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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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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Lagos Fashion Week returns from October 29 to November 2, 2025, with a renewed sense of sustainability and responsibility in creativity. Amidst the drama of the runway walks and brand showcases, one stage still points to where African fashion is headed: Green Access. Now in its latest form, Green Access is the Lagos Fashion Week’s
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When Ekpo Africa launched its new visual series, The Baby Boy Lifestyle, it felt less like another influencer project and more like a cultural statement. Its creator, Emmanuel, calls it “a soft life on a budget”, a way to enjoy life’s luxuries without falling for the illusion of wealth that dominates Nigerian social media. The
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Where strategy, alliance, and endless drama in a house were the order of the day, fashion found its own language. The Big Brother Naija Season 10 house was not just for confessionals and tasks; it became a catwalk. Every Saturday night party, every live task, every unedited moment was a chance to “look like a
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