After three months of product testing, evaluation and thorough research, on 25th June 2016 my friends at Fashion Torch Africa officially launched East and Central Africa’s first Business incubation and mentor ship hub for fashion and and creative arts brands and ideas. FTA HUB works with a vision of Growing Africa Fashion and creative artsContinue reading “The Fashion Torch Incubation Hub Launch”
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The Africa Fashion Exchange
The Africa Fashion Exchange (AFX) took place on the 23rd to 25th of June in Durban hosted by the KZN Fashion Council in partnership with Department of Arts and Culture (DAC), the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, (EDTEA) and the Economic Development and Investment Promotion Unit (ED&IPU) of the EThekwini Municipality. The AfricaContinue reading “The Africa Fashion Exchange”
Fashion Illustrations By Tiwatope
Tiwatope Adetoye is the Creative Director of Sapphire by ‘tieri Ltd, a 21st century fashion solutions company. She is a fashion entrepreneur based in Lagos who started illustrating when she was young but really started when she saw an illustration by Ominigho-Aita Imona and had the chance to be mentored by her. She has been illustrating since.Continue reading “Fashion Illustrations By Tiwatope”
Afrikan Princess Street Shoot By Simz Photo
So last week at the final of ELLE Magazine SA Style Reporter Awards I did a little shoot with Durban based photographer and blogger Simz Mkhwananzi. He was being featured on a fashion TV programme and he needed me to be his model. I had lots of fun shooting this outside Workshop Newtown in NewtownContinue reading “Afrikan Princess Street Shoot By Simz Photo”
Ghana’s Fashion Brands Exhibited Their Work At AuntieOboshie’s Design Installation
AuntieOboshie hosted an installation exhibition with Ghana’s leading fashion brands on the 24th of April 2016 at the Accra International Conference Centre. The exhibition took guests on a journey through time by showcasing the story of Ghanaian fashion from the 60s till now.The exhibition, a celebration of Ghanaian fashion through the years, featured 59 installationsContinue reading “Ghana’s Fashion Brands Exhibited Their Work At AuntieOboshie’s Design Installation”
It’s Down To The Final 8 For Elle Style Reporter 2016
With over 300 entries showcasing the latest trends in the world of fashion, the search for the next ELLE Style Reporter by ELLE in association with Orms & Canon, began. Through blog posts and storyboards, the stiff competition made the judges’ deliberation all the more difficult. Now, narrowed down to eight finalists, the bestContinue reading “It’s Down To The Final 8 For Elle Style Reporter 2016”
Esnoko Shines At SA Fashion Week
Zambian designer Chiza Ngulube showcased his latest collection at South African Fashion Week. His brand Esnoko prides itself in creating unique garments and accessories using African print. This year was Esnoko’s second appearance at SA Fashion Week and I must say that I personally loved the collection and the collaboration with Palladium Boots was a great oneContinue reading “Esnoko Shines At SA Fashion Week”
#SAFW SS 16 : Zamaswazi
It has been a great pleasure watching Zamaswazi growing his brand. The amount of growth that has impacted his brand was evident at last weekend at South African Fashion Week for the GQ Scouting Menswear Competition. Although he did not win the competition, I know for a fact that he impressed a lot of peopleContinue reading “#SAFW SS 16 : Zamaswazi”
The Mermaid Awakens Her Warrior
The Mermaid Awakens Her Warrior is a great underwater shoot conceptualized and directed by Fuaad Abdool in collaboration with amazing young African women. From what I gathered the story line is that of love. the mermaid wonders deep into the ocean where she meets the warrior, motionless and she radiates her energy into him thusContinue reading “The Mermaid Awakens Her Warrior”
Imprint A/W 2016: Haboring Hope
I was introduced to Imprint By Mzukisi Mbane last year at SA Menswear Week in Cape Town and I have been hooked ever since. I love the way Mzukisi styles his look books and how he takes you to places. The choice of models is always the perfect fit, on Haboring Hope he works withContinue reading “Imprint A/W 2016: Haboring Hope”
Afrikan Princess 