Thebe Magugu, A South African Fashion Designer, Is Honored During The 11th Annual First Ladies Luncheon
Onstage, Magugu said that “People only need to feel seen once.” The designer explained that he grew up in a small town, and that his only access to the global fashion world was through watching shows and music videos on MTV, at a young age. “I was rejected by a prestigious fashion school at a young age, and I studied fashion in South Africa,” he explained. “In hindsight, it was a blessing in disguise because being close to the visual ...
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Meet The 15 African Fashion Brands Represented At SS24 London Fashion Week
Twice a year, the world’s leading fashion designers, models and fashion enthusiasts come together in London,to showcase and enjoy the innovation and artistry of modern day fashion. The week-long event is filled with glamour and excitement as new fashion collections are celebrated. This year’s London Fashion Week included a few African designers who, as usual, brought a unique and inspiring air to the show. Here is a list of African designers at the SS24 London Fashion Week ...
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Plumbridge Based Fashion Designer Madge to Showcase Collection at One World Festival
“I lost my beloved mother during the 2020 lockdown and that’s when I discovered the art of sewing,” she explains. “As a way of dealing with grief, I taught myself how to sew and I started making masks for family and friends. “In due time, I started making scrunchies, tote bags and headbands in my studio at home. “I was inspired by the rich colours of the African prints and how it showcases the vibrancy of the continent and the ...
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The Joy Of African Fashion ‘Made With Love’ Is Introduced To The NYFW Runway By Rosario Dawson And Abrimah Erwiah
The sustainable fashion brand features African artisans, and is co-founded and run by Dawson and Erwiah. During New York Fashion Week, the trailblazers held a celebratory runway to showcase what Studio 189 has in store for the Spring/Summer 2024 collection. But the show was so much more than just sending clothes down a runway — it featured music, dancing, poetry and the joys of African culture, as the co-founders shared with reporters after the show.
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The Top 10 Worst Dressed Celebrities At the MTV Video Music Awards VMAs 2023 Red Carpet
The red carpet of the MTV VMAs 2023, like every year, left us with some incredible looks that exuded style and glamour, but also some others that could go down in history, not for the right reasons, but for being the worst outfits of the night. Although the MTV VMAs are known for their bold and daring outfits, some attendees went over the top, while others simply bordered on the ordinary, which earned them a place on the list of the ...
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