Meet the Black Barber Making Almost $500K a Year Creating ‘Man Weaves’
Wade Menendez, also known as “Wade the Barber,” has been credited for transforming the hair game as a pioneer of creating “man weaves.” Those who have a balding scalp run to his Maryland-based barbershop called The W Hair Loft, and it’s no surprise that his unique procedure…
Meet the 10-Year Old Entrepreneur Taking the Fashion World by Storm!
Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa, 10-year old Enhle Gebashe is already pursuing her dreams of becoming a well-known fashion designer and entrepreneur. She most recently founded Enhle Babes Couture, a children’s clothing brand specializing in glamorous African prints. Aside from the overwhelming number of orders,…
This Self-Made Black Makeup Brand is Now Worth $1 Billion – But You Won’t Read That in Forbes Magazine!
Pat McGrath Labs, a Black-owned makeup brand launched by make up artist Pat McGrath, has just recently reached a whopping $1 billion estimated valuation. The brand has officially surpassed the $900 million estimated worth of Kylie Cosmetics owned by Kylie Jenner who was featured on…
Fashion Designer Raf Simons To Leave Calvin Klein
Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons, considered one of the most talented of his generation, will leave Calvin Klein little more than two years after joining it, parent company PVH said Friday. “Both parties have amicably decided to part ways after Calvin Klein, Inc decided on…
Debonair Afrik to Host The Editors Meet 2019 Fashion Brunch in Accra
The fashion scene will come alive on the 5th of January 2019, as Debonair Afrik hosts the second edition of THE EDITORS MEET. A fashion presentation and creative gathering featuring the topmost fashion stakeholders in the Ghanaian fashion industry. THE EDITORS MEET is to invest in…
Riohs Originates Wins Big At 2018 Fashion & Lifestyle Awards
Riohs Originate grabbed two top industry awards at the event which was held at the African Reagent Hotel on the 30th of November 2018; the awards were Best Fashion School and Best Event Organizer.Speaking in an interview with the CEO of Riohs Originate,Richard Ohene Sika…
JOIE DE VIVRE By Riohs Originate Is Slated For 14th December 2018
Established in 2010 by Richard Ohene Sika, Riohs Originate is a Creative art and Training Company which trains all kinds of people and turns their talent into an admirable and viable business. At Riohs, they aim to arm students with the prescribed tools, experiences and…
South African Model, Nadia Manjate Targets MBA To Build Her Own Fashion Brand
Nadia Manjate started modelling very young, but she’s always been interested in the business side of the industry. Seven years ago, she took the first step towards it when she got a job in sales at a local fashion store in South Africa. Since then,…
PHOTOS: Fashion designer,Mai Atafo’s office gutted by fire
Renowned Nigerian fashion designer, Mai Atafo suffered a major set back on Saturday, November 3, 2018 as his Lagos office was gutted by fire. The fire burnt down properties worth millions of Naira in the office. According to the designer, the fire was caused by a faulty air conditioner. He…
SA Hairstylists Win Big At L’Oréal Colour Trophy Finals
L’Oréal Colour Trophy, the longest running live hairdressing competition announced the winners of 2018 L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Trophy award winners. Recently held at Kylami in Midrand, this event showcased some of South Africa’s brightest hairdressing talents, including Stacey Fagan from Hair @ Stacey & Co….
Ghana’s Next Super Model ‘Model Competition’ Set To Rock Accra This November!
With what promises to be a ground breaking encounter for models and designers alike, comes a great concept dubbed Ghana’s Next Super Model. Unarguably the biggest opportunity for enthusiasts and target market to get on the global lime light, the reality show promises even bigger…
CNN meets South African fashion designer Thembeka Yadah
ON last week’s episode of African Voices, CNN International met one of South Africa’s most in-demand fashion designers, Durban-born Thembeka Yadah. Reflecting on her career, Yadah attributes some of her success to her upbringing: “I can say my parents shaped me [the] most. The way…
