Christian Louboutin has always had a flair for the unexpected, but his latest move feels like a true generational shift. The French designer has named Jaden Smith as the house’s first-ever Men’s Creative Director, a role that sees the actor, musician and style icon relocate to Paris ahead of his debut collection in January.
As the fashion world mourns the passing of Giorgio Armani, reflections turn not only to his impeccable tailoring and unrivalled craftsmanship, but also to the way he cemented the red carpet as an extension of his atelier. Armani understood, long before it became industry standard, the cultural currency of Hollywood – and he wielded it with quiet mastery.
There is a certain electricity in fashion photography when it transcends simply showing clothes and begins to tell a story. In this latest editorial, that spark turns into a full flame. The images are cinematic, darkly romantic, and unapologetically dramatic, each frame folding elegance and provocation into one.
Founded by designer Jacques van der Watt, Black Coffee has long stood as one of South Africa’s most distinctive fashion voices. Known for its architectural precision, sculptural silhouettes, and meticulous construction, the brand embodies a language of design where structure meets poetry, and restraint meets drama. Each garment feels as though it is engineered rather than merely sewn—rooted in geometry, yet never divorced from emotion.
H&M South Africa lit up Johannesburg with the S/S25 Music Experience – a night of fashion, music and celebration marking both the arrival of the second drop of the Spring/Summer 2025 collection and the brand’s 10-year anniversary in South Africa. The iconic 92 Rivonia building in Sandton was transformed into a striking red-hued stage, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night of style and sound.
Since its inception in 2005 (initially under the name Jewel by Lisa), Lisa Folawiyo Studio has emerged as a beacon of refined luxury in global fashion, redefining how West African textiles are perceived, valued, and worn. What began at Lisa’s home with a modest 20,000 Naira investment and 12 yards of Ankara fabric has blossomed into an internationally coveted brand that seamlessly fuses cultural depth with contemporary sophistication.
Internationally celebrated fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo has officially opened the doors to her very first flagship store in Cape Town, marking a proud milestone for the brand and a new chapter in its story.
From the bustling streets of Tema in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region, FREE THE YOUTH has grown from a local streetwear collective into one of West Africa’s most talked-about fashion exports. Founded in 2015 by Jonathan Coffie, Kelly Fokuo, Winfred Mensah, and Richard Ormano, the brand merges bold, graphic-led designs with a distinctly Ghanaian flair, creating pieces that speak to a new generation of African creativity.
Four Vans team riders bring their own bold twist to the staple silhouette for the New Future campaign. Vans highlights athletes from the global skate and surf team to reimagine the Vans Old Skool, a signature skate that first debuted in 1977. The result: a quartet of Premium Old Skools that reflect each rider’s sense of style.
The Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Men’s Capsule Collection portrays Ivy League style in the context of the global contemporary dandy. Released in September 2025 as a precursor to Spring-Summer 2026, the trans-seasonal proposal draws on the cross-Atlantic exchange central to classic collegiate dressing and reflects it in the intercultural philosophies of Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams.