Style And Sound Defined Him. Ghana Mourns Daddy Lumba
When the news of Daddy Lumba’s passing broke on the morning of July 26, 2025, Ghana came to a standstill. Known to the world as a highlife icon, Charles Kwadwo Fosu was more than a musical genius. He was a walking canvas of bold fashion,…
Paris Fashion Week 2026: A New Era of Creative Debuts Set To Reshape Luxury Fashion
From September 29 to October 7, Paris will become the epicenter of fashion as a new wave of creative director debuts takes over the Spring 2026 women’s ready-to-wear season. The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released the official Paris Fashion Week…
Polo Ralph Lauren Honors Oak Bluffs’ Rich Community
Polo Ralph Lauren has just unveiled a limited-edition collection for Oak Bluffs, a coastal sanctuary in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, enjoyed by Black communities for more than a century. Building on its partnership with HBCUs, including Morehouse and Spelman Colleges, the quintessential American label is taking…
Ginger Stars Stun In Bold, Tailored Looks That Command Attention
There’s a cinematic voltage pulsing through the image of Kie Kie, Bisola Aiyeola, Wunmi Toriola, and Bolaji Ogunmola. Four style powerhouses draped in tailored checkered suits that command attention and spark curiosity. It’s more than just a promo shot for Ginger. It’s a fashion proclamation…
Virgil Abloh Exhibition To Open During Paris Fashion Week
The Virgil Abloh Archive™ has joined forces with Nike to stage the first major European exhibition exclusively dedicated to highlighting Virgil Abloh’s life and work. Titled Virgil Abloh: The Codes, the showcase will celebrate almost two decades of the visionary’s work through his 20,000-object archive, and it’ll be on view…
Christie Brown Academy Graduates Second Cohort of Africa’s Rising Fashion Stars
The Christie Brown Academy (CBA), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, proudly graduated its second cohort of fashion entrepreneurs at a vibrant showcase held on June 14, 2025, at the Marriott Hotel in Accra. The milestone event, which concludes a one-year pilot programme, celebrated 25…
Pharrell’s Met Gala Jacket Features 15,000 Pearls, 400-Hour Craftsmanship
Dandyism showed up and showed out and Pharrell did not disappoint in the details. The Louis Vuitton menswear creative director wore a custom tailored pearl-encrusted cropped, double-breasted blazer. According to GQ, the in-house artisans at Louis Vuitton spent 400 hours to make the blazer, stitching 15,000 pearls together. Keeping…
Fohrella Merges Luxury with Activism in Its Latest Chilly/Rainy Collection, ‘M23’
Ghanaian fashion house Fohrella has officially launched its latest collection titled M23, a powerful sartorial narrative inspired by the ongoing freedom movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Drawing from themes of resilience, resistance, and cultural pride, the M23 Collection, as showcased on Ghana’s premier…
A Fashionable Escape to Platinum Blue Island in Akosombo
There are destinations, and then there are discoveries. Platinum Blue Island, tucked away in the tranquil waters of Akosombo, is the kind of place that doesn’t just promise an escape—it delivers a full reset of the senses. As a fashion writer, my travels are usually…
Hermès’ Expensive Bags Are About to Get Even More Expensive
After reporting Q1 2025 sales below analysts’ expectations on Thursday, Hermès announced plans to raise the prices on all products sold in the United States to counteract the weight of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs. “We are going to fully offset the impact of these new duties…
Ghana’s BOYEDOE Named Semi-Finalist For The 2025 LVMH Prize
Rising Ghanaian Designer David Kusi Boye-Doe, Creative Director of the brand, BOYEDOE has been announced as a semi-finalist for the prestigious 2025 LVMH Prize, a major recognition of his creative vision and contribution to global fashion. This selection places David among the most promising emerging…
BFC and Copenhagen Fashion Week Collaborate to Redefine Fashion Sustainability
The British Fashion Council (BFC) and Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) have announced a significant new partnership aimed at uniting efforts to drive sustainability across the British and Nordic fashion industries. This collaboration represents a key step forward in aligning global initiatives to address the environmental…
