Designers and Editors on What They Love About Valentine’s Day—and What They’d Actually Give

Valentine’s Day arrives with its familiar choreography—roses, reservations, last-minute gestures—but we wanted to
The Best Places to Propose in Africa: From Cape Town to Marrakech

Proposals in Africa hit different. Maybe it’s the scale (mountains that dwarf your nerves, waterfalls louder
Africa at the Winter Olympics 2026: The Distance Between Flags and Facilities

From February 6-22, 2026, the world turns its attention to northern Italy for the Winter Olympics, staged across Milan, Cortina
If This. Then That: Coffee Tables – Noguchi → Paul Ledron

If you understand why the Noguchi table endures, you’ll recognize Paul Ledron’s work. IF YOU LIKE NOGUCHI Form that sits between sculpture and use. Biomorphic walnut base, glass top, designed 1944. Eighty years in production. The appeal is material restraint and design confidence—nothing unnecessary. Isamu Noguchi designed the IN-50 coffee table in 1944 for Herman […]
Who Makes Luxury?

When news circulated that Nigeria had quietly supplied leather to some of the world’s most prestigious fashion
Exclusive: Kente Gentlemen Unveils Dans mon jardin: Chapter I at Milan Fashion Week

On the official Milan Fashion Week Men’s FW26 calendar, Aristide Loua unveils Dans mon jardin: Chapter I — an intimate digital
If This. Then That: Bags – Hermès → Pierre Laborde

You don’t need us to explain the Birkin. But you might not know Pierre Laborde yet—and you should. IF YOU LIKE HERMÈS You likely value structure, impeccable leather, and the reassurance of heritage and permanence. You’re drawn to bags that feel deliberate, shaped by proportion, finished by hand, and built to hold their presence over […]
Heirs of Greatness Day by Orun: Carrying What Came Before, Building What Comes Next

On January 8, 2026, Heirs of Greatness Day unfolded at the Sacré-Cœur Cathedral in Casablanca
Detty December 2025: What Accra Got Right

Ghana didn’t just host Detty December 2025—it claimed it. While Nigeria navigated economic headwinds and logistical
At the Africa Cup of Nations, Football Is the Game — and Dress Is the Economy

At the Africa Cup of Nations, Football Is the Game — and Dress Is the Economy As AFCON 2025 moves toward its final on January 18, the tournament has revealed not only who remains in contention, but how African football now presents itself on the field, in the stands and in daily life ahead of […]