Fashion

Face-mask fashion makes fighting virus ‘more fun’

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5 years ago

May 22, 2020

Making the wearing of face masks compulsory to contain the spread of coronavirus has provided a challenge to fashionistas.

Nigerian designer Sefiya Diejomaoh, pictured above sporting a diamante-studded covering, did not want to stop being stylish, she told the Reuters news agency in the country’s commercial hub, Lagos.

“When you come out in a stylish mask or with an accessory such as this, it doesn’t seem as though we’re fighting a war. It seems more fun,” she is quoted as saying.

“People going around in surgical masks is depressing,” she said. “I have to maintain status quo and who I am despite the situation.”“Everyone is on it right now including designers. It is a necessary fashion statement right now,” said Angel Obasi (above) who runs the Instagram account Styleconnaisseur.

Student Uche Helen, wears a face mask to match her head-band.

A Reuters photographer also spotted another woman in Lagos who went for the matching headgear and face mask combination:Nigeria has more than 5,600 confirmed cases of coronavirus and 176 deaths from the illness.

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Fashion

Creativity and Craftsmanship Shine at Ghana Menswear Week 2025

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6 days ago

October 11, 2025

WeeklySpectator

The World Trade Centre in Accra came alive from August 30–31 as Ghana Menswear Week 2025 showcased cutting-edge trends, creativity, and craftsmanship in men’s fashion. The annual event drew designers, fashion enthusiasts, and industry insiders from Ghana and beyond.

Now in its ninth year, the event—described by founder Nana Mensah as the “Men’s Fashion Olympics”—celebrates the innovation of African designers and the diversity of their creations.

This year featured a lineup of young designers including 97 Urban, The Ugly Youth, Larry Studios, Kwadwo Man, Dapper Jayden, Stylenique Siblings, and Ryker Collection/The Cap Culture, who captivated the audience with bold urban aesthetics and youthful energy.

A vibrant collaboration with Woodin Ghana added color and flair to the show. Designers Amonu Whyte and House of Micky used the brand’s iconic fabrics to craft a diverse range of stylish menswear pieces, blending tradition with modern creativity.

Ghana Menswear Week 2025 reinforced its reputation as a premier platform for celebrating African design, innovation, and craftsmanship, inspiring the next generation of menswear designers.