Fashion in Africa is distinct for its craftsmanship and dependence on valuable resources and delicate handcraft skills like embellishment, embroidery, weaving, spinning and customisation. Luxury brands such as Rolls Royce, Rolex and a handful of others have always taken pride in their craf…
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ADARA Foundation: A Story of Authenticity, Sustainability and Social Upliftment
From a vision that was birthed from the Founder’s passion for the self-actualization of all women, and her love and appreciation of African art – Adara Foundation amongst its programs and initiatives is preserving traditional Nigerian resist-dye techniques by teaching underprivileged women …
Tiffany Amber Begins its 20th Anniversary Celebrations in Grand Style
The fashion season is one that never fails to usher in so much anticipation and excitement across the industry. Season after season, designers bring the best of their creativity to the runway and share their talent with the world. This season, the iconic heritage luxury brand; Tiffany Amber, ushe…
#CNI Luxury Conference Day 2: The Nature of Luxury
The word ‘nature’ is at the heart of the 2019 Condé Nast International Luxury Conference in South Africa. And, Suzy Menkes says, nature should – and must – be the focus of 21st-century luxury. To help shine the spotlight on the talent pool in South Africa, Menkes invited Vania Leles, founder of V…