Ikenna Churchill

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Ralph Lauren Acquires Polo South Africa, Ending Decades-Long Trademark Standoff

In a landmark deal finalised in late November 2025, Ralph Lauren Corporation acquired all rights, trademarks, and goodwill associated with Polo South Africa. The acquisition ends more than four decades of legal disputes and consumer confusion caused by the coexistence of two unrelated “Polo” brands operating in the same market. Polo South Africa was initially […]

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Duro Olowu’s Spring 2026 Line Marries Vintage References with Modern Ease

Duro Olowu’s Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection is a quiet masterclass in balance, combining craftsmanship, subtlety, and everyday wearability. Shot inside a red-lit Chelsea apartment adorned with leopard furnishings, the collection finds its dual muses in the poised, bold-spirited American singer Eartha Kitt and Venezuelan sculptor Marisol Escobar, who married social commentary with the personal in

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Rema Shines at the Franca Fund Gala with Style, Poise, and a Face Card That Never Declines

At the Franca Fund Gala in Doha, Rema once again proved that his star power extends far beyond the music stage. The Nigerian hitmaker arrived in an all-white tailored suit that had the kind of quiet confidence only true style can command. Crisp lines and a soft structure combined to make his silhouette both youthful

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The Quiet Bank Rolling Out a New Future for African Fashion

For years, the global fashion conversation has treated Africa like an afterthought, a place of “potential” but never priority. Yet behind the scenes, something more strategic is unfolding. The African Export-Import Bank, better known as Afrexim Bank, is now investing millions of dollars into startups, designers, and small businesses across the continent’s fashion and creative

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Lanre Da Silva Ajayi Marks 20 Years with a Stunning Anniversary Collection in Lagos

Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated fashion designers, is celebrating two decades of creative excellence with the launch of her Spring/Summer 2026 “Anniversary Collection” in Lagos. The show, held on November 16, marked a milestone in her journey, blending her signature vintage glamour with a bold African identity while recommitting to nurturing

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Virgil Abloh Archive and Nike Bring the Cryoshot Tiempo to Life in Summer 2026

The next chapter in Virgil Abloh’s design legacy is officially on the way. Sneaker insiders and fashion outlets confirm the Virgil Abloh Archive x Nike Cryoshot Tiempo will release in Summer 2026, a drop that already feels less like a product launch and more like the continuation of a story Abloh never stopped telling. The

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Tems and Asake Turn Heads at GQ Men of the Year Red Carpet

Tems and Asake made one of the standout appearances at GQ’s Men of the Year 2025 event, stepping onto the carpet together in a moment that immediately set social media buzzing. Their link-up felt bigger than a celebrity pairing. It read like another chapter in Afrobeats’ ongoing global rise, a reminder that Nigerian artists continue

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South Africa Fashion Week Hits Pause and Reinvents the Runway

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 Celebrities Took the Runway at Lagos Fashion Week 2025

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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