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…
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ROAR AFRICA wants you to enjoy the Greatest Safari on Earth in partnership with Emirates
In 2020, as the pandemic began to wane in certain parts of the world, ten travellers from different walks of life stepped down from the Emirates A319 jet onto the lush grounds of Victoria Falls. This marked the beginning of a 12-day safari that would see them move between Zimbabwe, Kenya, Botswan…
The Early Adopters of Electric Vehicles in Africa are… Luxury Safari Resorts?
“I could hear this buffalo panting heavily deep in the bushes,” recalls Sipps Maswanganyi, head guide at Cheetah Plains, a luxury outfit in South Africa’s Sabi Sands Game Reserve. Following those faint sounds, he found a 1,500-pound bovine on its last breaths, being taken down by seven stealthy l…
Gucci Introduces ‘Demetra’, an Innovative Solution to Animal-Based Leather
Gucci has officially unveiled Demetra, its newest material that combines luxury with sustainability. And to prove its versatility, it launched three new sneaker models made with the material – The Gucci Basket, The Gucci New Ace and The Gucci Rhyton. Produced entirely at the Gucci factory i…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: The Lemlem x H&M Collection is All You Need This Summer
Ethiopian-born supermodel Liya Kebede may call herself an “accidental entrepreneur”, but there is nothing accidental about the offerings of her womenswear brand, Lemlem, which is an Amharic word for ‘to bloom’ and ‘flourish.’ Its latest collaboration with H&M is further proof of this. “Becaus…
Sourcing Luxury Fabrics? Visit LVMH’s Deadstock Fabric Platform, Nona Source
In the spirit of sustainability through waste reduction, LVMH has launched a new platform that sells off its deadstock fabrics. Named Nona Source – Nona is one of the Parcae in Roman mythology that spins the thread of life, and Source is a reference to “sourcing” – this new, largely o…
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…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Conservation-Driven African Elephant Safari Luxury Holiday
In celebration of World Elephant Day on the 12th of August, luxury travel company, Ker & Downey Africa, has announced the relaunch of its conservation-driven Elephant Safari in South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Botswana, in honour of the magnificent African Elephant. Made for adventurous trav…
How Millennials Are Changing the Fashion World
Changes in the fashion industry are inevitable, and we could even say that they are desirable. Additionally, advancements in technology also have a big impact on this industry. Thus, we can say that the fashion industry is changing almost on a daily basis. And exactly the millennial generation is…
JetSuite Partners with Embark to Launch JetSuite Experiences
On May 2nd, 2019 JetSuite, Inc. announced that they have partnered with luxury travel company Embark to launch “JetSuite Experiences.” A first in business aviation, this strategic luxury partnership is dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed experiences that go beyond a destination, and infus…