Lagos is fast becoming the place global fashion and luxury brands want to be. What was once a market many international retailers observed from a distance is now seeing flagship store openings by names such as Adidas, Montblanc, Swarovski, and Patta. This growing retail presence signals that Nigeria’s commercial capital is no longer just a […]
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As the evolution of African and international consumer culture presses forward, a new generation of brands is emerging with a distinct emphasis on identity, storytelling, and building more enduring relevance by linking themselves to culture, values, and purposeful design. Fashion, beauty, lifestyle: Brands lining up for 2026 aren’t necessarily the ones making all the noise.
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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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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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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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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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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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