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DAVID BLACKMOORE RELEASE NEW SUMMER GEAR

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David Blackmoore release new summer gear with a range of T-Shirt designs. fresh off releasing their DENIM 23′ Capsule, David Black blackmoore is back with a new T-shirt collection to keep you cool and stylish this summer. the brand also teamed up with denim brand “harvest clan”, to create an electrifying collaborative drop titled “Vampirella” From bold prints to comfortable fits, this collection effortlessly blends urban aesthetics with modern flair, providing you with the perfect balance of comfort and style. the designs for the collection make reference to Greek mythology and fictional narratives which speak to the brands ability to draw both dated and contemporary references in modern design. all designs from the summer collection are now available for purchase. how do you feel about the David Blackmoore new release?

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DUKE+DEXTER CALL UP SOLDIER FOR THEIR NEW RELEASE

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London based footwear brand Duke+Dexter call up SOLDIER for their new release. the Lagos bred artist, Leonard Iheagwam popularly known as “SOLDIER” or “soldierboyfriend” first gained attention in the London and Nigerian youth scene as one of the Motherlan boys. He has since gone on to make a name for himself as a multi disciplinary artist known for his military aesthetic with the camo prints and figures. now, Soldierboyfriend has become one of the most exciting faces in London’s modern art scene. For their latest release, Duke and Dexter team up with the artist to give birth to the TIGER CAMO 001 loafers. for the tiger camo 001, the Wilde penny loafer was redesigned to feature SOLDIER’s signature tiger-camo cotton canvas on the vamp. this is the first time the brand would be working with an artist on a footwear and according to them the shoes represent a real life example of working against the grain. something soldierboyfriend has tasked himself with. i.e creating art that is functional and exists in the real world. the loafers were officially released on the 27th of July and are available on the Duke + Dexter website for about N276,800. what is particularly interesting about the shoes is the number of references it points too from art, to skateboarding to modern styling, the TIGER CAMO 001 finds a way to blend them all. The loafers are definitely a step (pun intended) in the right direction for the artist. What do you think about the Duke+Dexter x SOLDIER collab?

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WAFFLESNCREAM X PITH AFRICA; WHAT A TIME FOR AFRICAN SKATE CULTURE

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The Wafflesncream x Pith Africa Collab speaks to the undeniable growth of African skate culture. As an outspokenly dedicated skate brand Waf. have been on the forefront of skate and street culture expansion not just in Nigeria but in west Africa as a whole. I mean, just this year alone aside hosting a number of skating challenges and releasing their “Waf. babes” capsule the brand boasts off Collab’s with Dakotas, thisisus and kasi flavour10 to name a few. these collaborations and the events held to celebrate the releases are very Intentional from the brand it’s what drives their ever growing community of like-minded creatives. Pith have also seen their fair share of activities this year. from a couple of new drops and being spotted on Rema for his Native land cover to hosting a giveaway on the mainland in Lagos. Pith Africa has been very much involved in putting Nigerian street wear on the actual streets. Aside the cliché “community building”, another benefit of efforts in collaboration from these brands is the exposure it gives to the emerging talents in the Nigerian Skate culture and Creatives in the street-wear space as a whole. this particular campaign features up and coming models, photographers, and designers from Lagos that are currently in the spotlight, thanks to the platform of the collaboration. according to Hypebeast Africa, The founders of Pith Africa sat down to share their inspiration, approach, and vision for this exciting partnership the official release is set for the 26th of July followed by a special Pre-release Pop-up event on July 29th as part of the celebration.⁠ What do you you think about the Wafflesncream x Pith Africa Collab and how much do partnerships like this affect African Skate culture? check out details for the special Pre-release Pop-up event on July 29th below

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TJWHO CAPSULE COLLECTION 4 LIVE IN PARIS

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TJWho showcased it’s capsule collection 4 in Paris earlier this Month. the elevated casual (formerly menswear) now universal brand is successfully refining it’s unique blend of western and African design, with eye-catching silhouettes. the brand was amongst 5 winners from the 3rd edition of the @africa_fashion_up event that were selected to represent the African Continent at the @quaibranly Museum on the 7th of july 2023. the aim of the fashion-up event is to showcase a variety of exciting new talent in the fashion space. TJWho showcased alongside Yonael Marga from Addis Ababa Shamyra Moodley from Capetown South Africa Kente Gentlemen, Zaady official and Eric Raisina. captioned “DÉFILÉ”, the French word for “parade” the looks from the capsule collection 4 featured an even tone color palette and sophisticated cuts. the collection makes a strong statement for how cross cultural elements can be imbedded into design. check out some of the looks below. what do think about the TJWho capsule collection 4 presented in Paris?

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JORDAN FAMILY RECRUITS REMA FOR JUMPMAN 23

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Artist of the moment “Rema“, teams up with the Jordan family for the new Jumpman 23 commercial. the self acclaimed King of the Ravers features in the new Jump man 23 advert alongside former basketball player and businessman “Michaël Jordan”, and a bunch of other stars including Teyana Taylor, Gabby Williams, Zion Williamson Jayson Tatum, and Luka Doncic. this isn’t his first encounter with the world of basketball however as he and “in-demand” artist Burna boy. alongside the leader of the rebel gang “tems” performed at the 2023 NBA All-Star weekend halftime show. does this hint at the possibility of a Rema x Jordan shoe collab? or as Native mag phrased it, “Air Rema?” it’s too early to say, but Rema now has a relationship with an established brand like Jordans and it could blossom into something beautiful in the coming years. what do you think Rema for Jumpman 23 means for the artist in the coming years?

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SKEPTA’S “MAINS LONDON” IS BACK AND BETTER

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Skepta’s “Mains London” is back! the British-Nigerian Artist’s fashion line “MAINS” recently announced a return on Instagram with an incoming collection scheduled for the 16th of September, which is off-schedule from the London fashion week. this will be the brands first ever fashion show so there’s a lot of excitement about the announcement. in an interview with vouge business, the producer-artist (and D.J) who is also the founder of the brand, says the brand has been in hibernation and is set to unveil a collection of “staple, crazy, beautiful, wearable clothes”. working alongside the new chief designer Mikey Pearce, and graphic designer Johnson Orchid Skepta assures that the team has come up with something fresh. the artist has teased a few unreleased pieces from the brand in his recent public appearances at Wimbledon and Silverstone. prior to the announcement, MAINS last official drop was 4 years ago, and we cannot wait to see what this new chapter of revered Skepta’s “Mains London” has in store.

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REVISIT BLACK HERITAGE WITH THE ASHLUXE HERITAGE CAPSULE

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The Ashluxe Heritage capsule collection is an effort in revisiting black heritage. Firmly seated at the top of Nigerian Luxury Streetwear, Ashluxe has released a capsule that seeks to highlight black excellence captured in different Era’s. the capsule features just graphic T-shirts but has a strong enough visual backing to get the message across. I mean, they went as far as creating motion graphics for the capsule. Founder Yinka ash, notes that the inspiration for the designs are from the renaissance of the negro community and it’s contribution to learning. the thought didn’t stop there, the visuals for the capsule also point towards a turning point in black history. from being in the backseat academically to pioneering innovations in science, art and technology. The brand has been active on the international scene and continues to push Nigerian luxury to a global audience. they hosted a well attended London pop-up in early july. with notable faces in the Alte community like Boj on the microphone and Olaoluslawn in attendance. what do you think about the Ashluxe heritage capsule? do the narrative and visuals represent the actual pieces?

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MEET BLOKE’S NEW ART DIRECTOR; DANIEL OBASI

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Daniel Obasi is the new art director at BLOKE. the multi medium artist replaced founder and creative director, faith Oluwajimi as the artistic director of the 2023 LVMH semi-finalist brand. faith announced the appointment via instagram stating that he occupied several creative titles at BLOKE over the span of 8 years and is willing to step down. he also stated that Daniel will work in a collaboration with him in an effort to spear head a new frontier in BLOKE’s quest to (stay with me)…. communicate a progressive global company with firm roots in Africa. something the brand is very much on course with. to give a brief history on BLOKE’s new art director Daniel Obasi is a well versed Nigerian Art director, stylist and photographer based in Lagos, Nigeria. in SHOWSTUDIO’s words, His aesthetics as an artist are best described as whimsical, soft, ethereal and afrocentric. the artist constantly challenges gender roles and sexuality in his work especially how masculinity and the male gender is perceived in the traditional African setting. obasi’s work has been featured on VOGUE US, VOGUE Portugal, Architectural Digest Rolling-stone UK, i-D, CNN Africa, Indie magazine, and Financial Times just to name a few. Obasi’s view on “advancing the scope of African narratives through visual mediums” aligns perfectly with BLOKE’s vision to forge new pathways for ( I hope you’re still with me) cultural exploration with an Avant-garde approach to textiles and knitwear. last year, in a brief interview with “the lonely planet” the artist spoke about his work, home town and influences. check it out below.

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PHARRELL WILLIAMS DEBUT FOR LOUIS VUITTON

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Pharrell Williams debut for Louis Vuitton was nothing short of grand. by far the most anticipated show of this fashion week pharrell’s L.V show featured a huge runway glorious live music and a star studded audience all tied together in a spectacular presentation. the new creative director of the French luxury brand showcased the men’s spring-summer 2024 collection at the Pont Neuf in Paris to kick off the Paris fashion week. the invitation for the show dubbed “L.Vers” was a newspaper print out off the New York times announcing the collection dedicated to “lovers” on the front page. THE COLLECTION speaking of the actual collection one major highlight of the garments on the runway appeared to be a digitalized damoflage motif  seen on pharrell himself as he walked out at the end of the show and a number of high profile attendees including kim kardashian spotted in a cozy athleisure rendition of the print. the motif repeatedly appeared on hoodies, bags, jackets and suits through-out the collection. the collection features a total of 75 looks with ample accessories including bags and luggage boxes . the feedback for the collection so far has been mixed and inevitable comparisons have been drawn to Pharrell’s late predecessor. the truth is, the collection cannot truly be faulted. at most, critics claim it is not “spectacular” or “mind blowing”. but a reoccurring accusation from the fashion community is the fact that the actual designer/designers responsible for the garments will never get the recognition, because as we all know pharrell has no form of fashion education. this is not a new accusation against modern creative directors and the fashion houses appointing them. the late Virgil Abloh was not spared from the critics either yet ended up being a huge success at the house. This is a decent start for the multi-hyphenate and it is way to early to decide his fate at the luxury French house. check out some looks from Pharrell Williams debut collection below what do you think about Pharrell’s first collection as creative director for louis Vuitton?

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MEET THE NEW FACE OF FENTY BEAUTY; DENOLA GREY

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Denola grey is the new face of Fenty beauty. (well, he and six other ambassadors actually). The cosmetic brand founded by Rihanna partnered with boots UK ltd, a British health and beauty retailer/pharmacy  to select a group of “Fenty Faces” to feature in the upcoming boots UK campaign for Fenty UK. Denola along with six other winners were selected from thousands of entries all over the UK to represent the brand. the team at Fenty believe the seven representatives truly reflect the Fenty brand ethos inside and out. THE FENTY BRAND The Fenty brand is known for it’s inclusive approach to beauty and beauty products. developing formulas that work for all skin types, and pinpointing universal shades. last year, the brand decided to by-pass booking models the traditional way for campaign shoots. so in partnership with boots UK, they came up with Fenty Faces. the Nigerian actor and model has a significant audience on Instagram he is known for his allure and fluid sense of style. hence, his selection as one of the faces of Fenty deal. he is joined on the list by fellow underground Nigerian digital creator, Priscilla Olu to represent one of the biggest beauty brands in the world with a net worth of over 2 billion dollars. the other ambassadors include; Christian Colaluca McNally, Nicky Lanceley, Sahara, Maxine, and Kez

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