A curated exhibition that celebrates African weavers Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is the place to be to celebrate the festive season – its Joy from Africa to the World project, which kicked off two years ago, reimagines Christmas on the African continent by showcasing local, sustainable craft, design and art. For 2021, Platform Creative –…
Table Talk with Thabisa Mjo
Thabisa Mjo of Mash T. Design Studio launches new ceramics collection. Lauded local designer and winner of the Design Indaba Most Beautiful Object in South Africa award 2018 (for her Tutu 2.0 pendant), Thabisa Mjo of Mash T. Design Studio uses the medium of design to tell South Africa stories. She elevates the perception of local design…
The man behind the mask(s)
We chat to artist Kip Omolade about his new Diovadiova Chrome series Mixed-media artist Kip Omolade, who was born in New York City, started out as a graffiti artist when he interned at Marvel Comics and The Center for African Art. In a sense, it set the stage for his current work – larger-than-life portraits…
En vogue
Design Indaba Emerging Creative Tshepiso Lekganyane has found her passion at the intersection of fashion and art Fine art graduate and jewellery designer Tshepiso Lekganyane is the founder and metalsmith of Tshepiso Jewellery. Following her graduation from the University of the Witwatersrand, Lekganyane studied at Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School in Florence and, upon returning to…
Africa Fashion International’s ‘Power To Empower’ event is back with a bang
Africa Fashion International (AFI) is closing off Women’s Month on a high note with the second annual “Power To Empower” event, set to take place at the Jaguar Land Rover Experience Centre in Lone Hill, Joburg, on August 30. Themed “Drive Your Vision”, the second annual fashion event aims to celebrate South African women who…
Mzansi’s top designers to showcase at Free State Fashion Week
Celebrated designers Gert-Johan Coetzee and Palesa Mokubung will be showcasing their work at the Free State Fashion Week in September. Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Free State Fashion Week (FSFW) is returning for its fifth instalment. The fashion event will take place at the Naval Hill Planetarium in Bloemfontein between…
Africa’s coolest fashion designers will soon have their clothes in a store near you
The Folklore is developing a platform to help smooth the pathways for diverse brands in emerging markets to get their products into Western stores. When you visit a chic shopping area–say, the Meatpacking District in New York or the Champs Élysée in Paris–you’ll find the best-known luxury brands of our time, from Chanel to Tory…
BBNaija's Beauty breaks silence over disqualification, apologises to fans
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Beauty Tukura has broken her silence since her disqualification from the seventh season of the show. The former beauty queen took to her Instagram page on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, where she penned a lengthy and heartfelt message. “When I learned I was accepted into the Big Brother Naija season…
Netflix’s’Young, Famous & African’ renewed for season 2
Netflix’s debut African unscripted series ‘Young, Famous & African’ is set to return to the streamer for its second season. Confirming the show’s renewal, co-creator Peace Hyde shared on Instagram: “The Love for ‘YOUNG, FAMOUS & AFRICAN’ Africa’s first @Netflix unscripted original series has been incredible! Thank you to each and everyone of you all…
City invites designers to showcase at Durban Fashion Fair
nterested designers, who wish to showcase at the #DFF2022, need to submit the following: designer profile and proof of residential address. Durban Fashion Fair (#DFF2022) is proud to announce the theme for this year’s show: ‘Expressive Expression’. The theme primarily relates back to the core and heartbeat of our unique African city of Durban. Organisers…
Francia Marquez: ‘Vogue’ sheds light on Vice President’s ‘powerful form’
Francia Marquez sworn in as Vice President in front of a crowd of Colombians at Plaza de Bolivarafrom Bogota, and others who watched from their television the inauguration of the first leftist government headed by President Gustavo Petro. The social leader, who attracted attention for her blue, orange and white dress, said, “I swear to…
Objects of Desire: Colourful, lively, easy on the eye
Moonlit and fabulous Beautifully embellished clutch bags are the ultimate rogue, always in vogue. The moon as a symbol of eternity and immortality is the accessory that never goes out of style. This reissue on the classic Judith Leiber crescent moon clutch is inspired by Mexican-style pottery finished off with a tassel trim. Available at…
LagosPHX Fashion Week aims to make Downtown Phoenix a 'global culture and fashion destination'
The vibrant and trendsetting styles of Africa are coming down the runway in Downtown Phoenix.
Discovering African Artists in Space Fashion
Space technology and exploration have had visible effects on various industries, including agriculture, energy, banking, education, health, and aviation, to mention a few. The fashion industry has not been left out of the creativity and business opportunities that space presents. From fashion design to material engineering, the possibilities are vast. After human space travel became…
Must-Have: 5 classic designer handbags every woman needs
Here are five classic bags every woman must own; Bags are one of the favourite parts of dressing up, they add some needed colour and accessorize the outfit and elevate the look. Bag trends are different from cloth trends because most people will stick with classic designs whose prices always appreciate. Some people regard these…
How used clothes became part of Africa's creative economy - and fashion sense
In recent years the global secondhand apparel market for clothing and shoes has grown exponentially. In 2002 used clothing exports were worth $1.4bn. Despite a slowdown during the Covid-19 pandemic exports were close to $4bn in 2020.
Meet the Barber Who Can Trim Any Portrait and Design on a Client’s Head, Many Wowed by His Artistry Skills
A young man’s ability to cut and trim works of art on people’s heads has caused a rave across social media Vein Unity is an African Barber from the Eastern Cape who can do a portrait of any person on a client’s head South African social media users were amazed by his talent with many…
SA top seller footwear Drip unveils kiddies fashion line
Hot on the heels of South Africa’s top seller Drip Footwear and luxury fragrance brand Finesse, comes another innovative fashion concept from the distinctly popular local retailer (Drip Group), this time aimed specifically at children – and is aptly called ‘Kiddies Republic’.
Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Holds Casting for Models
Mary Nnah Aspiring models were given the chance to achieve their dreams of becoming renowned international talents during the model casting exercise of Nigeria’s biggest and longest-running festival of African fashion, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) held during the weekend at the iconic Nike Art Gallery, Lagos. According to its founder, Ms. Ronke Ademiluyi this year’s edition…
Let's take a minute to appreciate the outfit Tiwa Savage wore on the last day of her world tour
We have to appreciate the outfit that Queen of Afrobeats, Tiwa Savage wore on the last day of her world tour which ended in O2 Brixton. iwa Savage wore one of the best looks we’ve seen on her in a long time, head-to-toe Fendi. Borrowing a little inspiration from the FW2022 collection, Fendi made a…