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For the NFL season, pro footballers dust off their cleats and jerseys to make successful plays under the bright lights at their respective stadiums, which are packed with die-hard, passionate fans cheering them on.
However, the real action is in the suites – and on the turf sidelines – where the WAGS (wives and girlfriends of professional athletes) command attention in their own sport, fashion.
Each WAG has a unique, meticulous approach. Kayla Jones, the wife of Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones, is committed to showing off her comfortable but chic style during game days. Through her outfits, she supports the team and her hubby.
“When he puts on his uniform, I feel like I’m putting on my uniform,” Kayla, 28, told USA TODAY. “I want to show up for him, and it’s also so amazing to know that he gets excited to see what I’m wearing to the game. It’s just this thrill.”
Kayla and D.J. met in college and officially tied the knot in 2020. Her husband was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and eventually started playing for the Broncos.
“I’m just so grateful to be able to support him in doing what he loves, and he reciprocates that energy towards me as well, with my love and passion for style and all things fashion,” she said.
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‘You can’t tell me nothing!’
Getting ready for game days is hectic. When deciding what to wear, Kayla prefers a cute but functional ensemble. She always remembers her football purse.
“I try to make sure that whatever I’m wearing is going to be bold and make a statement, but also it’s comfortable because the last thing you want is for your feet to be hurting at a football game because it’s a long day,” Kayla said, adding that she also considers the weather with her attire.
“Here in Denver, we do get snow, and it gets cold out here,” she continued.
It’s her favorite time to get dressed, though. She could hardly wait to pull out her designer boots and mink coats when the temperature drops: “Once I get a little breeze, baby, I’m pulling out all these coats. Y’all can’t tell me nothing!”
Kayla’s Instagram content highlights the best of her styling and makeup prowess. Her outfits mostly always incorporate the team colors sunset orange, summit white, and midnight navy.
In one of her most recent efforts, she wore a monochromatic blue look. Another shows her wearing a sherling, blue denim with a cowboy hat.
One of Kayla’s favorite outfits of the season thus far is a navy blue shirt and vest set with a white bow-tie blouse. The knee-length Fendi Jacquard Chenille boots were the icing on the cake.
” I feel like your outfit can be a combination of high fashion with subtle details,” she said. “You don’t have to be designer from head to toe. It’s all about how you balance your outfit.”
WAGs invest in their beauty
Other WAGS hire beauty professionals to elevate their game-day looks. Celebrity Makeup artist Allison Kaye has worked with WAGS from several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Washington Commanders, and Kansas City Chiefs.
The most requested look is a soft-glam beat. One of Kaye’s favorite opportunities was working with Emily Mayfield, the wife of Tampa Bay Buccanneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.
“It ends up looking like an everyday look, but a little bit elevated, because the girls are going to be taking photos on the field and doing their own content and stuff as well,” Kaye said. “The goal is to make sure that it lasts throughout the whole game day and also looks good on camera.”
During the NFL season, she travels with her 55-pound kit to different cities weekly and shares her journey on social media. She can tackle up to seven wives at a time.
“I’ll glam them all back to back, and then they’ll go off to the game, and then I will fly back home,” the Miami-based MUA explained.” I’m usually only somewhere for about 24 hours.”
Kaye argued that wives and girlfriends prepare for games the same way any person would for their significant other’s professional work event.
“This is a time in their lives that they’re not going to have forever, and they want to make it as special as possible. I think that people like to assume that it’s making the WAGs look self-absorbed, and that’s absolutely not what it is at all,” she said. “They understand how special the moment is.”
Allahbia Mitchell, the fiancé of San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, usually does her own hair and makeup. For game days, lip gloss and lip liner are essential!
However, she went the extra mile for the Super Bowl earlier this year.
“I use a makeup artist and hair stylist for Super Bowl. If we go back to the Super Bowl, I will probably do the same thing,” Allahbia, 25, said. “For the weekly game days, I just do everything myself. I like how I do my makeup, and I usually get a sew-in or a quick weave.”
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Trendy, custom pieces get the job done
Allahbia, who met the pro footballer in 2021, takes pride in coordinating the team’s colors—red, white, and gold—with trendy, custom pieces or from online fashion site Fashion Nova, whom she’s partnering with. She shows her team spirit by donning her man’s number, name, or face on her clothing.
In one instance, she bedazzled a shirt with the #24: “It was a big trend for the girls to have their men’s number on the shirt.”
” I wanted to do something like that popped more, and it was a little bit more glam for the playoffs. So that’s where I got that idea. And it was a lot of work. It was stressful, but it came out looking cute,” she continued.
Allahbia also outsources. This season, she contacted a designer on Instagram to create a Y2K-inspired airbrushed heart tank top with her fiancé’s last name.
“He is definitely a fan of that stuff,” Allahbia said about her effort to show support at games even during her pregnancy. “He’s the type to appreciate that. He wants to see me on the field before the game. At the beginning of the season, they have open practices, and he wants to see me there, too.”
The NFL WAGs resurgence is here, so buckle up!
There has been a renewed spotlight on the NFL WAGs lifestyle, as many of the women have a name for themselves as social media influencers, business owners, Olympians, and celebrities.
Some prominent couples include Ciara and Russell Wilson, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. PEOPLE reported in October that there have even been rumors about a potential reality show on Bravo of the Kansas City Chiefs WAGS.
Allahbia and Kayla are planning to carve their own lanes in the fashion space.
“I want to expand my styling services to other athletes and people in general,” Allahbia explained to USA TODAY. “I went to school for fashion, and that’s one of the avenues I was looking into going into.”
Kayla is turning her signature football purse into an upcoming business called Women With Ballz. The motto is “Turn game day into your runway.”
” I have some exciting things in the works, and hopefully these purses will be available to purchase soon,” she said. “I’ve gotten a lot of good feedback about people wanting to purchase these purses.”
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
For the NFL season, pro footballers dust off their cleats and jerseys to make successful plays under the bright lights at their respective stadiums, which are packed with die-hard, passionate fans cheering them on.
However, the real action is in the suites – and on the turf sidelines – where the WAGS (wives and girlfriends of professional athletes) command attention in their own sport, fashion.
Each WAG has a unique, meticulous approach. Kayla Jones, the wife of Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones, is committed to showing off her comfortable but chic style during game days. Through her outfits, she supports the team and her hubby.
“When he puts on his uniform, I feel like I’m putting on my uniform,” Kayla, 28, told USA TODAY. “I want to show up for him, and it’s also so amazing to know that he gets excited to see what I’m wearing to the game. It’s just this thrill.”
Kayla and D.J. met in college and officially tied the knot in 2020. Her husband was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers and eventually started playing for the Broncos.
“I’m just so grateful to be able to support him in doing what he loves, and he reciprocates that energy towards me as well, with my love and passion for style and all things fashion,” she said.
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‘You can’t tell me nothing!’
Getting ready for game days is hectic. When deciding what to wear, Kayla prefers a cute but functional ensemble. She always remembers her football purse.
“I try to make sure that whatever I’m wearing is going to be bold and make a statement, but also it’s comfortable because the last thing you want is for your feet to be hurting at a football game because it’s a long day,” Kayla said, adding that she also considers the weather with her attire.
“Here in Denver, we do get snow, and it gets cold out here,” she continued.
It’s her favorite time to get dressed, though. She could hardly wait to pull out her designer boots and mink coats when the temperature drops: “Once I get a little breeze, baby, I’m pulling out all these coats. Y’all can’t tell me nothing!”
Kayla’s Instagram content highlights the best of her styling and makeup prowess. Her outfits mostly always incorporate the team colors sunset orange, summit white, and midnight navy.
In one of her most recent efforts, she wore a monochromatic blue look. Another shows her wearing a sherling, blue denim with a cowboy hat.
One of Kayla’s favorite outfits of the season thus far is a navy blue shirt and vest set with a white bow-tie blouse. The knee-length Fendi Jacquard Chenille boots were the icing on the cake.
” I feel like your outfit can be a combination of high fashion with subtle details,” she said. “You don’t have to be designer from head to toe. It’s all about how you balance your outfit.”
WAGs invest in their beauty
Other WAGS hire beauty professionals to elevate their game-day looks. Celebrity Makeup artist Allison Kaye has worked with WAGS from several teams, including the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, Washington Commanders, and Kansas City Chiefs.
The most requested look is a soft-glam beat. One of Kaye’s favorite opportunities was working with Emily Mayfield, the wife of Tampa Bay Buccanneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.
“It ends up looking like an everyday look, but a little bit elevated, because the girls are going to be taking photos on the field and doing their own content and stuff as well,” Kaye said. “The goal is to make sure that it lasts throughout the whole game day and also looks good on camera.”
During the NFL season, she travels with her 55-pound kit to different cities weekly and shares her journey on social media. She can tackle up to seven wives at a time.
“I’ll glam them all back to back, and then they’ll go off to the game, and then I will fly back home,” the Miami-based MUA explained.” I’m usually only somewhere for about 24 hours.”
Kaye argued that wives and girlfriends prepare for games the same way any person would for their significant other’s professional work event.
“This is a time in their lives that they’re not going to have forever, and they want to make it as special as possible. I think that people like to assume that it’s making the WAGs look self-absorbed, and that’s absolutely not what it is at all,” she said. “They understand how special the moment is.”
Allahbia Mitchell, the fiancé of San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, usually does her own hair and makeup. For game days, lip gloss and lip liner are essential!
However, she went the extra mile for the Super Bowl earlier this year.
“I use a makeup artist and hair stylist for Super Bowl. If we go back to the Super Bowl, I will probably do the same thing,” Allahbia, 25, said. “For the weekly game days, I just do everything myself. I like how I do my makeup, and I usually get a sew-in or a quick weave.”
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Trendy, custom pieces get the job done
Allahbia, who met the pro footballer in 2021, takes pride in coordinating the team’s colors—red, white, and gold—with trendy, custom pieces or from online fashion site Fashion Nova, whom she’s partnering with. She shows her team spirit by donning her man’s number, name, or face on her clothing.
In one instance, she bedazzled a shirt with the #24: “It was a big trend for the girls to have their men’s number on the shirt.”
” I wanted to do something like that popped more, and it was a little bit more glam for the playoffs. So that’s where I got that idea. And it was a lot of work. It was stressful, but it came out looking cute,” she continued.
Allahbia also outsources. This season, she contacted a designer on Instagram to create a Y2K-inspired airbrushed heart tank top with her fiancé’s last name.
“He is definitely a fan of that stuff,” Allahbia said about her effort to show support at games even during her pregnancy. “He’s the type to appreciate that. He wants to see me on the field before the game. At the beginning of the season, they have open practices, and he wants to see me there, too.”
The NFL WAGs resurgence is here, so buckle up!
There has been a renewed spotlight on the NFL WAGs lifestyle, as many of the women have a name for themselves as social media influencers, business owners, Olympians, and celebrities.
Some prominent couples include Ciara and Russell Wilson, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. PEOPLE reported in October that there have even been rumors about a potential reality show on Bravo of the Kansas City Chiefs WAGS.
Allahbia and Kayla are planning to carve their own lanes in the fashion space.
“I want to expand my styling services to other athletes and people in general,” Allahbia explained to USA TODAY. “I went to school for fashion, and that’s one of the avenues I was looking into going into.”
Kayla is turning her signature football purse into an upcoming business called Women With Ballz. The motto is “Turn game day into your runway.”
” I have some exciting things in the works, and hopefully these purses will be available to purchase soon,” she said. “I’ve gotten a lot of good feedback about people wanting to purchase these purses.”
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
Ghanaian fashion designer and the Chief Executive Officer of Magmens Couture, Marian Gifty Mensah has been crowned ‘Ghana’s Most Respected CEO in Fashion and Lifestyle Services’ at the just-ended 7th edition of ‘Ghana’s Most Respected CEO’s Awards.’
The recognition underscores her company’s exceptional leadership qualities in providing quality and top-notch fashion designs for clients and Magmens Couture’s rapid rise in Ghana’s fashion industry.
The remarkable honour also authenticates her continuous growth and contribution to the Ghanaian economy and also for being an extremely respected personality advocating for best business practices through training and mentorship programmes.
Held at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, the five-star event was organized by the Business Executive Group.
The event seeks to identify, honour, and celebrate individuals and companies that play a significant role in the growth and development of the country.
The event was attended by high-profile personalities, Ghanaian government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and traditional leaders.
Magmens, under the leadership of Marian Gifty Mensah, has redefined fashion with a customer-centric approach and innovative service delivery.
The company’s commitment to creating memorable experiences through warm hospitality, open communication, and world-class services has resonated with clients and peers alike. Mrs. Marian Gifty expressed gratitude to the Magmens team, students, and her clients for their unflinching dedication and support.
“I am deeply honoured and overwhelmed to have been named Ghana’s Most Respected CEO in Fashion and Lifestyle at this prestigious ceremony. This recognition is a humble reminder of the power of hard work and the positive impact we can make in society. I pray for continued strength, wisdom, and opportunities to create an even greater impact in our communities. This award inspires me to keep striving for excellence, empowering others, and making a difference in the fashion and lifestyle industry.
As part of this journey, I would like to use this opportunity to invite investors and sponsors to join hands with us to turn this vision into reality. Together, we can transform lives, create sustainable opportunities, and drive meaningful change in our society”, she noted
Marian Gifty Mensah took the opportunity to advise the upcoming designers saying, “To upcoming fashion designers, my advice is to stay true to your vision, work diligently, and never lose sight of your purpose. Passion and persistence will always pave the way for success. Thank you once again to the organisers, The Business Executive Group, for this incredible honour”, she added.
About Marian Gifty Mensah
Marian Gifty Mensah is a skilled ‘Fashionpreneur’, CEO, and creative director of Magmens Couture. She is a determined winner and an astute fashion and lifestyle consultant. Marian owns and operates a thriving fashion business in Obuasi, Ashanti Region of Ghana, where she was born and bred.
Marian holds a Bachelor of Education degree in Home Economics (specializing in Clothing and Textiles) from the University of Cape Coast obtained in 2013. Before pursuing her undergraduate programme, she successfully studied at the Takoradi Technical University, obtaining a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fashion Design Technology in 2005.
The interest in sewing for Marian Gifty, started as a hobby, creating amazing designs for close family and friends during her teenage years. That interesting hobby has now been honed into a cherished profession.
She worked as a personal assistant to the then Presiding Member of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly for a while, and later, for six (6) years at the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) district office in Obuasi.
When she couldn’t resist the burning desire to pursue a career in the fashion industry, she finally decided to leave CHRAJ to start what would grow to become one of the very best bespoke and Couture brands in Ghana, Magmens Couture, in 2015. Marian designs for clients in Ghana and all over the world.
In 2016, Marian was crowned champion of the maiden show “Fashion Guru Sewing Bee” on Joy Prime TV, a finalist of the VLISCO fashion fund competition in 2017 and an award winner of Fashion Excellence at Bryte Africa Fashion Week in 2019.
For Marian, success is not measured by wealth but by the positive impact one makes in the lives of others. She has trained over thirty (30) young ladies, to become skilled fashion designers. With Magmens Couture, she collaborates with tertiary institutions to provide industrial experience for students under internship programmes, in fulfilment of her corporate social responsibility.
She is a patron of a nonprofit venture, Sikapa For Girls (an initiative that focuses on skills training for vulnerable girls).
As a married woman entrepreneur, Marian Gifty Mensah makes time to motivate, empower, and inspire people, young and old, through participation in numerous seminars, TV, and radio programmes.
She is a self-motivated, goal-driven, versatile and proactive woman who strives to write a better story in her community.
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MILAN — As innerwear brands struggle to find their footing in a multifaceted market, Parah, the storied Italian hosiery and swimwear company, is undergoing a total revamp under a new owner, which is betting on a lifestyle approach.
Last June, London-based Blackwood Fashion Investment acquired Parah’s IP rights from its previous owner Parahsol. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
“As a storied brand established in the ‘50s, Parah has strong opportunities, but its positioning was unclear,” said Leonardo Cantagalli, managing director at Parah Group. “It was largely perceived as a swimwear brand, whereas consumers today want continued injection of newness. We are also aiming to ramp up the brand’s positioning in the entry luxury space, with premium prices.”
The first steps in relaunching the 71-year-old company, which had lost some of its zing, include the development of a product assortment embracing a lifestyle-leaning approach and distribution.
The brand recently unveiled its first flagship in Milan, debuting a new store concept hinged on natural materials such as stone and wood, and nature-derivative decor, including life-size, stone-shaped poufs.
The new Parah flagship in Milan.
Courtesy of Parah
The unit, located on Corso Como 11, opposite the famed 10 Corso Como retail emporium, covers 753 square feet and displays the new offer, which encompasses activewear, loungewear and knitwear, in addition to the core swimwear and lingerie categories.
The Milan concept also will be used at Parah’s second retail outpost in Rome, slated to open on Via Frattina by the end of the year. A third directly operated unit is to bow in Paris in 2026.
The new stores hint at the brand’s market strategy.
In reassessing distribution priorities, the new owner shuttered the brand’s existing flagships in Italy and cut ties with smaller stockists, mainly multibrand lingerie stores scattered across Italy’s first- and second-tier cities.
The future business model will rely instead on select direct retail, franchised stores for a wider footprint, and flashy wholesale partnerships.
Cantagalli said Italy and France, which historically were relevant markets, represent the first targets. In addition to flagship openings, the executive plans to debut around 13 franchised doors in Italy over the next 24 months.
Parah’s wholesale model will rely on high-scale linkups with premium shopping destinations. Rinascente in Italy, Galeries Lafayettes in Paris and El Corte Inglés in Spain, among others, have already inked deals with the brand to open corners.
The new product mix will help fuel desirability for the brand at these shopping destinations, Cantagalli said. Leveraging a network of high-end suppliers, which include Italy’s Eurojersey for swimwear, Parah is aiming to boost its credentials as a high-end, high-quality brand.
“We try to design our products with evolution in mind,” said Gabriele Botto, senior executive manager at Parah Group. He shared that the brand will also introduce a small men’s capsule for spring 2025, anticipating a broader rollout of the line in 2026.
The new Parah flagship in Milan.
Courtesy of Parah
After consolidating the Italian and French markets, Cantagalli plans to scale up the brand’s overseas footprint, starting in 2026 from what he billed as the Greater Asia region, which includes China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East.
“I believe that in the five-year term, Greater Asia will account for 70 percent of the Parah business. Just look at these countries’ GDP in comparison with the Western world; theirs is growing faster,” Cantagalli said.
“The old Parah was Italy-centric while I have an international background and approach,” the executive added.
Cantagalli’s business plan for the company is to reach sales of 40 million euros in five years, also thanks to a new e-commerce platform and more investments channeled into digital marketing.
MILAN — As innerwear brands struggle to find their footing in a multifaceted market, Parah, the storied Italian hosiery and swimwear company, is undergoing a total revamp under a new owner, which is betting on a lifestyle approach.
Last June, London-based Blackwood Fashion Investment acquired Parah’s IP rights from its previous owner Parahsol. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
“As a storied brand established in the ‘50s, Parah has strong opportunities, but its positioning was unclear,” said Leonardo Cantagalli, managing director at Parah Group. “It was largely perceived as a swimwear brand, whereas consumers today want continued injection of newness. We are also aiming to ramp up the brand’s positioning in the entry luxury space, with premium prices.”
The first steps in relaunching the 71-year-old company, which had lost some of its zing, include the development of a product assortment embracing a lifestyle-leaning approach and distribution.
The brand recently unveiled its first flagship in Milan, debuting a new store concept hinged on natural materials such as stone and wood, and nature-derivative decor, including life-size, stone-shaped poufs.
The new Parah flagship in Milan.
Courtesy of Parah
The unit, located on Corso Como 11, opposite the famed 10 Corso Como retail emporium, covers 753 square feet and displays the new offer, which encompasses activewear, loungewear and knitwear, in addition to the core swimwear and lingerie categories.
The Milan concept also will be used at Parah’s second retail outpost in Rome, slated to open on Via Frattina by the end of the year. A third directly operated unit is to bow in Paris in 2026.
The new stores hint at the brand’s market strategy.
In reassessing distribution priorities, the new owner shuttered the brand’s existing flagships in Italy and cut ties with smaller stockists, mainly multibrand lingerie stores scattered across Italy’s first- and second-tier cities.
The future business model will rely instead on select direct retail, franchised stores for a wider footprint, and flashy wholesale partnerships.
Cantagalli said Italy and France, which historically were relevant markets, represent the first targets. In addition to flagship openings, the executive plans to debut around 13 franchised doors in Italy over the next 24 months.
Parah’s wholesale model will rely on high-scale linkups with premium shopping destinations. Rinascente in Italy, Galeries Lafayettes in Paris and El Corte Inglés in Spain, among others, have already inked deals with the brand to open corners.
The new product mix will help fuel desirability for the brand at these shopping destinations, Cantagalli said. Leveraging a network of high-end suppliers, which include Italy’s Eurojersey for swimwear, Parah is aiming to boost its credentials as a high-end, high-quality brand.
“We try to design our products with evolution in mind,” said Gabriele Botto, senior executive manager at Parah Group. He shared that the brand will also introduce a small men’s capsule for spring 2025, anticipating a broader rollout of the line in 2026.
The new Parah flagship in Milan.
Courtesy of Parah
After consolidating the Italian and French markets, Cantagalli plans to scale up the brand’s overseas footprint, starting in 2026 from what he billed as the Greater Asia region, which includes China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East.
“I believe that in the five-year term, Greater Asia will account for 70 percent of the Parah business. Just look at these countries’ GDP in comparison with the Western world; theirs is growing faster,” Cantagalli said.
“The old Parah was Italy-centric while I have an international background and approach,” the executive added.
Cantagalli’s business plan for the company is to reach sales of 40 million euros in five years, also thanks to a new e-commerce platform and more investments channeled into digital marketing.
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Latest news on November 24, 2024: The couple twinned in white.
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Fashion News LIVE: Ditch the tam jham! Take wedding fashion inspo from Aadar Jain, his wife-to-be Alekha Advani as they twin in white
Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani had their roka last night. Bride-to-be Alekha twinned with husband-to-be Aadar Jain in a stunning white ensemble.
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A fitness coach shared six vegetarian, protein-packed breakfast options that she ate daily for weight loss. She revealed that it helped her lose 10 kg.
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The fashion industry is set for a captivating experience as the hugely anticipated GTCO Fashion Weekend kicks off tomorrow in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Fashion Weekend, powered and founded in 2016 by Guaranty Trust Holdings, will start from tomorrow and continue on Sunday, November 10 at the GTCenter in Lagos.
The fashion weekend, a veritable platform for showcasing Africa’s finest talents and fostering small businesses in the fashion industry, will bring together global fashion leaders and industry experts and present networking opportunities for hundreds of local fashion enterprises to expand their businesses, tap into new markets and position themselves for sustained growth.
Segun Agbaje, the Group Chief Executive Officer, GTCO Holdings, said the 2024 edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend is more than an event but a deliberate and collective effort to uplift, empower, and celebrate the incredible talent Africa has to offer.
“As we celebrate this edition, let us reflect on the broader impact of African fashion on the world. It is a growing global phenomenon, embraced by international designers and celebrities. African designs are appearing in luxury boutiques in Paris, Milan and New York. Our fabrics, patterns and aesthetics are influencing fashion houses worldwide.
“We understand the importance of supporting this growth. Our commitment to African fashion goes beyond this weekend’s event, and we remain dedicated to promoting creativity, empowering entrepreneurs, and ensuring that the world continues to recognize the incredible potential of African fashion.
“So whether you’re attending a masterclass, shopping the latest collections, or watching the runway come alive, this weekend is about embracing the diversity, creativity, and brilliance that African fashion represents. I encourage you to fully enjoy and engage with all that this 7th edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2024 has to offer,” Agbaje said.
This year’s event will showcase curated collections from Africa’s finest brands and designers including Hue By Idera, Tolu Coker, Oríré, Gert-Johan Coetzee, Eric Raisina, Onalaja, Xu Zhi, Ituen Basi, Selly Raby Kane, Laquan Smith, Sukeina and Romeo Hunte.
Other guests would be thrilled and entertained with glamorous, creative designs, including casual, corporate, party wear and Afrocentric styles.
The 2024 GTCO Fashion Weekend will feature a series of online masterclasses led by four esteemed fashion industry experts like Lulu Kennedy, Patricia Bright, Sheika Daley and Ted Gibson.
These masterclasses, tailored for entrepreneurs and fashion enthusiasts, will provide valuable insights into building and sustaining fashion brands in the present and future.
Lulu Kennedy, a fashion editor, will be speaking on ‘Incubating Talent: Supporting The Next Generation’ while Patricia Bright, a fashion Influencer will be handling ‘Style, Influence + Everything In Between: Creating Your Online World’.
Celebrated make-up artist, Sheila Daley, will speak on ‘A Maestro In The World of Celebrity Makeup Artistry’ and will be ended by Ted Gibson, a celebrity hairdresser with a salon in New York with notable clients include Anne Hathaway, Renée Zellweger, Kate Gosselin, Zoe Saldana, and Ashley Greene. In 60 minutes, the hair expert will be taking participants on the trip with the topic ‘Iconic Hair: The Hollywood Story’.
Six designers will also present during the event. They include Ninie, Moye Africa, Lohije, Ibilola Ogundipe, Jewel Jamila and Elpis Megalio.
The fashion industry is set for a captivating experience as the hugely anticipated GTCO Fashion Weekend kicks off tomorrow in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Fashion Weekend, powered and founded in 2016 by Guaranty Trust Holdings, will start from tomorrow and continue on Sunday, November 10 at the GTCenter in Lagos.
The fashion weekend, a veritable platform for showcasing Africa’s finest talents and fostering small businesses in the fashion industry, will bring together global fashion leaders and industry experts and present networking opportunities for hundreds of local fashion enterprises to expand their businesses, tap into new markets and position themselves for sustained growth.
Segun Agbaje, the Group Chief Executive Officer, GTCO Holdings, said the 2024 edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend is more than an event but a deliberate and collective effort to uplift, empower, and celebrate the incredible talent Africa has to offer.
“As we celebrate this edition, let us reflect on the broader impact of African fashion on the world. It is a growing global phenomenon, embraced by international designers and celebrities. African designs are appearing in luxury boutiques in Paris, Milan and New York. Our fabrics, patterns and aesthetics are influencing fashion houses worldwide.
“We understand the importance of supporting this growth. Our commitment to African fashion goes beyond this weekend’s event, and we remain dedicated to promoting creativity, empowering entrepreneurs, and ensuring that the world continues to recognize the incredible potential of African fashion.
“So whether you’re attending a masterclass, shopping the latest collections, or watching the runway come alive, this weekend is about embracing the diversity, creativity, and brilliance that African fashion represents. I encourage you to fully enjoy and engage with all that this 7th edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend 2024 has to offer,” Agbaje said.
This year’s event will showcase curated collections from Africa’s finest brands and designers including Hue By Idera, Tolu Coker, Oríré, Gert-Johan Coetzee, Eric Raisina, Onalaja, Xu Zhi, Ituen Basi, Selly Raby Kane, Laquan Smith, Sukeina and Romeo Hunte.
Other guests would be thrilled and entertained with glamorous, creative designs, including casual, corporate, party wear and Afrocentric styles.
The 2024 GTCO Fashion Weekend will feature a series of online masterclasses led by four esteemed fashion industry experts like Lulu Kennedy, Patricia Bright, Sheika Daley and Ted Gibson.
These masterclasses, tailored for entrepreneurs and fashion enthusiasts, will provide valuable insights into building and sustaining fashion brands in the present and future.
Lulu Kennedy, a fashion editor, will be speaking on ‘Incubating Talent: Supporting The Next Generation’ while Patricia Bright, a fashion Influencer will be handling ‘Style, Influence + Everything In Between: Creating Your Online World’.
Celebrated make-up artist, Sheila Daley, will speak on ‘A Maestro In The World of Celebrity Makeup Artistry’ and will be ended by Ted Gibson, a celebrity hairdresser with a salon in New York with notable clients include Anne Hathaway, Renée Zellweger, Kate Gosselin, Zoe Saldana, and Ashley Greene. In 60 minutes, the hair expert will be taking participants on the trip with the topic ‘Iconic Hair: The Hollywood Story’.
Six designers will also present during the event. They include Ninie, Moye Africa, Lohije, Ibilola Ogundipe, Jewel Jamila and Elpis Megalio.
Zalando’s premium fashion offer is allowing it to differentiate from other online fashion retailers such as Shein and Asos. Credit: Shutterstock.
Zalando‘s Q3 group revenue climbed to €2.4bn from €2.27bn in the same period last year and its adjusted group EBIT was €92.7m compared to €23.2m in Q3 last year. Its net income was €44.3m compared to -€8.2m in the prior year period.
Zalando said it “recorded strong growth” in both its growth vectors Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) in the third quarter, which it believes was driven by “increasing consumer demand amid an industry-wide strong start to the autumn/winter season”.
It also shared that its number of active customers increased by about half a million quarter on quarter, bringing the total number of active customers to 50.3m in Q3.
To capture further growth opportunities Zalando is investing in key areas of its ecosystem strategy, such as driving customer loyalty, expanding lifestyle propositions, making fashion discovery more entertaining, and further strengthening its European logistics network.
Zalando chief financial officer Dr. Sandra Dembeck explained: it is investing in initiatives such as evolving its Plus loyalty programme, offering more inspiring content, ramping up its tech hub in China and driving localised convenience for customers via its European logistics network.
Zalando uses premium fashion to differentiate from Shein, Asos
GlobalData senior apparel analyst Louise Deglise-Favre says the 4.3% rise in Business-to-consumer (B2C) sales in Q3 is on the back of Zalando continuing to add in-demand premium brands such as A-Cold-Wall*, Marine Serre and Remain to its product offering.
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She explains: “This allows it to differentiate from other online fashion players such as Shein and ASOS, by targeting a different consumer base which is slightly older and more financially stable.
“Zalando also capitalised on the streetwear trend in October, launching a campaign called “Cultural Ties”, featuring interviews with trendsetters and product style guides, as well as exclusive items in collaboration with Adidas Originals. Plus, the retailer continued to grow its lifestyle proposition, seeing strong growth within its sportswear, beauty and childrenswear offering.”
Deglise-Favre is also keen to point out the retailer’s use of technology also sets it apart from its competitors.
“In October it expanded its AI-powered shopping assistant to all of its markets following positive consumer feedback from its initial launch in countries such as Germany and the UK.
“The retailer also added four more cities to its Trend Spotter tool, now allowing shoppers to discover emerging trends and popular products in 10 fashionable cities across Europe, such as London, Milan and Amsterdam.
“Zalando also evolved its Plus loyalty programme in Spain, France and Austria, removing its annual membership fee and pivoting to a points-based system, with plans to expand this change to more markets in 2025,” she shares.
Zalando’s comprehensive logistics and fulfilment offering through the ZEOS platform is continuing to attract new clients.
Through ZEOS, Zalando offers solutions to retailers and brands looking to strengthen or develop their online capabilities but lacking the expertise or resources to do so efficiently alone.
While the B2B division still represents a minor share of Zalando’s revenue, Deglise-Favre asserts “it presents a highly lucrative opportunity and will likely remain a key development area for the retailer”.
Zalando Q3 key results
Zalando’s Q3 group revenue was up 5% to €2.4bn from the same period last year.
Its adjusted group EBIT was €92.7m compared to €23.2m in Q3 2023.
Zalando’s net income was up €44.3m from -€8.2m in Q3 2023.
Zalando’s outlook
In FY24 the company expects gross merchandise volume (GMV) to grow between 3% and 5%, revenue to increase between 2% and 5% and adjusted EBIT to grow to between €440m and €480m.
