Ashcorp Group CEO, Yinka Ash, Named to Vogue Business 100 Innovators List 2025.

Paris, October 4, 2025 — The BOF Gala, hosted annually by The Business of Fashion, is one of the most anticipated nights in the industry, bringing together the figures shaping fashion today and tomorrow. Set against the backdrop of Paris, this year’s edition will see Yinka Ash, Founder and Creative Director of Ashluxe, walk the carpet alongside Sarah Langa, one of South Africa’s most celebrated and influential style icons.

For the occasion, Sarah will wear a custom Ashluxe creation conceived under the direction of Yinka Ash. More than couture, the piece reflects Ashluxe’s vision of luxury as a way of living, defined by elegance, boldness, and experience. Part of Ashcorp Group, Ashluxe has grown from its beginnings in Lagos, Nigeria to its expansion into the UK, establishing itself as a brand that speaks to modern luxury while remaining true to the values that first defined it.

The partnership between Yinka Ash and Sarah Langa at this year’s Gala is a statement of presence and cultural significance. As two African figures with global resonance, their appearance highlights the growing impact of the continent’s creative industries on the world stage. With her distinctive style and international influence, Sarah embodies the Ashluxe spirit – contemporary, refined, and unafraid – making her the perfect muse for this collaboration.

Commenting on her appearance at the BOF Gala in Paris, Sarah Langa said: “For me, fashion is more than clothing or accessories, it is identity, heritage, and a reflection of how we evolve. To be in Paris for the BOF Gala, dressed by Ashluxe, is an honour that highlights the strength of African creativity stepping proudly onto the world’s
most prestigious stages.”

Yinka Ash, a member of the BOF500 and recently named among the Vogue Business 100 Innovators, stands as a leading voice shaping the fashion landscape. His second time dressing a guest for the Gala highlights both Ashluxe’s growing visibility and his commitment to positioning African creativity within the global luxury conversation.

The BOF Gala has become one of the defining evenings on the fashion calendar, a night where ideas, influence, and creativity converge to shape the direction of the industry.