After the Applause: Heritage Textiles and the Economics of the Runway Moment
Florentina Agu went back to the wood carving workshops she had visited as a child, and many of the artisans her family had once worked with were dead. The ones still alive were in difficult circumstances. Agu’s father had run a wood carving studio in Nigeria that produced parquet flooring and carved objects for sale […]
Hertunba’s ‘Akaoru’ Collection Is a Lesson in What Craftsmanship Actually Costs
Florentina Agu’s new 23-look collection spans three mediums, supports working artisans, and makes a quiet,
What Defined Lagos Fashion Week SS26? These 10 Trends
Lagos Fashion Week didn’t try to prove anything this season—it showed up with confidence. Over five days, designers presented collections that felt intentional, each show adding to a broader conversation about what African fashion looks like when it stops seeking validation and starts setting its own terms. Here are the ten trends that defined Spring/Summer […]
Lagos Fashion Week: All the Highlights from Day Two
Lagos Fashion Week kicked off on Thursday night with a vibrant showcase of creativity, culture, and contemporary style. The opening shows brought
Introducing Guzangs Designer Profiles: Archiving and Amplifying African Fashion
African fashion is in a moment of radical visibility. With it comes a responsibility: to document, archive, and build sustainable pathways for the designers shaping its future. Today, Guzangs launches Designer Profiles, a curated series dedicated to spotlighting the visionaries driving contemporary African fashion. This inaugural installment explores the creative journeys, signature works, and cultural […]
Guzangs Holiday Gift Guide:Thoughtful Pieces for Every Style Lover
This holiday season, Guzangs presents a curated selection of luxurious, statement-making gifts from African designers. Perfect for the style-savvy and sustainably minded, these pieces go beyond accessories—they’re wearable art. From a regal cape to a bold Western hat and an elegant scarf, each item inspires confidence, celebrates African craftsmanship, and adds a touch of […]
A Celebration of African Fashion: The Marist College Panel on ‘Alternative Realities’
Sept 11, 2024 – Guzangs was honored to be hosted at Marist College’s River Rooms for a dynamic panel discussion titled Alternative Realities: Modern and Contemporary African Fashion, a View from the Continent. The Marist Student Center with breathtaking views of the Hudson River, provided a perfect intimate backdrop for an evening of insightful […]
Empowering the Future: Florentina Agu of HERTUNBA Awarded the Xtant Leadership Program Scholarship in Collaboration with Guzangs
Photo: Florentina Agu courtesy of Hertunba Florentina Agu, the visionary Nigerian designer behind Lagos-based brand HERTUNBA, has been selected as the recipient of the XTANT Leadership Program Scholarship in collaboration with GUZANGS. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Agu’s journey as a trailblazer in sustainable fashion, bringing her unique perspective and commitment to environmental […]