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.

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

Experiences from the Revamp Festival 2025 at Madhouse Lagos, celebrating sustainable fashion and wellness. From upcycled clothing and creative workshops to panel discussions, see how young Africans are shaping an eco-friendly fashion future.

Revamp Festival 2025 takes place on 29th August at MADhouse Lagos, to celebrate sustainable fashion, with clothing upcycling, eco-friendly workshops, and restorative wellness.

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.

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.

VYNT is a marketplace for thrift (okrika) clothes in Nigeria. It is a secure platform to buy and sell wears, with verified sellers, in-app escrow, and door-to-door delivery within Lagos.