https://www.bizcommunity.com/412/430.html West Africa Fashion news 15 Fashion news - West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/412/430.html en-us Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:24:11 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/innovations-from-uganda-and-tanzania-selected-for-hms-global-change-award-2026-511510a After receiving 450 innovative sustainable fashion solutions from 81 countries worldwide, the H&M Foundation announced the 2026 Global Change Award (GCA) finalists — including Living Carbon Capture Dye Systems from Uganda and KelTex from Tanzania. 1-266166 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lagos-fashion-week-wins-the-2025-earthshot-prize-841153a To Lagos Fashion Week founder Omoyemi Akerele, fashion has the power to create jobs, preserve culture, and transform lives. Akerele is committed to transforming the wasteful nature of fashion by encouraging designers to adopt sustainable practices during fashion week and beyond. Hoping to expand to the rest of Africa, Akerele and Lagos Fashion Week just got a head start, as it was named one of the five 2025 Earthshot Prize winners. 1-263059 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerias-plastic-waste-could-enrich-the-fashion-industry-heres-how-409869a On any street in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt, you’ll find abandoned plastic bottles lying around. Each year, about 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced in Nigeria and much of it winds up in landfills or in the environment. 1-261635 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/discover-the-netflix-characters-setting-2025-fashion-trends-367358a Netflix character fashion has been gaining major traction online, with styles from hit shows going viral on TikTok, trending on Instagram, and showing up in real-world shopping habits. 1-259133 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dior-artistic-director-steps-down-251077a It has been confirmed that Dior artistic director, in charge of Dior’s womenswear, Maria Grazia Chiuri has stepped down. 1-257980 Thu, 29 May 2025 12:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nike-restructures-its-leadership-team-695571a Nike has announced that it is shaking up its senior leadership team, announcing an exit and several key promotions across marketing, design, innovation, and growth to reverse years of sluggish sales. 1-257421 Wed, 07 May 2025 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nike-shakes-up-leadership-in-efforts-to-revive-sales-924794a Current Nike CEO, John Donahoe, will retire next month after nearly five years at the helm, capping a tenure marked by a series of missteps that caused the sneaker giant to lose ground to competitors. 1-251914 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigeria-takes-centre-stage-at-fame-week-africa-2024-816453a Nigeria has been announced as the country of honour for the third edition of Fame Week Africa, taking place from 1-7 September 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. 1-250259 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-power-of-african-creativity-our-time-is-now-342518a In recent years, the world has witnessed a remarkable shift in the global creative landscape, with African creativity arising as a powerful force to be reckoned with. As statistics and industry reports affirm, it is indeed our time to lead, and we have every reason to be proud of the incredible talent emanating from the diverse and rich cultures across the continent. 1-247843 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/west-africas-fashion-designers-are-world-leaders-when-it-comes-to-producing-sustainableclothes-786132a Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it’s socially irresponsible to produce such large volumes of clothes so often. It leads to surplus and waste that takes a toll on the environment. And by requiring new styles so often, it also stifles designers’ creativity in an industry that thrives on it. 1-247662 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fashion West Africa