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Louis Vuitton to debut the Tambour Horizon smartwatch

Famed luxury brand Louis Vuitton is no stranger to creating watches, and their new timepiece goes a step further. After years of creating luxurious mechanical watches, Louis Vuitton has announced its first smartwatch. Tambour Horizon runs on Android and is…

Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5650G

The latest introduction from the world’s most renowned watchmaker is a watch that comes from their Advanced Research program. It bears the name Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650G. It is the first Patek Philippe Advanced Research that doesn’t have a…

Yoko London – the pearl jeweller Michelle Obama is crazy about

Hidden in the heart of Knightsbridge, on the quiet alleyway between the luxurious Bulgari Hotel and the famous Buddha Bar, Yoko London is a pearl lover’s gem. Lux Afrique had the pleasure of meeting one of its owners Mandy Namdar, an…

#StellaBy – Nadine Ijewere – Stella McCartney

Nadine Ijewere has been recognised for her well-known series entitled Same/Difference, a series that shed light on the definition of beauty through gentle portraits of siblings.   For the latest #StellaBy Series, her photos draw on the matters she normally investigates…

Nelly Wandji – The Window to Africa in Paris

  ‘I am fascinated by African women. They are resilient, strong and resourceful.’ Nelly Wandji is herself a fascinating, African woman. Having studied luxury management and working for some of the top luxury companies in the world, Nelly decided to…

Markus Lupfer promotes individuality at London Fashion Week

While Paris Fashion Week is in full spring, we would like to share with you what had happened during London Fashion Week a few days ago. One of the highlights of LFW was the Markus Lupfer show in London’s skyscraper…

REVAMP BY PEACEFUL OWOGHIRI

Peaceful Owoghiri is a Nigerian fashion designer, based in Port Harcourt. During her London client visit and the promotion of her ready to wear range, Lux Afrique visited to explore the qualities that differentiated her brand from others. For example,…

British designer Zandra Rhodes launches exclusive collection at matchesfashion.com

Over the past 50 years, iconic British designer Dame Zandra Rhodes has dressed royalty and international stars in her signature designs. From Freddie Mercury to Princess Diana, Kate Moss to Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City, Helen Mirren…

From Paris with the stylist

Her iPhone is how she displays her photography skills, her unending love for photography. Charmaine King is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fabourg and Figueroa based in Paris, having moved to France more than 15 years ago from…

ASPINAL OF LONDON SS17: A VERY BRITISH AFFAIR

Aspinal of London is a British heritage luxury brand of handcrafted leather goods, silk scarves and stationary for both men and women. Although the company was established in 2001, the quality and craftsmanship as gained it the recognition and respect…