BEAUTY AND FASHION - The African Mirror

Jul

22

2021

Kenneth Ize and Karl Lagerfeld launch collection

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MPHO RANTAO KENNETH Ize and Karl Lagerfeld have officially revealed their collaborated collection. The rising Nigerian designer launched the collection with Maison Karl Lagerfeld (KL), the luxury label founded by the late Chanel designer and Ize’s inspiration, even though Ize and Lagerfeld have never met. Ize was shortlisted as a semifinalist for the 2019 LVMH prize - the same year that Lagerfeld died. Maison Karl Lagerfeld announced in June 2020 that they would be releasing their first collaborated collection with Ize as their first black designer collaboration. “It was very important for me to express where I’m from, because it…

Jul

21

2021

By The African Mirror

Star Black designer Virgil Abloh gets bigger role at LVMH

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MIMOSA SPENCER VIRGIL Abloh, fashion's highest-profile Black designer, is getting a bigger role within French luxury group LVMH, which is taking a majority stake in his Off-White streetwear label. Abloh, 40, a U.S. national who also works as a DJ and visual artist, was hired by LVMH in March 2018 to create menswear collections for Louis Vuitton, the luxury giant's biggest revenue driver. He will continue in that role while also working with the group to launch new brands and partner with existing ones in a variety of sectors beyond fashion, the company said on Tuesday. His arrival at LVMH…

Apr

05

2021

By The African Mirror

Beyoncé is a double denim queen

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER BEYONCÉ is enjoying her time off from being a supreme performer, taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic by push her role as a fashion queen. The R&B singer’s social media presence has been a lot more visible since the USA went into its varied stages of lockdown with the promotion of her Ivy Park x Adidas collection being her most active presence. While off-duty as a performer, Beyoncé was captured by paparazzi leaving the popular Nobu restaurant in Los Angeles, where she had a mother-daughter lunch with her oldest child Blue-Ivy Carter. While dining at the Malibu…

Apr

03

2021

By The African Mirror

Missy Elliott is longevity defined

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MPHO RANTAO IF longevity had a name, it would be Missy 'Misdemeanor’ Elliott. The American rapper has returned to the spotlight in recent years with appearances with the surprise release of her first EP after more than a decade, Iconology, which featured five songs that told fans that Misdeanour is still the rap fiend that dominated the music charts from the 90s until the late 2000s. Making a rare appearance, Elliott featured on the cover of Bottega Veneta’s (BV) first digital quarterly magazine as their muse for the upcoming season. In the issue she dons two of the brand's signature…

Apr

10

2021

By The African Mirror

Fashion group Tod’s puts Instagram star Chiara Ferragni on its board

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CLAUDIA CRISTOFERI ITALIAN fashion group Tod's said on Friday it appointed Instagram star and influencer Chiara Ferragni as a board member, stepping up its efforts to win over the younger shoppers fuelling the sector's growth. Shares in the luxury leather goods maker jumped more than 5% after the announcement about Ferragni, a 33-year-old Italian digital entrepreneur with over 23 million followers on her Instagram account where she shares fashion and style advice, as well as raising awareness on social issues. "We are sure that Chiara's knowledge of the world of young people, combined with the experience of the other board…

Jul

08

2021

By The African Mirror

Lookbook: Thebe Magugu debuts at Pitti Uomo 100

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MPHO RANTAO THEBE Magugu made his menswear debut at Italy’s Pitti Uomo showcase, with his latest collection titled “Doublethink”. Inspired by Western films and George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984, Magugu gave the audience a gaze into the gaucho-masculine world of exposing corruption in Africa, turning the Florentine salon, at the Fortezza da Basso, into an interrogation room. 2019 LVMH winner Thebe Magugu. Picture: Instagram Magugu was chosen as Pitti’s first black guest designer for its 100th show edition. “I like to express my opinions through my clothes and reflect what happens in my own country and continent,” he told WWD. …

Apr

14

2021

By The African Mirror

Miss South Africa unveils costume for Miss Universe

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MPHO RANTAO MISS Universe South Africa has revealed her costume ahead of her departure for the U.S. Natasha Joubert will be jetting off to Florida, where she will participate, on her country’s behalf, in the 69th Miss Universe pageant. The current Miss Universe and longest-reigning queen in its history, South Africa’s own Zozibini Tunzi, will crown her successor on the final night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Joubert, with the Miss South Africa organisation, unveiled her costume and evening gowns for the preliminary rounds of the pageant where each contestant will showcase their national costume and complete…

Apr

14

2021

By The African Mirror

Lagos Fashion Week to go ahead

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER LAGOS Fashion Week has been confirmed for the autumn/winter collection previews by designers across Africa and the global diaspora. The week of showcasing new fashion collections would take place in April, and that some of the collections featured would come from some of Africa’s most successful, and up and coming designers, it was announced on Instagram. The theme for this quarter’s event is “Woven Threads II: Moving in Circles’ in partnership with Fashion Revolution. The theme is a continuation from its first edition of Woven Threads that showcased traditional craft by designers that adopted more responsible approaches…

Apr

12

2021

By The African Mirror

Kanye’s Yeezy sneakers headed for millionaire status in Sotheby’s sale

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JILL SERJEANT THE Kanye West sneakers that helped turn athletic shoes into coveted fashion items are going up for sale at Sotheby's, carrying an estimate of more than $1 million. The sneakers were the prototypes for the Yeezy line developed by West and Mark Smith for Nike, and revealed by the rapper during his performance at the 2008 Grammy Awards. Sotheby's said that the Nike Air Yeezy 1 Prototypes are being offered for private sale, starting on Monday. The auction house described them as among the most valuable sneakers ever brought to market. Sneakers have become collectors items in recent…

Apr

20

2021

By The African Mirror

Beverly Naya launches new clothing line

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MPHO RANTAO NIGERIAN media ‘It Girl’ Beverly Naya has ventured into fashion with her new line. Called ‘Be Naya’, Naya launched her line as a ready-to-wear collection that would range from dresses, jumpsuits and stylish sets in Ankara print for the everyday woman. “Be Naya is for the confident and fearless woman, the one who knows she can have it all because she’s worth it! I want women to feel amazing in my pieces and I want them to feel and ooze confidence in every room they walk into.” The actress and television presenter spoke to Nigerian publication Bella Naija…