From Nigeria’s Fruché to Ghana’s Ophelia Crossland, fashion has time and time again looked to specific locations to inform its creations – just take a look at Tiffany Amber‘s SS20 edit if you’re looking for proof. Now, Sierra Leonean luxury brand, Sai Sankoh is also diving into the nature’s themes with its new Resort 2020 campaign. Inspired by the designer’s travels…
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Famous label of late legendary fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld has teamed up with Nigerian designer Kenneth Ize for a capsule Spring/Summer collection slated to arrive in stores and online in April 2021, HighnobSociety reports. The announcement has many celebrating and even made headlines as he is the first black designer to collaborate with the brand. Ize joins the…
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Few days after dropping its AD campaign photos, Imaatu has released the lookbook to its newest collection titled, “TRAPPED”. According to the Nigerian-Austrian fashion brand, TRAPPED is a funky collection of short silk dresses with asymmetrical collars and puffy sleeves. It features blouses made of adire fabrics and crepe de chine with volant-sleeves. “Not leaving…
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In Lookbook to Real Life, we look at what happens when celebs and the fashion flock make lookbook ensembles their own. Do they pull it off or not? Today spotlight shines on ex-BBNaija housemate, Venita Akpofure who recently made a statement in a stunning lewk from Abuja-based designer, Wanger Ayu‘s SS20 ‘Constellations’ collection. The reality star, styled by celebrity stylist Yolanda…
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Pan-African womenswear designer, Ophelia Crossland has just launched her latest collection tagged ‘’Pure Love” for the Spring and Summer fashion season. Produced on the lines of an international pandemic and a lockdown that has affected the fashion industry and African enterprises , the Ghanaian brand with a luxury African aesthetic delved into her notion of unadulterated…
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Ahead of their Lookbook release, Nigerian/Austrian fashion brand Imaatu has dropped an AD Campaign for their forthcoming collection titled TRAPPED. “This campaign photo-shoot was inspired by the novel Covid-19 which brought about difficult times during social distancing, wearing face masks and gloves.” a statement from the brand reads. A major trend that’s notable in the soon-to-be-released…
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Since adapting a less is more aesthetic, women’s ready-to-wear brand, Wanni Fuga releases its Madame Collection to inspire strength and confidence in women. “This recent collection uncovers a contemporary, chic and ethereal look for the Wanni Fuga woman” a statement from the brand’s press release read. According to the Creative director Toluwani Wabara, “this collection…
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Months after releasing a campaign to its Autumn/Winter 2020 collection, Tokyo James has teased that he would be releasing his newest fashion offering – posting images of his Spring/Summer 2021 collection on his Instagram account. From the photos shared, the luxury menswear label’s ‘Passcode’ collection offers a range of distinctive pieces including ruched leather pants paired with statement sequin jackets. Another eye…
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Nigerian fashion brand, Desire1709 has debuted a new style edit for fashion enthusiasts as we ease out of the lockdown of the COVID-19 period. The pieces are versatile, with colors and patterns bringing in some colour to brighten our mood. The new collection shows an extensive look of work outfits, casual wear, blazer dresses and two pieces for…
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A month after debuting its Dry/Harmattan 2020 offering “Animalistic Ferocity”, fast-rising label REKANA.co has released a new editorial, tagged “The Truth Shall Set You Free”, further bringing the collection to life. Photographed by Tope Adenola, the edit features models such as popular singer and dancer Korra Obidi, media personality Elma Godwin among others. According to the creative director…
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