Africa Reign: Kagiso Koyabe

Kagiso Koyabe, is an Economist with a degree from the University of Johannesburg, entrepreneur and designer from Botswana. A South African graffiti artist who told Kagiso about the history of the Hip Hop Culture in Southern Africa and taught him about design, materials and art  inspired Kagiso to start an urban lifestyle company called LuckyContinue reading “Africa Reign: Kagiso Koyabe”

4 May 2014: Day 5 in Namibia

On my arrival- Selfie with Loux As the hours were passing by, I started feeling sick (well at least I thought) Then I realized that it was actually the depression of having to leave my brothers and all the wonderful people that I had met during my short stay.  As we were driving from theContinue reading “4 May 2014: Day 5 in Namibia”

30 April 2014: Day 1 in Namibia

So this morning I boarded a plane to Namibia to visit friends and attend the much acclaimed Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs). It was my first time on the plane and I must say that it was the exhilarating and I could not wait to explore the beautiful land. So at 7:45 am (Namibian time)Continue reading “30 April 2014: Day 1 in Namibia”

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Johannesburg

Photo credit: Simon Deiner / SDR Photo Thanks to Jenevieve Lyons I got to attend The MBFWJ in Sandton this past weekend and all I got to say is people are talented out there. I was so inspired by all the different designs and the creativity put into it. The music selection was on pointContinue reading “Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Johannesburg”

RVK Fashion Week Designer Profile: Amira Selimangy

Q: Who is Amira? A: Amira is a Young Designer from Mozambique Q: When did you discover your love for fashion? A: I’ve always been interested in arts in general and used to draw/paint since I was a little kid. But in 2010 I started drawing dresses and then sketching prom dresses for clients whichContinue reading “RVK Fashion Week Designer Profile: Amira Selimangy”

RVK Fashion Week Designer profile: Lourens Loux Gebhardt

Loux and his brother Loux is the small one “We grew up wearing suits”he says. Q:Who is Loux? A:Baptized in the name of Lourens Loux Gebhardt full Born and raised in the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek. Loux is a dynamic friendly person that loves vintage items. I am down to earth and love beingContinue reading “RVK Fashion Week Designer profile: Lourens Loux Gebhardt”

RVK Fashion Week Designer Profile: Zodwa Carol Mabuya

Retro Vintage Kolektion Fashion Week will be taking place on the 28th feb-2 March 2014 in Pretoria. Carol Ngwenya hailing from Swaziland will be one of the designers showcasing. Carol Ngwenya is the founder and director of Carol Crocs Creation. This fashion house was established in March 2012 with the aim of offering one ofContinue reading “RVK Fashion Week Designer Profile: Zodwa Carol Mabuya”

Road to Retro Vintage Kolektion Fashion Week 2014

RVK Fashion Week 2014 is the first bi-annual fashion show that will be held in Pretoria on the 28th of February 2014.Retro Vintage Kolektion Fashion Show is founded by Bongani Tambo and Esnarth Nkosi RVK Fashion Week is aimed at unearthing fresh and talented fashion designers and future leaders of the ever-changing and expanding fashionContinue reading “Road to Retro Vintage Kolektion Fashion Week 2014”