“Temitayo Ilesanmi Nathan is the creative director behind the label T.I Nathan. Nathan’s approach to life is minimalist in its interpretation and this clearly reflects in his aesthetic as a designer. The T.I Nathan Label has its design philosophy knitted around a more contemporary take on minimalism. With a debut collection bashed by the fashion …
Invest Africa host Nozipho Mbanjwa continues the youth investment discussion with Mandela Washington Fellow Nola Mashaba, Economist Thabi Leoka and KPMG’s Mabutho Mthembu. The panel sheds light on youth entrepreneurship with audience of young entrepreneurs. Challenges & opportunities facing Africa’s Youth (Part I) Insight into Africa’s Youth Entrepreneurship Landscape (Part II) Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, …
“Simple slip-ons have been the secret ingredient in Rachmat Thomas’ success story. The fashion entrepreneur’s shoe factory used to employ 90 people, but these days demand from South Africa’s largest apparel retailers is so high, she needs the skills of 300 workers. “The success story about this pump is that it is all handcrafted,” says …
Managing Director and CEO H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, discusses how H&M transformed and continues to transform the fashion industry. Quote: “Businesses have a responsibility than just maximizing profits.” 1. Sustainability work has to be integrated in all aspects of the business. 2. Businesses should take a long term view. Do what is …
Victoria Beckham explains what it has taken to establish and operate her powerful fashion brand. The SKYPE documentary is a must watch. Ladybrille MagazineFounded in 2007, Ladybrille® Magazine is a California based pioneer digital publication demystifying the image of Africans in the west through contemporary African fashion and celebrating the brilliant woman in business and …