In a prestigious recognition of her contributions to global fashion and cultural exchange, Christie Brown founder Aisha Ayensu has been named as a speaker at the upcoming NAACP International Entertainment Summit. The summit, taking place on March 13th in Los Angeles, California, brings together a powerful assembly of Black creatives who are shaping industries worldwide. Ayensu will be a featured speaker on the panel “Collaborative Creativity Across Continents,” where she will offer insightful perspectives on the unique role fashion plays in bridging cultures and fostering dialogue. Christie Br ..read more

The phenomenon brand MJM Royals is a fashion brand by Adegboega Quadri Owolabi and Adegboyega Valentina Olaide the brand is known for its indigenous apparels. It’s also known for combining traditional Nigerian aesthetics with modern styles . The brand recently showcased at the Lagos fashion festival on March 2nd, 2024. The brand is an outstanding fashion brand that continues to capture the attention of fashion enthusiasts today. The brand’s creativity and commitment to exceed expectations can be seen from the well crafted designs that was showcased on the runway of Lagos Fashion Festival. The ..read more

The World Sustainability Organization returns to the spotlight during Milan’s Fashion Week with its fourth edition of  “Ethical & Sustainable Showroom” and a new project on sustainable Fashion: “Beyond the Claim”. The World Sustainability Organization is an international company conceived and founded by Paolo Bray in 2008 with the aim of promoting environmental protection through certifications of sustainable products and services. WSO operates through two certification schemes: Friend of the Sea, for products from sustainable fishing and aquaculture, and  ..read more

Global Sustainability Leader, the World Sustainability Organization (WSO) is set to hold the first edition of WSO Day on September 23rd 2023, in the prestigious Via Santa Marta 18, Milan, Italy. The day is set aside to provide stakeholders with important information and updates on the Friend of the Sea and Friend of the Earth projects; it will serve as the prime gathering of key players in the sustainability sector annually. World Sustainability Organization was founded in 2008 by Sustainability Expert, Paolo Bray, with the aim to promote environmental protec ..read more

From October 26th – October 30th, Heineken Lagos Fashion Week brought together buyers, press, enthusiasts to experience a week-long schedule celebrating African talent. Here’s a rundown of how the highly anticipated event that welcomed over 3000 people went. XRetail in partnership with Zinkata Lagos Fashion Week commenced on Wednesday 26th October 2022 with XRetail in partnership with Zinkata. Focused on facilitating commerce and creating access to market opportunities for fashion entrepreneurs to enable their business(es) to generate sales, the XRetail experience this year welcomed African f ..read more

Ugochukwu Monye, the Creative Director & Founder of Ugo Monye, is a top Designer in the Nigerian fashion Industry with over 10 years of experience. He has been dishing out classy and elegant fashion designs and his designs are regarded for its bold, unique, and cutting-edge styles propelled by African culture yet executed with a contemporary comfort. Over time, he ventured fully into men’s design, capturing the minds of many fashion enthusiasts in the country. In earlier times, Ugo Monye broke the internet with a piece from his then latest collection called the ‘Reale Collection’, with t ..read more

Ananse Africa, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation, Ecobank and DHL, is excited to return to Accra, Ghana to provide a free e-commerce and digital marketing training for fashion creatives on Tuesday, 28 March. The training is part of a wider initiative aimed at equipping African fashion entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s digital economy. It covers various topics, including the fundamentals of digital marketing and e-commerce, SEO, social media marketing campaigns, content strategies, online advertising, and more. “We are excited to be hosting this ..read more

Yofi Grant is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre. He shared some fashion tips with Glitz Africa during his interview for a Man of Style feature in t 21st issue of the Glitz Africa Magazine. Check them out below: Your top 5 fashion must have items for men? A bespoke well-fitting suit A great pair of CLEAN shoes (you can tell a man by the shoes he wears) A plain white wing down button shirt A good watch that not only tells a story and time but tells your character A pair of socks that make your feet feel on top of the world and give respect to your s ..read more

Chalé, a premium Ghanaian fashion and accessory brand, will host its first UK Pop-Up shop in London on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Black in Carnaby. The pop up featuring culturally themed socks, sweaters, sweatshirts, jerseys, and totes reflecting African youth culture and Ghana’s vibrant street and urban subcultures, will launch at 12 p.m. and followed by a cocktail reception at 6 p.m sponsored by London Manya, a sparkling Palm Wine spirit. After successful pop ups in NYC and during Afrochella Festival in Accra, Ghana, Chalé is bringing their globally popular brand to London to connect wi ..read more

Kicking off the fashion season with its fourth edition showcase, Lagos Fashion Week will present ‘Woven Threads IV: Standing The Test Of Time’ from 21st – 23rd April, 2023. Fashion has always been an industry in motion, continuously evolving, adapting, and pushing boundaries. At the core of this evolution is the theme “Standing the Test of Time,” which highlights fashion’s longevity, resilience, and its unique ability to adapt to changing times while preserving its core values and principles. From traditional African craftsmanship to contemporary fashion design, fashion has proven its ability ..read more