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Celebrities wearing House of Tayo’s Ijezi, the Rwandan-inspired jersey at the center of growing debate over fashion counterfeits and intellectual property protection. COURTESY

Ijezi designer Tayo on ‘the cost of fashion copycats’

Thursday, August 20, 2026

The Red Dress at the Museum of Brisbane. PHOTO COURTESY_ Nick Dent

Record-breaking ‘Red Dress’ with Rwandan artwork set for Kigali display

Thursday, July 30, 2026

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Bénédiction fashion gala to blend runway, gospel music and inclusivity

Monday, July 20, 2026

Rwanda Fashion Entrepreneurs.

Rwanda’s fashion industry eyes global reach through UK exchange

Wednesday, July 01, 2026

Nature Apparel, Misozii and Fragile (FRA), three Kigali-based labels that are using clothing as a platform for storytelling

How Kigali’s streetwear scene is redefining Rwandan fashion

Friday, June 26, 2026

Kigali Fashion Week founder John Bunyeshuri (right) recently cancelled the seven-year management contract with Ugandan firm LG Event, owned by George Lugoloobi (left). Courtesy

Kigali Fashion Week founder, organiser up in arms amid contract termination

Friday, June 26, 2026

10 key facts about Kent State University fashion programme in Rwanda

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during the launch in Kigali.

Creatives optimistic as Kent State University launches fashion campus in Rwanda

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Designer Patrick Muhire from Inkanda House

Nine designers selected for UK-backed fashion entrepreneurship programme

Monday, June 22, 2026

Kigali Fashion Week 2026 concluded on May 30 at Pinnacle Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza

Kigali Fashion Week wraps up with renewed push for industry growth

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Kigali Fashion Week officially returned after a six-year hiatus on May 27. Courtesy

Kigali Fashion Week returns with call for investment

Friday, May 29, 2026

The award-winning project, titled Kumizi – Back To My Root Collection, was created by local fashion house Kezem under the creative direction of renowned Rwandan designer Emmanuel Keza Niyonsenga.

Kezem’s ‘Kumizi’ collection scoops top African fashion award

Monday, May 11, 2026

Rwanda’s premier fashion showcase, Kigali Fashion Week, is set to return on May 30 at The Pinnacle Kigali. File

Missed Kigali Fashion Week? The hiatus is coming to an end

Friday, May 08, 2026

Fashion meets music_ Shots from Rapstar’s AHAZAZA lookbook. COURTESY

RoMeo Rapstar debuts 'Ahazaza' collection with local streetwear brand

Thursday, March 05, 2026

The Silver Gala is arguably the top fashion Gala in Kigali, thanks to its peak organisation that brings together different public figures from Rwanda and around the world.

Fashion moments that stood out in 2025

Monday, December 29, 2025

Sonia Mugabo, Ethiopian brand join forces to expand African fashion craft

Monday, December 15, 2025

British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Alison Thorpe, standing alongside the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe, addressing the audience at the event.

Rwandan fashion shines at UK King’s Birthday event in Kigali

Saturday, November 29, 2025

Bunyeshuli (R) officially handed over Kigali Fashion Week to LG Events Founder George Lugoloobi (L) after signing a seven-year management deal on Wednesday, November 26.Photo Courtesy

Ugandan firm takes over Kigali Fashion Week on seven-year deal

Thursday, November 27, 2025

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The night Atmosfera turned Mundi Center into a cultural dance floor

Monday, September 29, 2025

Kigali Fashion Week will return to the Kigali stage in May 2026 under new management-File

Kigali Fashion Week set for comeback under new management

Thursday, September 11, 2025