The longest serving Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8th September 2022, at the age of 96, and not everyone was as beaten up about it, as you would think. As African Leaders took to social media to share their condolences on the Queen’s demise, Africans in general did not seem to share the same sentiment. Having ruled over…
As the coffee culture grows across Africa, the verdict is still out on the long-term benefits of coffee consumption and possible dangers of caffeine addiction. Couture Africa has however discovered that there’s much more to this Black Gold than meets the eye, and in fact Coffee has lots of topical uses with amazing benefits for skin and hair! Reduces Skin…
Earlier this year, Rihanna made it to the Africa twitter-verse, and this time, not because of a hit single, nor a hot gala outfit, but an exciting announcement that Fenty Beauty is coming to Africa [officially, at least]. The highly awaited debut was held by way of simultaneous launch events in major African Cities including Lagos, Harare, Johannesburg nd Nairobi…
Kenyan film, Bangarang, is currently streaming on Amazon’s streaming service, Prime Video. Multi-award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and director Robbin Odongo’s film premiered in cinemas across the country in 2021. Bangarang is inspired by actual events from the post-election violence in 2017 in Kisumu that led to the death of the six-month-old Baby Pendo. Otile, a poor ‘bodaboda’ rider is jobless…
African Heritage became the epitome of art and culture in Africa through their exquisite works of art, jewellery inspirations and African inspired fashion. In the 70’s, there were a couple of European designers in Kenya making modern clothes for the European community. They would, from time to time, hold fashion shows for their clients, using only European models, but not…
The flared trousers look is reminiscent of the 1960s and has since become one of the late 20th century’s more significant trends. Thanks to the floor-skimming silhouette’s leg-lengthening effect, the pants are back and just as trendy as ever! Previously worn with insanely high platforms, the flared look makes a comeback with the more elegant stiletto heel. This is one…
Modern kimonos that feature bold designs and are made from silk, cotton, wool or Ankara fabric. Kimonos can also be used to punctuate outfits and provide contrast to an otherwise plain look. They can add sophistication to a casual outfit and provide the finishing touch for a dressier look. KIMONOS AND TROUSERS If you are wondering what to wear with…
In Alan Donovan’s Textile Heritage Collection, he reiterates the opinions of many, that ‘Africa has contributed a rich legacy to the world of art, but it is in the fields of sculpture and textiles that its contribution has been the richest. Textiles in Africa are a major art form leading to prestige for the weaver or dyer, as well as…