If the BoF 500 Gala were a fashion thesis, Africa’s entry would be titled “We Didn’t Come to Play.” The Business of Fashion just unveiled its Class of 2025, and once again, the continent’s finest arrived in high-definition glam — no footnotes needed.
From Lagos to Johannesburg, the wave of Nigerian and Sub-Saharan African visionaries reminded the global industry that influence doesn’t just trickle down from Paris or Milan — it flows outward from Africa. This year’s inductees didn’t just show up; they showed out.
The BoF 500 has always been a who’s-who of power and polish, but the African fashion crowd turned it into a masterclass in cultural storytelling — one woven with audacity, craftsmanship, and a flair for the unexpected. Metallics met traditional textiles. Minimalism flirted with maximalism. And every look seemed to whisper the same thing: “We’ve always been global. You’re just catching up.”
Here’s how our faves from the continent came dressed — and made it fashion.
See the looks:
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