The Zulu nation’s vibrant culture has been explored widely in various art forms across the globe, with fashion being the most prominent aspect. This can be attributed to the nation’s strong warrior history, as well as its paradoxical sense of nationhood and warmth. Illustrating the beauty of the Zulu nation, renowned visual artist Trevor Stuurman joined forces with high fashion…
Sijabulile Ndlovu Mzansi’s fashion star boy, Thebe Magugu, does not need an introduction. From conquering some of the world’s extravagant fashion shows to winning the prestigious LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize, the fashionista is one of the greatest to ever do it. Adding another trophy to his cabin, Thebe was recently chosen to be the first African fashion designer to…
“A Creative Encounter in Sharing Stories”… Sijabulile Ndlovu Since the inception of her formidable career, Capetonian fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo has been breaking contemporary fashion boundaries through never-seen-before designs, inspired by Azanian heritage. The fashion connoisseur was crowned joint winner of the prestigious 2020 LVMH Prize through her eponymous fashion label, which boasts vibrant colours and prints. Sindiso recently…
Oscars Fashion 2023 The 95th Academy Awards took place on Sunday night, 12 March 2023. The highly coveted calendar event always presents an opportunity to see which stars brought their fashion A-Game. See below for some of our FAV looks.
Behind the crown: Lalela Mswane, a model citizen with big dreams Reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane is no ordinary girl. Poise, eloquence and level headed are words that come to mind to describe her, an observation I was privy to when the beauty queen (with brains) sat down for this month’s PREVIDAR cover shoot. The stunner commanded the…
Women-Owned Fashion Brands Your Closet Needs Right Now Historically, Africa’s contribution to fashion has been showcased through vibrant and colourful embellishments. Opulent designs and colours are well-known characteristics through which the richly diverse continent communicates with the world. These are rooted in tradition and harness original native techniques in their curation. It may have been a slow burn, but…
Fashion Trends That Are Going to Dominate Autumn 2023 Fashion month was monopolised by ultra-modern exhibitions from some of the world’s leading luxury brands. The fashion extravaganza laid out the blueprint for this year’s autumn and winter fashion trends. Historically, autumn has always brought about a slew of style options that we put away during the sweltering summer heat. Unlike…
Fashion Trends That Are Going to Dominate Autumn 2023 Fashion month was monopolised by ultra-modern exhibitions from some of the world’s leading luxury brands. The fashion extravaganza laid out the blueprint for this year’s autumn and winter fashion trends. Historically, autumn has always brought about a slew of style options that we put away during the sweltering summer heat. Unlike…
Fashion Radar: South African Singing Sensation Tyla’s Astounding Milan Fashion Week Debut Voguish designs dominated the catwalk at the Milan Fashion Week exhibition, with luxury fashion houses showcasing their best collections to some of the entertainment industry’s A-listers. Among the stars in attendance was South African pop-amapiano star, Tyla. Flying the South African flag high, the songbird made…
Mzansi’s Golden Girl Thuso Mbedu Stuns At Paris & Milan Fashion Week, Courtesy of Dior & Prada Emmy-nominated Azanian actress and Forbes Africa 30 under 30 recipient – Thuso Mbedu has become quite the red-carpet fashion cool girl. The 31-year-old breakout star stole our hearts as Nawi in “The Woman King” and has since been a mainstay on our…