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The DFF judges laboured to sort through 103 entries to decide on the semi-finalists in the @hollywoodbetsdurbanjuly Young Designer Award presented by the Durban Fashion Fair this afternoon. Set the task of designing a raceday outfit inspired by the theme “Out Of This World ” students from fashion design technikons and colleges across the provinceContinue reading “MORE THAN 100 ENTRIES FOR THE DURBAN JULY YOUNG DESIGNER AWARD”

“Out of this world” My inspiration is African spirituality, the indigenous and native religious beliefs of the African before Christian and Islamic colonisation in Africa. These belief’s are often informed by one’s ethnic identity and where one’s family come’s from . Often such beliefs are linked to ancestry, now that’s where my inspiration comes fromContinue reading “HOUSE OF LUKE’S COLLECTION IS ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’”

New Delhi, 8th June 2023: The Miss World Organization is pleased to announce that India has been chosen as the host country for the highly anticipated 71st Miss World 2023 pageant. The decision to award India with this prestigious honor recognizes the nation’s rich cultural heritage, its commitment to promoting diversity, and its passion forContinue reading “INDIA TO HOST MISS WORLD”

Thando Lurwengu is the former Mister South Africa who reigned in 2021. Below are some of his greatest moments pictures.

Mister Supranational South Africa first runner up, Nkululeko Mbatha turned 29.While miles away from South Africa in Nigeria,Lam Chris who is the outgoing Mister Man hunt International also turned a year old. Below are some of their hot pics:

Halima Aden, a Somali-American, has made great advancements in the fashion industry since being known throughout the world as the first candidate at Miss Minnesota USA to compete while wearing a hijab, breaking down stereotypes and defying unjust beauty standards. Halima stands for Muslim representation while promoting diversity and inclusivity in the industry.From Cannes, France,Continue reading “SOMALI AMERICAN MODEL PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE IN FASHION”

Only four months left,start to rethink and design your costumes for the moment you have been waiting for is about to arrive. The Style Icon Zimbabwe Awards are back however they will be hosted in October. The awards are meant to recognise,key players in the world of fashion both international and local . Ms MadyaraContinue reading “THE STYLE ICON ZIM AWARDS ARE BACK”

Senior Mister Zimbabwe,Future Nyoni is among Zimbabwean models who will be sharing the ramp along with international models from across the continent atMpumalanga in South Africa during,the Global African Fashion Coalition show from the 10th to the 11th of June. Future Nyoni derives from the majestic town of Victoria Falls. In an exclusive interview withContinue reading “MR SENIOR ZIM TO FEATURE AT THE GLOBAL AFRICAN FASHION COALITION”

19 year old Zimbabwean Chris Ncube is set to travel to Philippines to represent Zimbabwe during an International pageant Man Of The world.During the interview he tells us what inspired his journey and why it’s important for him to win. Q.Hi Chris can you tell us about yourself?A. I’m Chris Ncube, 19 years of ageContinue reading “CHRIS NCUBE TO REPRESENT ZIM AT THE MAN OF THE WORLD PAGEANT”