Thando Hopa helps open more doors for albino models
Thando Hopa is no stranger to controversy. As an albino growing up in Africa, she has been seen as some as a good luck or bad luck depending on who the person was.
Refilwe Modiselle redefines model beauty
Refilwe Modiselle is a model and entertainer born in Rockville, Soweto. She started her modelling career at the age of 13 when she was approached by “Y!” magazine. She also appeared as a runway model in 2005 for star South African designer David Tlale, making her the first albino model to appear on a runway in South Africa. She is widely credited as the first working albino model in South Africa and was recently selected as the new face of clothing brand LEGiT’s summer collection. Speaking about her monumental feat in this interview Refilwe says ” The rules that defined what a ‘normal’ girl should look like have been broken. I’m glad LEGiT picked me because it’s taken fashion to another level. That they chose to do something different shows how feisty the brand is.”
Jared Okeyo paving his way in Atlanta
Jared Okeyo, a model based in Atlanta, has been on reality shows Real Housewives of Atlanta and the TI and Tiny Show on VH1, and was part of the fashion show by the AKOO clothing line owned by rapper T.I. He also did a Macys and Sean John fashion show.
To learn more about him, or just stay in touch, follow him on Twitter or friend him on his Facebook page.
Nina Keita – the new generation of noir beauty
Nina Keita is a beautiful model with a versatile style.
The featured face of Black Up luxury cosmetics, she is also a favorite for several clothing store catalogs, and on the catwalk. Nina Keita is originally from Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).
She is infamous for her Old Navy ad which features her and her boyfriend, Sam Saffman. The ad spurred a lot of debate about interracial relationships, and questions about why there were two versions of the same ad (one with kissing and one without).
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Bertini Heumegni – Model, actor, designer and personal trainer.
Bertini Heumegni is a surprisingly humble model, actor and designer who seems to have his head in the right place. Discovered in South Africa while working as a bouncer, he has gone on to become a highly sought-after model, personal trainer, designer and actor.
Born in Cameroon, he went to the University of Lagos and then moved to South Africa. He lived in South Africa for seven years before moving to New York where he realized he needed to do more than just model. He became a personal trainer. He was picked to be on America’s Next Top Model where he stood out because of his hazel-green eyes. Determined to bring his children to the U.S., he worked hard until he could afford to bring them over. His twins, Danielle Heumegni and Patrick Heumegni finally joined him ( something he touts as his proudest accomplishment), and are doing well in college.
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Energeias-Luxe Fitness and Medora Salon and Spa by Sidney Sladen now open
Sidney Sladen, the Kenyan/Indian designer of renown, recently added a fitness/salon/day spa to his list of business endeavors. Located in Poe Gardens, Energeias, the fitness suite, and Medora, the salon and spa, officially opened their doors to the public on March 10, 2012. He previously launched a luxury dog spa, Kabbs Pet Spa and Boutique, in Chennai with business partner Sundar Ramaswamy.
Medora
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Cyrus Kabiru: Through the C-Stunners
Who is Cyrus Kabiru? After making inquiries, doing my research, and making an appointment, I headed out to Kuona Trust to meet up with this most sought-after artist.
Cyrus Kibiru
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African Fashion Week showcases real African designers.
It has always been a pet peeve that many of the African designs we are seeing pop up on international runways are designed by western designers. It is even more disturbing that when magazines and newspapers want to showcase African designs, they talk to non-African designers who they quote as ‘experts’. I always wonder if they couldn’t find one African designer to interview for an opinion.
David Tlale in one of his green-themed designs
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Fabryan Designs: A taste of luxury
FABRYAN designs from the onset show a mark of luxury. These designs, executed to perfection, have grown to excite the London fashion scene, appearing in the London Fashion Week twice. Jamati got an exclusive interview from Benin-born, Samantha-Jane, the name behind the luxury designs, to find otu what exactly makes Fabryan stand out.
A Fabryan design
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Adèle Dejak – Combining recycling and design
I first heard of her from a friend who visited from Jamaica, she asked me to take her to the store of Adele Dejak, and I was thought, “Whom?” However after investigation we located her store in the upmarket area of Westlands, Kenya. It was instant love at first sight with her creations and this led to my curiosity to know more about this extremely creative artist.
Patricia
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Maison d’Afie
Just from the name Maison d’Afie you can sense a touch of sophistication and luxury and that’s just what you get from this brand of fashion design. The brainchild of the lovely Miss Sarah Devine, Maison d’Afie is a brand that brings a sense of luxury and comfort to the wearer. The designs are cut out from exquisite fabrics with different prints and detail is focused on an elaborate finish.
Maison D'Afie
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