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Tag: Fashion Industry

  • The Path of an African Fashion Designer in an Untapped Market: Pioneering a Creative Legacy

    The Path of an African Fashion Designer in an Untapped Market: Pioneering a Creative Legacy

    Investing in a country that lacks a creative platform can feel like venturing into uncharted territory—challenging yet brimming with untold potential. As an African fashion designer, building a brand in such an environment requires not just talent, but a vision that sees beyond the limitations and deeply understands the soul of a people. It’s about…

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  • Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 competition kicks off in Lagos

    The competition officially began on Saturday, with 24 contestants arriving at the Festival Hotel in Lagos for a week of preparation and competition. “The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement and anticipation as the delegates checked in and completed their registration process… With poised elegance, each contestant posed for the cameras, marking the beginning of their…

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  • Christian Dior: A Contradictory Move

    Christian Dior, a luxury fashion house that publicly denounced Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ceased operations in the country in 2022, has paradoxically filed for trademark registrations in Russia. This surprising move comes amidst a broader trend of Western brands facing intellectual property challenges in Russia. Following the imposition of sanctions against Russia, the country…

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  • Ghana struggling with extreme surplus of secondhand clothes

    It takes Nii Armah and his crew of 30 fishermen hours to haul their weighty nets to shore on the bustling Korle-Gonno beach of Ghana’s capital Accra. Finally, their catch emerges — a colossal barracuda and a less welcome bounty of bundles of discarded clothing. Where once nets teemed with fish, they are now tangled…

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