Tag Archives: African

Styling Jozi by Style Fashion Week Africa

So prior to Style Fashion Week Africa 2014, the organizers, models and designers took to the streets of Johannesburg to shoot some really epic photos Photographer: Sandor Oroszi Graphic Designer: Mlungisi Makhubu Fashion Designers: Semole Mooka, Yonela Bekezulu, Siphokazi Dana, Themba Mantshiyo, Kenneth Staat, Zamaswazi Nkosi, Mpho Hlongwane. Art Directors, Vuyiso Tshabalala, MK, Eric MoreContinue reading “Styling Jozi by Style Fashion Week Africa”

PRESS RELEASE: MERCEDES BENZ AFRICAN FASHION FESTIVAL 2015-WORLD EDITION

Fashion is seen differently everywhere from the denizens of the streets of London, always distinctively dressed, with personalities expressed before you’re even close enough to greet them. In Europe fashion is shorthand for sophistication and grace, Milan is provocative and ‘molto sexy’, and New York style is renowned for being sleek yet powerfully with daring.Continue reading “PRESS RELEASE: MERCEDES BENZ AFRICAN FASHION FESTIVAL 2015-WORLD EDITION”

The African Princess playing dress up.

So on Saturday I headed to Braamfontein in Johannesburg CBD for some meetings. Debuting my new short hair, I could not wait to try on the new outfits straight from Ghana brought to South Africa by Chief Justice a designer and creative from Accra. I was allowed to be the African Princess that I amContinue reading “The African Princess playing dress up.”

Press Release: Africa Fashion Week Nigeria

AFRICA FASHION WEEK NIGERIA is a platform for African fashion designers to be appreciated and celebrated for the aim to display their creativity and originality to the global market. AFWN officially announces its second edition AFWN 2015 preparation and call for participation to all Nigerian and African designers who will be displaying alongside with variousContinue reading “Press Release: Africa Fashion Week Nigeria”

Media Release: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2015

FRONT ROW MAGIC Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg prepares to dazzle audiences in 2015 Dates for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ) 2015 have been announced, following the incredible success and international praise which accompanied MBFWJ, MBFW Cape Town and MBFW Africa in 2014. Running from the 5th to the 7th of March 2015, Mercedes-Benz Fashion WeekContinue reading “Media Release: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg 2015”

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 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”

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”

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”