Trends/Fashion
Before Alek Wek, Naomi Campbell or Liya Kebede, was Donyale Luna
It’s been almost 50 years since the first black supermodel stormed the fashion world. Donyale Luna achieved the elusive supermodel status after she landed the prestigious cover of British Vogue in 1966. The New York Times described Luna as “a stunning Negro model whose face had the hauteur and feline grace of Nefertiti,” and her queenliness reigned as the premiere model of her time.
African Fashion Day Berlin 2013 save the date
It’s that time again: Africa Fashion Day Berlin returns showcasing another array of international designers from Africa and the African Diaspora at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 2nd July 2013. Africa Fashion Day Berlin is a unique communication platform that represents innovative designers from Africa and the African diaspora in Germany.
A Malawian fashion designer's colourful dreams
Malawi's Lilly Alfonso dreams about her future in colours as vibrant as those of the clothes she makes. New York, London, Milan and Cape Town are some of the cities that come to her mind when asked where she would like to see her designs 10 years from now.
African Men Who Tattoo Their Lips Pink To Look More Attractive
Another bizarre beauty procedure in Nigeria, where men are tattooing their bottom lips pink. A short video documenting the trend has been released. Although the subject isn't explored in depth, what has been gathered that the lightened pigmentation of the lip is more...
Austria: WearFair 2012 – Messe für faire und ökologische Mode
Aviso: WearFair 2012 – Österreichs Messe für faire und ökologische Mode & Design. Vom 28.-30. September 2012 wird auf der WearFair zum fünften Mal„weltbewusste“ Mode mit höchstem Anspruch an Style, Fairness und Ökologie präsentiert. Veranstaltungsort sind die denkmalgeschützten Räume der Tabakfabrik Linz.