PHOTO BY: Hans Silvester for “Les Tribus de l’Omo” (The Tribes of the Omo Valley, Ethiopia)
Quite possibly the most incredible “native” portraits I’ve ever seen!! Not one ounce of pretense in this shot! I love how she is just so boldly and simply and GENUINELY herself!! wow.
If I went into the levels of thought that this image provoked, y’all would be here all day, but bottom line, I LOVE this captured moment! Love.
If this isn’t exquisite juxtaposition, I don’t know what is!!!! I’m in LOVE with the lady in the blue gown in the market!!! *LOVE*
(via balmoiabe)
New {FACE} of Africa!
Ok, this isn’t really breaking news, but I just had to post it! I LOVE, LOVE , LOVE Nyasha Matonhodze!! For those out of the loop, she is the new face of LV!! And for those even less in the loop, that is a BIIIIGGGG DEAL!!!
I will let you read on about her (here), but even if you don’t, remember that name, because at 5’11 and only 16years old, the world of fashion is hers for the taking!!! Yup, she will be around for a LONG time! All I have to say is, watch out Naomi!!!
Hey all,
Ok, If you know me, you know that I LOOOVEEEE African fabrics, jewelery and all round style!!
I LOVE their unabashed boldness; the "I'm here, I'm regal and I-don't-care-if-you-like-it-but-I-do" attitude that they seem to carry so effortlessly. I especially love the juxtapositions they create when imported to the "west"....
So - and in explaining the name - this is a {que}st to find the people that rock and pull off {Afri}can inspired style.
I've been talking about it for a while now, and it's about time I take... the time (lol) to show some of the cool stuff I see, and what better place than the {st}reets of NYC!?!?!
Hope you like it!! :D
Oh and I MUST mention Jamhuri Wear; Africa's #1 Sports wear brand. The tee I'm wearing in the header is their original design.
Big things Africa....BIG things!
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