This story is inspiring because it’s an example of how we can use negative experiences and turn them into a positive outcome. Egypt Ufele, whose nickname is… Read more “How a Ten-Year-Old Used Fashion to Beat Her Bullies”
Tag: African Style
Ghana Fashion & Design Week Show Highlights
I promised to post videos from Ghana Fashion & Design Week which took place at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra last October. Here are some of the… Read more “Ghana Fashion & Design Week Show Highlights”
Ghana Fashion & Design Week
The 3rd Ghana Fashion & Design Week (GFDW) took place last month at the newly minted Kempinski Hotel in Accra. I was very excited to attend the… Read more “Ghana Fashion & Design Week”
Africa Fashion Week Toronto Launches Today
The third African Fashion Week Toronto officially kicks off today with the Industry cocktail party at The Drake Hotel in Downtown Toronto. From August 13-16 designers from… Read more “Africa Fashion Week Toronto Launches Today”
Let’s Talk About that African Inspired Prom Dress
It’s fantastic that 18-year-old Kyemah McEntyre, from East Orange, NJ, became an overnight sensation after posting the above photo on her Instagram page. She lit the internet… Read more “Let’s Talk About that African Inspired Prom Dress”
How to Wear African Print Shorts
It’s short season and there’s nothing more exciting than finally getting to bare your legs and embrace the warm sunshine. You probably have plenty of shorts to… Read more “How to Wear African Print Shorts”
Stella Jean’s Cultural Mix
Stella Jean’s fall 2015 collection at Milan Fashion Week reminded us that the designer doesn’t like to stick to conventional style when it comes to her design… Read more “Stella Jean’s Cultural Mix”
Designers from Africa – Short-listed by Vogue Italia “Scouting For Africa” Project
Originally posted on GHANA FASHION & DESIGN WEEK :
Written by: Ghana Fashion & Design Week The search for Vogue Italia “Scouting For Africa” designer talents has ended with a…
Africa Fashion Week Toronto 2014
Africa Fashion Week Toronto just wrapped its second year of presenting collections and events that highlight the fashion, culture and style representing the continent of Africa. It’s… Read more “Africa Fashion Week Toronto 2014”
Swim with Nakimuli
All too often women are faced with the daunting task of finding a swimsuit that flatters their body and makes them feel comfortable and sexy at the… Read more “Swim with Nakimuli”
STYLE | Swim With Andrea Iyamah
Every so often I discover a designer I didn’t know about and fall in love with his or her work. This time it’s the new swimwear collection… Read more “STYLE | Swim With Andrea Iyamah”
STYLE | Sawa Shoes
Sawa Shoes is a company that manufactures footwear that is made in Africa. Their goal is to create quality product that appeals to the modern man. It’s… Read more “STYLE | Sawa Shoes”
STYLE | Duaba Serwa
In honor of Black History Month, I will be featuring the work of Black designers from around the world each day this month. Duaba Serwa is a… Read more “STYLE | Duaba Serwa”