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Daniel Obasi on Why Lagos Is a ‘Creative Factory’

This week’s Lagos Fashion Week campaign is a series of portraits drawing on the tradition of African studio photography. They were shot by the creative director Daniel Obasi.Few people have done more to shape how the world sees Lagos. Louis Vuitton asked Obasi to photograph the c ...  Show more

Why Nike Can’t Find Its Next Hit

For years, a coveted pair of Air Jordans could send sneaker fans into a frenzy. But when Nike brought back the black-and-blue Air Jordan 1 Royal this month, the response was muted — days after release, the shoe was still available in several sizes, with some pairs reselling below ...  Show more

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