On the floor of the runway was a checkered black and white rug with vertical lines. The stage was set for the entrance of Coetzee’s first look for Spring/Summer (S/S) 2019. A stunning black model dressed in a checkered black and cream catsuit, with a cinched waist that had “Gert” scribbled across the waist belt, …
Review: Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung S/S 19 at SA Fashion Week (Day One)
Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung is a brand known for proudly flying the South African flag and heritage on the continent, and globally. It is also one of the few successful black woman-owned design brands that thrives on reminding the brilliant woman to live her life to the fullest making bold, regal statements when she walks …
Review: Amanda Laird Cherry at SA Fashion Week S/S 2019 (Day One)
South Africa Fashion Week (SAFW) organizers held their 22nd edition of the prestigious fashion event from April 3-6, 2019 at Sandton City Mall. This season, Spring/Summer 2019, was all about showcasing “Luxury Collections”. We kick off our review of four spectacular days of fashion with designer Amanda Laird Cherry’s flows of draped silhouettes which made …
SAVE THE DATE (April 27, 2019): 16th Annual African Goodwill Awards, Los Angeles
You are cordially invited to the 16th Annual African Goodwill Recognition Awards & Family Induction ceremony. The African Goodwill Awards promotes the growth and well-being of Africans all around the world through knowledge and appreciation of one another and building a bridge of love and understanding with other people. Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 …
Ladybrille Woman Quote of the Week by Amabel Niba
Our Ladybrille Woman Quote of the Week comes from Amabel Niba, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of African Vibes Magazine. Amabel talks about the business of publishing and when it became clear to her she needed to stop and regain balance in her life: “I had to stop and get balance in my own life, in …
Call for Nominations: AWIEF 2019 Awards Celebrating Women Now Open!
The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is pleased to announce the 3rd edition of the AWIEF Awards. The annual AWIEF Awards is Africa’s most prestigious awards event designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and business leaders who contribute to the transformation and development of Africa’s economy, creating jobs and …





