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
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,
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,
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
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
FashionEVO Summit, Fashion Show, and Awards: A Celebration of Africa’s Fashion Future at Africa Creative Market 2025
We are thrilled to announce the return of FashionEVO this September as an official program partner of the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2025! With the theme "Creative Bridge: Bridging Creativity, Community, and Commerce in Africa’s Fashion Future," this year’s event