Craft West Africa at Milan Design Week 2025
A decade ago, it might’ve been unimaginable to envision African design expanding across global platforms and shaping the future of design. But today, it’s clear: Africa is no longer on the sidelines—it’s leading. Milan Design Week remains one of the most anticipated events in the global design calendar. It’s a stage for innovation, where the […]
Novo Atlantico by Tansi Makele: A Cinematic Exploration of Afro-Diasporic Identity and Resistance
This is the exclusive premiere of Novo Atlantico—a striking new film by Franco-Congolese filmmaker Tansi Makele that reimagines resilience across the Atlantic. Tansi Makele is a name you’ll want to remember. This Franco-Congolese filmmaker, raised in the suburbs of Paris, has a gift for turning everyday moments into cinematic gold. As a kid, he was […]
A Lucid Abidjan Dream: Leslie Barbedette’s Hybride Studio Redefines Minimalism
A carefree scroll through Hybride Studio’s Instagram account leaves one thing lingering in the mind – a lucid Abidjan dream. Perhaps it’s the portraits of models in black off-shoulder blouses or flowing overlay pants, posed with poise against warm, monochrome backgrounds. But above all, it’s the effortless elegance that speaks loudest, boldly telling Guzangs that […]
Nene Yaya: A Legacy of Luxury with a Soul
Marième Gaye remembers the first time she saw her sister, Nene, cradle a handbag the way one might hold something precious—a delicate heirloom, a piece of history wrapped in fine leather. Even as children, Nene had a discerning eye. While others indulged in fleeting trends, she believed in permanence. “A great handbag,” she often said, […]
How Influencer Culture Rewrote the Story of African Fashion
Then came the digital shift. Social media offered a gateway to a new kind of visibility, a faster and seemingly easier path to growth. But even with these advances, for many African designers, the fashion business remained a matter of survival. With economic instability across the continent, it became clear that success hinged on capturing […]
Guzangs Joins the UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network
Fashion is more than fabric. It is history, movement, and resistance stitched into silhouette. It is storytelling in motion, a language spoken through thread, texture, and the way a garment shapes the body. At Guzangs, we have always believed that fashion is a cultural force, an archive of identity, and a bold statement of where […]
Tokyo James’s Midnight: A Collection Where Nigerian Sartorial Culture Meets Milan’s in a Perpetual Dance For Political Resistance
Nestled within one of Lagos’ esteemed streets lies Vici Lagos, a restaurant renowned for its near five-star rating and often dubbed the Lagosian escape to Milan due to its architectural and aesthetic appeal. Thus, it was fitting that on a Thursday afternoon, this venue hosted the unveiling of Tokyo James’ Fall/Winter 2025 collection. The collection, […]
A Night of Next-Generation Fashion: Inside the 2025 LVMH Prize Semi-Finalists’ Showroom
Paris, March 5, 2025 – The grand halls of the LVMH headquarters buzzed with anticipation as the fashion elite gathered for the LVMH Prize Semi-Finalists’ Showroom Cocktail Dinner. This prestigious event showcased the innovative visions of 20 semi-finalists, each vying for the coveted prize that propels emerging designers into the global spotlight. Among the attendees […]
Paul Roger Tanonkou’s Zenam: A Cameroonian Vision at Milan Fashion Week
At Milan Fashion Week, Paul Roger Tanonkou unveiled Identité Plurielle, a collection that transcends clothing and speaks to the complex layers of identity. Through his brand, Zenam, the Cameroonian designer tells a deeply personal yet universally resonant story—one that fuses the rich heritage of his Bamiléké origins with the influences of French colonialism, the elegance […]
Il Faut Un Village: A Film That Celebrates AFCON, Culture, and Community
In the heart of Marrakech, beneath the vast desert sky, an intimate gathering unfolded at Jnane Tamsna on February 9th, 2025. The occasion? A preview screening of Il Faut Un Village, the latest cinematic endeavor by celebrated Nigerian photographer Stephen Tayo. This short film, set against the electrifying backdrop of AFCON 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire, […]