The Journal

Fashion, business, and craft — written by Nigerians who do the work.

The Ankara silhouettes ruling 2026

Featured · Trends

The Ankara silhouettes ruling 2026

From cocoon sleeves to asymmetric peplums — the six cuts every Lagos tailor is cutting right now.

Editorial Desk·6 min
How to price a bridal commission (without losing money)

Business · 9 min

How to price a bridal commission (without losing money)

A working formula for fabric, labor, overheads, and the profit margin that keeps your atelier alive.

By Amaka Oduyemi

The Adire revival: why indigo is the new gold

Craft · 7 min

The Adire revival: why indigo is the new gold

How a new wave of Enugu and Abeokuta artisans is exporting Yoruba craft to Paris and Brooklyn.

By Nkechi Ibe

The 12 measurements every tailor forgets

Tailoring · 5 min

The 12 measurements every tailor forgets

Skip these and your finished piece will hang wrong. A field guide from a Lagos master tailor.

By Tunde Bakare