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MET GALA 2026: "fashion is...performative activism?"
MET GALA 2026: "fashion is...performative activism?"
the met gala, bezos, fashion politics & the hunger games
In Conversation: AJANĂĂ Returns To Undressing Act
In Conversation: AJANĂĂ Returns To Undressing Act
A look at how Luqman Ajani is shaping one of Lagos' most daring fashion labels
ARCHIVE ISSUE 02/2: Lesbianism in Lagos? Godforbid.
ARCHIVE ISSUE 02/2: Lesbianism in Lagos? Godforbid.
FILM REVIEW: "Supernowa" and the Language of Fear
FILM REVIEW: "Supernowa" and the Language of Fear
What shape does fear take when a child has no words for it?
In Conversation: Meet Joel, a Multidisciplinary Digital Designer that loves Imperfection
In Conversation: Meet Joel, a Multidisciplinary Digital Designer that loves Imperfection
"A great part of art is the undone."
SUBMISSIONS FOR ARCHIVE 02: SUBMIT HERE
SUBMISSIONS FOR ARCHIVE 02: SUBMIT HERE
Thank you for your interest in contributing to Balmaiden Archive 002. This archive focuses on The Lagos Condition, how Lagos shapes creative practice, identity, labour, politics, and everyday life. We welcome thoughtful submissions across writing and visual formats. Please note that only four submissions will be accepted for publication. Selected contributors will receive an honorarium. If you need any clarifications, please email us at thebalmaiden@outlook.com
ISSUE 04: the nostalgia economy and the myth of originality
ISSUE 04: the nostalgia economy and the myth of originality
how familiarity robs us of creativity
Register for The Balmaiden Literary Salon
Register for The Balmaiden Literary Salon
ARCHIVE ISSUE 01/3: 100 nigerian men vs. lagos traffic
ARCHIVE ISSUE 01/3: 100 nigerian men vs. lagos traffic
FILM REVIEW: why "my father's shadow" might save nollywood
FILM REVIEW: why "my father's shadow" might save nollywood
ARCHIVE ISSUE 01/2: âBig Girl Beardsâ
ARCHIVE ISSUE 01/2: âBig Girl Beardsâ
ARCHIVE ISSUE 01/1: the death of fashion in film
ARCHIVE ISSUE 01/1: the death of fashion in film
on the vanishing art of wardrobe and the absence of tweenhood
ISSUE 03: african design and the genesis of couture
ISSUE 03: african design and the genesis of couture
decoding the eurocentric myth of haute couture
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! Submit your articles here
SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN! Submit your articles here
Thank you for your interest in submitting to Balmaiden Archives Issue! We are accepting essays, cultural deep dives, reviews, and personal pieces from Lagos-based writers (600â1500 words). Selected submissions will be published on Balmaiden and receive a token fee as appreciation. Only one piece can be submitted at a time. Writing Guidelines: Writers must be based in Lagos. Submissions should be 600â1500 words. Style should reflect the tone of Balmaiden: clean, complex, cohesive, and fresh. (Read this article as a reference point) Extremely sparse use of AI is permitted; originality is expected. All references must be noted. Images should be included where relevant. Content should not have been published elsewhere prior to submission. Please complete this form carefully. All submissions will be reviewed, and you can expect a response within 3â7 days.
ISSUE 02: fashion and the subtleties of celebrity hierarchy
ISSUE 02: fashion and the subtleties of celebrity hierarchy
ISSUE 01: is intellectualism coming back to fashion?
ISSUE 01: is intellectualism coming back to fashion?
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