Kenyan fashion traders routinely flip the script on authenticity: calling some fakes “better than the real.” In my #IIAS lecture I use China-Kenya ethnography to show how copying becomes a site of creativity. See u on 13 Nov! Register: tinyurl.com/5n8ty8zc #LeidenU #Zoom #ERC

Protecting African fashion means honoring its origins, recognizing ownership, and holding space for accountability. Where do we draw the line between inspiration and appropriation? Read more: instagram.com/p/DWjacQEiAia/… Credit: Oluseye Damilare Damilola #fashionlawinstituteafrica

The lack of originality in the Nigerian fashion industry is embarrassing. How are several brands copying one designer to the T like this?

In commemoration of World IP Day 2026, the Fashion Law Institute is excited to host our annual IP Hangout THEME: FASHION & SPORT — THE INTERSECTION 📅 24th April 2026 ⏰ 11AM 👉 Register now - luma.com/9zfhd5es #fashionlawinsttituteafrica #fashionlawinafrica #worldipday

"For every design you drop, 10 people are copying you." The parallel copying market in Nigerian fashion is BIGGER than the designers on the runway. Mai Atafo | The Afropolitan Podcast.

It was truly enlightening bringing together brilliant speakers who unpacked critical issues in African fashion law and policy. From exploring policy gaps to discussing practical legal frameworks for protecting designers and growing fashion businesses. #fashionlawinstitute

As part of the objectives of the Pan-African Fashion Law & Policy Summit, we are proud to launch the State of Fashion Law & Policy in Africa 2026 Report This is a comprehensive publication addressing the legal, regulatory, and policy realities shaping African fashion.

We are proud to introduce the inaugural cohort of the Pan-African Fashion Policy Fellowship, an initiative of FLIAfrica #fashionlawinstituteafrica #fashionlawinstitute #fashionlaw

Introducing our speakers for IP Hangout 2026 🎙️ These brilliant speakers are industry shapers and brilliant minds redefining the game. With deep expertise across intellectual property, sports, and fashion, they sit at the forefront of the conversations that matter.

Sports & Fashion are natural allies. Presenting the Keynote address on Sports Fashion Law for Fashion Law Institute | Africa commemoration of World IP Day 2026 giving an overview of Sports Codes, Fashion Rules and the Intellectual Property that threads them together. Few hours to go. Register now

What is Sports Fashion Law? Here's a brief explainer from my @sportyfmke interview Looking forward to my Keynote address for Fashion Law Institute | Africa commemoration of World IP Day Regulatory, Disciplinary & Commercial Rules governing sports wear & their underlying Intellectual Property

Campaigners urge Hugo Boss and LPP to rejoin the Pakistan Accord for factory safety on the Rana Plaza anniversary, citing unresolved risks. Read more! fashionunited.com/news/fashion/h…

Fast fashion is so crazy because you really can buy something not realizing it’s a dupe of something else 😭

If you missed the IP Hangout webinar by Fashion Law Institute, Africa in commemoration of #WorldIPDay, here's the catchup! Topic: Fashion & Sports: The Intersections | IP, Branding & Commercial Collaboration in Africa Part 1 - youtube.com/live/ejzrfvJKY…

World IP Day This World Intellectual Property Day, we spotlight the power of IP in shaping industries and unlocking value across Africa. In line with this year’s theme, we recognize how intellectual property fuels growth in sports. #worldipday #ip #fashionlawinstituteafrica

FLIAfrica Edo State was proudly represented at the Fashion Stakeholders Engagement (FSE), FADAN Edo and the Ministry of Arts Culture and Creative Economy, Edo State. instagram.com/p/DXtR13diCFg/…