How to Future-Proof Your Fashion Career in 2025
The fashion industry has always been fast-paced, but in 2025, it’s evolving faster than ever. Between the rise of artificial intelligence, shifting consumer values, digital fashion, and a renewed emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity, the rules are being rewritten. If you’re a designer, stylist, creative director, marketer, or even a fashion tech entrepreneur, the question […]
Fisayo Longe’s Kai Collective Surpasses £2M Annual Revenue Milestone, Redefining Modern Fashion
Kai Collective, the London-based contemporary brand owned by entrepreneur, Fisayo Longe, has hit a new milestone, with the brand now generating over £2 million in annual revenue. This extraordinary accomplishment places Kai Collective among the rare 4% of startups globally that exceed $1 million in yearly revenue. Since its launch in 2016, the brand has […]
The Role of Fashion Rentals and Subscription Services in Reducing Waste.
The fashion industry is notorious for its environmental impact. It contributes to approximately 10% of global carbon emissions and nearly 20% of wastewater. The Geneva Environmental Network says this is because fast fashion comes at an astonishing environmental and social cost. Fast fashion impacts include pollution, water use, carbon emissions, human rights, and gender inequality. As […]
The Impact of Technology on Fashion: Wearables and Smart Fabrics
The fashion industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation driven by advancements in technology, particularly through the integration of wearables and smart fabrics, a situation predicted 9 years ago by Business of Fashion. This convergence of fashion and technology is revolutionising the way we interact with our clothing, offering new levels of functionality, convenience, and innovation. […]
The Folklore – New Funding: What it Means for the New Crop of African Fashion Creatives
Amina Rasool founded The Folklore in 2018 with a single mission to help fashion brands from emerging markets like Africa, Asia, and The Caribbean tap into the international market. In 2022, the startup took this drive a notch higher and introduced The Folklore Connect, a B2B marketplace, and wholesale management software for brands to sell […]
Beyond Threads: The Power of Community in Nigerian Fashion
It’s 2024, you notice your friend sporting a jersey from a streetwear label, and you ask where it’s from. As they reveal the brand, you acquire the jersey, thus perpetuating the cycle. This scenario summarizes the essence of community within the Nigerian fashion sector. For certain brands, these communities stem from product excellence, while for […]
3 Expert Ways to Succeed as an Emerging Talent in the Fashion Industry.
Recently, Kai Collective, a London-based contemporary fashion and lifestyle brand catering to women with accessible clothing, initiated its private sale, followed by a public sale the next day. Throughout the past year, the brand has strategically cultivated anticipation for such events in collaboration with its marketing partner. Owned by Nigerian designer Fisayo Longe, the London-based […]