Dressed for the Runway, Undressed for the Office
Lagos celebrates Nigerian fashion on global runways, yet corporate offices still treat native wear as unprofessional. This essay examines the colonial roots of that contradiction and asks why professionalism in Nigeria still refuses to look Nigerian.
The New Gatekeepers: How Capital Now Decides Fashion’s Breakout Brands
In today’s luxury market, the next “it” label is rarely left to chance. Behind cult brands and sudden global expansions sits a quiet network of investment arms and strategic funds deciding which names, categories and experiences receive the capital to scale. As growth slows and risk rises, these gatekeepers aren’t just backing fashion’s future — they’re actively scripting it.
Luxury’s Rescue Act: Why the High Street Is Now the High-Fashion Lifeline
Luxury’s newest lifeline isn’t a runway fantasy but a high-street handshake. In 2025, relevance outruns exclusivity — and every capsule drop becomes a wager: gain heat, risk mystique. The question now is who can dance with the masses without losing their aura.