Category: Fashion
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The Problem With Mixing Fashion With Activism
While mixing fashion with activism can help raise awareness and inspire change, there are also downsides to this trend. Here are a few potential drawbacks to consider: Co-opting movements: When fashion brands create clothing or accessories featuring activist slogans or symbols, it can sometimes feel like they’re co-opting a movement for their own profit. Critics…
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Lagos Nightlife: Sex And Fashion
Sex and fashion are two prominent aspects of the Lagos nightlife scene. Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria, is a bustling city with a diverse population and a vibrant nightlife. The city is known for its music, food, and fashion, and these elements are all intertwined in the nightlife experience. In this article, we will…
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The Effects Of Homophobia In The Lagos Fashion Scene
Homophobia is a significant issue in Nigeria, and this extends to the fashion industry. Lagos is a vibrant city with a thriving fashion scene, but it is not immune to the harmful effects of homophobia. This article will explore the impact of homophobia on the Lagos fashion scene and why it is essential to address…
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The Dishonest Sustainable Practices In The Nigerian Fashion Industry
The fashion industry is known for its fast-paced and ever-changing nature. Trends come and go, and consumers are constantly seeking new and innovative styles. However, in recent years, the industry has faced increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, with many consumers demanding more sustainable and ethical practices. In Nigeria, the fashion industry has seen a…
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Effects Of Fast Fashion On The Nigerian Fashion Industry
Fast fashion is a term used to describe the production of inexpensive and trendy clothing, which is quickly manufactured and made available to consumers in large quantities. This business model has become increasingly popular in recent years, but its effects on the Nigerian fashion industry have been a topic of concern. Nigeria’s fashion industry has…
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Nepotism In Nigerian Fashion
The Nigerian fashion industry is a vibrant and growing sector that has been gaining recognition both locally and internationally in recent years. However, like many industries, it is not immune to the effects of nepotism, which has been a major obstacle for aspiring fashion designers. Nepotism refers to the practice of favoring relatives or friends…
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Manus x Machina in respect to African fashion
Manus x Machina is an exhibition held at the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The exhibition explores the relationship between handmade and machine-made fashion, showcasing the use of both traditional and modern techniques in the creation of haute couture and prêt-à-porter garments. In recent years, there has been…
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The 11 Standout Models of Spring-Summer 2023
This season’s runways seemed to be brimming with Cinderella stories: A woman who was scouted on the street in Missouri as a young teenager made her runway debut for Proenza Schouler, a teenager cemented their remarkable transition from viral comedian on TikTok to bona fide high-fashion model, and a non-binary model strut for a slew…
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Stop covering Kanye West uncritically, fashion media:
In this op-ed, Teen Vogue Editor in Chief Versha Sharma calls on fashion media to stop covering Kanye West without criticism. Before Kanye West sent models down the runway wearing “White Lives Matter” T-shirts, before he posed in one himself with right-wing personality Candace Owens, before he started using his massive platform to bully a successful Black…
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The hidden meanings behind fashion’s most dramatic colour
Wearing black has long been a symbol of authority, rebellion, death, sex, and other things. Deborah Nicholls-Lee delves into the mysterious undertones of the most classic color in fashion and how Cristóbal Balenciaga made it famous. In the words of Christian Dior, it is “the slimmest of colors.” It confirms, creates, and adopts styles, according…