Image Description: Cynthia Abila SS26 at LFW ‘25 Image Credit: Insignia Online (Kola Oshalusi) Fashion Week is a complex business operation requiring sharp legal oversight. Behind the scenes, fashion lawyers ensure that every aspect of the event, from designer showcases to sponsorship deals, runs within the boundaries of the law. For aspiring practitioners, understanding what fashion lawyers actually do  during Fashion Week provides valuable insight into the applied practice of fashion law....

Source: Ron Lach (Pexels) Across the continent, fashion has become an increasingly significant economic and cultural force, shaping how communities express identity, innovate, and engage with global markets. It is a space defined by remarkable creativity, entrepreneurial energy, and a growing network of designers, producers, and businesses who contribute meaningfully to local and international value chains. One of the most consequential fault lines is the persistent divide between academia...

Source: Oladimeji Odunsi (Unsplash) Intellectual property protection in Africa is governed through multiple layers that operate at national, regional, continental and international levels. These layers interact to form a complex legal landscape that affects how creators, businesses and innovators secure and enforce their rights. Although Africa has made progress in harmonising IP protection, the framework is still largely fragmented, and understanding these layers is essential to navigating...