The debate over the “super-skinny” model has been so hot it’s reached a boiling point. As of this week, Africa, particularly South Africa, jumped on the bandwagon by banning “super-skinny,” girls from modeling. Now why did they have to do that? “You are not happy about the ban?” you ask. Yes and no. Yes because …
Skin Care Please, no Bleach.
What African beauty brands come to mind when you think skin care? For the African Ladybrille reader, your answer better not be “Lux”, “Venus De Milo” or “The bleaching creams my aunts or mom uses.” Skincare is an issue Africa’s Fashion &/Beauty industries really need to nip in the bud. Over and over again, we …
Does Africa have a Fashion Industry?
I chuckle atimes at the response and reaction I get when I speak of Africa’s Fashion Industry. “Really, Africa has a fashion indsutry?” Followed by wrinkled faces and raised eyebrows in disbelief. I get this from Africans in the West and Westerners. Since when did the West flip scripts with Africa to become the one …