The Af Word

  • GTBank Fashion Weekend

    by Ufo Aka

    What makes the GTBank Fashion Weekend so popular is its focus on African SMEs and its ability to bring varied international talent to Lagos city. The GTBank runway wasn't short of talent either. Here are some our favourite looks.

    Posted in AfCFTA, Art, commerce, Events, Fashion, Style, trade

  • Lagos Fashion Week Highlights

    by Ufo Aka
    First of all, shout out to The Alte (and Bella Naija) for giving us front row seats to Lagos Fashion Week!  This time last week, Lagos - the commer...
    Posted in Art, commerce, Fashion, Lagos Fashion Week, Style, trade

  • The LVMH Prize 2019

    by Ufo Aka

    Meet the LVMH Prize winner for 2019 - Thebe Magugu.

    A South African native, Magugu’s design work focuses on complex compositions.

    The essence of Magugu’s work is an ode to juxtaposition. His collections have explored an array of topics including gender expectations, domesticity and escapism

    Posted in Events, Fashion, LVMH prize, Thebe Magugu

  • Africa's New Free-Trade Deal

    by Mais Af
    While superpower number one and two are  battling it out on the world stage with a trade war, 55 Africa states have been on the march in the opposite direction. 
    Posted in AfCFTA, Art, Collaboration, commerce, Events, Fashion, Tourism, trade