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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The Rise of Afrocentrism and Its Impact on The Business of Luxury
Africa has been a rich source of artistic inspiration for many parts of the world for centuries, but what’s changing now is that Afrocentric culture is being defined, spearheaded and dispersed by the sons and daughters of the African continent. Africa has one of the youngest populations in …
Afrocentrism Opens Up Diverse, Colourful, Inclusive Language of Luxury
Africans and those who have ties to the continent represent a population of almost 2 billion who will be a significant force in the luxury market in the coming decades. In a keynote at the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference on April 19, the founder of Luxury Connect Africa explained that …
#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…