BEAUTY - FASHION
Welcome to our Beauty & Fashion category, your source of inspiration for the latest trends, style tips and beauty tricks to help you feel and look your most elegant. Our team of experts and fashion and beauty enthusiasts is dedicated to bringing you well-researched, inspiring articles to guide you in your quest for a unique, refined style.
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African Beauty: The Africa Beauty Summit Takes Place in Norwich This Sunday
Panels, an exhibition of emerging brands, professional exchanges, and an awards ceremony will highlight this sixth edition themed "Beyond Boundaries," with Seyi Shay announced as the keynote speaker. -
In New York, KAHINDO puts African artisans at the heart of Fashion Week
Congolese designer Kahindo Mateene is opening a pop-up this weekend in Greenwich Village, featuring pieces designed in New York and crafted by artisans in Africa. -
Ayra Starr opens New York Fashion Week in leather at Coach
At the Coach Spring 2027 show, the Nigerian singer opted for a leather silhouette softened by a light shirt and the Tabby bag. -
Wedding: Bella Okagbue brings the black dress back into focus
Attending the white wedding of Akin Faminu and Kiky Festus, Bella Okagbue chose a black mesh dress accented with gold and feathers. This evening-appropriate choice aligns with an increasingly accepted trend for 2026. -
Afrikrea celebrates African creativity in New York
From September 11 to 13, the ANKA pop-up brings together independent brands from Africa and the diaspora in Manhattan, featuring clothing, jewelry, accessories, and custom-made pieces. -
Nigerian fashion: Nonnistics unveils ‘ASCEND’ ahead of New York
The Lagos-based house presented the first looks of its spring-summer 2027 collection on September 11, with a runway show scheduled for September 13 in New York. -
Sunglass nails: the translucent manicure emerging from New York Fashion Week
Spotted at Diane von Furstenberg in New York, this manicure features transparent layers, pearlescent reflections, and a glossy finish reminiscent of tinted glass. -
Red and purple: the color duo making a comeback in 2026 looks
Spotted on runways and in celebrity looks, the pairing of red and purple is making a strong comeback. In Benin, it lends itself especially well to simple, light, and well-balanced combinations. -
In Cotonou, young designers reinterpret the style of Gnonnas Pedro
From September 14 to 18, 2026, ESDAM graduates will present their final collections inspired by the musical and fashion universe of the Beninese salsero. -
Tyla and TikTok revive glitter tattoos, the Y2K touch for skin decoration
Glitter tattoos are back in the beauty trends of September 2026. Fueled by TikTok and looks like those of Tyla, this temporary body art emphasizes metallic reflections and bold designs. -
Benin: Cosmetics and dietary supplements on the agenda for SEPHARM 2026
Three sessions are planned in Cotonou, Abomey, and Parakou to discuss the quality and circulation of products directly related to beauty and wellness. -
Shea in Ghana: World Shea Expo Puts Women at the Center
From September 15 to 17 in Tamale, producers, cooperatives, and buyers will gather around a specific goal: to increase local shea processing and promote Ghanaian brands. -
Halo lips: lip pencil trends on TikTok in 2026
The lip pencil is trending in beauty this September. In 2026, the contour is less defined and more blended, creating a softer mouth rather than a graphic line. -
In Accra, Alt.FFF Puts African Materials at the Heart of Fashion
On September 19, a new pan-African fair will bring together fibers, fabrics, leather, and craftsmanship in Accra, featuring everything from Ghanaian kente to Nigerian adire. -
First T.Y.L.A Fashion Week in Benin on October 24 in Cotonou
After two editions in Switzerland, T.Y.L.A is preparing its first Beninese stage with nine designers, 36 models, and a week of workshops in Cotonou. -
Visible mending: repairing clothes becomes a fashion statement in 2026
Pinterest sees a surge in searches for visible mending and upcycling. Holes, tears, and thrifted pieces become embraced details rather than flaws to hide. -
Cashmere eyes: the soft brown smoky look rising in 2026
Taupe, chocolate, or espresso, the gaze is now crafted in a soft halo rather than a deep black smoky. This trend was spotted on the runways and highlighted this week by several beauty media. -
Bukavu celebrates natural Afro beauty on September 13
Afro Beauty Day in Bukavu will feature hair workshops, fashion, and artistic expressions centered on natural hair and African aesthetics. -
Boléro 2026: the cropped jacket makes a comeback, 5 ways to wear it in Benin
The boléro is back on the runways and in fashion searches. Lightweight versions, high-waisted styles, dresses, or kanvo: five ideas to adapt it without overloading your outfit. -
HaloBraid: this robot aims to shorten long braiding sessions
Designed by Nigerian-American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi, HaloBraid assists hairstylists with the most repetitive aspects of braiding. Its rollout is scheduled for American salons in September 2026. -
Cloud skin: the blurred complexion taking hold this autumn 2026
Between matte finish and natural glow, cloud skin is back in the spotlight. On black skin and in hot climates, the key lies in thin layers, targeted powder, and well-matched shades. -
World Afro Day 2026 : 7 simple steps to care for afro hair without damaging it
As World Afro Day approaches on 15 September, here are seven simple habits to keep afro hair supple, beautiful, and less prone to breakage, without turning your bathroom into a laboratory. -
Kanvo and Indigo in Benin: 5 Chic Ways to Wear Them Every Day
Kanvo and indigo are establishing themselves as two strong signatures of Beninese wardrobe. Five simple ways to wear them daily without overloading your outfit. -
Gray Hair: Gray Blending Gains Popularity with More Subtle Touch-Ups
Gray blending, or "quiet silver," blends gray hair into the natural color instead of masking it. An 2026 elegant trend, adaptable to curly and coily hair, with less visible regrowth lines. -
Butterfly bob: the haircut up 300% on Google, how to wear it on textured hair?
The butterfly bob, a soft and heavily layered bob, is gaining ground in 2026. Here’s what sets it apart and how to adapt it to curly, frizzy, or kinky hair without losing their natural movement. -
Beauty 2026: Honey is making a comeback everywhere—how to embrace it without missteps
Facial care, hair, gourmand perfumes: honey is returning to beauty routines. An appealing trend, best adopted in well-designed formulas and with some precautions. -
Frosted lips: frosted lipstick returns in 2026, how to wear it on dark skin
The iconic frosted finish of the 1990s and 2000s is making a comeback in the 2026 makeup trends. More subtle than before, it comes in rose gold, champagne, or mauve and can easily be adapted to darker skin tones. -
Oyster nails: the pearly manicure that takes hold in September 2026
Between milky white, silver gray, and pearly reflections, oyster nails are establishing themselves among the manicures of September 2026. Here is how to adopt this luminous trend without overdoing it. -
Skin Barrier 2.0: the 2026 beauty trend that prefers repairing over exfoliating
After extended routines and the accumulation of products, beauty in 2026 puts the skin barrier back at the center. The idea: to cleanse gently, hydrate, protect from the sun, and avoid overloading already irritated skin. -
Secondhand Clothing in Benin: 6 Tips for Buying Secondhand Without Unpleasant Surprises
Second-hand appeals for its prices and unique items. In Benin, here are six simple checks to better shop at thrift stores, especially at the PK3 market in Cotonou.