When it comes to contemporary haute couture in the African diaspora, few names resonate as strongly as Nigerian fashion designer, Ruth Erikan James, popularly known as Veekee James. Renowned for her self-titled fashion imprint, the trailblazer is notorious for showcasing exquisite red carpet designs that have become synonymous with elegance and afro-exuberance.
H&M reveals an eye-catching collection with the celebrated Indian fashion designer Anamika Khanna. The collection reveals the Kolkata-based designer’s signature eclecticism and flair for fusing glamour and opulent craftsmanship with contemporary tailoring and luxe loungewear.
On 8 August 2024, Louis Vuitton releases a capsule collection devoted to the workwear at the core of Paris to VA, the Fall-Winter 2024 Men’s Show by Pharrell Williams. The in-store launch spans ready-to-wear, the limited-edition Keepall 50 Toolbox bag, and the Maison’s anticipated boot collaboration with Timberland.
This August, online retailer boohooMAN is launching their first collab with SA’s own twin brothers, Major League DJz! This fresh collection combines fashion and music, inspired by the duo’s everyday style and love for streetwear. Expect interchangeable sets, oversized fits, bold accessories, and dope denim
Chinese-founded fast fashion juggernaut SHEIN is set to debut its first-ever pop-up store on South African soil. How will its momentous expansion affect our crumbling textiles industry, and isn’t SHEIN an environmentally unethical brand?
It is indisputable that ultra-fast fashion conglomerate SHEIN has taken the online apparel sector by storm, becoming the largest online fashion retailer with a presence in almost every corner of the world. With its affordable clothing, swift delivery, and trendy designs appealing to the Gen Z gaze, SHEIN has positioned itself as the unbeatable giant of fast fashion worldwide.
Louis Vuitton re-introduces the original Millionaires sunglasses with a new interpretation by Pharrell Williams. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the Louis Vuitton Millionaires Sunglasses are reintroduced by their originator – and the House’s current Men’s Creative Director – Pharrell Williams. In 2004, Pharrell Williams made fashion history when he collaborated with Nigo and Louis Vuitton, then under the creative direction of Marc Jacobs, to produce the iconic Millionaires: an aviator silhouette embellished with Louis Vuitton signatures.
Africa is rich in precious metals and blessed with skilled artisans renowned for their craftsmanship in creating exquisite jewellery. Over the years, jewellery has evolved beyond a being an accessory to become a significant expression of fashion and a symbol of status.
Acclaimed for his artistic prowess, Italian photographer and creative director Leonardo V is a master at visualising art in all its nuanced contexts. Embracing the antique creative expression of lyrical abstraction, the illustrious lensman presents his latest photoshoot entitled “Abstraction Lirique” – captured exclusively for Previdar Magazine.
Mzansi’s entertainment tastemakers lit up the purple carpet at the 129th Hollywoodbets Durban July horse racing event as they envisioned this year’s theme, “Ride the Wave”, with aquatic silhouettes and high fashion pieces at the Greyville Racecourse.
The BET Awards red carpet never fails to serve up buzz-worthy fashion moments and the 2024 installment was no exception. Hollywood’s biggest names in music, film and beyond showcased their fierce fashion at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday, June 30, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.