A rising force on the runway, Chinonso Nelson shares her journey from her Lagos classrooms to global catwalks, balancing modelling, art, and purpose.
Fashion
From luxury designers and high-street finds to the latest runway trends, we bring the very best of African and global fashion to you.
With exclusive edits from our editors, fashion week recaps, styling guides, and red carpet moments, this is your space to learn, explore, experiment, and own your style.
Stylist Kaylah Wilson has always brought her soft and dreamlike essence to her fashion styling. As a young Toronto native with Jamaican roots, she is always striving to represent Black culture and heritage in the iconic looks she has helped put together.
From Delta state to London to New York, Chuks Collins’ life has been a winding pilgrimage—one that has turned survival, craftsmanship, and faith into a new era of fashion storytelling.
From the gleaming towers of metropolitan Joburg to the profound history of Soweto, day two offered a masterclass in contrasts, community, and the enduring power of storytelling
When TikTok Africa extends an invitation to the Sub-Saharan Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa, you get up and go!
Lagos witnessed one of its most stylish evenings this weekend as Polo Avenue hosted a glamorous soirée in honour of Swedish luxury eyewear designer Anna-Karin Karlsson.
The event was held at the exquisite Delborough Hotel in the heart of Victoria Island. The fairytale evening brought together modern luxury and the magic of global African fashion.
Another day, another chaotic beauty debate — this time insisting braids don’t belong in the club. Spoiler alert: they absolutely do.
The drop waist is taking over — flattering, effortless, and impossible to ignore.
The countdown to Detty December is on, and the fashion game is about to get real. Here’s what we think will have everyone serving looks all month long.
Before we dive in, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for rocking with this column all year long — for reading, sharing, reflecting, and letting these little monthly edits become part of your rhythm. Creating Elevate & Illuminate has been one of my greatest joys, and knowing you return each month to journey with me means more than words can hold. As we close out 2025 together, I hope this final edit feels like a soft exhale, a gentle celebration, and a reminder that you are never walking your path alone.
