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New collection by Vivienne Westwood: ‘Ethical Fashion Africa’
“This is not charity, this is work!” Dame Vivienne Westwood has joined the list of designers who are now working with African craftswomen. Her label, “Ethical Fashion Africa” is handmade by skilled...
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Optical motifs and swirling geometric compositions for A/W11
Diane Von Furstenburg (Vogue Italia) As the end of July approaches I regret to say that I have hardly got round to wearing all my Spring/Summer outfits. The plan was to save my sun filled adventures...
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In pictures: Africa Fashion Week London @africafwl
Last Saturday I attended the first Africa Fashion Week London Event, an annual fashion week for African inspired fashion from all over the world, held in Gibson hall, city of London. The two day event...
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H&M @ Selfridges – THE BUZZ | Women’s fashion – Styloko.com
I am very excited about the new H&M in Selfridges London, and I will be off this afternoon to check it out myself :-D, here are some of the pictures from the fab store from Styloko.com. I love the...
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Vybz Kartel launches new product line. Skin bleaching and lightening...
On my usual lunchtime browse on the Guardian website, I came across the article that made me drop what I was doing and write this post. Hand over face, I couldn’t believe it. Dancehall artist Vybz...
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IT’S A POWER ISSUE: Alek Wek on the cover of this week’s Stylist Magazine...
Stylist Magazine pulled a double whammy on me today, bigger, glossy and a black model on the cover? I could see the asian gentleman who distributes the magazine outside my office, ready for his usual 5...
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Success to the awkward black girl: Issa Rae’s CNN interview
The Mis-adventures of an awkward black girl is one of the funniest and relatable web-series. I just can’t hold my laughter back with some of the situations, its so real and organic. The creator,Issa...
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In light of the situation is no support the best support? #confusedbykony2012
There are some common misconceptions about the recent KONY 2012 compaign which has recently gone viral. In this graphic, Charlie Morton illustrates the facts around Invisible Children, the cause they...
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Marks & Spencer AW12- more pictures from the collection
Yesterday was (of course) Stylist day, where I eagerly await my yellow t-shirt man who dispenses my free weekly pick me up of fashion trends, beauty products and inspirational features. One of the many...
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What are your thoughts on the Adidas ‘slavery’ shoe withdrawn as people are...
It seems like everyone has something to say today about Jeremy Scott’s JS Roundhouse Mid high tops for Addidas. Scott always been known as a style extremist, so I was quite intrigued that people took...
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Christopher Raeburn announced for NEWGEN AW13 LondonFashionWk #NEWGEN
Yesterday it was announced that Christopher Raeburn, one of my favourite architecturally talented fashion designers was announced as one of the lucky NEWGEN sponsorship recipients for AW13. Having...
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It’s finally here: Pressure to be perfect: Weave Vs Afro – BBC Three- Body...
What’s up peeps? It’s FRIIDDAY *does solo Mexican wave* As I told you in my blog post a few weeks back I did some filming for BBC Three as part of their Body Beautiful Series. They called me in to...
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Unemployed is the new black … regretfully @davidlammy @societyguardian
“All unemployment is equally tragic but women from ethnic minority backgrounds face a greater challenge to enter the labour market than most. Not only do many employers continue to discriminate against...
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- I drove past this sign on my way through the Canary Wharf district in East London, and managed to take a photo before the traffic light turned green. Naturally, I gave it a Google, and not to my...
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Talking African luxury brands with @AriseTV -”Africa is rising, so please; do...
Last week I had the honour of being called to report on the rise of African fashion for Arise TV (Sky Channel 234), a leading global media network devoted to championing voices of the African diaspora...
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Psychologist: Black women less pretty
Regrettably, I am not a stranger to racist remarks, taunts, childhood bullying and social exclusion because of this delicious choco complexion that I have been blessed with. In fact if I had £1.50p for...
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Naomi Campbell sues Cadbury over chocolate racist slur
I just read this in the news today and I am interested in your thoughts regarding this story. Personally. The article made me question whether Naomi has over reacted or whether I am under-reacting....
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Pictures from Jamaica style week
Jamaica’s Style Week 2011 took place at Fort Charles in Kingston, hosting the best island designers who shared the catwalk with acclaimed international exports to create a multinational and colourful...
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Lupita Nyong’o and thoughts on blackness in a digital and global age...
I have an unsurprising confession to share with you… I have a major girl crush, on Lupita Nyong’o… in a way I’ve never felt for another female celebrity before. But as my feelings of admiration and...
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