This week's column is on Anita Horsfall, the creative genius behind the revolutionary Luxury accessories brand, Anita Quansah London.  Anita took on a very daring approach with her craft. She  tapped into her African heritage and created pieces reminiscent of her...
ZINKATA DAILY: Runway
Get the best fashion moments this week in Gozel Green
Ever so often , I am reminded of the power what we wear has over our feelings.I had a really happy fashion moment yesterday wearing Gozel Green's detachable pinafore dress now in the store and a part of their SS17 collection titled:  Figures in the Dark.  It is such...
The Friday Column: Orange Culture
This week's feature is on Orange Culture;  a global fashion brand originating from Lagos, Nigeria. Orange Culture has made huge strides both locally and internationally in such a short time span.With a loyal following of ardent fashion forward males  to the pages of...
THE FRIDAY COLUMN: NKWO
Today's Friday Column is on Nkwo; a seasoned Global Fashion brand. The brand came to my radar about 5Â years ago, during the Arise Fashion week. They had one of the most intriguing collections! Still around that period, it was also quite an exciting discovery to find...
THE FRIDAY COLUMN: GOZEL GREEN
Today's column is on Gozel Green, a contemporary Nigerian based fashion label spear-headed by Identical twins, Olivia and Sylvia. In Nigeria, the fashion of the land leans more along the lines of vibrant prints, embellishments and other diverse details/styles;...
O’milua is coming to Zinkata
We have great news!! Our new brand crush; Omilua would be stocking at  Zinkata very soon; well in time to be a part of all the festive fun! Run by  Olajumoke Ademilua: " O'milua is a contemporary and ethical brand that plays on the existing relationship between...
Zinkata’s Fashion Sojourns: Day 2 LFDW
My outfit for Day 2 of the LFDW shows was strictly for practical reasons.. Or so  thought.. I must confess it was a bit hot backstage for a bit, so note to thine-self in the future. "More breathable fabric for working backstage at fashion shows". It was an...
Zinkata’s Sojourns: Day 1 LFDW
This years LFDW (Lagos Fashion and Design Week) Â has been such a different experience for me. I sincerely wished I would be able to see all the shows and have the time to review most of my favourite shows and tell you all the juicy fashion news.. but alas, my work...
LFDW 2016
Fashion week is upon us once again. From today(26th) to the 29th of October (2016), The Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria would be an exciting hub of affairs : Fittings, Models, Runway, Street Style and all round amazing fashion. I can't wait!! It would be quite an...
OCHIAGHA: Meena’s SS’16 Lookbook
Last year, I had an insightful conversation with the Creative Director of  Meena, Uju Offiah. We discussed The Lagos Fashion and Design Week and her collection. Uju took me on a spectacular journey of her fabric design framework; she created prints using the  NSIBIDI...
New IN: A CLUSTER OF SPECTACULAR GOZEL GREEN DESIGNS!!!!!
Gozel Green's new stock in the store got us  literally "beyond ourselves". We believe it's one of the brand's best collection till date! Precise cuts, vibrant hues, superb finishing and Hot off the Lagos Fashion and Design Week Runways..We are super excited!! Stop by...
Fashion and Religion: Ejiro Amos Tafiri
Ejiro Amos Tafiri's  collection during the Lagos Fashion and Design Week was super intriguing.. The first thing that struck me was the strong reference to Catholicism and how she was able to mesh religious vibes into main-stream fashion. Please click on the...