The Noir Journal

The Leather Gilet, Reconsidered

What a gilet actually is, why sleevelessness flatters, and how to wear a leather utility vest — black or cream — without workwear cosplay.

The Leather Gilet, Reconsidered

What a gilet actually is, why sleevelessness flatters, and how to wear a leather utility vest — black or cream — without workwear cosplay.

Isi Agu: The Lion at the Chest — Meaning, Occas...

What Isi Agu means, who wears the Igbo lion-head shirt, and how to style it today — cotton or velvet, ceremony or evening. The CNOIR guide.

Isi Agu: The Lion at the Chest — Meaning, Occas...

What Isi Agu means, who wears the Igbo lion-head shirt, and how to style it today — cotton or velvet, ceremony or evening. The CNOIR guide.

The Agbada: A Complete Guide to Nigeria's Most ...

What an agbada is, what the three pieces are called, when to wear one and how it should fit — a complete guide from Christopher Noir.

The Agbada: A Complete Guide to Nigeria's Most ...

What an agbada is, what the three pieces are called, when to wear one and how it should fit — a complete guide from Christopher Noir.

African Wedding Attire for Men: What to Wear as...

From the modern African wedding suit to the agbada, kaftan and Isi Agu — what to wear to an African wedding as a groom or guest, by Christopher Noir.

African Wedding Attire for Men: What to Wear as...

From the modern African wedding suit to the agbada, kaftan and Isi Agu — what to wear to an African wedding as a groom or guest, by Christopher Noir.

Is Pinterest Afraid of African Fashion?

Scroll any platform and you will notice it: Eurocentric aesthetics get the spotlight, while African couture is pushed to the margins. But look at what men actually save, search for...

Is Pinterest Afraid of African Fashion?

Scroll any platform and you will notice it: Eurocentric aesthetics get the spotlight, while African couture is pushed to the margins. But look at what men actually save, search for...

Kaftans > Suits: Why the Future of Menswear Isn...

For a century the Western suit was the universal uniform of power. Today it can feel out of step with a world that values authenticity, comfort and heritage. One garment...

Kaftans > Suits: Why the Future of Menswear Isn...

For a century the Western suit was the universal uniform of power. Today it can feel out of step with a world that values authenticity, comfort and heritage. One garment...