American pop star Beyonce is a strong supporter of African fashion, and last week was no exception at the Mandela 100: Global Citizen Festival. Beyonce showed support for the industry and its designers by rocking a design from South Africa’s Mmuxso Maxwell’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection at the global event. Check out more looks from Beyonce, …
‘Renowned fashion journalist Suzy Menkes once called superstar designer Alber Elbaz a “master of improvisation.” That instinctual, passionate disposition was on full display onstage at VOICES, BoF’s annual gathering for big thinkers, in partnership with QIC Global Real Estate, as Elbaz waxed on lyrically about what he’s learned since his abrupt firing from Lanvin in …
The Oxford Business Forum Africa 2018 was held earlier this year with a theme on ‘(Re)defining the African Consumer.’ The Forum focused on the impact of the rise of the African middle-class and their increased disposable income., overlooked low-income or bottom-of-the-pyramid consumers, and innovative solutions that can empower sustainable growth. Hosted jointly by Saïd Business …
Often you hear, watch or read about wealthy individuals providing capital and sometimes access to opportunities for entrepreneurs. But often what is missing is providing the expertise and mentorship to help these entrepreneurs become successful. In fact, it is little wonder that the follow up after capital is thrown at these entrepreneurs is usually absent. …
Actress Viola Davis was the recipient of The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at the 2018 Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 annual Women in Entertainment event, held at the Milk Studios in Los Angeles. And against the backdrop of an ongoing national debate on gender and racial inequality, Davis challenged her audience to strive for a more …