By Tayler Adigun Fig O’Reilly says it is imperative for young Black girls to see people who look like them in the STEM field.(Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for US-Ireland Alliance) Fionnghuala “Fig” O’Reilly, 29, is used to being the “only.” From being the first Black woman to represent Ireland in the Miss Universe…
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Top designers show off resort-inspired collections at Zeitz MOCAA
Top designers show off resort-inspired collections at Zeitz MOCAA Model in Gavin Rajah clothing CTRC.Image: Supplied. It’s full glamour ahead with final preparations in full swing as the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) in Cape Town readies to host its first local runway show. While in Joburg this weekend it’s all about Kelly Rowland, Tems,…
Chanel Goes to Africa
The French brand brought its Métiers d’Art show to Dakar. By Vanessa Friedman It could have gone badly wrong. The optics of Chanel, one of the most haute of all European haute luxury brands, parachuting into Africa, a continent where they have no stores and no meaningful business, with a bells and whistles one-off fashion show,…
15 Years Of AFI: Moloi-Motsepe talks Africa Fashion International
Africa Fashion International (AFI) reflects on the last 15 years through a digi-series that will feature different guests every week. by Mxolisi Simanga THuso Mbedu draped in a summer dress from AF’S collection. Image: @afi_sa Africa Fashion International(AFI) premiered its #15yearsofAFI Digi-series with the first episode featuring its founder Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe. The Livestream aired on AFI’s YouTube…
Porsha Williams Says Her 7 Bridal Gowns Between Her Double Weddings Made a 'Fashion Extravaganza'
Michelle Lee @stanlophotography The star then followed up with a gown by designer Tabik in royal blue, as well as a gold one by Lakimmy, both of which coordinated with the ceremony’s purple-and-teal color palette. In addition to selecting her three ensembles, Williams was in charge of coordinating her family members’ attire, providing the cultural…
Miss SA to DJ Zinhle: Celebs shine at AFI Fashion Week Joburg
by Sibusiso Mkize One of the biggest events on South Africa’s fashion calendar kicked off on Thursday evening 17 November. Some of Mzansi’s hottest celebs came through dripping at the African Fashion International (AFI) Fashion Week Joburg opening party at Daytona Motors, Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. The event was all the rage as it was the hot ticket in Joburg,…
ACM Inspires Creativity
Mary Nnah The Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2022, held recently in Lagos was a mind-shifting and awe-inspiring experience for the African creative industry. With the inaugural creative event in Lagos, the biggest commercial hub of Africa’s creative industry launched, the market kicked off with an exclusive breakfast meeting at the Lagos Continental Hotel, the Honorary Consul of Namibia to Nigeria, Mr. Justin Chuma Anosike, staff of the Namibian embassy in…
GALLERY | Top 8 red carpet looks from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever global premiere
1. Rihanna Rihanna attends Marvel Studios Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever Premiere. Getty ImagesAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic 2. Angela Bassett Angela Bassett attends the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever World Premiere. Getty ImagesJesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney 3. Lupita Nyong’o Lupita Nyong’o @lupitanyongo/Instagram 4. Letitia Wright Letitia Wright attends Marvel Studios Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere. Getty ImagesAmy Sussman/WireImage…
GALLERY | Linda Mtoba's custom gown and more - inside the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever SA red carpet
The official South African premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever red carpet saw celebrities show their own take on the Afrofuturism theme at The Zone in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The stars came out in looks featuring creative custom gowns, traditional and modern twists to the theme as well as bold and vibrant prints courtesy of South…
Meet The Lebanese Designer Ziad Nakad Who Is Creating Masterpieces Internationally
The Lebanese fashion designer Ziad Nakad knew from a very young age that he wants to work in the fascinating world of fashion. Since his teenage years, he was attracted by unconventional creations with eccentric fabrics, sheer embroideries, and gorgeous beadings. @ziadnakad Encouraged by his success, the young and well-talented designer decided to explore his…
Elie Kuame, this magician with a thousand and one sticks
Elie Kuame is a magician! You know those people who do “EXTRAordinary” things. It, therefore, has a sort of magical power(s) over things and over people, more specifically over women. The magician An immersion in the world of fashion since childhood To understand where Elie Kuame’s gift comes from, you have to go back to his childhood. Born…
The Best & Worst Met Gala Attire Over the Years
The annual Met Gala is the Oscars of the fashion world. It’s a chance for the globe’s most popular and prominent designers to dress Hollywood’s hottest stars as walking billboards – some of which are much more visually appealing than others. Getty Images Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris Although guests wine and dine at a cocktail…
The Best Designs From Lagos Fashion Week 2022 Shows
Right from the onset, Lagos Fashion Week has been known for providing a platform for young Nigerian and African designers to showcase their craftsmanship, and this year’s edition is no exception. The four-day event, which took place last week at the prestigious Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, brought a bevy of African fashion aficionados to…
Lagos Fashion Week 2022 | SIMONE & ELISE
Lagos Fashion Week 2022 is in full swing, with top designers from across the continent showing their collections on the runway for the Spring/Summer 2023 season. From Cute-Saint and Fruché to AlgueyeDakar and TJWho, Day 1 brought several vibrant and breathtaking shows. See all our coverage of Lagos Fashion Week designer collections here. Scroll to see the pieces below. Photography: @insignaonline
Bryanston brand Rubicon is SA Fashion Week’s undisputed showstopper
Bryanston designer and founder of Rubicon, Hangwani Nengovhela, recently showcases her highly anticipated collection at South African Fashion Week. This year’s theme for the collection was the flow of water. The fashion house of Rubicon stunned audiences when it debuted its latest autumn-winter 2023 collection at South African Fashion Week. Led by Bryanston designer and…
A Celebration of Africa
INTERNATIONAL School Aberdeen will be the setting for the launch of a brand-new cultural festival which is set to take the city by storm in early 2023. The renowned education setting, which celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary this year, has teamed up with The Africulture Network to bring a unique celebration of Africa to Aberdeen –…
Inside Lupita Nyongo’s Stunning Beauty Tribute to Africa for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Premiere
BY CALIN VAN PARIS For the world premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in Los Angeles, Lupita Nyong’o’s beauty embodied a dual sense of place: that of the continent of Africa, and that of the fictional country of Wakanda. Makeup artist Nick Barose captured Wakanda’s earthbound-meets-futuristic aesthetic with a moment that melded African influences with Wakandian notes—an approach inspired by his recent…
How 11 Designers Prepare for Lagos Fashion Week
Bernard Dayo Photo: Emmanuel Obianke/Getty Images Models walk the runway for Emmy Kasbit, during Lagos Fashion Week 2021 on October 30, 2021 in Lagos, Nigeria. Zumba, Catholic mass, Ravyn Lenae’s Hypnos — new and established designers reveal their routines and personal rituals ahead of the big event. Sponsored content from Lagos Fashion Week. While still a nexus…
Lomé to host an international exhibition of African textiles next month
(Togo First) – This year, Togo will host the SITA, the International Exhibition of African Textiles. This edition, the eighth, will be held in Lomé from November 4 to 6. Last year, it was held in Djibouti. The theme picked for the upcoming exhibition is “The fabric industry in Africa”. Among others, it will feature…
GAFW22: Here’s a Recap of the 2022 Glitz Africa Fashion Week
Glitz Africa Fashion Week, Ghana’s biggest fashion event, held its 10th edition from October 19 – 23, 2022; with a variety of activities for the fashion community. Oct. 19 – It kicked off with an influencers’ brunch where Glitz Africa hosted a number of social media influencers at the Treehouse located at Nyaniba Market, Osu. They…