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.
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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
The VVS Lagos 2024 experience brought together a community of creative collaborators from July 2nd – 7th. The event was powered by the Lagos State Government and Lagos State Tourism Board, with the support of Heineken. Themed “The Luxury of Authenticity and Collaborations”, the event spotlighted African fashion’s authenticity, dynamism, innovativeness and uniqueness, reiterating the […]
2 years ago
With “Bloom in Motion,” the Jemimahapparels designer explores how print, asymmetry and controlled volume can give familiar textiles a different emotional life. The first impression of Bloom in Motion is not simply its print, but the way Olayemi Olaitan Akinlabi refuses to let that print sit quietly on the body. In one of the collection’s […]
2 years ago
It’s a season for celebration of collaboration and creativity as VVS Lagos 2024 brings to you a unique fashion experience in its latest edition. This will be accomplished through a line of art-tailored activities spread across a couple of days, which peaks on July 7, 2024. Poised as a dynamic force in the global fashion […]
2 years ago
Nigerian photographer and storyteller Sope Adelaja has been committed to documenting visual art and film for six years. His work cuts through Africa’s rich and diverse cultures, with the goal of being a catalyst for change deeply-rooted in cultural practices across the globe. Through the photojournalism series “Festival Grounds”, he captures incredible moments and impeccable […]
2 years ago
The glitz and glamor of the red carpet can be described as a dream world where fashion and luxury meet. The stunning gowns, the dapper suits, and the constant stream of photoshoots all combine to create a sense of wonder and exclusivity. From the outside, it’s hard not to be interested in everything on display. […]
2 years ago
Abebi took the global fashion industry in a chokehold with the launch of their highly anticipated SERENITY COLLECTION on Thursday February 29th, 2024. Led by the visionary Creative Director Seyitan Atigarin, the first drop ready-to-wear collection is committed to redefining luxury for both men and women, promising a memorable blend of cultural elements and contemporary […]
2 years ago
Nigeria’s fashion evolution over the years has been nothing short of remarkable. The past decade alone has witnessed Lagos surge into one of Africa’s major fashion cities, featuring some of the continent’s top designers and hosting riveting high-fashion events like Lagos Fashion Week. While celebrating the achievements at national level, it’s crucial to pay homage […]
2 years ago
Since starting Street Souk 6 years ago, Ireti Zaccheaus has had her foot on the gas pedal, accelerating towards world domination. Though, originally, all she wanted was to create a platform for young people in Lagos, where they could celebrate street fashion and exist exactly as they were. Now transcending Lagos, Street Souk has become […]
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