Black Girl Magic is in Full Swing This Week 🪄
From trendsetting Tems to superstar athlete Serena Williams, enterprising entrepreneur Queensly Aji, and barrier-breaking Efe Ukala, we are thoroughly inspired by Black women across the globe.
Notes on Sustainable Fashion from #MCNGirlie, Omotola Saba 🌍
It's been a week filled with inspiration from Efe Ukala's story on #MCNWorkLife to my next hairstyle courtesy of street style hair trends from SS24 and celebrating the girl child, but the highlight has been our Fashion Special. The theme truly adds that special touch.
As we dive into sustainable fashion, I'm reinforcing my commitment to sustainable choices. This includes proudly re-wearing my clothes with creative styling and using accessories to add flair.
I'm also giving away and donating clothes I no longer wear and even sharing and receiving clothes, like the t-shirts I took from my younger brother this week.
When I see a clothing piece I like, I pause and ask myself questions. Sustainable fashion isn't new to us Nigerians, and certainly not to me, but it's empowering to witness the positive impact of these choices and continue to embrace them.
Enjoy the top stories for the week our Social Editor, Denise, has curated just for you.
With love,
Omotola Saba
Fashion and beauty writer
Who doesn’t like a little tease?
On the cover of our debut Fashion Special, we have an award-winning fashion designer whose timeless pieces are made to accentuate the modern woman, an actress known for her adaptability on screen, morphing excellently between roles, and a model whose stunning work on the runway is recognised globally. Can you guess who our cover stars are?
Stay tuned for the reveal!
From Nigeria to New York: Queensly Aji breaks barriers in beauty
A symbol of resilience, community, and empowerment, Havilah Beauty Supply is a cherished community treasure – and one of the first successful black-owned beauty supply stores in Queens, New York. Built from the ground up by beauty entrepreneur Queensly Aji, whose journey defied obstacles, including the dominance of Asian wholesalers in the beauty supply, Havilah Beauty Supply serves the Black community – who, despite significant consumer power, is often underrepresented in beauty.
Learn about Ms Aji’s indomitable spirit and commitment to providing for her children’s education and serving a wider community through her unassuming yet powerful beauty store here.
Sheer, sequins and bold colours are taking the world by storm
From London to Paris, Milan and New York, runways across the world are being lit up by striking sheer garments, dazzling sequins, bright, bold colours, and much more!
We’ve put together the trendiest colours, styles, and materials from fashion weeks across the globe for our fashion enthusiasts! Check it out here.
SISI GIRL, Vicnate’s newest collection is elegant, opulent, and unapologetically stylish.
Bold silhouettes, striking metallic pieces, and innovative structural designs observed in the SISI GIRL collection by Vicnate are a refreshing departure from the conventional trends in today's fashion in Nigeria.
This collection deeply enthrals us, and when you have a look here, you’ll be fascinated, too!
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