Fashion in the Time of War
With disasters happening left, right, and centre, it sounds frivolous talking about fashion right now but hear me out
Africa Fashion Decoded
Award-winning veteran journalist and editor turned PR and wholesale manager. Uncovering the history, culture and business of African fashion.
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How African Institutions Continuously Fail its Fashion Industry
Calls for more support and industry frustration over the lack thereof have been building for decades.
Reviews From Berlin Fashion Week, and Elle Magazine Africa Launches
Orange Culture, Kenneth Ize, and Buzigahill unveil their latest Autumn/Winter 2026 collections and Naomi Campbell covers Elle Africa's debut issue
Notes From Couture Part 2: Meet the Kenyan Artist Behind Dior’s Sculptural Haute Couture Gowns
Magdalene Odundo is a world renowned potter celebrated for her human-inspired ceramics.
Notes From Couture Part 1: Imane Ayissi explores the Cathartic Language of Design
A designer at play — and the fashion news you won’t hear in the media.
Ralph Lauren, The New Role of Designers, And Other Shifts Influencing African Fashion in 2026
2025 was a busy and challenging year for fashion.
The Hype Of Lagos Fashion Week
Is it justified? Here's my take.
A Quick Update
Joining Shopmy and affiliate marketing's role in African fashion
Ezokhetho: The South African Brand Weaving Memory and Heritage Into Design
Founder, Mpumelelo Dhlamini discusses the meaning behind the brand’s latest collection, its introduction of menswear, and what it means to design with truth
South African Fashion Week's Temporary Pause: An Exclusive Interview With its Founder and What it Reveals About the State of Fashion
The biannual event has abruptly cancelled its upcoming AW26 season to "restrategise" amid ongoing industry shifts
Burberry’s Latest Campaign: What African Fashion Can Learn About Influencer and Strategic Collaborations
A modern marketing playbook
Why China Is the Next Big Market for African Brands: Insights from Development Reimagined’s CEO
An interview with Hanna Ryder
Where Were the African Designers at the Met Gala?
A Glaring Absence in Fashion’s Biggest Night
Why African Fashion Feels Stuck: A Fresh Perspective on the State of the Industry
The sector is thriving creatively, yet its business growth still lags behind.
South Africa’s Retail Boost and What it Means for Fashion
The emergence of innovative designer boutiques is broadening opportunities for local brands and consumers alike.
Notes From Menswear Fashion Week: AW25
My verdict on this season
Just A Thought
Happy Holidays
Craft and Textile illusions: Fashion’s New Marketing Playbook
Notes from fashion week
Why I stopped attending fashion week
New season, same routine
It's a weird time to be in fashion
For many years I struggled to connect the dots between fashion, the economy, and politics.