Winston Udeagha, founder of Nigerian-based leather and fashion accessories brand, Winston Leather, was watching the news one day when a light bulb went off in his head. The story was about a family of cocoa farmers living in Ghana that had never tasted chocolate despite growing the main ingredien…
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Reframd’s ‘Afropolitan’ Sunglasses are Specifically Designed for Black Faces
Berlin-based eyewear brand, Reframd, has designed a range of 3D-printed sunglasses specifically for people with low and wide noses who are typically Blacks. Shariff Vreugd, co-founder of the self-acclaimed ‘Afropolitan’ brand explained why: “The basic concept behind Reframd is that good design is…
The Latest Jimmy Choo Shoe Collection, Designed Entirely by Fans
Like Rolls Royce, Jimmy Choo had a brilliant idea during the height of the pandemic last year: get fans involved in a competition that would possibly take their minds off the grim realities of the time by letting them do what they love the most. The Choo Sketch design competition was conceived on…
Gucci’s Second High Jewellery Collection is an Ode to Nature
Creative director Alessandro Michele has unveiled a new Hortus Deliciarum (Garden of Delights) collection from Gucci. This second high jewellery collection is both joyful and sophisticated and is replete with his distinctive prism of colour and bold design. The collection, comprising of over 130 …
Listen With Style: Stylish Airpod and Earbud Jewellery to Consider
Whether it was Japanese company, Onkyo, that made the first earbud, or it was Apple who made the technology popular with its Airpod, the fact is that these wireless, almost invisible earphones have become mainstream, mostly because they eliminate the challenges that come with wired earphones whic…
Valentino Tries On Knitted Footwear with the Gravani Crochet Sneakers
The $980 Garavani Crochet sneakers from Valentino is all the rave right now in the world of luxury, especially after videos of the meticulous process involved in its production were shared on the internet by the brand. But the fashion house is not the first brand to make and sell knitted footwear…
Dior Invites You to Lounge in Luxurious Chez Moi Loungewear Collection
Dior presents Chez Moi, its first capsule collection entirely dedicated to loungewear, and it is the perfect marriage of comfort and style. “Lockdown hasn’t affected the way I dress tremendously, as I have always favoured practical and comfortable items of clothing, from denim to cashmere sweater…
A Man’s Guide to Owning and Caring for Small Leather Goods
Wallets, belts, portfolios—these accessories may be small in size, but their role in a man’s wardrobe is substantial. Small leather goods are often upstaged by their sexier cousins, shoes and bags, but the little guys deserve better. These more minute bits and bobs are the things you rely on dail…
Wizkid is the Face of PUMA x JD Sports AW20 Collection Campaign
Nigerian musician and songwriter, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has added another milestone to his list of accomplishments: he is the face of the new PUMA x JD Sports campaign to support the relaunch of the Suede Classics range of German apparel and footwear company, PUMA for Autumn/Wi…
SA’s Sindiso Khumalo Wins Green Award for Her Contribution to Sustainable Fashion
It has been quite the year for South Africa’s Sindiso Khumalo. In April, the sustainable fashion and textile designer, along with seven other finalists, was awarded the LVMH prize. Now, she has been awarded Green Carpet’s Independent Designer award which honours creatives who practice sustainabil…