LAGOS FASHION WEEK 2026 From October 28 to November 1, 2026, Lagos once again became a meeting point for African creativity. With 65 designers, approximately 16,000 attendees and a theme centred on heritage, innovation and circular futures, the 16th edition of Lagos Fashion Week highlighted an industry seeking to moveContinue Reading
With a global apparel market estimated at $1.84 trillion in 2025 and around $1.9 trillion in 2026, fashion represents a major industry in the global economy. The challenge for African stakeholders is now to understand their place in this vast value chain, from production to retail. The sector represents aboutContinue Reading
Before it was a fashion color, indigo was a craftsmanship. From the Senegal River Valley to Mali, and from northern Nigeria to the Yoruba regions, its production gave rise to some of the most remarkable textile traditions in West Africa. Dyeing with indigo is not just about coloring a fabric:Continue Reading
Burkina Faso inaugurated the TEXFORCES-BF complex in Bobo-Dioulasso on September 9, a fully integrated textile facility costing 17 billion CFA francs (30 million dollars) and built to supply uniforms for the country’s defense and security forces while also serving the civilian clothing market. The plant is designed to process moreContinue Reading
