All the Style Inspiration You Need for Gidi Culture Festival
Music festivals aren’t as much of a cultural norm on the continent as it is in say – the United Kingdom (e.g. Glastonbury, O2 Wireless) or the US (e.g. Coachella, Afropunk) but its gaining momentum quickly – from Barefeet Festival in Zambia to the Festival…
Guide to Spring Suiting
Wondering how to wear spring suiting? Take a note from some of fashion’s It girls and incorporate a spring suiting ensemble to instantly elevate your wardrobe – no matter where you are in the world, these statement hues and prints in elegantly rendered silhouettes, make…
Collaboration Could Be A Sign We’re Over “It” Trainers
The Vetements collaboration with Umbro was a genius collision, while the hook-up with Tommy Hilfiger was a sly and witty layering of pop cultural associations. Yet the label’s meeting of its deconstructed sociological streetwear leanings with British shoe stalwart Church’s traditional aesthetic and values might…
Ghanaian Model Adwoa Aboah sues her former management company
Adwoa Aboah is reportedly suing her former management company over claims they have withheld $190,000 of her earnings. The 25-year-old model has launched legal action against The Lions Management, accusing the firm of failing to pay her the money she’s owed after leaving the agency….
Danai Gurira Tackled Tropical Style for More Magazine
Throwback – Now, we know Danai Gurira as the indefatigable Michonne in “The Walking Dead” and of course as Okoye, our sheroine and leader of the Dora Milaje in what is arguably the superhero movie of the year ‘Black Panther’. And whilst she is undeniably…
Meet Marie Claire SA’s Image Makers Of 2018 – The Brains Behind The Beauty
Behind every red-carpet and editorial moment, there is a team of artists, designers and stylists who make it happen. In association with ALDO, South African Marie Claire Image Makers 2018 honours these behind-the-scenes stars and gives them the recognition they so rightly deserve. Over the next…
Lee Jeans Use Science And Optics To Contour Your Bum
Contouring with makeup can transform your cheekbones – and now the same concept has been applied to denim. Focusing on your bum rather than your face, the idea behind Lee Jeans new denim line is an enhanced backside that relies on optical illusions and good…
Six headwear trends to know this spring
Hats are tricky. No other item of clothing (not even jeans) requires as much searching. That said, there is a hat out there for everyone – even those who have an annual dalliance with a fedora at the first sign of spring, only to decide…
Supermodel Naomi Campbell To Receive the CFDA‘s ‘Fashion Icon‘ Award at a Ceremony in June
The word ‘iconic’ is thrown around a lot these days (guilty as charged), but when it comes to Naomi Campbell, the sentiment rings loud and true. And now, it would seem that the CFDA agrees, as it was announced yesterday that the model will receive the Fashion Icon…
Elizabeth Ayodele Stuns as One of Zara’s New Campaign Models
Nigerian born model Elizabeth Ayodele recently joined the Zara crew as one of the faces of the brand! The phenomenal 5’7 model who joined the modelling scene less than two years ago through Few Models has accomplished great feats worldwide within that short period. Elizabeth stole…
Louis Vuitton Plans to Open New Factories in France
The brand is looking to cut lead times to help it react to sales trends and plans to deliver handbags within a week of internal orders coming in, down from the current two weeks. SAINTE-FLORENCE, France — Louis Vuitton, the biggest earnings driver at French…
Yara Shahidi is the Gorgeous Cover Girl for ESSENCE Magazine’s Latest Issue!
Actress and Model Yara Shahidi is the latest cover star for African American-focused magazine ESSENCE. Recently landing the leading role on hit TV show Grown-ish, Yara’s future is currently looking very bright. She is an activist, a future Harvard student, a phenomenal poet, and like the rest of us,…
