What Happened in African Fashion This Week
- Clearly Invincible
- Mar 1
- 4 min read
Updated: Mar 11
This week, fashion pushed boundaries in unexpected ways, blending movement with style, tradition with reinvention, and accessibility with luxury. From striking editorials to fresh takes on heritage, each story is a reminder that fashion isn’t just about what we wear—it’s about how we shape the world around us.
Brand
The OSC Group has unveiled its latest innovation: the OSC Mobile Sewing Shop, a fully equipped tailoring service on wheels. Founded by Sola Bolatunde, the mobile unit offers on-the-go fashion solutions, including custom fittings, quick adjustments, and fabric sales—all delivered straight to customers’ locations.
This initiative aims to make premium tailoring more accessible and convenient for fashion lovers. Stay tuned for launch details and service availability.
For more details, read more below.
Brand
Tolu Coker has released their AW25 collection, ORI – Upon Reflection, a deeply personal exploration of identity, heritage, and spirituality. Inspired by the Yoruba concept of òrí—one’s spiritual intuition and destiny—the collection urged audiences to slow down and embrace self-reflection.
Models carrying stalks of cotton moved through an immersive studio presentation, set against a haunting live rendition of Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit, performed by a band led by Grammy-winning producer Gaetan Gudd. This multi-sensory experience reinforced Coker’s dedication to amplifying Black narratives and the diasporic experience in fashion.
The collection paid tribute to the flowing white garments of Aladura churches, the ceremonial attire of Candomblé, Lucumí, and Santería, and the ritual dress of Black spiritual traditions in Louisiana and Haiti. Expert tailoring—cinched, pleated, and layered—intertwined these influences with classic European sartorial codes. Sustainability was also central, with deadstock wools, gabardines, tartans, and poplins grounding the designs in both cultural memory and modern responsibility.
Event
The African Students Association (ASA) hosted its annual fashion show on Saturday, Feb. 22, with this year’s theme, Leral, celebrating "African Iridescence: The Vibrancy of Heritage." The event spotlighted four major regions—East Africa, West Africa, North Africa, and Southern Central Africa—through a dynamic fusion of fashion, dance, music, and set design.
Personality
Refinery29 journalist Kathleen Newman-Bremang attended her first SAG Awards and NAACP Awards in ÖFUURË, a Nigerian-owned brand known for its bold prints and statement silhouettes. This isn’t her first time wearing the brand on the red carpet—she also wore a two-piece set from them to the Essence Black Women in Hollywood event last March and the Golden Globes in January 2024.
Collaboration
Skepta is back with the second installment of his sneaker collaboration with PUMA, Skpoe Forever Mid. The British-Nigerian artist and designer continues to reimagine PUMA’s legacy through his unique creative lens, blending technical outdoor elements with early-2000s nostalgia.
At the core of the collection is the Skope Forever Mid, a hiking-inspired silhouette that fuses performance details with Skepta’s signature aesthetic. The 2025 edition refines last year’s design, featuring a black leather and light grey mesh upper, contrasted by bold turquoise laces. Rope laces and hiking-style lace stays reinforce the sneaker’s rugged appeal, while premium materials add a sleek, elevated touch.
Originally introduced in May 2024, the Skope Forever sneaker debuted as a modernized take on retro styles, with Skepta’s spin on PUMA’s design heritage. This year’s collection builds on that foundation, pushing the fusion of function and fashion even further. Alongside the sneakers, the drop includes specially designed accessories, such as collaborative gloves, expanding the collection beyond footwear.
Skepta’s long-standing connection to sneaker culture has shaped his approach to design, and his partnership with PUMA continues to reflect his ability to blend innovation with cultural influence. With Volume 2, he delivers another striking take on performance footwear, proving that his vision extends far beyond music.
Editorial
Nigerian art director Magapls introduces Runner’s Hive, a new app that blends competition, community, and rewards for runners. To mark its launch, he created an editorial that merges fashion with movement, featuring models sprinting across a track in elegant evening wear. The visuals challenge conventional beauty standards, celebrating both athleticism and high fashion in an unexpected setting.
Inspired by Jean-Paul Goude’s Little Theatre of Fashion, the editorial reimagines traditional sports imagery with a high-fashion twist. The app itself is designed to motivate runners by offering points that can be redeemed for exclusive rewards, including discounts on premium gear and access to top running events. With Runner’s Hive, Magapls proves his talent extends beyond visual storytelling, creating an experience that pushes both fashion and fitness forward.
Brand
Nigerian fashion designer Ugo Mozie has launched a new collection for Eleven Sixteen, the luxury brand known for its culturally rich accessories. Worn by global stars like John Legend and K-pop sensations San and Hongjoong of ATEEZ, Eleven Sixteen blends West African heritage with contemporary elegance.
The latest drop features statement pieces like the Protection Cowrie Chain and Queen Idia Bag, handcrafted to honor African tradition. The campaign was brought to life through editorial production by Ẹniafẹ́ Momodu and photographed by Mikey Oshai. With this release, Mozie continues to push the boundaries of fashion and cultural storytelling.
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