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 […]
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 […]
Celebrating Roots and Defying Borders: The Journey of Bledard – African Denim Revolution
Bledard is much more than just a clothing brand. It’s a movement, a celebration of our African roots and our diversity. Each piece tells a story, our story, one of a journey filled with culture, knowledge, and emotions. […]
From Africa to Hollywood: The Global Influence of African Fashion – ABFF Miami 2024
It’s impossible to create a film without dressing the actor—through clothing, crucial aspects such as status and character depth are conveyed, making costume designers indispensable in various realms like commercials, events, TV shows, and films. Additionally, creatives handling film graphics, product design, and storytelling through words and visuals significantly amplify the impact and narrative coherence […]
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 […]
Ohlanna bu Zikora presents it’s Sophomore collection “Otanjele”
Màká ná ónyé kwéé, chi ya esòlú ya kweta (When one agrees, his personal/guiding spirit, is in agreement with him) Otanjele is an 8 look artistic assemblage whose beginnings draws from a seemingly eclectic but related array of “Inspirative” sources. This body of work takes it’s core from a familiar Igbo idiom, which fondly […]
The Timeless Dance Between Fashion and Style
In the ever-evolving realm of fashion, one truth stands unwavering: Fashion is today, but style, ah, style is forever. It’s not merely about donning a garment; it’s about the orchestration of self-expression. Wear it as a mere fabric, and that’s what it becomes—seen, felt, received. Yet, infuse it with your imagination, your essence, your sovereign […]
Romantic Reverie: Exploring ‘Black be the Love’, A Fashion Story.
Q&A Session with Creative Director and Stylist,Issaka Bance: “Black be the Love”, A Fashion Story. In this insightful Q&A session, we delve into the creative vision behind the captivating fashion story “Black be the Love.” Renowned creative director and stylist, Issaka Bance, shares his inspiration and experiences capturing the romantic narrative amid the picturesque settings […]