging few weeks. Chidimma Adetshina, 23, was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father. She withdrew from the Miss South Africa competition, citing concerns for her family’s safety […]
2 years ago
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. […]
2 years ago
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 […]
2 years ago
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 […]
2 years ago
In conversations around African fashion, “luxury” is often treated as a borrowed language—something imported, adapted, and reinterpreted through local aesthetics. But for Rasheed Atanda Akinyele, luxury is neither foreign nor aspirational. It is already here, embedded in craft traditions that have simply not been framed that way. Through his label, ARA Designs, Akinyele makes a […]
2 years ago
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 […]
2 years ago
The first time Enwose Isioma Judith began to question what defines elegance, it wasn’t in a studio or during a fitting. It was in front of a mirror in her own house, in a moment that should have felt complete. Everything was in place. The dress was structured and flattering, the makeup precise, the overall […]
2 years ago
Blessing Avworhokai Aghogho has a presence that gets you comfortable. She is warm but measured, soft-spoken yet certain. Within minutes of speaking with her via Google Meet, you begin to understand why people are drawn in so easily. There is an ease about her, but it is not accidental; it feels like something she has […]
2 years ago
