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2012-02-26T01:15:00.000Z

Zimbabwe "Run Things" Earrings

2012-02-25T04:00:00.000Z

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2012-02-24T04:00:00.000Z

Style Loving June Ambrose

2012-02-23T04:00:00.000Z

The celebrity stylist says "....Its hard to get glammed-up after making my clients fabulous". Can you believe that? Take a look at these pictures, June Ambrose simply looks fabulous all the time.

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“Farai” Spring Summer 2012 Collection by Farai Simoyi

2012-02-22T04:00:00.000Z

The London born designer of Zimbabwean descent based in The US has been rising to greater heights since her debut at New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011. Her brand name “FARAI” means happy in her native Shona language. Here is a recap of her current Spring Summer 2012 collection.

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2012-02-21T04:00:00.000Z

Countdown to Marni for H&M

2012-02-20T04:00:00.000Z

Its not long til the highly anticipated Marni for H&M hits our stores.It will be available at selected stores and online from the 8th of March. Here are a handful of my favourite pieces

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Men With A Shopper Bag

2012-02-18T20:29:00.000Z

I just love a man with a shopper bag.

Brioni Fall 2012 Menswear Collection

Louis Vuitton Fall 2012 Menswear

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Look Of The Day: Tracy Reese

2012-02-18T18:03:00.001Z

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2012-02-16T04:00:00.000Z

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2012-02-15T01:11:00.000Z

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2012-02-14T04:00:00.000Z

Look Of The Day: Christina Milian

2012-02-12T04:00:00.000Z

RIP Whitney Houston

2012-02-11T04:00:00.000Z

I will always love you............ Whitney Houston

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2012-02-08T04:00:00.000Z

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2012-02-06T02:02:00.000Z

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2012-02-05T04:00:00.000Z

"Life is an ocean of inspiration.... Africa is full of life, colour and energy...."

2012-02-04T04:00:00.000Z

[INTERVIEW] with Designer IntisaarM

How did you get started?

Growing up, I always had an interest in making things, but more along the lines of beading and accessories. It was only after inheriting an old singer sewing machine from my late aunt that I started experimenting with fabrics, teaching myself pattern cutting and sewing along the way. Even though I developed an interest in designing and making the clothes myself, I decided to enroll into a ‘foundation course’ which basically covered all areas of art and design, from fine art to fashion and graphics, at diploma level. This was a really intense course but it strengthened by passion for fashion design.

What do you most enjoy about your career?

Fashion design has very little limits. I love the simple reality that with a little imagination and dedication, you can achieve so much. I specialize in knitwear as well. And for me, this is the most rewarding area as a fashion designer, because you see the process from an idea on a piece of paper through to holding a finished piece that you know you have created ‘from scratch’. I am not much of a words person, I love to create and being a designer means that I can portray a lot about me through my designs.

Where do you get inspiration from?

Life is an ocean of inspiration! I am drawn to shapes and colours and movement. Africa is so full of life, colour and energy and you don’t even have to search far to find this. For my past two collections, Tribal and African Kaleidoscope, I striped apart elements of various African tribes, taking basic shapes and patterns as well as their use of colours. It’s so hard, nowadays to be ‘perfect’ in terms of putting the right outfit together and making sure the colours match, as everyone seems to have their own opinions about right and wrong. I love to clash colours, to show that some times it’s OKAY to be wrong J

What pieces are you most fond of?

So far, I have three pieces that I absolutely love. Two are knitted dresses from my Tribal collection which took weeks of perfecting patterns and tensions and the final pieces came out exactly the way I designed them (which is something that doesn’t happen very often ) and the third piece is a 50s inspired dress from the African Kaleidoscope collection. I used a really vibrant yellow and green for this dress and the way it moves when it’s been worn is just amazing.

What do you think of the fashion industry in Africa at the moment?

The African fashion industry has come a long way in the last 5 or 6 years and while there is a lot of light been focused on the up and coming designers in Africa, I still feel that there is a long way to go. The talent in Africa is remarkable and we seem to be heading in the right direction. There are many creative people who are now being given the opportunity to show off their talents.

Are designers getting the right support from industry and public?

While there are a lot of people trying to bring fashion designers out of the shadows, I still think that there is a lot more that can be done- although I speak from a Zimbabwean point of view, where the industry is not that large. The younger generation seems to be a lot more daring in terms of fashion styles and are all seeking unique looks. As in any other place in the world though, it’s all about determination and going the extra mile to get your name out there. We (designers) have to put ourselves out there and not be afraid of coming short. The fashion industry, regardless of where you are is a tough industry and you have to have extreme confidence in yourself, before you can expect it from anyone else. Support can only be given when the public and the respective people in the industry are made aware that their support is needed.

What do you get up to in your spare time?

Spare time? J I’ve thrown myself into establishing my label and getting my name recognised. So any thing I do, I try to relate it to my label. I’ve been involved in dressing and styling for photo shoots, so most of my spare afternoons are spent on location for photo shoots as well as giving fashion and style consultations.

What’s next for Intisaar Mukadam?

I am quite determined to get my label up and running at somewhat of an international level. Participating at Graduate Fashion Week 2010 in London, set the platform for me. But many graduates seem to fade out after this and are seldom heard of again, last year my goal was to keep my name on the fashion radar and representing Zimbabwe at Africa Fashion Week Johannesburg, not only helped me do this, but it also set the pace for me outside of Zimbabwe. So for now, I am focusing on building my label and taking part in as many fashion weeks as I can. And hopefully you will see IntisaarM on the runway at Africa Fashion Week New York 2012.

How do people get in touch with you?

If anyone is interested in getting in touch, or would like to see what IntisaarM is all about, they can browse through my

My online page here > >
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Email me > >
Phone 00263 714 115 127

Photo Credits: SDR Photo/Simon Deiner Interview: Petronella

Daily Dose of Inspiration

2012-02-03T04:00:00.000Z

Street Style Inspiration

2012-02-02T04:00:00.000Z

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Philip Kwame Apagya

2012-02-01T04:00:00.001Z

Men’s Latest Must Have Man Bag

2012-02-01T04:00:00.000Z

As we all know, fashion borrows from history. The first documented use of handbags is from the 14^th century. Handbags were a man’s accessory. As men’s fashion grows more streamlined, men’s handbags have also taken a new twist. Over the past few seasons we saw how men wore a strap going across the shoulder to the hip. Today a hand held man bag is the new must have. Some call it the man wallet,It’s not so much what you hold; it’s how you hold it. I have seen a few men rocking this trend on the streets, I just love it.

Photo Credit:Kuba Dabrowski

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Did Zoe Saldana wear it better?

2012-01-31T16:31:00.000Z

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Kerry Washington Looking Fresh And Chic In Crispy White > >

Kelly Rowland in a Julien MacDonald Sheer Black Dress > >

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What did Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer take home from the 2012 SAG Awards?

2012-01-31T04:00:00.000Z

The 18^th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place on Sunday night. With the usual glitz and glam, who wore what best and worst? Big congratulations to Viola Davis for her Best Actress win. Octavia Spencer also took home the ‘Outstanding Performance By A female Actor in a Supporting Role’ Award. Here is what they wore.

Viola Davis

Octavia Spencer

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Maya Angelou receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from the First Lady Michelle Obama > >

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A big congrats to these hotties that made it on the 'GQ Top 50 Best dressed Men in Britain 2012' list

2012-01-30T14:14:00.000Z

I’m about to pass out! He’s got so many clothes he keeps them in his aunt’s house. He has made it to the top spot in the GQ best dressed charts it’s evident his talent extends way beyond music. Well done Tinie, you are officially the best dressed man in the UK; we love your style too.

Tinie Tempah English Rapper

“Why always me?” Mario Ballotelli has done it again. This time it’s not scoring a goal for Man City or lifting up his shirt. Yes he did score big with GQ; he made it impressively at number 2.

Mario Ballotelli Footballer

Hot, Hot, Hot. He has won a few awards for his contribution to the film industry. It’s about time he got an accolade for being hot, pardon me, for being well dressed I mean. He has got to be hot, I’m struggling to compose myself. Elba is in the top ten at an impressive number 7.

Idris Elba Actor

Fashion must be bonkers if Dizee Rascal made it at number 11. He can make anything look cool, I give him that.

Dizzee Rascal English Rapper, Songwriter and Producer

I hope it’s politically correct to say Chuka Umunna is hot, well I mean well dressed. That’s no way to speak about a Politician right? I agree. If I get the sack for calling him hot, he can hopefully represent me at the employment tribunal.

Chuka Umunna Politician and Employment Lawyer

Richard Ayoade directs his quirky side to fashion and much more, making the list at 36.

Richard Ayoade Actor, Writer, Comedian and Producer

I predict an earthquake if Labrinth makes it in the top ten next year. For now let’s enjoy the star’s geek chic style. Well done Labrinth for making it at number 41.

Labrinth Singer, Songwritter and Producer

Only Adrien Sauvage could have designed his way to a joint number 44 with George Lamb.

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