Fashion

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Featured

The African Creatives Who Changed the Face of Fashion

The last 15 years have seen a new wave of creatives from Africa and its diaspora bring fresh energy to a global fashion industry long in need of new perspectives.

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News

The AMVCA Can Be More Memorable Than Its Fashion Moments

The big fashion moments at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards add to the allure of the award show, but they need not overshadow the ceremony's core celebration of African cinematic excellence.

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Music

The African Designers Who Stole the Spotlight at the 2025 Met Gala

This year’s Met Gala was always going to make history, but it did so in more ways than expected, as several African designers made their debut on the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Homecoming Festival Has Ushered in a New Era for Nigeria’s Creative Scene
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Homecoming Festival Has Ushered in a New Era for Nigeria’s Creative Scene

With a new concept store that will double as a creative and community center, the cultural exchange event is solidifying its legacy as a creative melting pot.

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News

Meet David Kusi Boye-Doe, The First LVMH Prize Semi-Finalist From Ghana

From personal shopper to global recognition, the Ghanaian designer says the prestigious nomination has uplifted his brand, opening up new futures.

Ahmed Atif and Mohamed Tarek are walking down a red carpet in baggy jeans and flowy shirts, surrounded by excited people clapping and filming.
News

The Risky Boys Turn Cairo’s Vibrant Energy Into Viral Fashion Shows

The duo’s impromptu catwalks in markets, garages, and places of Cairene daily life offer a window into a culture that is usually misrepresented and stripped of its creative agency.

Torisheju Dumi attends the V&A Summer Party 2024, celebrating the upcoming "Naomi: In Fashion" exhibition, supported by BOSS, at The V&A on June 19, 2024, in London, England.
News

Four African Designers Named Among Semi-Finalists for LVMH Prize 2025

Tolu Coker, Torishéju Dumi, David Boyedoe and Yasmin Mansour are in the running for the biggest prize for young fashion designers.

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News

African Designers’ NYFW Breakthrough Highlights Deeper Industry Challenges

As African designers gain visibility at New York Fashion Week, the challenge remains: how can global recognition translate into lasting industry growth on the continent?

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Fashion

Nigerian Designers are Putting a Modern Spin on Traditional Fabrics

From Akwete to Aso Oke, these designers are reimagining traditional fabrics with a modern twist, preserving cultural heritage while shaping the future of fashion.

Mai Atafo stands with models on a runway at Africa Fashion International (AFI) 2019 - Joburg Fashion Week.
Nigeria

Nigerian Designer Mai Atafo is Taking a Subversive Approach to His Upcoming Show

The renowned designer, Mai Atafo, known for his impeccable tailoring and craftsmanship, is set to host a multi-sensory experience that centers the people he designs for.

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Arts + Culture

From Nigeria With Love: The Innovative Craft Behind Fashion Brand ‘This Is Us’

How a husband-and-wife duo turned a local fabric into a thriving fashion brand rooted in Nigerian heritage.

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Art

Senegalese Designer Diarra Bousso is Ready For The Art World

After establishing herself as an inventive designer who works primarily with mathematics, Diarra Bousso is expanding her artistic horizon.

Chidimma Adetshina poses for a photo in a green embellished dress and a bright smile at The 73rd Miss Universe Competition at Arena Ciudad de Mexico on November 16, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.
Fashion

Chidimma Adetshina’s Path to Becoming First Runner-Up at Miss Universe 2024

The Nigerian representative beat several hurdles to the historic achievement for herself and her country.

Miss Zimbabwe Sakhile Dube at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico, wearing an elaborate national costume featuring vibrant purple and gold wings, a bird emblem on the chest, and intricate beadwork.
Fashion

Take In the Beauty and Rich Culture of these African Queens' National Costumes at Miss Universe 2024

This year’s 18 African contestants at Miss Universe showcase stunning costumes that celebrate their beauty, heritage, and rich national stories.

Tosin Ogundadegbe smiles brightly for the camera, dressed in a white suit shirt, black pants, and a long white beaded necklace.
Nigeria

Tosin Ogundadegbe is the Stylist Behind the Looks on the GTCO Fashion Weekend Runway

After starting out as a fashion writer, Tosin Ogundadegbe has grown to become a trailblazing stylist in Nigeria, collaborating with over 20 designers for GTCO Fashion Weekend every year.

From L-R: Rosette Ale of Revival London, Bella Adeleke of Garbe, and Samiat Salami of Oya Abeo.
News

These Designers Are Ready to Tell Their Stories on the Lagos Fashion Week Runway

Samiat Salami, Bella Adeleke and Rosette Ale are among the finalists of Lagos Fashion Week’s Green Access fashion accelerator program this year.

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Fashion

Eight African Footwear Brands You Need in These Streets

From casual streetwear to elegant statement pieces, each of these brands brings its own unique vision to the footwear industry.

Burna Boy poses in a campaign image for BOSS’ Fall/Winter 2024 Campaign.
News

Burna Boy, Tyla and Seven Other African Artists With Fashion Collaborations

From Hugo Boss and Gap, to Puma and Nike, more global fashion brands are tapping African stars for memorable collaborations.

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