Fashion in 2025 across Africa is bold, intentional, and deeply expressive, driven by a generation of men who understand personal style as art and identity. From Nigeria to South Africa to Ghana, these figures are redefining what it means to dress with taste, power, and imagination. Here is EKPO AFRICA’s round-up of the continent’s most […]
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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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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
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, 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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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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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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