The Resurgence of African Menswear Global Dialogue
In Kumasi’s Bonwire, loomers weave kente into vests that hum with royal lineage. In Cape Town’s ateliers, Xhosa-inspired capes ripple, their beads chanting warrior tales. From Lagos to Addis Ababa, African menswear is shredding colonial threads—stiff suits, muted ties—and stitching a vibrant, homegrown identity. Mudcloth jackets pulse with Mali’s ancient glyphs; ankara blazers blaze with […]
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 […]