New York officially kicks off the global spring/summer 2017 fashion merry-go-round Thursday, but one thing’s clear: fashion week is over as we know it. The biannual event is a calendar staple in a city home…
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#FindOfTheWeek: The all-natural skin nourishing toner from Africology!
You know you’re in for a treat when a beauty product has the words: 100% Natural Essential Oils spread out in bold on it. Grapefruit seed, lavender, rooibos, sugarcane, lemon peel extract, African potato and…
New plastic clothing material could keep people cool
American researchers have created a low-cost textile made of a plastic base that could cool the body when woven into clothing. The engineers suggested in the US journal Science that the textile could become a…
#BeautyBar: Multi-masking medleys and why they are worth a try
I’m a sucker for a good mask. At least once a week I’ll treat myself to a good facial mask because not only does it revitalise your skin, it also makes for a good at-home spa,…
A plus-size challenge to South Korea’s beauty ‘norm’
In a country with beauty ideals that pre-makeover Barbie would struggle to meet, South Korean plus-size model Vivian Geeyang Kim is facing down online trolls in her defiant campaign to persuade curvy women they have…
Kanye West blasted over cost of clothing line
Rap star Kanye West has been blasted over the cost of his Life of Pablo clothing range. Kanye West has come under fire for the cost of his Life of Pablo clothing range. The rap…
Rebirth Garments produces gender non-conforming wearables
Now there’s a fashion house that specifically caters to people on the full spectrum of gender, size and ability. Rebirth Garments specializes in gender non-conforming wearables and accessories. Rebirth Garments are designed and made by…
Liam Gallagher launches clothing line in honour of Jimi Hendrix
Liam Gallagher has launched an Autumn Winter collection for his label Pretty Green in honour of the late rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. The 43-year-old singer songwriter, who owns his own menswear fashion and lifestyle brand…
#WeirdNews: KFC launch ‘extra cripsy’ chicken-scented sunscreen
KFC have launched their own brand of sunscreen. The fast food giant have came up with a “crazy idea” that saw them create a sun protection for avid fans, which smells like “extra crispy” chicken…
Maridadi.co Picks: The Tisek Stack
Beads, aluminium, brass, bone and to a degree semi-precious stones are the materials most associated with African jewellery. And the Kenyan brand ZikoAfrika have designed some incredible pieces using these materials—their black bone collar necklace…