A Case Of Gucci’s Cultural Diversity Initiative & The Role Nigerians Have To Play
Italian luxury brand Gucci has been under fire over racial imagery in the form of a black Balaclava knit sweater with a long turtleneck pulled over the chin and nose to make room for the mouth, ringed with red lips. The polo neck sweater from the brand’s Fall/Winter 2018 collection received…
Abebi By Tan Makes A Strong Case For The Bridal Kimono Trend
The Abebi ByTan Bridal Collection is a line of timeless bridal kimonos (cover ups), designed for today’s fashionable brides and inspired by the airy, elegant mood and intimate nature of the bride on her big day. According to a press statement from the brand: The brand is…
Would YOU Pay £1,000 For Louis Vuitton’s New Monogrammed Lipstick Case?
Even your lipsticks could be dressed in Louis Vuitton now. The fashion house is launching a monogrammed bullet case inspired by 1920s jewelry holders, and it is capital-C Chic. The canvas cases come in two colorways: Classic chocolate with gold metal casing and light tan with…
The Largest Ever Christian Dior Retrospective Opens at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum
The most extensive collection of the House of Christian Dior ever compiled has been made accessible to the public by way of a stunning new exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. The “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams” exhibition showcases some of Christian Dior’s most…
This Campaign About Sisterhood & Self-Love Is The Best Thing You’ll See Today
This new editorial curated by The Colored Girl and photographer Joey Rosado recently caught our attention. Tagged “Daughters of the Dark, Sisters of the Night“, the photos feature African models Khoudia Diop and Nyakim Gatwech basking in the magic of their black skin. According to the curator, the campaign is about Sacred Spaces,…
Blackface Fashion Is Officially The Worst Fashion Trend Of 2019
In fashion, it’s said that three is a trend—let’s hope that’s where this one stops. After Sambo-ish key rings and turtlenecks at Prada and Gucci, respectively, Katy Perry’s fashion label has become the latest to pull products evoking blackface from stores amidst accusations of racism. Two styles from the singer’s…
The Ultimate His & Her’s Fashion Guide For A Classic Valentine’s Day Dinner
It’s the season of love and two of our favourite style bloggers Alexis and Ifeanyi got our attention with their stunning Valentine’s day collaboration. With so many changes in the world today, these two make a case for classic romanticism setting the scene of a romantic dinner to celebrate love,…
NURU Presents “West Africa To The West” Featuring Kenneth Ize & Loza Maléombho
As we delve straight into fashion season, we also delve into all the amazing fashion events that come with it. This year NURU – a creative consultancy and lab purposefully built to service luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands – presents West Africa To The West; an event…
Ghanaian-Canadian Artist And Designer Unveil Scarf Collection
Yaw Tony is a Ghanaian-Canadian artist/designer based in Toronto and founder of LLiM (Life Liveth In Me), a high fashion luxury goods manufacturer. It specializes in scarves, textile designs, and lifestyle accessories. LLiM (Life Liveth In Me) is a design/artistic brand dedicated to the creation of inimitable…
PICTURES: Tom Ford Takes Us Back To His ’90s Heyday For Fall 2019
The sexy, androgynous suiting that made him a star during his years at Gucci was a key focus, with modern touches (read: hoodies) thrown in for a new generation of customers. When a designer has had a career as illustrious as that of Tom Ford, whose…
A Chinese Washing Machine Brand Blatantly Lifted Design Army’s Stunning Ballet Campaign
Last week, Pum Lefebure began to get a flurry of messages from her contacts in Asia, all with a similar question: “Have you seen this?” Co-founder and chief creative officer of the celebrated Washington, D.C., agency Design Army, Lefebure has an extensive global network of clients, peers…
Gucci “Deeply Apologizes” And Pulls Sweater Resembling Blackface
Customers do not like Gucci’s latest look. On Wednesday, the luxury brand issued a public apology for its balaclava black sweater after it sparked backlash online for resembling blackface. Online, the $890 sweater was shown with the collar pulled up over the model’s nose and an opening…
