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How Mai Atafo’s tailored vision is reshaping African fashion

AdminOctober 5, 2026

From his razor-sharp bespoke tailoring and luxury bridal wear to creating red-carpet looks for some of Africa’s biggest stars, Nigerian fashion designer Mai Atafo has built a brand around exclusivity. Now, he is immersed in preparations for a Lagos fashion show coming later this month. After pulling off an outstanding 90-minute show in Lagos in...

Runway Africa Unveils Opportunities for Aspiring Young Creatives

AdminOctober 2, 2026

Organisers of Fashion Fables Runway Africa have said the second edition of the Pan-African fashion event will create opportunities and visibility for young people in Nigeria’s creative sector. The event, themed “The Rebirth,” is scheduled to take place this month in Abuja and will combine fashion, art, entertainment and African cultural expression, with a focus...

Sustainable Fashion Goes Mainstream in 2026

July 13, 2026

Sustainable fashion has transitioned from niche to mainstream in 2026, driven by consumer demand and regulation. Major luxury groups including LVMH and Kering have announced ambitious circular economy targets. Independent designers are pioneering upcycling and zero-waste production. Vintage and resale platforms are experiencing explosive growth. Consumers increasingly ask where their clothes come from and how...

Summer 2026 Key Fashion Trends: From Runway to Street

July 13, 2026

The top summer 2026 fashion trends reflect playful individualism. Scarf styling, balloon trousers, peplum revivals, and Bermuda shorts are dominating wardrobes globally. Retro influences from the 1970s and 1990s coexist, with personal expression prioritized over rigid trend adherence. Stylists report clients are mixing high and low pieces, vintage with contemporary, and embracing bold color combinations....

Dior’s Taylor Swift Wedding Dress: The Bridal Commission of the Year

July 13, 2026

Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson secured the bridal commission of the year by designing Taylor Swift’s wedding dress. The intricate embroidered dress was revealed during the fall/winter haute couture show in Paris. The collaboration has sparked a surge in demand for couture bridal wear. Luxury fashion houses report increased inquiries from celebrity clients seeking custom...

Lace Is Fashion’s Biggest Trend for Summer 2026

July 13, 2026

Lace has become the defining fashion trend of summer 2026. From Charlize Theron’s dramatic Dior lace gown at The Odyssey premiere to Paris street style, the fabric has been reimagined with a modern edge. Fashion houses from Dior to Fendi have embraced lace in their couture collections. Stylists recommend treating lace as a versatile wardrobe...

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: A Season of Drama

July 13, 2026

Paris Haute Couture Week delivered spectacular collections. Balenciaga’s Pierpaolo Piccioli debuted ballooning capes and ostrich feathers. Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy drew on fairy tales with green vine embroidery and swan-feathered dresses. Dior’s Jonathan Anderson presented shimmering gowns inspired by sculptor Lynda Benglis. Giorgio Armani PrivÃ© showed dusky tones in the first collection since Giorgio Armani’s passing....

‘I’m medically blind, but I can see’ — Mbaka

By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Catholic priest and founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has recounted what he described as a “medical and scientific mystery” after doctors reportedly found that his eye condition had deteriorated to the point of blindness, despite his ability to see and read without assistance. Mbaka...

Omosede: Belle Obaseki Opens Up, Breaks Silence on Her Courageous Journey

For many young people, growing up is a journey of discovery. It is also a period when questions about identity, family, friendship, culture and belonging begin to take shape. It is within this often complicated space that Belle Obaseki’s debut novel, Omosede, finds its voice. The book tells the coming-of-age story of a young girl...

Disgraced Televangelist Jim Bakker Dies at 86

Jim Bakker, the American televangelist who built a multimillion-dollar Christian television ministry before his career collapsed over a sex scandal and fraud conviction, has died at the age of 86. Bakker died on Monday, according to an announcement by his wife, Lori Bakker. His cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Lori announced his death...

Barcelona’s Perfect Start Faces Stern October Test With Six Games in One Mont

Barcelona have won every match so far this season, but their perfect start is about to face its toughest examination. Six fixtures in October will take Hansi Flick’s side from a home meeting with Getafe to a Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain and the first El Clasico of the campaign, leaving little room for...

Raphinha Extends Barcelona Stay to 2030, Official Announcement Expected Friday

Barcelona have secured Raphinha’s future until June 2030, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Brazilian has already completed the agreement on a new contract. The final details have been approved with the player’s representatives and lawyers, leaving the club to arrange the formal announcement. Romano says the announcement and signing ceremony could take place as...

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‘I’m medically blind, but I can see’ — Mbaka

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Disgraced Televangelist Jim Bakker Dies at 86

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