Fashion

Meet Mariatu Turay, a London based fashion designer who believes it’s time to stop defining beauty by size

Gitas Portal Founder, Mariatu Turay grew up knowing that she was beautiful, not because she was a narcissist but because she was raised to feel comfortable within her own form. Her beauty wasn’t defined, categorized or compared to others – she was just beautiful. It did not matter that she was 5.2ft, small chested, lacked …

Ghanaian-born Edward Enninful named first male editor of British Vogue

Ghanaian-born Edward Enninful has been named the new editor of British Vogue making him the first African/Black man to hold such prestigious position. In a statement issued to the press this morning regarding his appointment, Condé Nast International chairman and chief executive Jonathan Newhouse called Enninful “an influential figure in the communities of fashion, Hollywood, …

Fashion

African fashion news update: New ethical fashion brand Trebene, New African Pavilion at MAGIC show, Nigeria allocates $162Million to fashion industry etc.

Nigerian govt allocates N51bn to garment industry The Government of Nigeria has allocated N51 billion ($162.034 million) in this year’s budget for development of the country’s garment and textile industry. The budget allocation is part of the Nigerian government’s efforts to promote the garment and textile sector to create jobs, diversify its economy, and to increase the use …