The Met Gala 2026 is getting crafty with its theme.
The annual fundraising gala, hosted by Anna Wintour, has announced that the dress code for this year’s “Costume Art” party will be “Fashion Is Art.” The theme, previously confirmed as “Costume Art,” now finds its visual language, inviting guests to quite literally treat fashion as a gallery moment.
Inspired by Zanzibar and crafted in Johannesburg, the latest capsule invites wearers to dress with intention, presence and care.
In the fast pace world of fashion that normally rewards speed, excess and instant gratification, South African-based fashion brand Neimil is choosing something quieter in their latest collection – Pole Pole. Something softer. Something slower.
The 2026 Grammy Awards red carpet was a masterclass in fashion, where music’s boldest voices brought equally bold style to Los Angeles’s Crypto.com Arena. From dramatic trains to sheer statements, this year proved once more that the Grammys are as much about what you wear as what you perform.
Founded in Cape Town in 2015, Lukhanyo Mdingi stands at the intersection of craftsmanship, community and contemporary design. The eponymous label has carved out a distinctive identity rooted in research, intention and cultural grounding, offering a vision of luxury that is tactile, thoughtful and quietly powerful. At a time when fashion is increasingly reckoning with speed, excess and homogenisation, Mdingi proposes a slower, more considered alternative — one shaped by human connection, material honesty and emotional depth.
South African womenswear brand Miladys has unveiled its first-ever Store of the Future at Canal Walk, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s retail and business strategy. The opening represents a clear shift toward modern, experience-led retail, designed to better serve the evolving needs of today’s customer while future-proofing the brand’s physical store footprint.
Founded in Cairo, Egypt, Reform Studio stands at the intersection of sustainability, craftsmanship and contemporary design. The brand has carved out a distinctive identity rooted in upcycling, circular fashion and ethical production, proving that innovation and responsibility can coexist without compromise. At a time when fashion is reckoning with its environmental and social impact, Reform Studio offers a thoughtful alternative: one that prioritises intention over excess and meaning over mass production.
In fashion, few names conjure romance, grandeur and emotional storytelling quite like Valentino. In light of the designer’s passing, we look back at the maison’s most unforgettable dresses, creations that transcended red carpets and runways to become cultural moments in their own right.
Founded by Congolese designer Anifa Mvuemba, Hanifa has, since its inception, positioned itself as a brand for women without limits. The label speaks to women who take up space on their own terms, whether in boardrooms, creative industries, or on the world’s most visible stages. That ethos was powerfully underscored when Hanifa dressed Savannah James for the 2025 Met Gala, affirming the brand’s place in a global fashion conversation that celebrates ambition, presence and self-definition as inseparable from style. Rooted in heritage yet unbound by geography, Hanifa understands femininity not as limitation, but as limitless potential rendered through form, fit and intention.
If the Spring/Summer 2026 runways taught us anything, it’s that fashion in 2026 is nothing if not bold, expressive and unapologetically creative. From explosive bursts of colour to fresh silhouettes that redefine classic codes, designers across New York, London, Milan and Paris made one thing clear: fashion is leaning into joy, individuality and revisiting heritage with a playful wink. After scouring the catwalks, trend reports and fashion week highlights, here are the trends that will shape wardrobes around the world this year — runway first, street next.
On December 20, 2025, SURAN made history as the first South Korean singer to headline a solo fan concert in West Africa. The singer-songwriter performed at the inaugural edition of Jaese Presents in Ghana, held at Liberty Hall in Tema. The event marked a major milestone for Ghana’s growing K-pop community, drawing fans from across the country as well as the United States and Nigeria.