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.
NIVEA introduces its game-changing skin age-reversing serum: the NIVEA Cellular Epigenetics Rejuvenating Serum, featuring EPICELLINE®, a pioneering breakthrough ingredient powered by epigenetic science.
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.
“Regaining my voice has been the most empowering part of my story.”
Many people think children are too young to truly feel the pain of losing someone they love, but actress Lethabo Mekoa knows that heartbreak can arrive early and settle deep.
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.
The Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Men’s Capsule Collection portrays Ivy League style in the context of the global contemporary dandy. Released in September 2025 as a precursor to Spring-Summer 2026, the trans-seasonal proposal draws on the cross-Atlantic exchange central to classic collegiate dressing and reflects it in the intercultural philosophies of Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams.
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.
This Women’s Month, award-winning fashion house Imprint South Africa partners with the advocacy organisation Women for Change to present its most urgent and emotional campaign to date: Women for Change.