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Highlights from ARISE Fashion Week & Music Festival 2023
Education

Highlights from ARISE Fashion Week & Music Festival 2023

The event marks the start of the African fashion month calendar.
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The Curation: 5 Emerging Nigerian Womenswear Brands on Connect
Industry Insights

The Curation: 5 Emerging Nigerian Womenswear Brands on Connect

Introducing a selection of diverse and up-and-coming designers from Nigeria.
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Fashion Capital: Why Lagos Is at the Forefront of Africa’s Fashion Landscape
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Fashion Capital: Why Lagos Is at the Forefront of Africa’s Fashion Landscape

How the city’s burgeoning fashion scene is paving the way for Africa’s growing global profile.
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How to Prepare Your Brand for the FW23 Digital Market Week
Education

How to Prepare Your Brand for the FW23 Digital Market Week

Our tips on making the most out of the virtual trade show event.
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ARISE Fashion Week Announces Designers and Dates for 2023

ARISE Fashion Week Announces Designers and Dates for 2023

The 20th edition of the event will take place in Lagos in February.
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The Folklore Connect Partners With RAISEfashion for Exclusive Showcase During New York Fashion Week
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The Folklore Connect Partners With RAISEfashion for Exclusive Showcase During New York Fashion Week

Our new effort to support Black-owned brands and create opportunities for retailers, buyers and media to connect.
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The Curation: 5 Sustainably Minded Woman-Owned Beauty Brands to Know
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The Curation: 5 Sustainably Minded Woman-Owned Beauty Brands to Know

Mission-driven brands that are prioritizing social and environmental responsibility.
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Announcing The Folklore Connect’s Fall/Winter 2023 Digital Market Week
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Announcing The Folklore Connect’s Fall/Winter 2023 Digital Market Week

This article is aimed at encouraging and participating in the first digital trade show dedicated to diverse and minority-owned ...
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The Folklore Connect Guide to Womenswear Fashion Trends for SS23
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The Folklore Connect Guide to Womenswear Fashion Trends for SS23

Get ahead of your new-season assortment with our guide to the SS23 womenswear trends.
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