Just days after turning 40, music icon Ciara made her debut in Nigeria, officially touching down in Lagos ahead of the 15th anniversary of Lagos Fashion Week 2025, which also marked her first-ever appearance at the continent’s biggest fashion showcase. The Grammy award-winning singer was received by the Lagos Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, and a team from the...
Lagos Fashion Week 2025 is officially here! Back for its 15th year, the highly anticipated fashion event is set to take over the city once again from October 29th to November 2nd, with runway shows, street style, and creative energy that celebrate the best of African design. If you’re attending this year, whether as a first-timer or a returning fashion...
From its humble beginnings in Abeokuta to global runways, Adire is a living example of Yoruba artistry combined with cultural heritage, and the facts in this article prove this. More than just a fabric, Adire has been a symbol of art and creativity for years. Surviving colonial disruption, cheap imports, and the pressures of modern fashion, a new generation...
When creativity and style merge, a masterpiece is what is birthed. Temi Otedola recently made a bold fashion statement in a stunning custom piece designed by Lisa Folawiyo Studio. Featuring a captivating maxi skirt and a chic silk crop top, this outfit is adorned with sequins that took an impressive 500 hours to create. It beautifully exemplifies Lisa Folawiyo’s signature fusion...
The Aso-ebi buying trend which started a few years back is here to stay. Aso-ebi which translates to ‘family cloth’ is a form of uniform worn on occasions in Nigeria e.g. weddings, birthdays, and burials. Beyond the outfit, Aso-ebi is seen as a form of support to the celebrant of an occasion. However, celebrants have capitalized on this with...
Temi Otedola, fashion and beauty blogger made her runway debut in the Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris – Walk Your Worth Spring-Summer 2025 show. Recall that in June 2024, Otedola made history when she was appointed the first African Digital Ambassador for L’Oréal. Taking to Instagram to share the news, she wrote: “EMPOWERED. Still can’t believe I walked the @lorealparis...
We all know the classic advice when a short woman wants to look tall: “Wear heels.” But what if I told you there are natural ways to look taller as a short woman even without heels? Here are 7 natural ways to create the illusion of height without sacrificing comfort: 1. High Waists Are Your Best Friend High-waisted trousers, shorts,...
Nollywood actresses are not only talented but also have a thing for fashion, as you will see in the following actresses with their highly impressive fashion acumen. If you are looking for fashion ideas for your next occasion, then you need to check out these 8 actresses to get inspired: 1. Mercy Aigbe Mercy Aigbe is not just the ultimate...
As a woman, one of the things that can spoil or reduce your fashion ‘steeze’ is having visible panty or underwear lines. This article will teach you how to hide those panty lines in a dress. What are Panty Lines? Panty lines are visible outlines or marks of your underwear underneath your clothes, especially tight-fitting and figure-hugging outfits e.g. bodycon...
The 66th edition of the Miss South Africa Pageant was held on Saturday, August 10 in Pretoria and hosted by the beautiful TV presenter, Bonang Matheba. The countdown to the Miss South Africa 2024 pageant had been filled with lots of controversies concerning one of its contestants, Chidinma Adetshina. For her glam look on the night to host the pageant...