TUBO Dresses Ciara in a Tribute to African Womanhood: A Couture Conversation Between Heritage and Modernity
For TUBO, fashion has never been just about the clothes; it’s about storytelling, identity, and the unapologetic power of women owning their space. At the heart of her brand lies a mission: to tell African stories through fashion, weaving culture,
Lan Krebs Transforms Jersey into a Canvas of Creativity at Ljubljana Fashion Week
In the realm of fashion, jersey fabric is often perceived as a basic, utilitarian material, limited in its potential and creative expression. However, designer Lan Krebs is on a mission to transform this perception. At Ljubljana Fashion Week, Krebs unveils
Africa and the Future of Sustainable Fashion: How the Continent is Redefining Global Style
As the global conversation around sustainable fashion continues to evolve, African brands have already embraced and perfected the principles of slow-paced production. By skillfully blending innovative methods with traditional techniques and heritage arts, these brands are setting a leading example
What Is Fashion Week And Why Does It Matter?
Fashion week is a series of events and fashion shows where designers, brands, and fashion houses can showcase their designs for the coming year. It brings together every part of the fashion ecosystem, from investors, buyers, designers, and celebrities to
Celebrating Excellence in African Fashion: The 2025 FashionEVO Show & Awards*
FashionEVO Show & Awards was a night to remember, dedicated to honouring the outstanding contributions of individuals who have significantly impacted the African fashion industry. Held at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos in collaboration with the Africa Creative Market,
The New Silk Roads: How African Creativity Is Redrawing Global Trade Routes
Centuries ago, the Silk Roads carried more than just goods. They moved ideas, aesthetics, and innovations across continents, shaping how cultures saw one another. Today, a new kind of trade route is emerging. But instead of caravans and merchant ships,
Why Everyone Wants a ‘Third Place’ Now
For decades, life has revolved around two main anchors: home and work. But as the lines between both blur (thanks to hybrid jobs, burnout culture, and post pandemic recalibration) more people are craving something in between. A “third place.” A
Second Skin: The Emotional Science Behind Why We Dress the Way We Do
Why do we reach for oversized hoodies on bad days, or gravitate to certain colors when we’re craving comfort? The answers often go deeper than taste or trends. Increasingly, psychologists, neuroscientists, and designers are paying closer attention to what our
African Creatives and the New Meaning of Rest
Rest is no longer an afterthought, it’s becoming a deliberate choice. A quiet revolution is taking place as African creatives rethink their relationship with work, wellness, and what it means to live well. A shift is unfolding. It’s rooted in
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,