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Progression V Turns St George’s Cathedral into Cape Town’s Most Heavenly Runway
For the first time in its 160-year history, the cathedral became the stage for a fashion presentation of this scale. But the significance of that decision is not rooted in novelty. It is rooted in narrative. When Onesimo Bam presented Progression V, the most powerful element was not just the garments. It was the architecture that held them.

Mkhetwa Baloyi
Mar 273 min read


Fashion Vibes Milano: A Celebration of Global Couture at Milan Fashion Week
The Fashion Vibes Milano showcase on February 28, 2026, at the historic Centro Ambrosiano in the heart of Milan transformed Milan Fashion Week into a vibrant global dialogue of couture, heritage, and contemporary elegance.

Lesley Moyo
Mar 103 min read


The Ancestral Avant-Garde: How MaXhosa Africa is Rewriting the Global Luxury Script
The recent showcase of MaXhosa Africa at Paris Fashion Week (PFW) isn't just another runway show; it is a signal of a seismic shift in the global fashion industry.
Nsuku Khosa
Mar 102 min read


Nairobi Fashion Week Season Eight: From Showcase to Infrastructure
What unfolded at Nairobi Fashion Week Season Eight was neither a bid for visibility nor a plea for validation. It moved with the composure of a platform that no longer seeks a seat at the table, having built its own room.

Sagesse Toywa
Feb 162 min read


Fashion as moral architecture: How Jodorry builds justice into cloth
In fashion, there are brands that design seasonal collections, and there are houses that design positions—statements of belief and intent. With Wa Bobedi (No. 2), Jodorry firmly establishes itself on the latter side.

Mkhetwa Baloyi
Dec 27, 20252 min read


Walk in Elegance x HBL: A Global Stage for Africa’s Rising Designers
In a groundbreaking fusion of African creativity and European luxury, Walk In Elegance steps boldly onto the world stage through an exclusive partnership with HBL, Spain’s distinguished luxury powerhouse. Each year, five exceptional African designers are selected and spotlighted on HBL’s global networking platform an elite gateway into the worlds of haute couture, luxury arts, and international design innovation.

Elize Maelane-Mcklein
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Lagos Fashion Week 2025: 15 Years of Fashion Evolution
Lagos Fashion Week celebrated its 15th anniversary this year with its biggest and boldest edition yet. The five-day event drew more than 15,000 guests and featured over 60 designers on the official schedule. What began in 2011 as Omoyemi Akerele’s vision to champion African creativity has evolved into the continent’s most influential fashion platform.

Tumelo Bopape
Dec 13, 20253 min read
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