The Met Gala is making a return. The annual prestigious fashion event, which normally takes place on the first Monday in May every year will shift to September this year with a Gen Z lineup of co-chairs. Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet will preside over the Gala alongside Grammy award-winning artist Billie Eilish, Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka and American poet …
“An Instagram Post Is As Much Of An Artwork As a 300-look Fashion Collection. My Thesis [on] Architecture Is Just as Valid as a New Nike Shoe” Geneva, 25th March, 2021 – The Ethical Fashion Initiative will launch the second series of its podcast dedicated to African stories, today March 25th, with an exclusive interview featuring world-renowned designer of Ghanian …
From 22nd to 24th April, Heineken Lagos Fashion Week will present ‘Woven Threads II: Moving in Circles’ in partnership with Fashion Revolution. The hybrid showcase is inspired by traditional craft and the need to adopt a more responsible approach to producing fashion on the continent. COVID-19 exposed the inadequacies of the traditional linear economy that requires a continuous flow of …
Fashion and film are at their very best together when conveying a message. In the sequel version of Eddie Murphy’s 80s hit movie ‘Coming 2 America’, Oscar winning designer Ruth Carter, curated a chunk of African and African American designers in creating and sourcing pieces and accessories that informed the contemporary African feel that shone bright throughout the film. Among …
The fashion accessory and lifestyle brand Eclectic Chique introduces their debut loungewear collection, affectionally titled Iranti (which means memory in the Yoruba language, pronounced ee – ron – tee) Made from a variation of conscious artisanal pieces sustainably sourced and produced in Nigeria, the collection was created as a tribute to a dear loved one. Iranti ties in seamlessly with …
Simone & Elise was created in 2018. The name of the brand was born from a combination of the first names of the two designers. For several years, they have been the managers of ready-‐to-‐wear stores before launching their own brand. In love with art, they decide to add a special touch to their creations: paintings representing the African woman …
London, February 2021 – Award-winning menswear fashion brand David Wej is set to open its London flagship store off Oxford Street despite the current retail uncertainty. Launched in 2008, David Wej is one of Nigeria’s rising fashion brands offering timeless premium affordable menswear. Their London store located at 38 Great Portland Street, just off Oxford Street, will be their seventh …
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Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has a new title and it includes working with a luxury fashion house. Louis Vuitton announced that the Grand Slam champion will join the label as its latest Global Ambassador. This comes after the fashion industry underwent a tumultuous year in 2020. In result of the pandemic, many cancelled collections, digital fashion weeks, and unpredictable trends …
Edward Enninful, Editor-in-chief of British Vogue is now Vogue’s European editorial director. He will keep that role as well as oversee editions of the title in France, Italy, Germany, and Spain — Enninful is the first to fill the European editorial director position. Anna Wintour will now be Condé Nast’s global chief content officer, the first person to fill this …
Glitz Africa is an exciting high-end celebrity, lifestyle and fashion brand which highlights the life of the contemporary African. We are committed to publishing high quality magazines every quarter as well as organising shows such as Ghana Women of the Year Honours (to celebrate women excelling in diverse fields), Glitz Style Awards (to celebrate African creativity in style) and Glitz Africa Fashion Week (to provide a platform for established and upcoming fashion designers to showcase their works to an international audience).