Have you ever thought “Made In Africa” fashion is just about bold colours and tribal prints that look trendy on the runway but are impractical or difficult to incorporate into your own personal style? Well, think again. Whether it is a brightly coloured scarf that brings a sense of vibrancy to a monochrome black and white outfit or a statement jewelry pieces that contrast against your minimalist looks – African fashion can turn you into a style icon and has everything you need to take your everyday looks from zero to one hundred. Image source Once upon a time, the…
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Launched earlier in January by Street Smart Collaborative, the Black-Owned Box curates high-quality Black-owned brands and other goods for men and women that are perfect for gifting. The initiative was birthed from a desire to create connections that power communities and it is with this drive that they are providing a much-needed boost to Black-owned businesses. Street Smart Collaborative is a registered non-profit organization founded by high school besties, Kyndra Jones and Khloe Washington who are both using their public relations and communications skills to do better for the community with an ultimate goal of economic empowerment for Black people.…
Home is where the heart is – a place where you can come to find peace and solace after a long day outside or during a heavy, challenging time. For most people, the relationship between them and the home is more than just a transactional one. With more people having to work from home and spend more time than usual within their living spaces, the home has had to carry more meaning than it originally used to. And rightly so. As you tend to your home, you can also design and decorate it to tell a story that is steeped…
It is not uncommon to be faced with somewhat of a dilemma on how to wash and care for African or wax print fabrics. Sometimes, there is a love-hate relationship at play when it comes to washing African print clothing and textiles. On one hand, one might love the rich colour and vibrancy of the fabric and on the other, be scared to damage the fabric in a washing machine for the risk of having the colours run or damaging the cloth. Image source Some people suggest doing a colourfastness test for each fabric to see if the colour runs…
Summer is slowly coming to an end, making way for fall – one of the most favourite seasons of the year. This is a time when schools are opening up for either you or your kids and the thought of seeing both old and new friends is brewing some excitement in the air. As Back-to-School preparations move into full swing, fall is also a season for making your home cute enough to help you weather the cooler months in style and comfort so you can concentrate on what matter most – academic or work achievement. Keep scrolling to view a…
Mothers are a special breed of humans who are both selfless and sacrificial. They put their children first at most times even before themselves and are responsible not only for the upkeep of the home but for raising responsible beings. For generations, many mothers have had to play multiple roles as they juggled between working jobs and taking care of the household to keep the family intact. So, we ought to celebrate mothers everywhere! The least that one could really do is show some love and appreciation for the one who gave birth to or raised you on this Mother’s…
These African dresses will give you summer vibes, a unique of blend of hot girl on the beach meets classy and sophisticated – the one everyone wants to be and look at! Take your closet from drab to fab in one fell swoop with these summer dresses by Ofuure – a well loved African fashion brand based in Toronto, Canada. Established in 2015, Ofuure has been designing versatile pieces in African prints and bold patterns for the everyday Queen. The name is derived from “Ofure” which means “It is well” from the language in Edo state, Nigeria. Back when African…
Black-owned and operated Sugar Plum Scrubs is a self-care business that was launched by Eshe Simba two years ago to serve the needs of women who like to feel pampered while showing up as their authentic, natural selves. By incorporating locally grown lavender alongside Caribbean-inspired ingredients, Sugar Plum Scrubs invites you update your summer beauty and self-care routine by using special products to create the ultimate spa experience from home. Simba started Sugar Plum Scrubs because she suffered from ingrown hairs and instead of buying a product to solve her ailment, she decided to create one. It all started in…
Can’t take the heat? Get a refreshing sorrel drink! There’s nothing more soothing than a cold drink on a hot summer day. The sun and shine is to be loved but with that sometimes comes along a dreaded heat wave, which could last for days leaving one parched and dehydrated. Sorrel, also known as Zobo in Nigeria is a well loved homemade drink. It is made from the dry leaves of the Roselle Plant (Hibiscus Sabdariffa). When infused in water and mixed with other key ingredients, it creates a flavourful, thirst-quenching drink. You can buy sorrel from your local African…
African fashion is becoming an influence to be reckoned with and the world is beginning to take notice of the continent especially following the surge in global demand for Black-owned design. Therefore, it only seemed natural that Heuritech – a fashion technology company that uses market intelligence to empower fashion brands to forecast products and trends, would launch a report called African Designers and Trends: A Closer Look. To accompany the report, they recently hosted a webinar to share the key findings for Spring 2022, which this article will briefly discuss. Image source African Fashion is Diverse Fashion weeks held…