South Sudanese – The New Face of International Fashion
If you have been keen on the fashion and modelling industry, you would have discovered the new dark face that is somewhat not the regular. The striking rise of the South Sudanese models on the global stage is bringing a positive impact to East Africa. Over time West African models such as Nigerians and Ghanaians have been the major African Countries dominating the global stage. But with the recent new test for a different skin type by high fashion and commercial brands such as Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Valentino, and Bluberry among others, the light seems to, fortunately, fall on the south Sudanese models. Currently, some modelling agencies, most especially across…
Director of Gucci speaks on his choice of using only “twin models” during Milano Fashion Week SS 23
In the spirit of the fashion week in Milan, Italy, the director of Gucci, Alessandro Michele has birthed forth a new concept which he termed “The Gucci TWINSBURG Fashion Show”. This idea was actualized by the presence of only identical twin models walking two runways, a reflection of the other. And in his words ; As if by magic, cloth duplicate. They seem to loose their status of singularity. The same clothes emanate different qualities on seemingly identical bodies. Fashion, after all, lives on serial multiplications that don’t hamper the most genuine expression of every possible individual. The Gucci TWINSBURG Fashion Show thought was conceived from the fascination for the…
8 African Modelling stars who graced New York Fashion week 23 runway
As usual, African models graced the New York Fashion Week runway with outfits from several high fashion houses. check out the 10 African models who took part in gracing the fashion season. 1. CAREN JEPKEMEI Caren, a Kenyan model represented by Star Model Africa walked the runway for high fashion houses such as Theophilio, Michael Kors, Jonathan Simkhai, Ashlyn, Carolina Herrera, Ulla Johnson, Marni, Dion Lee and Johnson Wu during the New York Fashion Week SS 23 2. OMOLOLA TOBI Omolola also know as Alma is a Nigerian model currently represented by Isis Model Africa. She graced the High fashion clothings of Fe Noel, Marrisa Wilson and Glemaud during the…
Africa Fashion Reception 2022: An open call for models and designers
Are you are model, designer or exhibitor who would want to showcase yourself to the world? Then here is your chance African fashion reception is a call up for all models, designers and exhibitors to represent countries in Addis Ababa, Dubai and Paris. To apply visit their website at http://www.africafashionreception.com And follow their Instagram handle at africafashionreception Follow the instructions outlay to participate
3 ‘major’ catwalk styles in modeling
The most successful models in history are renowned for their runway walks. From predator-inspired stomps to laid-back hip swings, each supermodel has perfected archetypal struts, which has catapulted them to international fame and catwalk notoriety. In fashion, a runway, catwalk or ramp, is a narrow, usually flat platform that runs into an auditorium or between sections of an outdoor seating area, used by models to demonstrate clothing and accessories during a fashion show. In fashion jargon, “what’s on the catwalk” or similar phrasing can refer to whatever is new and popular in fashion. The term catwalk was established for Runway in relation to narrow bridges used for construction. With the narrow platform structure, models walked with extreme caution and poise to avoid any falling or running into other models. Because of…