In The November Issue Of Vogue Arabia, Naomi Campbell Dons Four Looks From African Fashion Houses.
Supermodel and philanthropist Naomi Campbell is featured on a second cover to draw attention to her role in the launch of the global initiative Emerge, which was made possible by a special collaboration between her organization Fashion for Relief and Qatar Creates. Campbell says, "I think it's so important to be unified, and for creatives to come together without borders or boundaries to express themselves and what they do." "I've always had faith in Africa. I want to share what ...
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Fola Francis Makes Fashion History By Being The First Transgender Model To Appear In Lagos Fashion Week.
When Francis hit the runway, Disclosure and Fatoumata Diawara’s “Douha (Mali Mali)” played loudly. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, her lips coated in thick, red lipstick and she wore a flowy red robe and clear high heels. Yellow shades hid her eyes. The crowd erupted in cheers—you could tell they were excited to see Francis on the runway. She maintained her composure, keeping a straight face and looking straight ahead as she walked. She only modelled ...
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African Fashion: Lagos Fashion Week 2022 Featured 5 Noteworthy Shows.
We saw quirky styles to suit all genders and identities: long braids; bold eyeliner; heavy makeup; Afro hair; patched denim jackets and pants; corsets; long and short dresses; crop tops; cargo pants; high-soled boots; cliques of twos and threes; brightly coloured hairstyles and piercings — and camera people peering through lenses for perfect shots. Away from the street style and its immersive culture, the runway promised a whole new experience, as designers created their best collections yet, from well-crafted suits to ...
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Fiona Okwisa Ambuka, aka Little Miss Kenya 2022, Is Ready To Take On The World.
Fiona Okwisa Ambuka, aka Little Miss Kenya 2022, Is Ready To Take On The World. She won Little Miss Kenya 2022, but her modelling journey has just begun, and she agreed to talk to the Nairobi Fashion Hub about herself and why she loves being a model. 1 . Can you tell us a bit […]
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African Fashion GAFW22: Highlights from Ghana’s 2022 Glitz Africa Fashion Week
The evening with Nigerian bespoke designer Atafo Official at The Lotte, Cantonment, where guests were treated to an exclusive presentation of his line, marked the conclusion of the event. The next day, the Beauty Forum, which was hosted at The Under Bridge in East Legon, featured live cosmetics and hair demonstrations as well as an open discussion with speakers and visitors on beauty and aesthetics. The winner of the GHC 10,000.00 cash award in a creative beauty pitch competition organized in ...
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