Leleti Khumalo, best known for her role as the South African film Sarafina (1992) has not only pioneered as an actress but also an activist for the skin condition vitiligo.The actress discovered that she had the condition at the age of 24 and has not allowed it to deter her success. Vitiligo is a skin … Continue reading
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GENDER GENDER | SAFW DAY 4 RECAP
Last night the fashion scene took a bit of a break from the Women’s fashion and gave us slick Men’s fashion to look at. We were treated to up and coming talent thanks to the Mini and GQ competition. Young designers were given the opportunity to show off their collections. The stand out collection and … Continue reading
SAFW SS18 | DAY 3 RECAP
FLOWERS, PRINTS AND THINGS Today’s shows were nothing short of entertaining at South African Fashion Week. Between the delicious Cruz watermelon flavoured drinks and the Appetiser brand activations we dived straight into the business of the night. Black Coffee’s collection gave us beautiful and bold pieces that reminisced the 60’s era with their bold colors … Continue reading
SAFW SS18 | DAY 2 IN PICTURES
We have all the pictures from last night and have picked our fav for you. Take a look! BEACHCULT SPRING | SUMMER 2018 JUDITH-ATELIER SPRING | SUMMER 2018 HELON MELON SPRING | SUMMER 2018 ERRE SPRING | SUMMER 2018 AMANDA LAIRD CHERRY SPRING | SUMMER 2018 MANTSHO SPRING | SUMMER 2018 … Continue reading
DAY TWO RECAP : #SAFW – CHUNKY WOOLS AND AFRICAN FINESS
Day two fashion week kicked off with a beach flair and African print. Designers gave the audience bright colors against solid primary colors. The stand out collections came from DUT with their Rise of The Oxx line. This experimental collection included chunky woolen cardigans in the classic greys and whites as well as exhibiting some … Continue reading
SAFW SS18 | DAY 1 IN PICTURES
SA Fashion Week Spring/ Summer 2018 Woolworths Style By SA designers in pictures Rich Mnisi #SS18 Thebe Magugu #SS18 Wanda Lephoto #SS18 Continue reading
SAFW SS18 | DAY 1 RECAP
This week kicks off with the South African Spring Summer Fashion Week 2018. The event was certainly star-studded with influencers and personalities but the main attraction for the open night was the Woolworths Style by SA Show. The shows’ formal wear reminisced the 80’s with the stripped pantsuits and wide leg fit for the … Continue reading
Being A Muslim “Doesn’t Sound American”
Iranian-American Muslim fashion blogger Hoda Katebi was invited on the news to talk about her new fashion book. Instead of discussing the book, they decided to ask about nuclear weapons and tell her she “doesn’t sound American.” Watch her reaction in the video. SOurce Jeremy McLellan Comedy Continue reading
@Safashionweek South African Fashion Week Gets The Royal Nod at Glittering Commonwealth Fashion Exchange
Amidst free-flowing bubbly and canapés fit for princesses, South Africa’s own fashion royalty joined their peers from 53 other Commonwealth countries to present the country’s design credentials to T.R.H.’s The Duchess of Cambridge, The Countess of Wessex and Princess Beatrice of York, at a glittering reception in Buckingham Palace on Monday 19 February 2018. Attended … Continue reading
{VIDEO} Braids and Appropriation in America
Lupita Nyong’o, Young M.A, Ayana Bird, Lacy Redway, Vernon François and more talk about braids and black hair culture in America. Watch this documentary on hair and appropriation in America. Sourced from YouTube Continue reading