Seeing the Fruché dress on Funke Akindele at the recently-held Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) during the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers, 2025 in Algiers, and honestly, it’s the kind of look that stops you in your tracks
That coat dress? Utterly magical patchwork sewn from crazy patterns, fabrics, and textures, each one screaming its own vibe. Rich burgundy just having a cocktail with sparkling teal sequins, with a sneaky little pop of purple satin, while eye-popping orange kicks back next to classic black-and-white stripes.
Sharp tailoring keeps it fresh and contemporary, but the colors? Ever so blissfully loud and unapologetic! Funke finished the look with shiny gold heels and loose waves, giving it a perfectly effortless touch.
A killer fashion moment in itself, this outfit was also about celebrating individuality and cultural representation, embodying the whole creative spirit of CANEX, a melting pot for innovators from across Africa. If you are reading this, let it serve as your call to dress in all colors you can think of, mix it up without second-guessing yourself, and wear the outfit that says you exude happiness every single day.
