A conceptual beauty editorial exploring how print, adornment, and portrait composition turn color into presence. Some beauty images rely on expression. Others rely on styling. The strongest portraits know how to use both — but they always begin with composition. Across these four UZURI Studio portraits, a single visual argument emerges with increasing clarity: color,…
The Architecture of Adornment
A conceptual portrait in which beauty is not worn — it is constructed, layer by deliberate layer. Some portraits stop you. Not because they are loud, but because they are certain. This UZURI Studio conceptual image is precisely the type of portrait described above. Everything within the frame has been considered — not merely decorated…
Soft Power, Sharply Cut
In this UZURI Studio image, softness is not fragility. Through sculptural tailoring, saturated color, and intricate embellishment, the portrait transforms adornment into a language of confidence, control, and contemporary glamour.
'They have perfect dark skin': The African nation home to fashion's favourite models
Arop Akol has been travelling around the fashion world over the last three years. Wedaeli Chibelushi BBC News Wearing an understated but chic outfit, flowing braids and a dewy, make-up free face, Arop Akol looks like your typical off-duty model. She sinks into the sofa at the offices of her UK agency, First Model Management,…
The Black History and Lifestyle Awards (BHLA)
About the Black History Lifestyle AwardsThe Black History and Lifestyle Awards ceremony honors and commemorates the struggles, sacrifices, and extraordinary acts of service made by individuals from the African diaspora throughout history and in modern times. The weeklong awards ceremony celebrates Black Excellence across industries by honoring leaders in the sports, healthcare, political, and tech…
Sweeping Raids, Giant Camps and Mass Deportations: Inside Trump’s 2025 Immigration Plans
If he regains power, Donald Trump wants not only to revive some of the immigration policies criticized as draconian during his presidency, but expand and toughen them. By Charlie Savage, Maggie Haberman, and Jonathan Swan Nov. 11, 2023 Former President Donald J. Trump is planning an extreme expansion of his first-term crackdown on immigration if he returns to power…
Where is the next African coup?
Cameroon’s president Paul Biya spends so much time at Geneva’s Intercontinental Hotel that dissidents routinely picket the opulent lakeside premises to voice their discontent at his 40-year rule. From his suite overlooking the Swiss city’s pristine lake, Biya will have had ample time to ponder the wave of coups that have swept western and central…
Catholic Peace Entity Allays Fears of “a possible coup” in Cameroon
By Agnes Aineah Yaounde, 10 September, 2023 / 9:20 pm (ACI Africa). The Cameroonian government has put in place the system of “divide and rule”, which makes attempts by the country’s military to overthrow President Paul Biya impossible, a Catholic peace entity has said, allaying fears of “a possible coup” in the Central African nation. Following recent…
Military officers in Gabon declare coup and place president under house arrest
Military officers in Gabon have declared they were seizing power from President Ali Bongo Ondimba in a stunning coup, threatening the family’s half-century rule over the central African nation. Men in army uniform appeared on national television Wednesday to announce the president’s house arrest during the military takeover, prompting celebrations and reports of gunfire on…
The Best Dressed Stars at the 2023 BET Awards
01of 12 Elise Neal FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES Elise Neal had a princess moment in a gorgeous salmon-prink gown at the BET Awards. Her floor-length dress had a crisscross neckline with keyhole cutout and voluminous flowy skirt that she played with on the red carpet, twirling for photos. 02of 12 LeA Robinson FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES LeA…
U.S. imposes election-related visa restrictions on Nigerians
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation’s 2023 election cycle, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. “These individuals have been involved in intimidation of voters through threats and physical violence, the manipulation of vote results, and other…
First Look: Sindiso Khumalo & Other Stories co-lab collection
& Other Stories has unveiled its collaboration with Sindiso Khumalo, a South African designer known for her use of color, prints, and sustainable textiles, as well as a strong emphasis on African history. Launching on April 13, the vibrant Sindiso Khumalo & Other Stories co-lab collection will feature ready-to-wear, swimwear and accessories made with organic…
African Fashion International Cape Town Fashion Week returned with a bang
After a two-year hiatus, the African Fashion International Cape Town Fashion Week returned to the Mother City last week. Fashionistas got to see autumn/winter 23 collections from designers like Masa Mara who opened the fashion week, Imprint, Urban Zulu, Laani Raani, Kat Van Duinen, and Hugo Fleur. CTFW ended with a special showcase to celebrate 15 years…
Photos: Embraced as the daughter of the nation, Harris visits Zambia
Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff are welcomed by Zambia Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango and her husband, Max Lubinda Nalumango, at Kenneth Kuanda International Airport on Friday in Lusaka, Zambia. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Africa, kicking off a week-long trip where she clocked more…
Paris’ Black Queen, Shaun OLLISON...
For me, this accomplishment meant that ALL things are possible and that GOD’s plans were much bigger for me; Than I had for myself * You made history by becoming the first Blk, African-American woman, Ms. California, an emblematic state of the USA, after being Ms. San Francisco, what did that mean to you? Stylist:…