12+ hour, 17+ min ago (657+ words) Walking into the recently held Oyo Leather Craft Exhibition at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, was ... - Oyo Leather Craft Exhibition: A passage through Yoruba mastery L-R: Adebimpe Adebimpe Ajarat; Julie Mackaly, public affairs officer, U.S. Department of State; Samad Adejumo; Baba Isiaka Adunola of leather guild; Oluwatoyin Zainab Sogbesan, founder, Asa Heritage Africa, Ibrahim Aliyu and colleagues from the Public Affairs Section U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Adeola Balogun, Abiodun Folawiyo, CEO, Shoespeed. Walking into the recently held Oyo Leather Craft Exhibition at the Ecobank Pan African Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, was like stepping into another world, one stitched together with stories, skill, and years of tradition. From November 17-19, 2025, the space curated by "S" Heritage Africa Foundation, founded and managed by Oluwatoyin Sogbesan in partnership with Lagos Pop-Up Museum, conceived by Odun Orimolade, became a living archive of…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago (212+ words) ORCA, an international home and lifestyle brand with a footprint spread across 22 African countries, has officially opened its Biggest African showroom in Lagos, Nigeria, on the 27th of October 2025. Located in the fast-growing Eko Atlantic City, the launch marks a major milestone in the brand's pan-African expansion and reinforces Lagos' position as one of Africa's most dynamic consumer markets. Established over two decades ago in Dakar, Senegal, ORCA has grown into one of Africa's most distinguished home and lifestyle brands, with about 50,000 sqm of retail innovation. The'Lagos showroom showcases ORCA's commitment to shaping Africa's evolving lifestyle economy and strengthening its presence across the continent. ORCA's founders selected Lagos, Nigeria, for its flagship location due to the city's youthful energy, strong urban development, and rising demand for modern home solutions. With successful operations in Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Gabon and other markets,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (426+ words) Metallic Leather Jacket are bold, high-fashion, and instantly eye-catching. They turn any outfit into a statement piece, which is why so many celebrities love wearing them. From music videos to red carpets, metallic jackets have become a signature style for stars who want to stand out. These jackets also work in music, movies, festivals, fashion shows, and street style. "Celebrities Who Wear Metallic Leather Jackets The king of iconic jackets. His metallic silver and gold leather jackets in concerts and music videos became part of fashion history. Beyonc" wears metallic jackets on stage and during her Renaissance visuals'especially silver and chrome shades. Often seen in metallic bomber-style leather jackets for concerts and street fashion. A big fan of metallic outerwear for runway outfits, street style, and fashion week looks. Rihanna wears metallic leather jackets in gold, chrome, rose gold, and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (1288+ words) Where can I find reliable African wood suppliers? Africa remains a main part of the world hardwood business. It offers many kinds of timber. Some well-known ones include Iroko and Afromosia. Others, like Sifou and Dabema, get less notice. The land's wide mix of plants helps a lot. Plus, its growing group of sellers makes it a good pick for fine hardwoods. These woods go into making chairs, floors, cupboards, and building stuff. By 2026, sellers of African hardwood will deal with quick shifts. Things like keeping nature safe, moving goods, and checking quality matter more now. People want more African hardwood. New places to sell and old ones, like Europe and the United States, push this along. Other suppliers like Basti and ACE Group also prioritize quality and sustainability, offering timber that meets international regulations like CITES and ensuring traceability…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (326+ words) Kente cloth, the vibrant woven fabric originating from the Ashanti, Akan, and Ewe people of Ghana, has long symbolized wealth, royalty, and tribal identity. Over time, its cultural significance has spread across the African diaspora. Today, replicas of Kente produced outside Ghana are widely available. Ghana is now taking steps to protect its authentic tradition and stand up against copycats. Last month, the Ghanaian government announced that Kente has officially received geographical indication status through the World Intellectual Property Organization, an arm of the United Nations that collaborates with the World Trade Organization. This protection aims to safeguard local artisans and the textile's heritage by ensuring that only Kente cloth woven in Ghana is recognized as authentic. Susan Scafidi, founder and academic director of the Fashion Law Institute, said that while geographical indication status is similar to a trademark, enforcing…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (362+ words) The Federal Government says the continued consumption of hides and skins, popularly known as ponmo, poses a serious threat to Nigeria's leather industry, currently valued at about $5 billion. The Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Prof Nnanyelugo Ikemounso, stated this at the National Campaign Against the Consumption of ponmo held on Thursday in Abuja. Prof Ikemounso stressed that the practice deprives local industries of vital raw materials needed for leather production and export. According to him, the Nigerian leather goods market was valued at $2.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $4.96 billion by 2033, warning that the continued diversion of hides for consumption could derail this growth. "From an economic and industrial standpoint, cowhides are one of Nigeria's most valuable raw materials. Our nation possesses a vibrant leather industry with enormous potential for job creation, foreign exchange…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (417+ words) There's a new spot in downtown Homewood that's about to become your go-to for thoughtful gifts, quality craftsmanship and timeless style. Avontuur, a new leather goods and lifestyle store, is opening its doors in downtown Homewood'just in time for the holiday season. We got an exclusive first look inside this beautiful new space (and even tried on a few of their unique pieces). Here's everything to know'including how you can win a Kingfisher Leatherworks Physician Weekender Bag. When you think of fine leather goods, chances are your mind goes straight to men's shoes, belts or briefcases. But Avontuur breaks that mold. This new store offers a little bit of everything'from sleek leather accessories to cozy sweatshirts, handmade mugs, jewelry, handbags and more. Every piece in the store feels intentional'perfect for those who appreciate craftsmanship, storytelling and quality over quantity. Whether…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (406+ words) As COP30 continues in Bel'm, Brazil, the climate conference is bringing renewed focus to the Amazon rainforest and the commercial activities that have put it at risk. Often nicknamed the lungs of the planet, it is the largest and most biodiverse rainforest in the world, and it plays a hugely important role in local, regional and global climate regulation. It has also played a hugely important role as a resource to the fashion industry. Criticism has been placed on fashion brands in recent years whose leather supply chains have been linked to companies felling the Amazon to make space for pasture, a major contributor to deforestation in the area. Yet, one of leather's low-impact alternatives also thrives in the Amazon. In apparel, many may still associate the material with fetish wear, but environmentally and socially conscious fashion brands are increasingly turning…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (160+ words) Billingham Reinvents Everyday Carry with the Elegant Capsule 1 Available for pre-order now with dispatch expected for the week commencing 24 November 2025, the Capsule 1 positions itself as a versatile pouch with a wide doctor-bag style opening, ideal for slipping into a larger everyday carry bag or standing alone for compact gear use. Color-wise the Capsule 1 offers several options: for example, Burgundy Canvas with Chocolate Leather, Khaki FibreNyte with Chocolate Leather, Sage FibreNyte with Chocolate Leather, and Black FibreNyte with Black Leather. For someone who appreciates the style of your Leica gear and the kind of equipment you carry for luxury or lifestyle editorial work, these finishes will feel appropriately premium rather than sporty or tactical. In my role as ecommerce editor on camera and tech gear, I often see bags with impressive specs but lacking in finish; here, the aesthetic is clearly…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (202+ words) The cultivated leather market is projected to grow rapidly as demand increases for consistent and high-quality real leather. Qorium's technology produces beautiful, uniform real leather from a few ... Qorium is successfully producing sustainable real leather MAASTRICHT, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 11, 2025-- Qorium, the Dutch biotechnology company pioneering cultivated leather, today announced it has secured a "22 million investment from Invest-NL and LIOF alongside existing investors Brightlands Venture Partners and Sofinnova Partners. An influential group of high net worth individuals have also participated in the round while the Invest-NL investment is made under the InvestEU guarantee scheme of the European Commission. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Copyright Business Wire 2025. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. Would you…...