BEAUTY AND FASHION - The African Mirror

Apr

16

2021

Dua Lipa, the new face of Puma present the Mayze sneaker

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AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER POP singer Dua Lipa is rocking a new pair of Pumas. Puma released their first campaign for their Mayze sneaker, featuring Dua Lipa as the bold, trendy face of the sneaker. Wearing black and white track jacket over a multi-coloured bralette and fishnets, Dua Lipa is photographed by Mario Sorrenti in the newly-released sneakers - a pair designed in the classic silhouette of Pumas’ casual sneaker range. The Mayze is designed with a stacked sole (higher than normal) with a leather upper that highlights Puma's instantly recognisable design. Picture by: Supplied/Mario Sorrenti. “The Mayze is the perfect…

Apr

22

2021

By The African Mirror

Ethiopia’s Liya Kebede collaborates with H&M

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MPHO RANTAO LIYA Kebede’s label Lemlem is releasing a capsule collection with H&M. The Swedish retail giant announced that the collection between them and Lemlem would feature a range of easy to wear shorts, tops, caftans, sundresses, trousers, cover-ups and colourful swimwear in Lemlem’s signature pastel hues. The collection will also feature handmade jewellery that will be the first ever hand-crafted jewellery to be sold in H&M. Only select stores will stock the collection across Europe, Africa, North America and Oceania. In an interview, Kebede tells Harper's Bazaar: “What’s exciting about partnering with H&M is the way that they reach…

Jun

23

2021

By The African Mirror

Telfar official designer for Liberia Olympic team

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MPHO RANTAO LIBERIA’S Emmanuel Matadi stands tall atop a hill as he waves a customised Liberian flag with the Telfar logo in blue, donning the official kit for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Telfar founder and designer Telfar Clemens announced that Telfar had collaborated as the official designer for the Olympic team heading to Tokyo in July, designing all the kits for the athletes in their various codes. The New York Times reported that the design on the unisex kits would feature a blue and white colourway, a star across the side of the chest and the Olympics logo on the…

Jun

19

2021

By The African Mirror

Victoria’s Secret says goodbye to its angels

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MPHO RANTAO VICTORIA’S Secret is shedding its wings and is getting a makeover. The popular lingerie brand announced in a statement that they would be rebranding through two new initiatives: The Victoria's Secret Global Fund for Women's Cancers and The VS Collective. The VS Collective will feature Indian actress Priyanka Chopra; models Adut Akech and Paloma Elsesser, and US footballer Megan Rapinoe as some of the spokespersons. Other figures included as spokespersons are Brazilian transgender model and activist Valentina Sampaio, Chinese skier Eileen Gu and photographer Amanda de Cadenet. They were chosen because they wanted to associate Victoria’s Secret with…

Jun

16

2021

By The African Mirror

Ferrari goes from fast cars to haute fashion

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MPHO RANTAO FERRARI, a dominant force in the motorsport world, have made their entry into the cutthroat world of fashion. Showcased below the factory’s production level, with the V12 assembly line enveloped in a red glow, the “Prancing Horse” launched their first ready-to-wear collection from its Maranello factory in Italy. The collection was created in the classic Ferrari colour palette of Ferrari red, black and Scuderia yellow in light sustainable fabrics. Unlike the conversative and understated clothing pieces that Ferrari’s loyal (and older) fanbase would normally wear, this new collection includes trench coats, bomber jackets, parkas and loose-fitting trousers —…

May

01

2021

By The African Mirror

SA’s Lukhanyo Mdingi is Lvmh Prize finalist

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MPHO RANTAO Lukhanyo Mdingi THE top nine finalists for fashion’s coveted LVMH Prize have been announced, and in a first for the award, the finalists are designers from across the world. USA, England, France, South Africa, China, Albania and Colombia are the countries represented by each finalist, with Albania and Colombia being featured for the first time in an LVMH Prize. The finalists were announced after LVMH held a public vote and, for the first time, a virtual showroom which was available to both the LVMH judging panel and the public. South Africa’s Lukhanyo Mdingi is included as a finalist…

Jun

10

2021

By The African Mirror

Adut Akech named global Estée Lauder ambassador

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MPHO RANTAO ADUT Akech has become one of Estée Lauder’s newest global faces. The South Sudanese-Australian model was named ahead of Estée Lauder’s new campaign launch for the summer. She joins the likes of Ana de Armas, Anok Yai, Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, Carolyn Murphy, Grace Elizabeth, Karlie Kloss and Yang Mi. The supermodel captured the world’s attention when she debuted in the 2017 Saint Laurent S/S show, and now at the age of 21, she is living the dream as the face of a brand she didn’t think would be part of an iconic brand such as Estée Lauder. “I…

Jun

04

2021

By The African Mirror

‘Rihanna by Rihanna ‘ – on Vogue’s cover

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MPHO RANTAO RIHANNA has graced yet another one of Vogue’s sought after covers, and got captured in the best way - through her own eyes. Rihanna posed as the cover star for Vogue Italia’s June issue, rocking an edgy, minimalist aesthetic in a photoshoot that was directed and styled by the singer herself, for the issue titled “The Do-It-Yourself issue”. "Rihanna By Rihanna!" Vogue Italia explained on social media. "When for our Do It Yourself issue Rihanna Did It Herself photographing and styling her own cover." Rihanna for Vogue Italia. Picture: Instagram/badgalriri "On set Rihanna played simultaneously the artist and…

May

28

2021

By The African Mirror

10 African fashion influencers you should follow

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MPHO RANTAO IT is no secret that Africa is home to some of the world’s most fashionable, both in the creation and wearing stylish garments. One of the most riveting aspects about Africa’s multi-ethnic landscape is that it brings about so many ideas and concepts to conventional fashion terms and inspirations. Africans, like other indigenous groups around the world, have the ability to make their own traditional attire to be a visionary fashion art piece, styled in their own way. Influencers like to (and effortlessly do ) mix their own style signatures with global fashion trends, to which some of…

May

26

2021

By The African Mirror

Naomi Osaka creates melanated skincare line

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MPHO RANTAO TENNIS champion Naomi Osaka is venturing into beauty with her own skincare brand for melanated skin. Osaka announced that she will be launching a sun and skincare line specifically made for darker-skinned people called KINLÒ. “What drew me toward this project is having memories of being a kid and not knowing how to protect my skin,” Osaka told Business of Fashion. “I only started wearing sunscreen recently.” Naomi Osaka continues to explain that one of the reasons behind the creation of her skincare line is that she felt that like herself, many darker-skinned people don’t have the right…