Are Nigerian Luxury Fashion Brands Classist?
By Praise Vandeh and Chinazam Ikechi-Uko The Nigerian fashion scene, as the kids would say, is “lit”. Over the past decades, many fashion brands have sprouted, and what makes them so unique is how rooted they are in our culture. From Adire and Batik to Tie and Dye and Ankara, Nigerian fashion designers are showing […]
The Good, The Bad, and the Oh My Goodness Looks From the AMVCA 2025
by Chinazam Ikechi-Uko. The Met Gala, whose exhibition was themed Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, had Nigerians up in arms, swearing that Nigerian designers could do better. Well, only a week after the Met Gala, our designers were presented with the opportunity to showcase their couture skills. Although well-tailored suits were not popular on the red […]
49th Exclusive: Interlude, the Artist
Interlude, The Artist is a multifaceted creative specializing in music and graphic design, with a recent foray into fashion. We spoke with him about his creative journey, the development of his multipurpose clothing and accessories, balancing his passion with a pending Master’s degree in molecular genetics, and his future plans—particularly his work with London-based fashion […]
49th Exclusive: BAZ, the doctor shaping Ilorin Streetwear
by Adedapo Adeniyi Over the last 5 years, the city of Ilorin in Kwara State has experienced its artistic renaissance in many facets: literature, visual arts, music and especially fashion, with streetwear taking the center stage to insert itself in conversations, infiltrating the youth culture in the city like wildfire, and one of those brands […]
Your Favourite Thrift Store Is Lying To You And Here’s Why.
By Chinazam Ikechi-Uko. The art of thrift shopping hit the Western world harder in the late 2010s than Beanie Babies did in the 1990s. But secondhand clothes have always been a staple in Nigeria, so how do you get people obsessed with something that is seen as normal? Well, you rebrand it, and now, every […]
AYRA STARR ON HER MAKEUP, STYLE, AND 2025 MAYBELLINE PLANS
By Chinazam Ikechi-Uko. ‘Tis the season to be jolly and for Christmas, Afrobeats sensation, Ayra Starr teamed up with Maybelline to gift her fans a meet and greet. The event was held on the 17th of December at the Maradiva, Twin Waters, Lagos. In March of 2023, the number one cosmetic brand in the world, […]
8 DESIGNERS FROM GTCO THAT OUGHT TO BE ON YOUR HIT LIST.
By Chinazam Ikechi-Uko. In seven years, GTCO Fashion Weekend has cemented itself as one of the two most important annual fashion weeks in Nigeria. It has become a pivotal event that not only showcases the rich tapestry of Nigerian fashion but also highlights global influences that resonate within the industry. The event has evolved into […]
Spotlight Monday – Gabriel Moses
Written by Reuben Adewale One of the visual creatives taking over the world is none other than Gabriel Moses, the self-taught photographer, filmmaker, and director creating some of the world’s finest art pieces. His photos convey meanings deeper than the surface and depict emotions and feelings, as do his films. Born in Peckham, South London, […]
GTCo Fashion Weekend 2024: Is There A Dichotomy In The Free Fashion Experience?
By Chinazam Ikechi-Uko. “How do I get tickets to GTCO Fashion Weekend,” was the only statement that flooded my Instagram messages a few days before the second weekend of November. The GTCO Fashion Weekend is an annual fashion phenomenon. It often falls on the second weekend in November. Its marketing strategies are inescapable. However, despite […]
Tired Of The Boring Halloween Costumes? Here Are 7 Homegrown Ideas.
Are you looking for easy ideas to dress up as this Halloween? Look no further.