Ezreen Benissan

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. Last month, Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing collaborated with Ghanaian visual artist and photographer Prince Gyasi for his first full menswear show since the pandemic. As part of the collaboration, some of Gyasi’s images were printed onto the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2024 ready-to-wear and accessories. “I never thought I’d have the opportunity to express myself in that way,” Gyasi says. Gyasi is part of a new wave of African creati…

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. Lanvin Group said preliminary revenues for 2023 rose 1 per cent to €426 million, as a softening demand for luxury stumped growth, the group announced on Wednesday. Shares were flat on Wednesday afternoon. “We did see a decrease in revenue from the first half to the second half of the year, which aligned with a general softening of the macroeconomics,” CFO David Chan said on a call with investors. Lanvin Group — owner of Lanvin, Wolford, St…

This article is part of our Vogue Business membership package. To enjoy unlimited access to our weekly Beauty Edit newsletter, which contains Member-only reporting and analysis, the Beauty Trend Tracker and Leadership Advice, sign up for Vogue Business membership here. South Africa has long been an important entry point for the African market, making the news that L’Oréal Paris is to partner with South Africa Fashion Week (18 to 20 April) a statement of intent. L’Oréal Paris takes over from Mac…

Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive membership discounts. South Africa Fashion Week (SAFW) has been a launchpad for some of the country’s biggest names, including Mmusomaxwell, Thebe Magugu, Rich Mnisi and Lukhanyo Mdingi. Now, with those designers showing in other cities including London, Milan and Paris, there’s new space to fill. Who are the emerging designers who will step up? Fikile Sokhulu, Viviers Studio and Munkus are a…

Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive membership discounts. Among the photos of the International Woolmark Prize winners of 2023 was a joyful shot of Lagos Space Programme’s founder Adeju Thompson holding his trophy above his head — a triumphant moment for the Nigerian designer. Almost exactly a year later, Thompson is at another tipping point: he’s pulling out of Paris Fashion Week men’s in June amid a strategy rethink. The deci…

This article is part of our Advanced Membership package. To enjoy unlimited access to The Long View from Vogue Business, The Fashion Exec’s Guide and bi-monthly Market Insights Reports, sign up for Advanced Membership here. South Africa reigns supreme on the continent when it comes to winning over international luxury brands. The country is home to some of the biggest names in fashion, including Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Gucci, who have all opened stores in South Africa over the last de…

As music from the continent continues to dominate charts and streaming platforms, more partnerships with luxury are emerging. Brands are advised to get in there early.

From business masterclasses to designer debuts, the annual event was back with renewed determination to boost Pan-African fashion in the global market.

Iamisigo, the winner of Zalando’s Visionary Award 2025, is showcasing its Spring/Summer 2026 collection in the Danish capital. Can it win over the Copenhagen fashion crowd?

Nike is rewriting the sneaker drop playbook and launching its latest collaboration with Parisian collective Air Afrique, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Here’s a look inside the strategy.