After almost three decades, South Africa Fashion Week has pressed the pause button-but not due to failure. It is a deliberate pivot, an opportunity to re-evaluate how African fashion shows operate in a world where traditional runway formats no longer fit either the realities of design, production, or audience engagement. Founded 28 years ago by […]
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When the lights finally dimmed for the closing showcase at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, the heartbeat of the city still echoed in the room. Themed “City of Cities, Our Rhythm, Our Runway” and held at the Federal Palace Hotel, it was an event that gave fashion more than a finale; it gave Lagos a love
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As Lagos Fashion Week 2025 came to a close, the biggest buzz came not just from the collections but from celebrity appearances, runway walks, and standout street-style moments. Throughout the venues, stars didn’t just sit front row-they took over the runway, turning style into statement and identity into spectacle. American singer Ciara closed the show
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Lagos Fashion Week 2025 felt less like a seasonal trade show and more like a declaration: Nigerian design is rewriting the grammar of contemporary fashion. Across packed tents and pop-up venues, five labels—Emmy Kasbit, Oshobor, NKWO, Orange Culture, and Iamisigo—did more than show clothes; they offered layered arguments about craft, sustainability, gender, and the many
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On the red carpet of the 14th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala in Los Angeles, Black celebrities made the carpet a runway of identity, heritage, and influence. Cynthia Erivo arrived in a sculptural Schiaparelli gown, the dramatic sleeves and embroidered motifs in the dress speaking volumes, as they commanded attention and signalled, once again,
When Wisdom Kaye stepped into Halloween 2025, he did more than dress up; he performed. On TikTok, he transformed a costume into an identity, the scroll feed into a runway, and a pop-culture reference into a diasporic statement. Across a series of viral posts, Kaye merged high‑fashion tailoring with horror icons and cinematic nods. A callback
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There was something different about the runway this year at Lagos Fashion Week. When Night Has Come, Oshobor’s SS26 collection opened, all eyes didn’t just follow the clothes, they fell to the shoes. Bold, sculptural, handmade pieces from TheShoeblocc that felt alive in their own right. It wasn’t just a styling choice; it was a
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The night at Paramount Studios felt like cinema walking out of the screen and into couture. Vogue World: Hollywood seamlessly blended film and fashion, making the runway resemble a series of film stills —a parade of moments, characters, and memories, with Black creativity everywhere. What might have been a string of celebrity cameos instead read
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Sinners arrived this year as a film that engages with story, not simply style. While it may not be named the “best-dressed black film ever,” its style is considered character-based and visually appealing, making it one of the most fashionable black films in recent times. Right from the first scene, it is clear that the
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When Ayra Starr and Rema come together for the first time, the result is electric. Their latest collaboration, “Who’s Dat Girl,” feels like something else entirely, a masterclass in how impactful music videos can still be for pop culture. Directed by Meji Alabi and set against the sun-soaked landscapes of Morocco, the video seamlessly bridges
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