The debut issue of Fashionandco (FCO) digital magazine sets a high bar by celebrating creative alliances, sustainable style, and essential wellness. This debut is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of fashion, culture, and self-care.
The cover story, “The Power of Two,” celebrates the future of fashion through collaboration. It spotlights the partnership between two female fashion powerhouses: Monica Awe-Etuk (Awed By Moni) and Alexandria Alli (F W Style). The feature explores how this type of alliance can positively shape the fashion industry and reveals an exciting style staple the two women collaborated on.
The magazine dedicates its Spotlight to Nigerian fashion brand Ituen Basi. The feature highlights the brand’s exquisite, expressive craftsmanship and its commitment to “Blending Heritage, Craftsmanship & Mindful Consumption.”
The beauty section encourages readers to embrace self-acceptance with the piece “Beauty Standards You Should Ditch…” It challenges the mental health crisis caused by filters and social media trends (like the BBL craze and the pursuit of “perfect” skin). The message is clear: Real skin has texture, the body is not a trend, and makeup should be seen as art, not mandatory.
Lifestyle writer Danielle Anene presents “Eating Your Skincare,” focusing on enhancing beauty from the inside out. FCO revisits its first-ever cover interview, a special feature with the Ooni of Ife. The stylish monarch discusses his self-curated, Nigerian-made outfits; his goal to “make tradition meet modernity” and achieve cultural rebirth for the Yoruba race; and his memorable moments as king.
Reproductive Health: Dr. Blossom Maduafokwa contributes a double dose of wellness, including an in-depth breakdown of “REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: THE HEARTBEAT OF WELL-BEING,” which covers everything from family planning and maternal care to adolescent health. She also writes on “NUTRITION AT DIFFERENT AGES.”
Other features include advice on managing sibling rivalry, tips on cash flow in fashion, and a personal Life Series story about navigating a PhD at Johns Hopkins.
Read the issue here.
Credits:
Creative Team
Editor in Chief—Olamide Elemdee Olarewaju @elemdeeo
Senior Lifestyle Writer – Danielle Anene – @danielle_raymond
Visuals Editor – Oludemilade Aremu – @king_remus
IT—Timi Ogundare – @timi_price
Monica’s Makeup & Styling – Monica’s team
Alexandria’s Makeup & Styling – Alexandria’s team
Contributors
Dr. Blossom Maduafokwa – @blossomsfitnesshub
Hajarat Usman – @islamic_coop_fin_skills
Olajumoke Olarewaju – @olakiito
Oluwayemisi Seriki – @justmisy
Kunbi Sijuwade-Peretz, Esq. – @kunbikay