The Face of Africa 2024 International Pageant: A Triumph of Diversity, Elegance, and Empowerment
The Face of Africa 2024 International Pageant transcended mere aesthetics; it was a jubilation of diversity and resilience. Contestants from diverse backgrounds and cultures graced a single stage, weaving a rich tapestry of Africa's heritage. From the bustling streets of Lagos to the tranquil landscapes of the Serengeti, each contestant brought forth a unique narrative and a distinct charm to the competition. The night unfolded as a symphony of elegance and talent, with contestants captivating the audience with their poise and ...
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Securing $3.4 Million In Seed Funding, The Folklore Aims To Empower Marginalized Communities, Empower African Fashion Designers, And Expand Its B2B Wholesale Platform.
The Folklore, an organization dedicated to empowering African fashion designers and marginalized communities, has successfully raised $3.4 million in seed funding to enhance its business-to-business (B2B) wholesale platform. Leading the funding round is venture capital firm Benchstrength, joined by existing investors Techstars, Black Tech Nation Ventures, and Slauson & Co. Established by founder Amira Rasool in 2018 as an e-commerce retailer, The Folklore aimed to create economic opportunities for African fashion designers. Over time, the company has broadened its scope to encompass ...
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Ami Doshi Shah, a Jewelry Designer, Reinvents Jewelry in Kenya Using Ropes, Brass, Salt, and Stone.
Ami Doshi Shah latest collection Memento Mori was born out of grief, reflecting on the loss of her father in 2021 and their final days together in the Indian Ocean town of Watamu along Kenya’s coast. Even though her work is sold and celebrated in the West, her focus is firmly on the continent she calls home, both as the inspiration and the market for her refined designs, which are stocked in boutiques in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Ivory Coast ...
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A Fashion Presentation “Under the Sea” to Launch a New Company, the Founders of Which Claim Would Transform How People See Formal Wear
The dress rental business and the show are the vision of Spinazzola and Longo who both own their own businesses. Spinnazola owns a salon called Manes and More By Mermaid that provides beauty, cosmetic and personal care services in Hayden. Longo owns Solstice Collective, a business that specializes in making hand-tied malas and giving children a chance to make solar-powered, mason-jar night lights at her farmer’s market booth. “We are just looking into introduce a dress rental opportunity for ...
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What Qualities Are We Looking for in an Alexander McQueen Designer?
McQueen, especially in his prime, when Kering became an investor and he was able to use his Savile Row-shaped skills on fine materials from Paris, was exacting, sophisticated, if emotionally stunted at times. To please the Gatsby-ites, the show could have looked perfect, or it could have looked angry and insane. Instead, it was neither. Backstage, McGirr, who is boyish like a Sally Rooney love interest, said he wants his McQueen to be “uplifting.” He’s as sweet as pie: ...
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