Afternoon Tea in Ankara otherwise known, as ATIA, is the initiative created by Temi Otedola. Temi is quite successfully carving a career of her own as a Fashion Blogger; her work has propelled her to become a social influencer and…
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ÓKUN SWIMWEAR – CLASSY AND STYLISH TRUNKS FOR THE SUMMER
It’s that time of the year when the sun turns up the heat again, and there’s only one way to make the most of it – Get out and enjoy it, it’s the swimwear season peeps. But just before you…
SWIMWEAR SEASON – ADORN YOURSELF IN ANDREA IYAMAH
Spring is upon us and summer is fast approaching, to fashion and lifestyle lovers, the beauty of this season is one that cannot be over emphasised. The transitioning is ongoing; the shedding of layers of coats and fabrics till all…
JOSE HENDO – THE TREE BARK DESIGNER
Ugandan-born Jose Hendo (José) is known for her tree bark fabric collection. Based in London, Hendo graduated from London College of Fashion, University of art. In her final years in school, she discovered through her research what happens to the…
GET SUITED WITH BIGBEN KILANI
Today’s One’s to Watch features an exquisite fashion voyage through the highly rated ‘BigBen’ fashion label; by the creative director Kilani Ebenezer; a couture specialist and celebrity stylist. Are you a corporate worker, a student or just someone with trendy…
AVOOVA – ACCESSORIES MADE WITH OSTRICH EGGSHELLS
South Africa is filled with natural resources including: • 80% of the world’s platinum • The world’s biggest gold and diamond miners • A standalone portion of the resources used in luxury goods. When Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich commissioned eggshell…
OKAPI’S LUXURIOUS AFRICAN UNICORN
Okapi is a South African brand founded by painter Hanneli Rupert has been showcasing luxury leather goods since 2008. The company focuses on luxurious handbags and accessories, which are all locally produced. Okapi combines outstanding quality and craftsmanship, with the…
THE AFRICAN DREAM: IN A CUP
“YSWARA supports some of Africa’s top creative talents and believe in an authentic African luxury marrying both economics and social values. We call it the LUXE UBUNTU.”- Swaady Martin-Leke In today’s L.A (Lux Afrique) Spotlight section we take a brief look at…
