Nike Co-Founder Phil Knight And Wife Pledge $400M USD To Support Portland’s Black Community
Nike co-founder Phil Knight is no stranger to philanthropy, despite the controversy some of his contributions have garnered in the past. As Oregon’s wealthiest residents, Knight and his wife have agreed to pledge $400 million USD to a new investment fund to support the Black community of Portland….
Jay-Z To Perform At Louis Vuitton Concert In Paris Commemorating Basquiat And Warhol
JAY-Z will return to the stage this week at Louis Vuitton’s upcoming concert in Paris to commemorate the cultural impact of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. Dubbed “JAY-Z Celebration Concert,” the event takes place at the Louis Vuitton Foundation’s Auditorium in the French capital on Friday…
Fashion Design Icon Of The Swinging ’60s, Dame Mary Quant, Has Died at 93
Dame Mary Quant, the fashion designer icon who defined the swinging ’60s, has died aged 93. Quant did not just popularize the trends of the 1960s, she undeniably defined them. Her work was a welcomed shift to the stiff and proper uniforms of the 1950s, and…
Hermes Surpasses €200 Billion EUR In Market Value To Become Second-Most Valuable Luxury Brand
Hermes International’s market value has officially surpassed the €200 billion EUR mark for the first time in history. According to reports, the French luxury design house overtook Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG as the eight-most valuable company on the STOXX Europe 600 index. In addition, Hermes…
Simon Skinner’s “Syntax” Explores The Power Of The Afro Pick
Swedish Designer Simon Skinner is exploring the power of the Afro pick with his new “Syntax” collection. More than a hair comb, the Afro pick has remained not just a symbol of pride and encouragement, but one of self-love with the Black community. The Syntax came out…
Naomi Campbell Will Design A One-Off BMW XM Hybrid Performance SUV
BMW welcomes a new era of performance with the XM, a super-SUV that combines a V8 M-division TwinPower Turbo engine with BMW’s fifth-generation battery technology. Now, it marks another step in its history books, teaming up with the supermodel Naomi Campbell as she becomes the…
adidas Unveils “All That You Are” South African Campaign For Latest Sportswear Line
Following the recent announcement of Jenna Ortega’s appointment as the new global ambassador as well as the launch of its Sportswear sub-label, adidas has now unveiled its latest “All That You Are” campaign tapping South African actor Ama Qamata and artist Dee Koala. The newly-launched adidas Sportswear category strikes a balance between…
Thuso Mbedu Debuts At Milan & Paris Fashion Week Courtesy Of Prada & Dior
Emmy-nominated South African Actress and Forbes Africa 30 under 30 recipient – Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu – makes her debut at the Paris Fashion Week courtesy of the luxury Fashion House – Dior. Captured by the outstanding South African Photographer – Austin Malema, Thuso made an…
Malik Afegbua Talks About His Viral AI Fashion Show For Seniors In An Interview With CNN Style
Artworks generated by artificial intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm, and Nigerian visual artist Malik Afegbua has taken this opportunity to create an AI fashion show that spotlights seniors on a fashion runway draped in stylish, colourful African attires. With the lack of representation of…
LVMH Is Reportedly Considering Acquiring Cartier’s Parent Company
LVMH , the world’s leading luxury group led by the world’s richest man Bernard Arnault, is reportedly considering a takeover of Switzerland-based luxury goods holding company Richemont . The news was first reported by Swiss newspaper Finanz und Wirtschaft, which spoke of whispers behind closed…
Take a Look At What Happened During Moncler Genius’ Collaborative London Fashion Week Event
Moncler presented its new vision for its Genius division with an immersive live event, titled “The Art of Genius.” Having taken to the runway for London Fashion Week, the French label previewed a slew of partnerships with global brands and personalities, while also pushing the boundaries of a combination…
Pomona Italian Restaurant’s Benjamin Amoako Carried Off This Year’s Bacardi Rumday Contest In Ghana
Bacardi Rumday Contest, exclusively anchored by Marina Market Ghana has officially announced its three winners out of the 7 finalists that combatted for the top 3 enviable prizes at the final stage of the contest, held on the 13th February 2023 at Telande Garden in Accra, Cantonments to…
