Nigerian-Women Owned Labels Kill It at NYFW SS24!
This week, we’re dismantling harmful myths around pay discrimination, celebrating stylish trailblazers on the global stage, and having fun at the atelier of an internationally renowned label.
It’s been quite the week at Marie Claire Nigeria. Between finding the perfect manicure to transition seasons, learning how to maintain the balance between an active lifestyle and productivity at work, and finding the most flattering swimsuits for each body type, your fashion fairy godmothers at MCN have been busy as bees all week long!
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But before we flutter away into the magic that is the weekend, here are the top stories of the week.
Do Women Deserve Equal Pay For Their Labour?
If you have experienced discrimination at work as a woman, you are not alone. According to the World Bank, about 2.4 billion women do not have equal economic rights as men.
In ‘Why do women deserve equal pay for equal labour?’, #MCNGirlie Grace Hans-Bello dismantles the myth of equal pay in Nigeria, highlighting the structural and cultural roadblocks actively stifling equal pay for women working in the country.
Wumi Tuase Visits the ATAFO Atelier
On Thursday, our Fashion and Beauty Editor Wumi Tuase visited the ATAFO Atelier in Lekki, Lagos for a fun Instagram Live session! At the Atelier, Wumi styled her favourite pieces from ATAFO’s SS23 collection.
Relive our favourite moments from the session here. Want to watch the entire session? It’s right here!
Image credit: Kìléntár via Instagram.
Nigerian-Women Owned Labels Kill It at NYFW SS24
One word to describe Nigerian women? Phenomenal ✨
We’re absolutely proud of these four Nigerian-women-owned fashion labels, who made the runway catch fire at NYFW SS24. Calling all fashion enthusiasts, stylists, and wardrobe managers! These are the fashion brands to have on your radar over the next season.
Funke Olotu Shares Beauty Hacks For Oily/Acne Prone Skin
A marketer by day and a beauty creator by night, Funke Olotu is no stranger to the world of hacks - beauty and life included! A versatile and passionate creator, Funmi’s creativity extends beyond creating for herself. She is an amateur photographer who captures life’s moments in the most beautiful light.
For #MCNBeautyHack, Funke shares her secret recipes for a long-lasting makeup for oily and acne-prone while discussing the profound relationship between beauty and mental health.
Looking for some words of wisdom and beauty hacks to try for yourself? They’re all here.
Thank You For Being Here
Thank you for being a part of the Marie Claire Nigeria community. We’re thrilled to be your companion as you navigate the wonderful world of beauty, lifestyle, and women of all identities, representations, classes, and creeds.
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See you next Saturday!