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Wedding Gown: Disposable Plastic Dishes and Cups Were Used To Make This Beautiful Wedding Dress.

Wedding Gown: Disposable Plastic Dishes and Cups Were Used To Make This Beautiful Wedding Dress.

Ann Mumbi

June 12, 2023

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On TikTok, fashion designer Isabelle Tengue posted a video of a woman wearing an unusual bridal gown. While another woman assists in carrying the stunning train of the dress, the woman can be seen in the video strolling down a flight of steps. The bodice of the garment is nearly entirely constructed of plastic cups, but the front of the skirt has a circular pattern that looks to be formed of plastic spoons and plates. Additionally, the design has some ...

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East Africa Textile And Leather Week (EATLW) 2023 Accelerating East Africa’s Sustainability In The Textile And Leather Industries

East Africa Textile And Leather Week (EATLW) 2023 Accelerating East Africa’s Sustainability In The Textile And Leather Industries

Kenya's Textile And Apparel Sector The nation's current textile and clothing businesses create a wide range of goods. While integrated mills provide a wide range of goods such as yarn, fabrics (knitted and woven), canvas, school and travel bags, blankets, sweaters, shawls, uniforms, towels, baby diapers, and knitted clothing, spinning enterprises generate yarn (including industrial) and sewing thread. On the other hand, garment producers provide a variety of clothing for both the domestic market and export. Men's apparel is produced ...

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L’Oréal Paris Unveils Thuso Mbedu As The Brand’s Ambassador and spokesperson for Sub Saharan Africa

L’Oréal Paris Unveils Thuso Mbedu As The Brand’s Ambassador and spokesperson for Sub Saharan Africa

“Growing up, one never saw oneself as beautiful – I could never have imagined that one day I would have the honour of being L’Oréal Paris’ first Sub-Saharan African spokesperson. A brand that stands for women empowerment, with a strong sense of diversity, sisterhood, and feminism. “So far, I’ve enjoyed learning about the innovative technology behind L’Oréal’s product range and the ground-breaking strides made in understanding African skin. Their products are amazing, and I’m ...

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Car And Bike Show: Rick Ross’ Massive Car Show Featured Performances From Meek Mill, Gucci Mane

Car And Bike Show: Rick Ross’ Massive Car Show Featured Performances From Meek Mill, Gucci Mane

Rick Ross doesn’t just want people to admire his car collection on social media, he wants them to be able to check it out in person. That’s why the “Hustlin’” rapper opened up his Fayettville, Georgia, estate for the first annual Promise Land Car and Bike show this past Saturday. Over the course of what looks to have been a gorgeous spring day, auto and rap enthusiasts alike were able to check out some of Rozay’s most ...

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Africa’s Leading Luxury Concept Store Is Coming to the Brooklyn Museum

Africa’s Leading Luxury Concept Store Is Coming to the Brooklyn Museum

The Lagos-based concept store will open up shop with products from over 100 brands from June 22 through October 23. The shop also offers a variety of fashionable products from brands with strong ties to the African diaspora, like Kenneth Ize, Post Imperial, and Thebe Magugu. Alára frequently organizes performances by Falana and Asa in addition to art shows including the works of artists like Hassan Hajjaj and Peju Layiwola. Even the iconic supermodel Naomi Campbell signed copies of The Art of ...

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