The annual Forbes Africa ’30 Under 30’ list, which was released earlier this week features the continent’s “visionaries of change and catalysts for innovation”. From entrepreneurs to YouTubers and fashion stylists, making the coveted list is a pat on the…
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The new wave of Young African Luxury Fashion Designers
Watch out, there’s a new wave of Young African luxury brands in town who are paving the way for other young African designers and are making fashion statements around the globe. Luxury brands like Rich Mnisi, Inga Atelier, Thebe Magugu,…
Fashion and polo: The perfect pairing
Fashion and polo, a perfect way to appreciate a cultural experience in the most luxurious way. The #LuxAfriquePolo is the perfect balance of African culture, an invigorating sport and luxury. The 3rd Annual #LuxAfriquePolo is taking place on the 31st…
Indulgent skincare treatments by Epara
Skincare is a big business. But while innovation is rife when it comes to products and formulations, the industry itself is slow to change. Women of colour, in particular, are underrepresented and underserved. It can be an almost impossible task…
Spark inspiration with Africa’s top 10 billionaires
When discussing the exclusive and oftentimes elusive world of billionaires, it seems our gaze quite instinctively falls on the Western World. Names such as Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos are as commonplace as knowing the difference between sparkling wine and…
How Ikiré Jones helped redefine African men’s wear
It’s not often that you find a unique visionary in fashion that marches to their own tune. It’s not uncommon to find that designs just tend to meld together, and you really cannot tell the brands apart because they all…
A different kind of nude by Nubian Skin
Created by Ade Hassan, Nubian Skin is a lingerie and hosiery range for women of colour. It was launched in 2014 due to the frustration that there was a lack of skin tone choices to go with varieties of outfits…
Nigerian fashion designer, Eki Orleans and her rainbow prints
Hazel Eki Aggrey-Orleans, a German Born Nigerian Citizen, is the renowned award-winning designer and founder of fashion design house Eki-Orleans based in London. Her diverse interactions with different cultural spheres inspired her aesthetic designs.
6 high-end African fashion designers making waves in the fashion industry
All eyes on Africa! From Michelle Obama to Beyoncé to the Kardashians, African designers are making their mark on the international fashion stage. Listed below are those who have contributed to features in British and American Vogue magazine, revealed new…
ITALY’S AFRO-ASIAN FASHION MOVEMENT IS A THING
MILAN’S NEW INTERNATIONAL FASHION TREND IS FORGING STRIKING LOOKS FROM THREE CONTINENTS FULL OF FLAIR, COLOUR AND CULTURE. MEET THE DESIGNERS AT THE VANGUARD OF ITALO-AFRO-ASIAN STYLE AND FIND OUT WHY IT’S GOING TO BE BIG IN 2016…
