Republic Africa — September–October 2026 (The Fashion Edition)

About this issue

The Fashion Edition — Style, Creativity, Heritage, Opportunity. Ahead of the South Africa Fashion Awards 2026, Republic Africa celebrates the African fashion moment: the designers, brands and creatives taking African style to the world. Inside: the African fashion moment; fashion and identity; Africa’s next-gen designers; travel in style — Africa’s most stylish destinations for 2026; luxury reimagined — African brands redefining modern luxury; the business of fashion — investment, innovation and global growth; and the icons shaping Africa’s style future.

Inside this issue

• Cover Story
  The African Fashion Moment
  Designers, brands and creatives taking African style to the world.
• Fashion & Identity
  Fashion & Identity
  How African fashion is reshaping global culture.
• Next Gen Designers
  Africa’s Next Gen Designers
  The new wave defining a bold future.
• Travel in Style
  Travel in Style
  Africa’s most stylish destinations for 2026.
• Luxury Reimagined
  Luxury Reimagined
  African brands redefining modern luxury.
• Business of Fashion
  The Business of Fashion
  Investment, innovation and global growth.
• Icons & Influence
  Icons & Influence
  The people shaping Africa’s style future.