City Secrets Kenya
People ask me all the time how I went from working at the glossy pages of Vogue to foundingUnder the Acacia, an organization implementing sustainable community development in rural Kenya. The two may seem worlds apart. But it only takes twelve steps to get from 4 Times Square to the African bush. People ask me all the time how I went from working at the glossy pages of Vogue to founding Under the...
Read MoreHow to Wear It | Tribal Trend
Termed Afriluxe by fashion heavyweight Michael Kors, the tribal trend has been dominating celeb wardrobes and runways around the globe. Accent your everyday style with a bold ethnic printed scarf or beaded statement necklace. For another take on tribal, stack mismatched bangles from your wrist to your elbow or try wrapping your summer sarong on your head as a turban. Termed Afriluxe by fashion heavyweight Michael Kors, the tribal trend...
Read MoreGlobetrotters | Hanneli Rupert & Tammy Tinker
Hanneli Rupert wanted to bridge the world of fashion and the culture of Africa, Merchants on Long is a celebration of the region's style tradition. Located in the center of Cape Town, this eclectic concept store boasts a diverse collection of fashion, housewares and art from African designers and artisans. Tammy Tinker, Former Vogue UK Fashion Girl made it back home to Cape town to work on promoting the best...
Read MoreBehind the Label | The Maasai Collections
Maasai Collections was started by Elizabeth Warner, an ex model who was born in New York City and raised in Kenya. Nestled against the edge of the Rift Valley, looking down over the salt lakes of Natron & Magadi, Elizabeth created her first unique pieces under a nearby tree to the lodge. Her African printed kaftans and sarongs with hand beaded ties, beaded wrist cuffs & canvas & leather travel...
Read MoreBehind the Label | Lemlem
Liya Kebede discovered traditional weavers in her native country of Ethiopia were losing their jobs due to a decline in local demand for their good and wanted to do something about it. Recognizing the beauty, quality and historic significance of their work, Liya started Lemlem in 2007 as a way to inspire economic independence in her native country and to preserve the art of weaving. Liya Kebede discovered traditional weavers...
Read MoreCity Secrets | Lamu
A little island surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean, where narrow, winding alleys lead past the intricate carved doorways of majestic white stone houses and numerous mosques, spices and the smell of grilled food scent the air around the markets. After nightfall the streets are lit by lanterns, while the jinns fall asleep in their jinn jars in their family?s home. Lamu island, part of the Lamu Archipelago, situated on...
Read MoreOut of Africa
With wooden beads, jungle prints, copper bangles and raffia, Yves Saint Laurent moved Africa in the realm of high fashion for his 1967 Spring/Summer Collection, described by Harper?s Bazaar as ?a fantasy of primitive genius?. Born in Oran, Algiers, Yves Saint Laurent described his birth place as ?a town glittering in a patchwork of all colors under the sedate North African sun? and African influences were rooted in the way...
Read MoreBehind the Label | Lalesso
Started three years ago by Olivia Kennaway and Alice Heusser after an inspiring holiday to Lamu Island off the north coast of Kenya, Lalesso use soft flowing fabrics to create pieces that can withstand the heat. When the duo isn't traveling the world for inspiration, they can be found splitting their time between their studios in Cape Town and Kenya. Lalesso work closely with the Kenyan community by supporting the...
Read MoreGlobetrotter | Anna Haber
Jewels of the Kalahari is a fair trade and sustainable accessory collection developed by London-based Gem industry specialist, Anna Haber. Anna works with the Bushmen of the Kalahari. She is driven to create meaningful and sustainable businesses for the Kalahari community. The latest collection was created in collaboration with local craftsmen and British bespoke jewelry designer, Sabine Roemer. It fuses traditional materials and rich techniques with new materials like leather,...
Read MoreGlobetrotter | Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede is a supermodel, actress, former World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador and now a designer. L-atitude introduces Lemlem, a brand that expresses Liya?s desire to inspire economic independence in her native country of Ethiopia. Liya Kebede is a supermodel, actress, former World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador and now a designer. L-atitude introduces Lemlem, a brand that expresses Liya?s desire to inspire economic independence in her native country of Ethiopia....
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