Discover how Lagos Fashion Week’s Green Access is transforming waste, craft, and youth innovation into the future of sustainable African fashion.

Eco-fashion designer Gift Olohije, founder of Lohije, blends African tradition with modern style, staying true to her sustainable fashion values.

Fabric scraps piled in rice sacks. That’s a memory many African creatives share and a symbol of fashion waste hiding in plain sight. This essential guide explores how African fashion designers can embrace zero waste practices to reduce textile waste, from innovative pattern-making to modular design and digital tools. Learn practical strategies and see how brands like Bola Yahaya and Akna are already leading the way toward a more sustainable fashion future on the continent.

Through Ecobarter and its fashion arm, Wrep, Rita Idehai is transforming plastic waste into fabric, and creating new pathways for women and communities to thrive.

Miss Green Fashion is redefining beauty with purpose, promoting sustainability, creativity, and women’s empowerment.

At MADhouse Lagos, Revamp Festival explored circular fashion, creativity, and wellness for a conscious future in African fashion.

Secondhand fashion in Africa offers affordability and waste reduction but threatens local textiles. Explore its history, impact, and future.

Aso-Oke, Kente, and Adire have always led the way in eco-fashion. Explore their rich heritage, sustainable production systems, and modern reinventions.

Barkcloth from Africa’s Mutuba tree offers a unique and ancient solution to sustainable fashion. Harvested without harming the tree, this biodegradable, chemical-free fabric embodies centuries-old traditions of eco-conscious craftsmanship. This article explores how barkcloth not only preserves cultural heritage but also inspires modern designers, proving that sustainable innovation can come from honoring the past as much as looking to the future.

We highlight 10 simple everyday habits to make your fashion choices more sustainable, from rewearing and repairing to thrifting and supporting local artisans.

Much of our clothing is made from plastic-based fabrics like polyester and nylon. Learn their impact and how to choose more sustainable options.

Discover what Okrika fashion says about Nigerians as a people. From its roots in Rivers State to today’s thrift culture, explore how secondhand clothing reflects resilience, identity, and the evolution of African fashion.