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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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’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.
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 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.
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.
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, 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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