Africa Fashion Week London's annual catwalk and exhibition event is one of the world’s largest and longest-running showcases of African and African-inspired fashion & design. We took the opportunity to speak to the founders of MBW Fashion Addict, Makenzy Creations, Osawe, Henri Uduku, and Sevaria, five designers using their brands to embody and preserve Africa’s cultural heritage through fashion.

Peruvian cotton is often perceived as more ethical and sustainable due to traditional farming methods and increased efforts in traceability. Two Peruvian brands, WISQA and Pietà, share their insights on the beauty and challenges of handling the world’s finest cotton with care and responsibility.

Today, Boyedoe travels the world, from Lagos to Paris to Geneva. It appeals to fashion veterans and everyday fashion enthusiasts alike. Across his four collections, David and his team play with Kente. To him, it’s a question of legacy and longevity. 

So, fasten your seat belts and join me on this journey through the Peruvian mountains. Get ready for history, tradition, and a touch of Andean glamour through the fascinating world of Peruvian alpaca wool. Alpacas come in two main varieties: Huacaya and Suri.

Over the past 25 years, global production of garments and shoes has more than doubled, with a staggering three-quarters of these items ending up burned or buried in landfills. This points to the stark reality that voluntary efforts alone may not be enough to tackle the systemic challenges of climate change and sustainability.

Known as the “hairy cattle” yaks are long-haired ox-like mammals domesticated in Tibet and are now raised often among people living at elevations of 4,000-6,000 metres mainly in China and central Asia, Mongolia and Nepal.