Playboy Adds Bunny Logo & Vintage Magazine Covers To Alpha Industries’ MA-1 Jacket
Alpha Industries‘ Fall/Winter 2020 presentation gets stronger and stronger this season, having collaborated with the likes of ADER error, Gloverall, IAB-Studio, and now, Playboy. It’s a collaboration that makes perfect sense, as both Alpha Industries and Playboy have their roots in the U.S. military. In the ’60s, Alpha Industries…
Casablanca, Bethany Williams and Kenneth Ize Among 2021 Woolmark Prize Finalists
The International Woolmark Prize has announced the finalists of its 2021 competition, with six designers named on the list. The prize, which was won by Richard Malone last year, is awarded to a designer for a collection produced in Merino wool that also shows transparency throughout the supply…
Nigerian Singer, Davido Puts A Stamp Of Approval On This Stylish I.N Official Adire Set!
Nigerian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer Davido shines on the new cover of The Guardian‘s Life Magazine. In the issue, he talks about his music career, his latest album “A Better Time” dealing with impostor syndrome, his record label, and his belief in a better Nigeria especially after…
PICTURES: Pope Francis Caught Liking Model’s Raunchy Instagram Picture
The photograph of model Natalia Garabotto was shared on her page on October 5, but it was recently shared on social media after eagle-eyed Instagrammers noticed the pope’s account had liked it. The picture consists of the model wearing a rather skimpy schoolgirl outfit. The…
Ahluwalia Launches ‘Joy’ Short Film Celebrating The Black Experience
Gucci‘s recently-announced GucciFest is now underway, and London-based Ahluwalia is one of the first emerging designers to take part. For her presentation, designer Priya Ahluwalia has partnered with film director Samona Olanipekun to create Joy, her first short film. The film is described as celebrating the “everyday beauty and strength of the Black existence”…
Louis Vuitton’s Latest Tambour Timepiece Honors Virgil Abloh’s Bold Menswear Designs
Louis Vuitton‘s timepieces often skew minimalist but are occasionally enlivened by bold hues in line with the striking hues seen in collections overseen by men’s artistic director Virgil Abloh. The latest Tambour watch is indicative of this mindset, as the Tambour Damier Graphite Race draws direct influence from Abloh’s splashy…
Carol Bouwer Collaborates With Dr Esther Mahlangu To Unveil 50 Custom Handbags
In a collaboration that celebrates the heritage of South Africa, Carol Bouwer Bags and national treasure Dr Esther Mahlangu have come together to unveil 50 custom Carol Bouwer handbags, each featuring the acclaimed artworks of Dr Mahlangu. The exquisite collection, curated by these African pioneers,…
Emerging Designers Set To Shine On AFI Fashion Week Runway
African Fashion International Fashion Week (AFI Fashion Week) is back with a fresh batch of talented designers making their debut on the runway. At the virtual event, where most shows have been pre-recorded, fashionistas can expect to see the Spring/Summer 2021 collections of 14 designers….
Fans call Out Cardi B For Disrespecting Hindu Culture In Sneaker Campaign
Former reality TV star Cardi B has come under fire for making a mockery of Hindu culture during the promotion of her new sneakers on the cover of Footwear News. The rapper, who made her debut into the shoe industry by collaborating with Reebok, was…
Mercedes-Benz Celebrates Five Fashion Designers In Ghana With These Alluring Editorial
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Accra has been showcasing the best of Ghanaian fashion over the years and providing a platform for the celebration of fashion as a catalyst for designers both home and abroad to seamlessly connect with the media and fashion buyers, influencers and enthusiasts. Although…
PICTURES: Apologies In Advance, But Holes Are The New Polka-Dots
There comes a time in every adult’s life when the clothes they wore as kids (and then cringed over 10 years later) end up coming back in style. So, if you rocked mesh, fingerless gloves in middle school, or enjoyed cutout tops and dresses in college,…
Pan African 6th Annual Music Fashion Runway Goes Virtual, Slated For November 28th
According to the brand; We are proud to present Pan African 6th annual Music Fashion Runway Virtual Edition and Game Changer Africa Acknowledgement at iconic #CovidCompliant Wheatbaker Lagos (invited guests only). It will be streamed Live via social media – opening the pioneering music and…
