Long before he became a familiar face on the world’s most prestigious runways, Rodney Osei was a shy, slightly goofy boy growing up in Ghana. Modelling was never a childhood ambition—it wasn’t a dream he chased, but one that unfolded around him, as though he were living it in real time. That rare, unforced journey of self-discovery is exactly what distinguishes Rodney today, giving his presence on the runway a depth that extends far beyond fashion.
From the bustling streets of Tema in Ghana’s Greater Accra Region, FREE THE YOUTH has grown from a local streetwear collective into one of West Africa’s most talked-about fashion exports. Founded in 2015 by Jonathan Coffie, Kelly Fokuo, Winfred Mensah, and Richard Ormano, the brand merges bold, graphic-led designs with a distinctly Ghanaian flair, creating pieces that speak to a new generation of African creativity.
Four Vans team riders bring their own bold twist to the staple silhouette for the New Future campaign. Vans highlights athletes from the global skate and surf team to reimagine the Vans Old Skool, a signature skate that first debuted in 1977. The result: a quartet of Premium Old Skools that reflect each rider’s sense of style.
Some people step into the spotlight and instantly leave an imprint, not just with their talent but with the energy they bring to every role, project, and conversation. Asiphe Ntuli is one of those rare multi-hyphenates who wears many creative hats with effortless grace — actress, producer, acting coach, digital creator, and the visionary behind Star Thespians. Her journey is proof that passion and purpose can coexist beautifully.
Molebogeng Mmakola is living proof that passion, purpose, and pretty things can coexist beautifully. As a content creator and student, she has carved out her own space in the beauty world — one lipstick swatch and skincare haul at a time. What began as a simple love for makeup has blossomed into a platform where she connects, creates, and shares with authenticity.
There’s something magnetic about Selasi Bernard Afadi, a quiet strength wrapped in runway poise. Hailing from the small town of Klikor in Ghana’s Volta Region, Selasi’s journey into high fashion wasn’t born out of childhood dreams or glossy magazine fantasies. In fact, fashion never crossed his mind. But fate had other plans.
Last night, Sorbet Hyde Park Corner played host to the glamorous relaunch of Franchise Owner Felicia Ntisa’s three newly renovated Sorbet destinations: Sorbet Beauty, Sorbet Man and Sorbet Nailbar. In an extraordinary three-month transformation, Ntisa completely gutted and rebuilt her stores, unveiling spaces that blend sophistication with the signature Sorbet warmth.
In a Johannesburg atelier where the sound of sewing machines hums like jazz and the scent of raw denim lingers in the air, something revolutionary is being stitched together. Tshepo Jeans — the brainchild of celebrated designer and entrepreneur Tshepo Mohlala — is more than just a fashion brand. It’s a love letter to South Africa, to heritage, to craftsmanship, and to the unshakable power of identity.
At Skin Renewal’s 20th anniversary celebration in Waterfall, Midrand—a sleek and fast-growing business district—I caught up with CEO Victor Snyders in the midst of the festivities. With champagne flutes clinking and guests deep in conversation, his energy was unmistakable: confident, warm, and quietly proud of the legacy Skin Renewal has built.
In an era where fashion stretches beyond aesthetics and into deeper conversations around identity and representation, Future Faces offers a bold, visually poetic response. Shot, styled, and art directed by Leonardo V, the editorial doesn’t just look to the future—it feels it.