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…
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Kanye West will open 21 Life of Pablo pop up shops this weekend
Kanye West has confirmed he will open 21 Life of Pablo pop up shops this weekend. The 39-year-old singer songwriter has announced he will launch multiple temporary stores, which will be stocked with the merchandise…
Was this 5,300-year-old mummy a Copper Age fashionista?
The 5,300-year-old Alpine mummy known as the Tyrolean Iceman died wearing leather clothes and accessories harvested from no less than five wild or domesticated species, a DNA analysis published Thursday revealed. Frozen solid after being…
Maridadi.co Picks: Pocket squares from Ocell luxury
If there is a man who knows how to rock a pocket square it is fashion blogger Franklin Saiyalel. Last week he started to share photos, taken at the Shifteye Gallery, in which he had…
Introducing Africa Fashion Week London 2016 Brand Ambassador Yemi Alade
Africa Fashion Week London 2016 revealed on Wednesday that award-winning Nigerian afro pop/R&B artiste, actress and entertainer Yemi Alade as their brand ambassador. Yemi Alade represents everything that Africa Fashion Week stands for. She is…
#EditorsPicks: Top 10 looks from AFI Privé Couture D’Afrique fashion show
Saturday’s “Couture D’Afrique” show, held in Johannesburg, courtesy of AFI Prive in Assosciation with PUMA SELECT certainly ignited everyone’s love affair with luxury African fashion. Officially launched during Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week in March 2015,…
Da Viva designers to showcase at Africa Fashion Week London 2016
The 6th Edition of Africa Fashion Week London is set to be bigger than ever, with a great lineup of designers and events showcasing the best in the world of African inspired fashion, including designers inspired…
6th Edition of Africa Fashion Week London announces designer lineup
The 6th Edition of Africa Fashion Week London is set to be bigger than ever, with a great lineup of designers and events showcasing the best in the world of African inspired fashion. Created by Ronke…
US Military supplier becomes celebrity go-to brand
Lets face it, a lot of the trends we’ve adopted owe their allegiance to military history. Take for instance cargo jackets, aviator sunglasses, camouflage prints, and today’s topic of interest, the bomber jacket. In fact, this…
Kim and Khloé were the style inspiration for ‘Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie’
Costume designer Rebecca Hale has revealed the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ stars pert posteriors and they’re figure hugging garments influenced how she dressed the comedy duo Jennifer Saunders (Edina Monsoon) and Joanna Lumley (Patsy…