So lately I have been seeing these groups on facebook that aim to stop black women from having weaves because they apparently look less “African” or something along those twisted lines. An Afro does not make anyone more African than the next person. I once had a hairstyle that looked like my hair, it wasContinue reading “Stop the weave blah blah blah blah…………..”
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My favourite models from MBFWAfrica
MBFWAfrica Day 4 : Mentally broke after mentally buying everything
The fourth day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa started off with David Tlale’s show and as always David had to be different, with his show being held outdoors outside the “The Creative Counsel” building in Melrose. The collection was inspired by women who are not afraid to be feminine, bold and still command attention. MyContinue reading “MBFWAfrica Day 4 : Mentally broke after mentally buying everything”
MBFWAfrica Day 2: My Wish List
Thursday 30 October 2014 marked day 2 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014 and the designers kept the momentum and interest up from day 1. First to showcase was Congolese- born designer Tina Lobondi who showcased her “Au Cinema” collection which she says was inspired by actresses whom she admires. Her collection was a hybrid of African andContinue reading “MBFWAfrica Day 2: My Wish List”
MBFWAfrica day 1: My picks from the ramp
Yesterday the 29th of October marked the beginning of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa brought to you by AFI. the show started with New York based Cameroonian designer Kibonen whose collection was embodied in so much bright colours, patterns and print. My favourite look from her collection: Up next was Intisaar Mukadan form Zimbabwe whose collectionContinue reading “MBFWAfrica day 1: My picks from the ramp”
AFRICA FASHION AWARDS 2014
Photo credit: CSA African fashion’s finest to be recognised in glittering ceremony The nominees for the prestigious, annual African Fashion Awards (AFAs) have been announced, with contenders coming from as far afield as South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Italy for the glittering event, which will take place at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg on 2Continue reading “AFRICA FASHION AWARDS 2014”
Top local and international models to grace MBFWAfrica
Elegantly adorned in the latest designs from Africa’s top established and emerging designers, the flawless faces and beautiful bodies set to grace the MBFWAfrica runway have been sourced from all over the continent and the world – including South Africa, Barbados, Nigeria, Rwanda, Angola, Mozambique, Uganda, Cameroon, the United States, Haiti, South Sudan, Australia, Nigeria,Continue reading “Top local and international models to grace MBFWAfrica”
MBFWAfrica 2014: AFI Fasttrack winners to present Capsule Collections
AFI Fastrack™ winners to present capsule collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa 2014 Four young South African fashion designers will present their much-anticipated capsule collections in the final phase of this year’s African Fashion International (AFI) Fastrack™ Programme on 1 November, Day Four of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa (MBFWAfrica) 2014 at Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. TheContinue reading “MBFWAfrica 2014: AFI Fasttrack winners to present Capsule Collections”
Women’s Theatre Festival
The Women’s Theatre Festival starts tomorrow the 16th of October until the 26th of October at the Olive Tree Theatre in Alexandra. I caught up with Kerryn to find out more about it. Q:How and Why was the Women’s theatre festival founded? A: Ntshieng Mokgoro, the founder of Olive Tree Theatre Productions and the Women’s TheatreContinue reading “Women’s Theatre Festival”
Flori Roberts Cosmetics Launch
Photo credit: 4Elementsmedia Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Flori Roberts cosmetics launch at Stuttafords in Sandton City. The event was organized by 4 Elements Media. As we got in we were welcomed by the brand ambassadors of Flori Roberts South Africa, Amo Chidi and Ziyanda Yako who looked great . their make-upContinue reading “Flori Roberts Cosmetics Launch”
Afrikan Princess 