Louis Vuitton and Nike “Air Force 1” Sneakers by Virgil Abloh Beating Auction Estimates
A total of 200 pairs are being made available for this auction in an exclusive colorway and in a range of sizes. The sneakers, entirely made in leather, are embellished with Louis Vuitton’s emblematic Monogram and Damier patterns with natural cowhide piping. Each pair will be sold with a Louis Vuitton pilot case, also from the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2022 collection, which was reinterpreted from Maison’s archive in an iconic orange colorway and made of Monogram Taurillon Leather. The pilot ...
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Lukhanyo Mdingi Debuts His AW22 Collection at Paris Fashion Week
“This is a celebration & testimony of the provenance of craft from these human beings, as the central figures through which broadening collaboration across the continent remains ever-possible,” says Mdingi. Last year, he was awarded the special Karl Lagerfeld Prize alongside KidSuper and China’s Rui Zhou. “We met the moment… It’s an incredible honour to represent Nicholas’s legacy with respect and sincerity. “I’ll forever be grateful to the support of Lindsay, Emma and Mick Coutts – your son ...
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Fashion Is An Industry Capable Of Fundamental Economic Transformation For Africa
In Africa, despite this potential, challenges remain. The majority of fashion businesses across the continent are informal, with limited access to finance for growth and high costs of shipping and transportation of raw materials. But though there remains work to be done in strengthening the value chain of the African fashion industry, the rapidly rising awareness and recognition of our extraordinary creative talent on the global stage is something to be celebrated and nurtured.
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Out of Africa and Onto Vogue: What’s the Story Behind British Vogue’s February Cover?
The highly stylized looks created for the shoot were intended to exaggerate that beauty, reportedly drawing on influences ranging from The Supremes to the often poised and strategically posed portraits of West African photographers James Barnor and Malick Sidibé. Strikingly, the most direct reference is to Grace Jones’ legendary Nightclubbing album cover, on which the Jamaican-American icon appears almost ebonized as she stares piercingly into photographer Jean-Paul Goude’s lens.
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British Vogue’s Momentous All African Cover Spotlights 9 Young Women Redefining What It Is To Be A Model
The previous scarcity of African models, continues Brokaw, can also be attributed to outmoded casting processes. “Over the years, I have had to do my scouting through an agent, perhaps based in Milan or Paris, who would filter their choices down to me. Now, thanks to social media, I can reach out directly to scouts in say Rwanda or Burundi, or Uganda and find a great girl. They can also text, WhatsApp, or find me through Instagram. The level of ...
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