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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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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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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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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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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