FashionEVO Fashion Show & Awards at ACM 2025
This September at the Landmark Event Centre, FashionEVO presents a night where the runway and recognition walk hand in hand. The FashionEVO Fashion Show & Awards, a defining highlight of Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2025, will bring together breakthrough designers,
FashionEVO Pop-Up Sessions: Where Knowledge Meets Creativity at ACM 2025
On September 18, 2025, FashionEVO takes center stage at Africa Creative Market (ACM) with the FashionEVO Pop-Up Sessions, a curated series of hands-on masterclasses, workshops, and fireside chats. Hosted inside the FashionEVO Pop-Up Boutique, the sessions transform the space into
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
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.
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
LAGOS FASHION WEEK CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF AFRICAN FASHION LEADERSHIP
In Full Bloom: A Season to Pause, Reflect, and Spring Forth October 29 - November 2, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria As the African fashion industry continues to expand its influence across global markets, Lagos Fashion Week marks a significant milestone: 15
Celebrating 15 Years of Cultural Empowerment: Africa Fashion Week London Redefines Global Fashion with Heritage, Innovation, and Impact
As Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) commemorates its remarkable 15th anniversary, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the evolution of African and African-inspired fashion on the global stage. Founded in 2011 by the visionary Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, AFWL
Who Owns Ankara? The Fight for Cultural and Economic Control
Ankara has become a visual shorthand for African identity. Bold, expressive, and symbolic. But while the fabric is deeply rooted in cultural expression, the question of who owns its production, profits, and meaning remains contested. At the heart of the issue
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