Power & Pattern: The Nana Benz Women Who Built West Africa’s Ankara Economy
Before Ankara became the cultural emblem it is today, it was cargo, offloaded in ports like Lomé, Accra, and Lagos, with no particular meaning or story attached. What transformed it from product to power was not just pattern or pigment,
Ankara Wasn’t Born in Africa—But Africa Made It a Legacy
Few fabrics carry as much emotional, cultural, and aesthetic weight as Ankara. Often dubbed “African print,” it’s instantly recognizable, bold in pattern, rich in colour, and deeply woven into the fabric of celebrations, politics, and personal style across the continent.
The Return of the Tailor: Why Bespoke Fashion Is Back in Demand
Once upon a time, everyone had a tailor. Not in the luxury sense, but in the everyday, essential one. The neighborhood woman with a foot pedal machine, the uncle who made Christmas kaftans, or the family go to for every wedding
Meet the TALES Creatives: A Living Archive of African Fashion, Identity and Intention
This summer, London’s West End transforms once again into a vibrant stage for African excellence as TALES (The African Lifestyle Experience) returns for its third edition under the evocative theme Reimagine • Rediscover • Re-Source 2025. Hosted at the chic
FashionEVO Welcomes Fashion Connect Africa as Collaborative Partner for FashionEVO Summit & Show at Africa Creative Market 2025
Lagos, Nigeria — July 17, 2025 FashionEVO is thrilled to announce its official partnership with Fashion Connect Africa (FCA) for the upcoming FashionEVO Summit & Show, set to take place on September 18, 2025, during the fourth edition of Africa Creative
Fearless in Print: Fisayo Longe’s Whimsical World of Style
There are fashion girls, and then there are fashion forces. Fisayo Longe is the latter. As the founder and creative director of cult favorite brand Kai Collective, Fisayo bends fashion to her will. Her style is a riot of color, texture,
Lagos Leather Fair -LLF2025 Concludes with Resounding Success as Africa’s Premier Leather Industry Revolution Takes Center Stage
LAGOS, NIGERIA -- June 29, 2025 The highly anticipated 8th edition of Lagos Leather Fair - LLF2025 has concluded with unprecedented success at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, marking a transformative milestone in Africa's evolving leather industry.
Shelf Styling as Self Care: What’s on Your Table Says a Lot About You
The world feels noisy. Between algorithm fed aspirations, burnout disguised as ambition, and the constant pull of productivity, it’s no surprise that many of us are searching for calm in the corners of our homes. Lately, that search has found
FashionEVO Welcomes Fashion Connect Africa as Collaborative Partner for FashionEVO Summit & Show at ACM 2025
Lagos, Nigeria — July 9, 2025 FashionEVO is excited to announce Fashion Connect Africa (FCA) as a collaborative partner for our upcoming FashionEVO Summit & Show on the 18th September 2025 at the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2025. This partnership will
The Anti-Aesthetic Aesthetic: Why We’re Tired of Pretty and Leaning Into Weird
In an era once obsessed with perfectly polished feeds and color coded minimalism, something strange is happening. Weird is winning. Across fashion, interiors, and online culture, a new visual language is emerging. One that leans into chaos, embraces imperfection, and dares