Ifeoma Umenyiora Debuts Piillz Poizn’s SS26 “Afro-Modern Edit” Collection

Visionary designer Ifeoma Umenyiora, founder and creative director of Piillz Poizn, proudly announces the release of the brand’s latest collection, SS26: Afro-Modern Edit, a bold, conceptual body of work that redefines the intersection of heritage and contemporary fashion.

The Afro-Modern Edit collection engages in a curated dialogue between tradition and modernity, elevating indigenous African textiles through the precision of contemporary tailoring. With this collection, Umenyiora explores the delicate balance between ancestral identity and present-day expression, delivering pieces that are both culturally resonant and globally relevant.

Rejecting the notion of simple fusion, Afro-Modern Edit positions itself as a redefinition of coexistence, where past and present are not blended but worn simultaneously. Each design embodies a thoughtful duality: soft yet structured, ornate yet minimal, traditional yet innovative.

By Bella Naija.

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4 stylish tops every woman over 40 should have in her spring & summer wardrobe: A linen shirt, a patterned blouse and more

The ultimate guide to summer tops.
(Images via Lululemon/Loft/Simons/
Quince/Yahoo Canada Illustration)

We've got your ultimate guide to tops to make dressing for summer easier than ever.

Building a functional wardrobe is an art. After you've unboxed your warm weather clothes, donated what you no longer love and tossed the items that have seen better days, it's time to fill in your clothing gaps with strategic pieces that are both stylish and comfortable.

To help you make the most of your summer wardrobe budget, we've gathered a complete list of timeless spring and summer essentials that can work with the pieces you already own. From linen button-downs to basic crewnecks, blouses to wear-with-everything tanks, these are the 4 best types of tops to add to your summer wardrobe.

By Elizabeth Di Filippo,

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Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez reveal Chelsea dressing room reaction to FA Cup semi-final win

Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez reveal Chelsea
dressing room reaction to FA Cup semi-final win

Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez have revealed why Chelsea’s win over Leeds was so important.

Chelsea began life without former head coach Liam Rosenior - sacked on Wednesday night after a run of seven losses in eight games - by reaching the FA Cup final.

Fernandez, who was accused by Gary Neville of “stitching up” Rosenior, netted the only goal of the FA Cup semi-final as the Blues finally got the better of Leeds this season.

By Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
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This Bespoke Nike Air Max Sneaker Is Just the Start for HOMECOMING Lagos

Nike is coming home. In collaboration with Grace Ladoja, founder of the HOMECOMING Festival, the Swoosh is returning to Lagos for Ladoja’s annual HOMECOMING Festival.

This annual event is a full-on celebration of Nigerian youth culture and creativity within the space of local fashion, music, sport, and beyond. And this is not just a weekend turn up.

HOMECOMING Festival is a diasporic exploration of homecomings as cultural institutions, places to connect and build through community-driven events. And yes, fun is a big part of the homecoming festivities but it's not the only thing to expect.

By Tayler Adigun
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Ntando Rambani and Una Rams launch House of Amani at daughter’s first birthday

It looks like Ntando Rambani and her husband, Unarine Rambani, professionally known as Una Rams, turned their daughter’s first birthday into something a little bigger than just a celebration.

The couple reportedly used the moment to introduce House of Amani, a kids' clothing line, during an intimate but well put together birthday event.

Some of the pieces from the collection were also displayed on Ntando’s Instagram feed, where she tagged the brand.

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By Nomathamsanqa Sithathu

Nigeria's in-vogue handwoven fabric makers resist automation

Waliu Fransisco separates tangled threads used
for aso-oke, a handwoven fabric indigenous to the
Yoruba ethnic group, at Oke Oja workshop in Iseyin on March 17.
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Iseyin, Nigeria – In Iseyin, a sleepy town in southwestern Nigeria, shaded spaces under trees, makeshift sheds and narrow alleys double as production hubs for aso-oke, a handwoven fabric indigenous to the Yoruba ethnic group.

Demand for the fabric has recently soared at home and abroad, boosted by Nigerians in the diaspora and the rising global popularity of the country's fashion and music culture.

Yet the artisans making it are resisting mechanization, insisting that handweaving is what makes it unique.

By Tonye Bakare

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FASHION REVOLUTION Nigeria

WELCOME TO NIGERIA, THE GIANT OF AFRICA.

Fashion in Nigeria is much more than clothing, it is a lifestyle. It is a representation of a vibrant nation with its diverse, multicultural identity. From traditional attires to modern-day fashion statements, the Nigerian fashion industry has undergone several changes over the years and decades, reinventing itself, yet retaining its distinctive allure and flavor. Our Fashion provides a platform for the display and preservation of the country’s cultural heritage, traditional designs, fabrics and styles.

At Fashion Revolution Nigeria, we are committed to the global movement calling for a fairer, safer, cleaner, more transparent fashion industry. We strive to challenge the status quo and transform the way fashion is produced, consumed, and perceived in Nigeria. We want to put an end to throwaway culture and shift to a system where materials are used for much longer, appreciated more, and nothing goes to waste.

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