2021 was such a year of hope. We had just exited the worst of a global pandemic and, for Africans living on the continent, an additional uncertainty heightened by protests and economic instability. We daresay almost everyone approached the new year with some level of positivity, as to do otherwis…
Fashion
Manolo Blahnik transforms Classic Birkenstock Slides into a Glittering, Chic Affair
If you hear of a new Manolo Blahnik collection or collaboration today, it would be natural to immediately conjure up images of high-heeled velvety mules, strappy stiletto sandals, and, should your mind ever go to flats, ultra-chic, soft leather or velvet mules. Definitely not a Birkenstock design…
Some Interesting Collections from the Milan Fashion Week 2022
At the just concluded Milan Fashion Week, the collection that probably stood out the most and made the most headlines is the Gucci x Adidas collection. This may be because it is quite unusual to have a luxury fashion brand join hands with a largely sportswear brand for a major collection, but it …
Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits puts African Beauty and Fashion on Display at the Smithsonian
This Black History month, learn more about Africa’s biggest movie industry, Nollywood via Iké Udé: Nollywood Portraits, an exhibition by the Nigerian-born multimedia artist that will be live at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art from February 5 2022 till February 2023. On display wi…
Is Telfar dropping a New Circular Clutch Soon? We hope!
Luxury bags – and in general luxury goods – usually make quite the splash when they launch, but only a few become true classics that retain their value years after, turning into alternative assets that trade quickly on the secondary market. Birkins are a good example, and also the Chanel Flap bag…
Prada and Dior are bringing Luxury Fashion to Sports with New Athleisure Collections
Luxury brand collaborations were a big thing last year, with the Gucci-Balenciaga ‘hack’, and the Fendi-Versace ‘swap’ being the most popular and undoubtedly, the most creative attempts. The collaborations appear to continue this year, but with a twist: the focus is athleisure, and the luxury bra…
Next Gen Shoes: A Footwear that grows into an Apple Tree at the End of its Life?
Sustainability is the new buzzword in fashion and almost every other industry, although it may be safe to say that it has become more of a necessity than a fad in the face of the growing challenges climate change poses to our world. Different attempts have been made in recent years to introduce s…
Get Ready! The Nike Air Force 1 x Swarovski Sneakers is dropping soon
Still confused about the perfect gift for the contemporary urban fashionista in your life? The new Nike Air Force 1 x Swarovski sneakers are almost here to help you out of this fix. Of course, this is not the first time Swarovski is helping Nike to bling out its shoes: back in 2017, both houses […
The New Tom Ford N°003 Perfectly unites Classic Minimalism with Ethical Luxury
Apparently, Tom Ford does not just make elegant and classic clothes: the fashion designer also crafts timeless timepieces for the modern connoisseur. And now, three years after it launched, the Tom Ford Timepieces has released its newest collection, the N°003. This new collection builds on the co…
You can now visit the House of Manolo Blahnik from Anywhere in the World via its New Digital Museum
After adorning the feet of some of the world’s top celebrities and personalities, Manolo Blahnik is throwing open the doors of its archives to the public in celebration of its 50th anniversary. From November 18, you can visit the digital museum of the luxury footwear house from anywhere in the wo…