Virgil Abloh, the men’s artistic director of Louis Vuitton, died Sunday after a private battle with cancer. He was 41. A post on Abloh’s verified Instagram page announced his death, explaining that he battled a rare, aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma, for more than two years. “He chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing …

Following a successful #AFFPresents showcase at Lagos Fashion Week with Orange Culture, African Fashion Foundation will be presenting the Jermaine Bleu Spring/Summer 2022 collection at a private showcase in Accra, Ghana. Ghanaian-based fashion brand, Jermaine Bleu, founded by Jason Jermaine Asiedu in 2015, is a contemporary ready-to-wear African brand which represents style and quality Made in Ghana garments. The Jermaine …

‘RF Active is a luxury sportswear brand, founded by young, inspirational student and entrepreneur Racie Folson. RF Active is ‘Made in Ghana’ and inspired by Athleisure wear – perfect for working out and the day-to-day wear for the everyday Ghanaian woman. After founding RF Active at just 19 years old, Racie Folson shares more about her journey in starting the …

Glitz Africa Fashion Week, Ghana’s biggest fashion event had its ninth edition take place from October 21 – 24, 2021; with a fun-packed lineup of activities for the fashion community. It kicked off with the Free Street – a runway show to showcase casual street fashion brands by budding designers. The featured designers included Afronative, Tribe of God, Dare Arrays, …

African Fashion Foundation (AFF), a non-governmental organisation that empowers fashion designers and creative professionals from Africa and its diaspora to succeed in the global fashion industry will be presenting Orange Culture at the S/S 22 Lagos Fashion Week showcase. Collaboration and cultivation remain at the core of AFF’s values, equipping individuals and companies in the creative industries in Africa to …

Accra – The Business of Fashion Seminar, a side event of the annual Glitz Africa Fashion Week took place on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre under the theme, ‘Creativity and Sustainability – Making Sustainability a Priority in the Fashion Space’. BoFS is a platform thoughtfully organized to engage various stakeholders in the fashion …

In the spirit of the theme of this year’s Glitz Africa Fashion Week ‘Creativity and Sustainability’, we bring you some tips on contributing to the global agenda of pursuing sustainable fashion from Vogue. Buy less and buy better It may be a cliche, but the mantra “buy less and buy better” is key when you consider that a staggering 100 …

On the 5th of October 2021, the Impact Fund For African Creatives (IFFAC) was officially launched at an exclusive event  during Paris Fashion Week. IFFAC is the first long-term support for African creatives which aims at investing in private small and medium sized enterprises that specialize in the creative, fashion and lifestyle industry with one of its core focus being …

South Korean model and actress HoYeon Jung has shot to superstardom since the release of Netflix’s spectacularly popular K-drama. Now, Jung (who plays Kang Sae-byeok in the series) has been signed by Louis Vuitton as the brand’s newest global house ambassador for fashion, watches and jewellery. Jung started her career as a model (she won the ‘Asian Star Award’ at …

Paris, 6th October 2022: Five African designers, Lukhanyo Mdingi, Jiamini, Margaux Wong, Suave and Hamaji, opened Paris Fashion Week this season after participating in a world class mentoring programme facilitated by the Ethical Fashion Initiative to prepare the designers for the international market. Resulting in five stunning SS22 collections, focused on artisanal and ancient techniques fused with contemporary artistry, the …