Don Estelle: Redefining Storytelling Through Costume Design
Zambian costume designer Estelle Don Banda is gaining recognition in the film world, most notably for her work on the critically acclaimed On Becoming a Guinea Fowl. Recently shortlisted for the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) in the Costume Designer category, Estelle’s talent lies in her ability to weave cultural authenticity into compelling storytelling. “Costumes […]
Dakar Fashion Week 2024: Where African Creativity Meets Global Glamour
Dakar Fashion Week 2024 kicked off in grand style at the Turkish Embassy in Dakar, an elegant venue that set the stage for a celebration of African creativity and global collaboration. The embassy’s sophisticated setting offered a perfect backdrop as designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts gathered to honor the artistry and innovation that defines African […]
Metamorphosis II by LOHIJE: A Celebration of Transformation and Sustainable Luxury
LOHIJE, renowned for redefining sustainable luxury, unveiled its latest collection, Metamorphosis II, at the GTCO Fashion Weekend in Lagos, Nigeria. Inspired by the transformative journey of the butterfly, Creative Director Gift Olohije Raji brought to life the beauty of change, resilience, and renewal through intricate craftsmanship and innovative design. Building on the success of Metamorphosis […]
Eric Raisina Brings Malagasy Magic to the GTCO Fashion Weekend in Lagos
Eric Raisina lit up the Lagos runway with a breathtaking showcase of texture, color, and heritage at the GTCO Fashion Weekend. Renowned for his mastery of raffia and silk, the Malagasy designer wowed with fringed ensembles in vibrant yellows, fiery reds, and lush purples, each piece a celebration of meticulous craftsmanship. Fusing traditional Malagasy weaving […]
LaQuan Smith Stuns Lagos with Bold Luxury at GTCO Fashion Weekend
LaQuan Smith, the celebrated American designer known for dressing global icons like Rihanna and Beyoncé, brought his high-energy runway style to Lagos at the GTCO Fashion Weekend. His collection captivated audiences with bold, luxurious designs that showcased his signature sensuality and unapologetic glamour. From sleek, figure-hugging silhouettes to dramatic outerwear, Smith’s showcase was a celebration […]
Obinna Obioma Presents: “Ụdị Ejiji Ọktoba” – A Fashion Tribute to Nigeria’s Independence
Meet Obinna Obioma—a New York-based photographer, visual artist, and art director. His latest project, “Ụdị Ejiji Ọktoba”, reimagines the sartorial choices of Nigeria’s Independence Day, blending nostalgia with modernity to honor the nation’s journey. Through rich textures, bold colors, and dynamic silhouettes, Obioma celebrates the spirit of individuality, freedom, and unity passed down through generations. […]
Kente Gentlemen: Crafting a Legacy of Boldness and Culture Through Fashion
It began with two shirts. When Aristide Loua, a math graduate living in South Carolina, received two wax-print shirts from his mother in Côte d’Ivoire, something stirred in him. The shirts were not just garments. They were memories, fragments of home — the colors, the patterns, the stories. Aristide could almost hear the laughter 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 conversation […]
KÍLÉNTÁR’s “Mama Ibeta” Collection: A Bold Intersection of Tradition and Innovation at New York Fashion Week
September 6th marked a pivotal moment for African fashion as KÍLÉNTÁR, the emerging Nigerian fashion brand, made its highly anticipated debut at New York Fashion Week, under the esteemed banner of Mastercard. With its latest collection, Mama Ibeta, KÍLÉNTÁR not only captivated the audience but also heralded a new era in fashion where traditional African […]
Egungun: The Cult of Ancestors
In Benin, the Egungun festival is one of the most striking expressions of Yoruba culture, a ceremony where memory, artistry, and spirituality move together in vivid, commanding form. In his new photographic series, Stephan Gladieu captures this world with an extraordinary sense of presence, offering a window into a tradition where ancestors return not as […]