Category: Fashion
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Ummy The Cosmetics Bosslady
They say beauty is an energy that we all possess that comes from the soul and radiates through the skin and face. TAP had the pleasure of virtually interviewing the founder of Ummy Cosmetics on all things Ummy, what made her who she is and what it has been for her living as an African…
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100 Days of African fashion by Diana Opoti
After starting off as a platform to promote African fashion as more than just wax prints, the campaign has now grown to be an annual event that encompasses designers from all 54 countries.
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Make yourself a premium Clutch- Step by Step guide | TAP Magazine
Shopping comes easy for most of us; especially when seasons are changing and sales signs are plastered everywhere. But sometimes, no matter how hard you look, you can’t seam to find that IT thing you’ve been looking for. If you’re a perfectionist like me, you know the idea of finding that perfect item will drive…
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LukSmart – An Online Marketplace for African fashion and Arts
Interview with Oliver Twagirayezu… The African entrepreneur behind Luksmart.com. In recent years, African fashion has seen an exponential increase in popularity across the world. These days, it’s common to spot celebrities wearing clothes and accessories with an African touch. This sort of publicity and an increasingly diversified industry full of talent and promise has ignited…
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Meet Christelle Yambayisa – Rwandan/French model taking Europe by storm
My name is Christelle Yambayisa, I was born in Rwanda but raised in Paris, France since I was a baby. I am a French citizen but I still have my African culture and roots with me because I spend a lot of time with my grandparents who still have their roots despite living in France…
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How African Is “African Print” ?
Now more than ever, African fashion is making its way into mainstream culture through what is commonly referred to as “African Print”. While the term serves for brevity, it does little to explain the many types of print that are differentiated by the textiles and unique styles that define them. Depending on the…
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Fashion by Iman Nakhala
Fashion by Iman Nakhala Iman is not your typical African designer. Matter fact, she’s not even African. What she is though, is a young, extremely talented and passionate designer who is slowly making her mark in the fashion industry. That said, fashion isn’t the only thing that Iman has a passion for. When she’s not…
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Kenya Fashion Week 2013 (Pictures by Nick Claus)
[rev_slider Romeo] Now into its 4th season; Trendz Kenya Fashion Festival, Sub Saharan Africa’s most beloved Fashion Event a Brain Child of Sonu Sharma has evolved to become Kenya Fashion Week. The event has become a focus for a broader base of fashion-linked activities with mainstream regional & international designers, high profile labels, sponsors &…
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African Fashion – Kenya’s Kiko Romeo Goes To London
Kenya’s Kiko Romeo goes to London. After completing fashion design studies in Rome, followed by years working as a designer in Barcelona, Scottish born Ann McCreath took a three-month break doing aid work in Kenya. Finding it fascinating, she stayed on for 3 years, before deciding to go back to her profession and do trade…