Mythical Elegance: New Collection by Selly Raby Kane

The Spring-Summer collection 2016 by Senegalese brand Selly Raby Kane is a homage to “the old Dakar its Romanticism, its effortless style its economical optimism and the mythical elegance of the Senegalese…

Meet Kenyan Photographer: Thandiwe Muriu

I stumbled over this stunning work from Thandiwe Muriu on Instagram and had to find out more about her. Thandiwe is Kenyan and according to her website a self-taught beauty and fashion…

Frida Kahlo-esk: Duro Olowu Spring/Summer 2016

Frida Kahlo is trending at the moment. I am not quite sure why, but she pops-up everywhere: on bags, on earrings, her art is currently exhibited in NYC.  Don’t get me wrong:…

Africa Utopia: Print Explosion

Africa Utopia took place last weekend in London at the Southbank Centre. Africa Utopia is a Festival where art, ideas and culture from the African continent are celebrated. We need something inspiring…

Fashion Goodies: Vendors at AfroPunk

Besides  the pretty cool and inspiring styles of the AfroPunk crowd, there are usually also a bunch of creative vendors selling clothing, accessories, art – you name it. Walking around in the…

My Top 6: Trendspotting at AfroPunk 2015

Another AfroPunk event is over. It is always inspiring and empowering to be surrounded by so many creative, gorgeous Black People – all rocking their afros, braids, locs and uber-creative outfits. This…

Fall with Lisa Folawiyo

Nigerian designer Lisa Folawiyo, formerly known as Jewel by Lisa, takes Autumn quite literally in her 2015 Fall Collection. Her outfits are predominantly in brown, purple and blue tones. The leave is…