Tag: African designers
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10 African Shoemakers Dominating 2026 : Honest Reviews & Real Brand Vibes Let’s be real for a second — African shoemakers are not just “making shoes” anymore. These brands are putting culture on people’s feet. They’re telling stories, pushing creativity, and in many cases, competing directly with global names. So if you’ve ever wondered which…
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About the InVogue Africa Fashion Artistry Awards (INAFAA) The InVogue Africa Fashion Artistry Awards (INAFAA) honours the talent, skill, and craftsmanship driving Africa’s fashion industry forward. It is a platform created to recognise the designers, brands, and creative professionals whose work shapes the industry, influences trends, and raises the standard of fashion across the continent…
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African Fashion Masters Award (AFMA): Nominations Are Now Open Alright creatives — this one’s for you. The African Fashion Masters Award (AFMA) has officially opened for nominations as of 23 March, and it’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent shaping Africa’s fashion scene. From designers and tailors to the skilled creatives working…
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Olajiji Fashion Designer – Brand Review 👔 Who Olajiji Is Okay, so Olajiji isn’t a random clothing store — it’s a fashion label and creative house run by Olatunji Onafuye based in Lagos, Nigeria. He’s the Creative Director of Olajiji Cordwainer & Couturier — which basically means he designs clothes and even footwear with personality,…
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With African fashion in vogue, home talent are finally getting their shine For a long time, African fashion kind of lived in the background. Everyone borrowed from it — the colors, the prints, the patterns — but the actual designers behind it rarely got the spotlight. It was like the world loved the look, just…
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Mannequin Actually Matters (Yes, Really) Let’s talk about something we don’t usually hype in fashion — mannequins. Not the runway looks, not the Ankara prints, not the viral designers. Just those silent figures standing in shop windows. Because believe it or not, they’re telling us something important about where African fashion is headed. A report…
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Ozwald Boateng: The Tailor Who Makes Suits That Speak Okay, let me tell you about Ozwald Boateng. This guy? Total legend. Born in London in ’67 to Ghanaian parents, he started messing around with sewing as a teen — yep, on his mum’s sewing machine. Fast forward, and by the age of 28, he’s the…
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Deola Sagoe: A Luxury African Fashion Brand Worth the Investment Is Deola Sagoe Really Worth the Money? Let’s Talk About It If you’ve ever come across a Deola Sagoe piece and thought, “This is beautiful… but is it really worth that price?” — you’re not alone. Deola Sagoe sits firmly in the luxury fashion space,…