Apprenticeships vs. Fashion Schools: Shaping Africa’s Designers
Two Paths, One Goal When people think of fashion education, the first image is often classrooms, sewing labs, and structured curricula. But across much of Africa, the story of how designers learn their craft has long been anchored in a different
Inside Nigeria’s Growing Fashion Education Scene
When people talk about Nigerian fashion, the conversation often jumps to the designers who’ve made headlines; Kenneth Ize, Ejiro Amos-Tafiri, Orange Culture’s Adebayo Oke-Lawal (and the likes). But behind those names is a less discussed story: the classrooms, workshops, and
The Fight Against Counterfeit Fashion
When news broke of Ziva Lagos’ founder, Tania Omotayo, calling out the theft of one of her brand’s designs, it struck a nerve across the African fashion community. For many, it wasn’t just another case of fashion plagiarism, it was
Africa Fashion Week London 2025: A Landmark Celebration of Heritage, Technology, and Global Influence
Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) marked its 15th anniversary in 2025 with a celebration that reaffirmed its place as Europe’s largest African fashion platform and one of the most important stages worldwide for designers of African and African inspired fashion.
Applications Now Open for Africa Creative Market Hackathon 2025 – ₦10 Million Grand Prize
LAGOS, NIGERIA — August 8, 2025 Africa Creative Market (ACM), in partnership with Ascend Studios Foundation, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Co-Creation Hub Africa (CcHub), is pleased to announce the launch of the ACM Hackathon 2025. Applications are now open for this pan-African innovation sprint,
The Archive and the Algorithm: Who Gets to Tell Africa’s Style Story?
African fashion has always carried the weight of history, culture, and identity, but in today’s digital world, the question of who documents and amplifies these stories has never been more pressing. As archives expand beyond physical collections and algorithms shape
The Renaissance is Local: Why the Future of African Fashion is Rooted at Home
The global fashion stage is shifting, and African creativity is no longer positioned as a side note, it is at the center of conversations about heritage, sustainability, and innovation. At the heart of this shift lies a powerful truth: the
Beyond Borders: When Fashion Becomes a Cultural Diplomat
Fashion has long been more than an industry of garments and trends. Across centuries, textiles, adornments, and design practices have carried the weight of identity, heritage, and influence. In recent decades, fashion has emerged as a form of cultural diplomacy,
Simeogieme Debuts ‘Love Bloom’ at Africa Fashion Week London, Celebrating Faith and Resilience
London, United Kingdom, August 2025 Africa Fashion Week London 2025 runway came alive with vibrant colours and profound meaning as luxury womenswear brand Simeogieme unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection, ‘Love Bloom.’ Founded in the UK and deeply inspired by Nigerian heritage,
TUBO Represents African Designers at the Phygital Sustainability Expo in Rome, Italy
In celebration of World Environment Day, Nigerian designer and founder of the TUBO brand, Sandrah Tubobereni, made a powerful appearance at the Phygital Sustainability Expo in Rome, Italy, a global platform dedicated to driving conversations around sustainable fashion, innovation, and