Fashion

The 2024 Academy Museum Gala was the epicenter of fashion and stardom this weekend, with some of Hollywood’s brightest names gracing the red carpet in Los Angeles. Now in its fourth year, the event continues to blend the magic of film with high-fashion moments, giving attendees the perfect stage to experiment with vintage finds, bold couture, and breathtaking accessories.

Banke Kuku is set to host the crème de la crème of Lagos to an evening of luxurious fashion at the highly anticipated Oceans Front Row Fashion Show for the release of her latest collection, Oceans.

The world of bridal fashion is stepping up in 2024, offering the perfect blend of contemporary flair and timeless elegance. Today’s bride isn’t just looking for a gown; she’s looking for thee dress—one that reflects her unique personality, elevates her signature style, and makes her feel like the ultimate version of herself on her special day.

Fashion’s most anticipated night has revealed its latest masterpiece: the theme of the 2025 Met Gala. Every year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s grand steps become the runway for the world’s most glamorous stars, dressed in breathtaking creations. But this year’s theme? It’s one for the history books. As cameras flash and the red carpet buzzes, all eyes will be on Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, a tribute to the remarkable influence of Black men throughout fashion history.

French fashion is a formidable soft power, radiating a tradition of savoir-faire, an art de vivre – a cultural singularity. Taken literally, soft power is also a fascinating oxymoron. How to reconcile two antagonists, softness and power?

The Armoured Warriors collection by studio Ardmore has been unveiled. Inspired by the plight of the rhino, the magnificent new silk scarf design was conceived in tribute to this endangered species. Statistics indicate that one rhino is killed every day – making the ongoing fight against poaching a critical tool in ensuring the future of this majestic creature. As a way to support its conservation a percentage of each scarf sale will go to Care for Wild rhino sanctuary.

Following a remarkable debut during the COVID-19 pandemic, Maputo-based fashion label Mina, founded by designer Shaazia Adam, returns to South Africa’s prestigious SA Fashion Week on 28 September 2024 in Melrose Arch to showcase her latest Spring/Summer 2025 collection titled “Ashen Rebirth.”

This year’s collection is inspired by ‘Medley of Nature’ based on the great historical Mapungubwe Kingdom in Limpopo. The design aesthetic is derived from the kingdom’s social structure, the influence of trade with the far east and the area’s ecosystem.

From the shows to the after-parties, SA Fashion Week remains reverential of designers—especially those who are willing to take risks.

Another breathtaking edition of South African Fashion Week (SAFW) has come and gone, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The Autumn/Winter ’25 showcase in the heart of Johannesburg’s Melrose Arch solidified the city’s standing as the undisputed fashion capital of South Africa. With a fusion of local heritage and global appeal, the three-day event was a testament to Mzansi’s evolving fashion narrative, blending innovation and tradition into an unforgettable spectacle.