When the lights dim and the catwalk lights up in concentrated white rays, there is a silence that befalls the crowd. It is Lagos, Johannesburg, Dakar, or Accra, but the thrill is the same. In such moments, Africa’s biggest fashion weeks are not just shows of clothes, but acts of identity, imagination, and cultural pride. […]
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The lights dim at Lagos Fashion Week. Cameras lift. Out walks a model in a sculpted Oshobor creation, a blaze of colour, cuts sharp as memory, fabric carrying the weight of Benin’s royal pageantry. It isn’t just clothing; it’s a manifesto. In that moment, the runway feels less like a stage and more like an
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At the start of 2018, it was glistening gold on the Milan Fashion Week catwalk as Wizkid took his place at Dolce & Gabbana, sharing the runways with supermodel Naomi Campbell and even designer Stefano Gabbana himself. It was a dream come true-not only because a Nigerian pop artist had made it onto one of
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On the late designer’s 45th birthday, September 30, 2025, Paris Fashion Week will launch with a once-in-a-lifetime show: “Virgil Abloh: The Codes,” the first extensive European retrospective dedicated entirely to his revolutionary work. The show is installed in Paris’s legendary Grand Palais and is on view for only ten days, closing on October 10, a
In the Spring/Summer 2026 edition of Berlin Fashion Week, two African designers, Nigeria’s Orange Culture and Uganda’s Buzigahill, stood out in their attire and the powerful stories infused within. In a week traditionally dominated by European fashion houses and trends, the two labels presented a new vision that seamlessly integrated cultural heritage, sustainability, and contemporary
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We highlighted 10 standout brands from Lagos Fashion Week 2023. This last fashion week, we witnessed an electrifying fusion of cultural narratives, innovative design, and a celebration of sustainability. Among the plethora of talented designers, several brands captured attention for their groundbreaking collections setting the stage on fire and redefining the fashion landscape. 1. UGO
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Step into the vibrant and eclectic world of London Fashion Week 2023 as we embark on a sartorial journey through the lens of the renowned Nigerian street-style photographer Pharsirme. In the heart of London’s bustling streets, Pharsirme captures the essence of contemporary fashion with a unique blend of cultural influences, creating street-style looks that effortlessly
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“Ebenezer” is the theme of the recently released Maxivive Dry/Wet ’24 collection. the “ethical and fearless urban futurism” brand as described by the creative director and founzder, Papa Oyeyemi. took to the great out doors on a farmland in Amsterdam for a truly unique fashion experience. it was a windy afternoon on Thursday the 13th
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We’ve made a list of the top 5 trends set to take over next year according to Paris fashion week. Paris fashion week for menswear spring/summer 2024 kicked off with the highly anticipated Louis Vuitton show on Tuesday the 20th of June and ran up until Sunday the 25th of June. we’ve combed the shows
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