Five Designers Making Fashion More Sustainable At Helsinki Fashion Week 2019
With leather banned at the recent Helsinki Fashion Week, designers were exploring more eco-friendly materials and supply chains. Founder Evelyn Mora names the five designers that made the biggest impression. The fifth Helsinki Fashion Week took place in the Finnish capital from 19 to 22 July. Although the event…
Adut Akech Bior Dons Kenneth Ize & Thebe Magugu In British Vogue’s September Issue
It only gets more obvious that there is no stopping designers Thebe Magugu and Kenneth Ize. One of British Vogue‘s September issue’s 15 Forces of Change, Adut Akech Bior dons pieces from both designers in the magazine. The South Sudanese model decks South Africa’s Thebe Magugu’s Tartan and Airtech Mini Dress from…
The Most Note Worthy Looks From Afro-European Brand, Ayo Van Elmar Fashion Party
Afro-European fusion brand Ayo Van Elmar launched its new collection tagged SALT. In collaboration with Rent-A-Party, they hosted a star-studded party reminiscent of summer in Paris at the Ayo Van Elmar Fashion Cafe. Filled with cocktails, flowers, bright colours, finger foods, red carpet moments, press interviews, fashion presentations, the Ayo Van…
Beauty & Style Influencer, Sika Osei Channels Her Inner Retro Queen In This Polkadot Look
Sika Osei just proved to us that the power of a polka-dot print continues to wax strong this season. Polka dots are one of our favourite prints; it can be both whimsical and elegant, retro or modern subtle or loud— it gives a completely different vibe…
Sarah Langa Mackay’s Latest Look Definitely Deserves A Standing Ovation
South African Sarah Langa Mackay styled it out on the ‘gram recently in this embroidered white number. We’ve seen many sides to Sarah’s style from wild to fiery and everything in between, but her love for all white looks is pretty undeniable, and on this occasion she gave us something delicately feminine…
Thanks To This Crop Top, Dora Owusu Served Poppin’ Melanin At Afropunk 2019 😍😍
Dora Owusu just gave us the most gorgeous #BrownSkinGirl moment ever. Why? She served the world melanin that won’t stop popping at the Afropunk festival. Last weekend at AfroPunk New York, Ghanaian model Dora Owusu looked incredible in a puffy sleeve, off-shoulder crop top from US-based brand Ofuure and her skin…
Anifa Mvuemba & Tia Adeola Snag Slots In Teen Vogue’s Maiden Edition Generation Next
Carpets should be rolled out already as Africans continue to lead the charge. Having snagged tons of features in American Vogue the next top is Teen Vogue. The sister publication of the coveted Vogue magazine has launched its own version-ish of CFDA Fashion Fund tagged Generation Next and two Africans make the five-person list: Nigerian Tia…
Vogue Crowns African Giant Singer, Burna Boy “Nigeria’s Most Stylish Musician”
It’s raining Vogue features on this side of the world. From Senegalese hair braider, Helena Koudou to Togolese tennis player Félix Auger-Aliassime, American Vogue is shining its brightest light on Africans in the diaspora. Their latest venture? Burna Boy. Beyond any doubt, Nigerian musician Burna Boy is having a stellar 2019 and he continues to expand…
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A night of fashion.. glamour and style as Accra comes to life with the touch of splendor. The hnm fashion show formerly known as heels and muscles fashion show promises to be fire works!!having showcased a lot of classic wears over the years will again…
Helena Koudou is The Ivorian Making A Case For The African Hair Braiding Community
Slayedinbraids Founder, Helena Koudou is quickly gaining the attention of the world with her braiding expertise. For every lover of African hairstyles, her Instagram is all the inspo you need before hitting the salon. Heavily influenced by the roots of braiding here in Africa with styles and treatments that particularly…
Nadia Nakai Is Shattering All Body Stereotypes On Cosmopolitan SA’s August Cover
South African Rapper Nadia Nakai is the cover girl for the new edition of Cosmopolitan SA tagged the Fierce Issue. The Imma Boss crooner looks gorgeous in the photos following the cover feature; for the lead photo, she dons a highcut green snakeskin bodysuit that shows off her curves and beautiful…
South African Fashion Designer, David Tlale Mourns The Death Of His Mom
Fashion designer David Tlale’s mother Joyce has died at the age of 75. Joyce Tlale died on Sunday in Vosloorus on the East Rand after a short illness. Affectionately known to many in fashion as Granny, she was the designer’s biggest muse, often present at…
