T he admirable twist to fashion is a wild ability to flunk the rules and tweak it in a way that serves you. Last week, Black celebrities and style influencers played truancy in fashion school yet came out in flying colors, literally. The stars chose to own it unapologetically attending...
Fashion has never been about clothes alone, it’s a concept that produces emotions and feeds us a compelling imagery which in turn leaves a sort of fulfillment. With every new season comes a different take on fashion and style, and this season has left us short for words. It’s the...
To achieve an elevated and classy look doesn’t necessarily mean purchasing a Birkin bag, or a Versace fur coat (although an occasional splurging is not such a bad idea). When the cards are down, how you wear your outfits trump the designer labels. Choose to be more deliberate about showing...
W hat’s a girl to do when the only thing standing in the way of her style is a flat butt? This shouldn’t deter any lady from looking and feeling her best because like most things in life, it can be fixed with appropriate hacks. A droopy hindquarters isn’t something...
S weater vests quietly sneaked in on us, took a seat in our closets, and even had the audacity to pour itself a bottle of wine. But guess what? We’re not ringing the alarm ‘cuz we honestly don’t mind. After all these years away from the spotlight, sweater vests are...
S ometimes, to get the attention of your partner is as simple as sliding into a sexy ensemble and they’ll ditch the video game for a time in your presence. Never underestimate the power of a subtle sultry outfit. From having him stare at you all day, to him randomly...
C onfidence is one accompanying factor that comes with picking out the right outfits. It’s all fun and games to wiggle and jiggle our arms until it’s time to get that summer body. While some women with thicker arms don’t mind the slightest bit, others might be self conscious and...
Baby number two is on the way for Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, and they managed to keep the pregnancy away from the media and fans for a little while before announcing the big news. This slightly differs from her first pregnancy with baby Stormi Webster as Kylie kept a...
Whether she’s stopping time on the red carpet, channeling her inner baby girl at celebrity events, or flexing for the ‘gram in casual loungewear, Toke Makinwa sure knows how to put together a look. Toke Makinwa The buzz As the host of The Buzz on Showmax, the media personality always...
L ights, camera, fashion! Last week, the fashion scene was bursting with looks from red carpet to runway shows and if this isn’t an elaborate way to shut down a season there truly isn’t any other way. New York Fashion Week delivered beyond and above with Black stars sharpening their...
After what seemed like ages, designers are glad to be back following a season of digital offerings. The New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 started on September 7th, and kept us glued to the screens until September 12th. Studio 189 featured a collection called “Inheritance” because of the way it...
Fashion trends from various eras are making a comeback and the go-go boots is one of the fashion pieces from the 60s making waves in 2021. As defined by André Courrèges in 1964, the original go-go boots were low-heeled, white, and mid-calf in height. This specific style has been referred...
I t’s been ages since I saw primary colors in one place at a time, probably in my art book. While I continue to ponder, it’s with joy that I announce that primary colors are everywhere this fall! Maybe it’s the dampness that came with the global pandemic that pushed...
W hile practical fashion pieces vary per fashionista, we can all agree that those pieces are comfortable and can go from runway to the streets without much tweaking. If you’re still confused as to what practical fashion pieces are, then let me give you a tip: if what you’re wearing...
F ashion trends from various eras are making a comeback and the go-go boot is one of the fashion pieces from the 60s making waves in 2021. Thanks to fall season, they’re solidly here to stay with an extra anchor just to make sure. These go-go boots range from mid-calf...
The second Monday in September has no significance in a normal year, but in 2021, it is the day the Met Gala, which has been unofficially dubbed the biggest fashion event of every year, took place. Themed “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion”, the Met Gala returned after 16 long...
As the sea masters its waves, so does a fashion girl her clothes and last week, Black stars across the world stayed true to course in glamorous ensembles, as well as simply elegant numbers. It was an interesting display of femininity with clear cut silhouettes, the kind that makes you...
The 73rd Emmy Awards took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles, and as expected, it was certainly a time of celebration, much-awaited recognition of excellence, and irresistible fashion! After last year’s virtual ceremony, it’s no surprise that the 2021 Emmys returned with an in-person live event that witnessed a...
Fall 2021 is here and we’re totally ready for the dry air, brown and yellow leaves and most importantly, all the fall fashion trends it has brought along with it. Fall fashion trends for men 2021. Timeless dressing for men is perhaps a man’s best chance to express a true...
T he word ‘Imole’ translates to ’light’ in the Yoruba language of south western Nigeria. When Imole comes, darkness goes away. For its Spring/Summer 2022 collection, Nigerian fashion brand, Irawo took this literally as it showcased a bright collection inspired by tropical islands. This is well-fitting as Lagos, the city that it calls...
For most people, the idea of business casual workwear means to smarten up their denim/jeans with a chic blouse tucked in a French style and finished off with a tailored blazer. In as much as there’s nothing wrong with this look if done correctly, we have seen it times without...
New York Fashion Week is back and has, to an extent, returned to its pre-pandemic glory. This means that the streets of New York once again came alive with the the bustling sounds of people as they made the big apple streets their runway. What happens on the runway is...
It’s known that the modern day bride always has a second dress in arm. Whether it’s to avert disaster or to follow the latest trend of changing into something else after your church ceremony, as far as you are getting married your second dress is slightly as important as your...
Ankara has taken a not-so-surprising turn in the past decade. From a fabric with little to no recognition, this African print has now become internationally recognized, and has also held up its own on the runway. In the same vein, the streets have not been left out as uber stylish...
Having a muse isn’t anything new in the fashion industry. Muses can be influential women or models who inspire the designer’s creative palette, hence collections are modeled after them. For example, Katoucha Niane was Yves Saint Laurent’s muse, while Audrey Hepburn was Hubert de Givenchy’s. True millennial fashion lovers grew...
Whether it’s a casual wear vibe or glammed up ensemble you’re going for, a blazer dress holds its own. This outfit is so flexible that you can incorporate it into any look and it will turn out fine. Regardless of if you’re a pure minimalist or a vintage femme, you can...
Have you stepped outside during the day lately? If you have, then you know just how scorching the sun has been in recent times. This means that sunglasses are a must have this season if you don’t want to get blinded by the noonday scorch. Of course, this eyewear isn’t...
O ne would assume that as summer’s winding down, Black stars would retreat their sartorial eagerness in preparation for a new season. But to our pleasant surprise last week, Black ladies around the globe proved unrelenting and shone bright in sparkles, as well as clear cut and body fitting numbers...
S everal stylish influencers have been seen frolicking around with detailed collars and considering the variety of ways you can wear them this 2021, you might need to hit refresh button on your wardrobe. The detailed collar fashion trend has a quaint edge and has so fabulously brought the neckline...
W e can’t help but reminisce on the fashion trends from way back. From the 50s feminine silhouettes, to the 60s experimental options, fashion has taken many faces over the decades. Excitingly, this 2021, several of these ‘faces‘ have made a comeback on the runways and it’s only fashionable for...
