Lady Gaga, her manager Troy Carter, and infamous photographer, Terry Richardson, have teamed up to launch “Pop Water”. A carbonated beverage intended to be healthier than most sugary alternatives. Troy Carter said, “We noticed none of the brands had music in their DNA. We felt we could build something with relevance to music and pop…
As we begin Day 1 in Johannesburg of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa, we’re excited to see that this platform allows young, emerging designers and artisans the opportunity to showcase their wares to an international audience of editors and buyers. AFI Fastrack, spearheaded by African Fashion International (AFI), is a national fashion design development platform that…
Celebrity hair stylist, Keith Campbell, released his second book, DECIDE to be BEAUTIFUL.Keith has styled the manes of so many artists including Nicole Ari Parker, Grammy Winning Pop Artist Melanie Fiona, Grammy Winning, Soul singer-songwriter Chrisette Michele, and Roc Nation Pop Artist Bridget Kelly. It’s no surprise his black book is filled with intelligent, confident…
Johannesburg – Fashion Capital It is hard to believe that in just a few years South Africa has gone from struggles between the races to a country of same-sex marriages, economic boom and even a burgeoning fashion industry. Johannesburg has become Ground Zero for fashion with editors, buyers, and international designers longing to showcase their…
TEEN VOGUE recently held their 7th annual Fashion University in New York City. Over 500 fashion enthused students, from around the world, attended a weekend full of seminars and workshops. These seminars were presented by some of the most influential industry notables Simone Oliver, Prabal Gurung, Olivier Theyskens and my absolute favorite, Grace Coddington, and brands…
There’s a certain feeling when you see a Gothic, dark inspired collection for Spring/Summer 2013. I think designers have trained us to view spring/summer as flower power, bright hues and flowing dresses ensuring a Marilyn moment. Thank goodness the industry still produces designers that demonstrate true ideals of why fashion was created. Knitwear designer, Lars…
If you love Karl Lagerfeld, adore La Moss and are team Anna, then you’ll love these fashion cartoon t-shirts. There’s one of Anna Wintour in a fiery red, Tom Ford in a bright purple and Donatella Versace in orange, naturalmente. These fashion illustrations aren’t just sketched by a love-struck fan of the icons, but by…
One-on-One with Irish Singer-Songwriter Helena Jesele – This past week I had a chance to sit down with Irish Singer-Songwriter Helena Jesele and discuss her musical inspiration, the designer she’d love to create her tour wardrobe, and what products she can’t live without. Plus, we had a chance to hear Helena perform “Girl In London” and…
Princess Stephanie in Elie Saab Dressed in Elie Saab (L-R): Crown Princess Marie-Chantal; Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein; Princess Astrid of Belgium; Clotilde Courau L-R: Princess Claire; Princess Caroline of Monaco; Princess Maxima; Crown Princess Mathilde L-R: Queen Paola of Belgium; Queen Sonja of Norway; Princess Mette-Marit of Norway; Princess Martha Louise of Norway L-R: Queen…
Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy, 28, wed Prince Guillaume de Luxembourg, 30, in an ELIE SAAB Haute Couture gown Friday, October 20th. Specially designed by Mr. Saab himself, Countess Stephanie walked down the aisle at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Luxembourg in a lace ivory gown, embroidered with silver thread leaves, an ivory silk tulle…
Simple shampoo and conditioner combos that made our hair beg for more. Mixed Chicks Shampoo and Leave-in Conditioner tamed our unruly curls and left them bouncing with excitement after a long day. Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo/Conditioner Set repaired our breakage while leaving our locks soft to touch. And Black 15in1 Twice in a Week Shampoo cleaned our…