Africa Now

September 23, 2014

There is a new breeze blowing in African fashion, one that is daringly breaking away from the graphic prints, cow horn cuffs and Masaii beading that is so closely associated with the sartorial style of the continent. New designers using new materials are creating a bold and contemporary new language of style. There is a new breeze blowing in African fashion, one that is daringly breaking away from the graphic...

Melissa Biggs Bradley

August 07, 2014

Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley is one of the most seasoned globetrotters we know. Having traveled to over 100 different countries, this former editor of Town and Country Travel magazine is always ahead of the curve when it comes to unearthing genuine and unique adventures around the globe. Luckily for us, Melissa has agreed to share some of the tips she usually reserves for Indagare?s members -- including the fact that she only travels with a carry-on bag! Read more and shop the treasures Melissa has sourced on her far flung adventures.

Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley is one of the most seasoned globetrotters we know. Having traveled to over 100 different countries, this former editor of Town and Country Travel magazine is always ahead of the curve when it comes to unearthing genuine and unique adventures around the globe. Luckily for us, Melissa has agreed to share some of the tips she usually reserves for Indagare?s members -- including the fact...

Behind the Label | Pichulik

August 05, 2014

?Jewelry is not a necessity but a choice; it connects women with their sense of self pride and self worth ? says Katherine-Mary Pichulik, a trained artist, pastry chef, and the designer of the Cape Town-based jewelry collection PICHULIK. This artisanal collection of accessories is inspired by travel and the traditions of the women artisans that craft each Pichulik design. Read more about the story behind this bold collection and...

Behind the Label | Nyumbani Design

August 05, 2014

Kerry Glanfield is the creative genius behind Nyumbani Design, a bold architectural jewelry collection made from a variety of indigenous Tanzanian trees. Glanfield partners with Trees for the Future, ensuring a seed is planted in Tanzania for every piece of jewelry sold. This minimalist statement jewelry is sculpted by hand from different sections of wood, making each piece slightly different and unique in color. Read more about Nyumbani?s globetrotting designer...

Behind the Label | Uru

August 04, 2014

Inspired by ancient African traditions and nature, URU is a Tanzanian jewelry brand that preserves artisanal craft and local resources. URU?s meticulously hand crafted bold bracelets, pendants, and rings are all uniquely cast in gold or silver with rough semi-precious stones like tanzanite, rubies, spinel, and tsavorite; which are used as the main focal point. Wear one or collect many -- these ethically sourced bracelets look great mixed and matched...

Mnemba Island

August 04, 2014

The waters ringing Zanzibar appear as a spectrum of blues, running from pale ice to indigo. Mnemba Island rises out of them, a sandbar of dazzling white that is fringed with palm trees. The waters ringing Zanzibar appear as a spectrum of blues, running from pale ice to indigo. Mnemba Island rises out of them, a sandbar of dazzling white that is fringed with palm trees. After a ninety-minute drive...

Behind the Label | Doreen Mashika

June 13, 2014

Zanzibar based and Tanzania-born designer Doreen Mashika is a true globetrotter. Inspired by the island and continent she calls home, Doreen is constantly infusing her eco?friendly collection with a cool, worldly vibe. Check out Doreen?s sartorial style, which combines the best of African traditional style with a contemporary twist. Zanzibar based and Tanzania-born designer Doreen Mashika is a true globetrotter. Inspired by the island and continent she calls home, Doreen...

Behind The Label | Shompole

April 28, 2014

Welcome to the world of Shompole, where luxury is defined by individuality, adventure, and social responsibility. Liz Gilbert, the creative mastermind behind this inspiring collection, works exclusively with African artisans to create unique and unexpected treasures. Read more about Liz's incredible efforts to preserve Africa's design heritage and its wildlife population. Welcome to the world of Shompole, where luxury is defined by individuality, adventure, and social responsibility. Liz Gilbert, the...

Safari Lodges We Love

March 11, 2014

South Africa is unique in that visitors can combine exploration of Cape Town with top-notch culinary touring in the Winelands with time in the bush. There are several stunning private game reserves, many great successes of eco-preservation and diverse wildlife. Our friends at Indagare compiled the ultimate to-do list for this most southern of African destinations. Read below and don't forget to shop products curated by Indagare before you set...

Globetrotter | Meryanne Loum-Martin

November 02, 2013

Hotelier and interior designer, Meryanne Loum-Martin is one of North Africa's most stylish and accomplished women. Known primarily as the founder of the exclusive Marrakesh retreat Jnane Tamsna, Meryanne is also the creative force behind some of Marrakesh?s most high-profile projects including designing a private house at the Four Seasons (www.villa12.com). We caught up with this global design icon when we were last in Marrakesh -- read what she has...