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#TDSVoices: African Models dominating the Fashion Scene Part I

by Natalie Kimani|27 May 201621 October 2016|Beauty, Features

The modelling industry is one tough cookie to crack; especially if you want to play in the big leagues. However, we’ve seen the likes of Alek Wek, Iman, and Oluchi Onweagba not only walk the runways for the biggest fashion...

Curves Ahead: Meet the Kenyan Plus Size fashion hub

by Natalie Kimani|25 May 201621 October 2016|Beauty, Fashion

Six. That’s the entire plus-size model representation at the recently concluded Fall 2016 Fashion Weeks in London, Paris, Milan and New York City combined. Despite the drop in plus-size models at the Mecca of Fashion Shows, the fight for inclusion...

The Bonsu’s: Fashion is in their Genes

by Natalie Kimani|20 May 201621 October 2016|Beauty, Fashion

You know what they say: Family first! The international fashion world plays by the same rules with siblings and big family names dominating the scene. From siblings such as Poppy and Cara Delevingne, to Gigi and Bella Hadid who have been...

Here’s why we need models…

by Natalie Kimani|04 May 201621 October 2016|Beauty, Opinion

“Models are just glorified clothes hangers.” This is a popular phrase that has been used by audiences, stylists and even high profiled models such as Twiggy. There’s a lot of debate if modelling can be considered a real profession; from...

The Stylish Money-Making Avenue

by Natalie Kimani|25 March 201621 October 2016|Business, Style

At first glance, all you may notice are the dramatic sleeves, sequins, ruffles, and yet another time-specific trend walking the runway. But behind all the heavy leathers and bold prints is the business side of fashion. The biannual fashion month...