The BRICS+ Fashion Summit is a leading international platform that champions collaboration, innovation, and growth in emerging fashion markets. Packed with insights — from cultural appropriation to brand positioning — this year’s summit offered a deep dive into the future of global fashion.
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Zoba Martin is not just designing clothes; she’s stitching herself into culture. The Nigerian Toronto-based designer has become a compelling name in fashion, with work that spans bridal couture, custom clothes and viral tour pieces for Drake.
As Nigerian fashion goes global, conversations around cultural appreciation and appropriation deepen
As Nigerian fashion takes over global runways and even American proms, the world falls in love with its bold elegance. However, where do we draw the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation?
In this personal essay, guest contributor Daria Nazarova reflects on her experiences in the fashion industry — from global runways to editorial shoots — and explores how inclusivity often blurs into marketing strategy.
The future of fashion is African, and the world is finally taking notice. The BoF 500 Class of 2025 honours a new generation of visionaries whose work is shaping style, culture, and creativity across continents.
Streetwear in Nigeria isn’t just a fashion trend; it’s a cultural movement that has become an integral part of Nigeria’s youth culture. Streetwear can be seen in the bustling streets of cities like Lagos, in popular Afrobeats music videos, at art shows, and on university campuses; it’s everywhere.
Severe Nature and Spotify team up to launch Afrobeats Culture in Motion, an immersive fashion showcase that turns the global sound of Afrobeats into high-fashion reality.
Black creative directors bring with them a rich tapestry of lived experiences, cultural narratives, and aesthetic perspectives that have historically been excluded from mainstream fashion. Their leadership challenges Eurocentric ideals of beauty and taste, injecting authenticity, innovation, and global relevance into legacy brands. By redefining storytelling, representation, and audience engagement, Black visionaries are not only diversifying the luxury fashion industry, but they are also building its future.
Monday to Thursday, the streets are filled with crisp shirts, neutral blazers, slim-fit trousers, tailored skirts — the looks we term “professional,” “serious,” “refined.” Then comes Friday, and suddenly, the city blooms. Ankara makes its weekly appearance, as though we collectively exhale after holding our breath all week.
The African fashion industry is entering a powerful new chapter marked by global recognition, bold creativity, and business innovation. At the centre of this shift are women-led brands that are not only shaping style but also shaping conversations around sustainability, heritage, and entrepreneurship.
