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  • A Lagos Homecoming: This Is Us Opens Its Flagship in Grand Style

    A Lagos Homecoming: This Is Us Opens Its Flagship in Grand Style

    THIS IS US™ has officially opened its flagship store in Onikan, Lagos Island, marking a defining moment for one of Nigeria’s most respected homegrown design brands. The opening preview took place during Art Week on November 8th, bringing together friends of the brand, collaborators, loyal customers, and members of the international art community for a first look.

    Set inside a newly restored three-story tropical modernist building, the space reflects the brand’s ethos Live Work Wear for the Conscious Creative through thoughtful architecture, craftsmanship, and a deep sense of community. Just steps from the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History and sitting behind the brand’s manufacturing studio, the flagship lives at the heart of a growing creative district alongside IAMISIGO and Plan B Lagos.

    Originally designed in the 1970s by architect Akintunde Tejuoso, the building has been reinvented in collaboration with Papa Omotayo and the MOE+ Art Architecture team. The result is a multifunctional home for design that feels rooted in heritage yet firmly pointed toward the future.

    Inside, the flagship unfolds across three key spaces: a retail floor showcasing THIS IS US pieces alongside carefully selected homegrown design brands, a Maker Studio centred on craft and textile experimentation, and a Creative Residence set to open in March 2026.

    Throughout the building, visitors encounter design and art pieces from some of the brand’s closest creative collaborators including Omi Collective, Nmbello Studios, Butlers Archive, Fantastic Plastic, IAMISIGO Home, and visual artists Sola Olulode and Fiyin Koko. Photographer Daniel Uwaga captures every detail with intimate clarity, documenting the textures and atmosphere that define the space.

    A highlight is the THIS IS US Wall of Fame, an ongoing installation featuring photographs of the community that has shaped the brand over the years. It stands as a tribute to the people who live with the clothes, grow with the brand, and continue to inspire its evolution.

    “We wanted to create a space that feels like home, a place where people can linger, have fun, and take it all in,” say founders Oroma and Osione Itegboje. “This building represents where we started, who we’ve become, and the people who made it possible.”

    Founded in 2016 after a journey across Northern Nigeria, THIS IS US has remained rooted in process, people, and place. Their signature textiles are woven from Nigerian cotton and hand-dyed in the ancient indigo pits of Kofar Mata, linking farmers, dyers, tailors, and designers across generations.

    The flagship extends this chain of craft, offering visitors a full experience of the brand: the beloved Funtua tees, uniform wear inspired by dye-pit and workshop artisans, cross-disciplinary collaborations with IAMISIGO, Waf, PITH, and Dye Lab, and home accessories that widen the brand’s design language.

    Through this new home, THIS IS US reinforces its commitment to longevity, zero-waste design, re-dye services, and creative exchange. The flagship invites guests to step into their world, slow down, and experience Nigerian design at its most intentional.

    THIS IS US House
    19A Military Street, Onikan, Lagos Island
    Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 6pm
    Sunday: 12pm to 6pm

  • After 37 Years, Anna Wintour Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Global — An Era Ends

    After 37 Years, Anna Wintour Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Global — An Era Ends

    What’s next for the queen of fashion and fashion at large? Oh my goodness, what’s next for Vogue?

    It’s official. After three decades and some change, the legendary Anna Wintour has stepped down as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Global. Yes — the same Anna who made the bob and shades a global trademark, the same Anna who didn’t just run Vogue, but ran fashion.

    Wintour’s journey with Vogue started in 1985, when she relocated to New York. After a brief stint back in London to lead British Vogue, she returned in 1988 to take the global reins. Her mission was clear: make Vogue the number one fashion magazine in the world. At the time, Elle Magazine held the crown, but Anna was about to shake the table.

    Her first U.S. Vogue cover said it all — Israeli model Michaela Bercu in a $10,000 Christian Lacroix sweater and $50 Guess jeans. It was bold. Unconventional. Controversial. And it worked. That single image sparked a creative revolution and reshaped how fashion was perceived globally.

    Anna didn’t just run a magazine — she reshaped an industry. Under her rule, Vogue became the global fashion bible. She opened doors for designers, gave rising talent like Victoria Beckham their first runway platforms, and played gatekeeper to the highest level of fashion validation.

    Her work ethic? Ruthless.
    Her vision? Unmatched.
    Her influence? Untouchable.

    Let’s not forget, she’s also the chair of the Met Gala — the most exclusive fashion event on the planet. Wintour transformed it from a fundraiser into fashion’s Super Bowl.

    Though she’s stepping down from her editorial throne, Anna isn’t leaving fashion entirely. She’ll now serve as Chief Content Officer at Condé Nast, Vogue’s parent company.

    But one question remains —
    Who’s filling those size-37-year-old shoes?
    Who’s next in line to carry the Vogue legacy forward?

  • Chelsea FC’s New Collab with Nigerian Designer Ebele Ojechi!

    Chelsea FC’s New Collab with Nigerian Designer Ebele Ojechi!

    Chelsea FC merges football heritage with cultural storytelling in For the Glory!

    Designed by British-Nigerian creative Ebele Ojechi @3b3le_Oj3ch1, this capsule collection reinterprets Chelsea’s iconic 90s kits through the lens of traditional Igbo fashion, delivering a bold and contemporary take on sportswear.

    Backed by the Blue Creator Fund and unveiled at @saatchi_gallery, the collection highlights Chelsea’s deep-rooted ties with Nigeria—the club’s largest fanbase outside of England.

    With upcycled kits, striking silhouettes, and a fusion of past and present, For the Glory is more than a fashion drop—it’s a celebration of identity, history, and the global influence of football.

  • LFW 25: ‘Designed by an Immigrant’ – Labrum London Presents ‘Sound of Us

    LFW 25: ‘Designed by an Immigrant’ – Labrum London Presents ‘Sound of Us

    Pa Saliue in Labrum London FW 25

    Labrum London [ @labrumlondon ] took over the iconic Abbey Road Studios for its AW25 show at London Fashion Week.

    According to Foday Dumbuya [ @iamfods ] (Creative Director, Labrum London), “the show is a reminder of the kind of sounds we listened to in the early 2000s, from garage to grime,” as he shared in an interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra.

    The runway was a full celebration of UK music and culture, featuring some of the most iconic UK rappers bringing the energy—Ghetts, Kano, Wretch 32, and Pa Salieu, who walked the runway, embodying the cross-generational vision Labrum continues to build.

    Here are some of the most standout looks from the night—celebrating fashion, innovation, and the rich history of London’s Black and immigrant communities.

    Big up @labrumlondon—we loved every bit of this! 🫰🏾