The Politics of Fashion and Affordability in Nigeria

In Nigeria, streetwear affordability reflects the tension between global brand standards and the economic reality of a majority-poor population   It takes a lot to confront the economic reality and class disparity that has consumed the nation, and the ongoing conversation around streetwear fashion and its affordability in Nigeria today is another case study in […]

The Legacy of Rotimi Fani-Kayode

Exploring the work and influence of one of the 1980s’ most important artists, who reshaped how Black bodies, queerness, and African identity are seen through the lens. In a career cut painfully short, Rotimi Fani-Kayode’s legacy did not rest in volume or longevity, but in rupture, as he produced a body of work that permanently […]

Legendary Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at 93

The patriarch of Italian fashion whose name became synonymous with elegance and haute couture, Valentino Garavani, has died at the age of 93. He passed away peacefully at his Roman residence on January 19. Valentino founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960 and ultimately became one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, […]