I love Olivier Rousteing. It is his energy, it is the glamour he exudes and obviously loves and it is the passion for his work.
The French fashion designer and creative director of Balmain has boundless energy and a zest for the beautiful which make fashion films of him by Loic Prigent fun to watch.
Watch more fashion films by Loic Prigent here . Film by Loic Prigent.
In honour of Black History month 2021, i was interviewed for an article rounding up six Black British success stories.
Honored to be included, I share my thoughts on how Black success should be celebrated as regularly as White success is celebrated.
Read the piece by Joni Somerville here .
Image by @Prabhy_b on Instagram.
The way to my heart is paved in fuzz. Faux fur, fuzzy knits and other textures are my love language. I like nothing more than layering different textures for the overall effect. I like to think that textured garments travel better in packs.
Featuring a botanical pom print by the late Ken Scott, this silk scarf with black trim by Gucci employs the two things I love; maximalism and a 70s print.
Priced at £335, this scarf is part of a collection that sees Alessandro Michele use archive prints by the late American Fashion Designer Ken Scott on Gucci apparel and accessories. Shop the scarf here .
Style influencer and entrepreneur Betty Bachz continues to inspire on social media with her striking good looks (her heritage is Chinese and Norwegian) and style. Her eyewear brand, Moy Atelier has been worn by celebrities such as Rita Ora. Her style and photos set her apart from other style influencers so it is no wonder that Hello Fashion Monthly chose her to be a cover star.
Follow Bachz at @bettybachz .
Where are your people from? Mine come by way of texture, colour and print. It was lust at first sighting with this scuba dress by Lisa Fernandez bought on the Outnet. Worn under a faux fur shaggy jacket and over a Helen Steele (@helensteelefash on Instagram) dress and black vinyl leggings. This look felt otherworldly. I like to call this look ‘Scuba Girl’,
Follow me on Instagram at @marian_kwei for more of my style adventures.
Image via @alitiaeguakun on Instagram
We are intrigued by that certain something, You know, that certain x-factor that certain people just have it they don’t. Model and actress Alitia Eguakun has that special something. We have seen child stars such as Danish and Dannah become viral on the net and hit the big time. The sister duo went from making Instagram videos to being cast on American sitcom, Kenan which is launching this February.
Talents like Alitia are up next. 2021 should be an interesting one for her. We look forward to seeing the brands and work that she gets involved with. Soon to feature as the main face in a behind the scene story about couture and luxury fashion for children, Alitia is one to watch.
Follow the beautiful star at @alitiaeguakun
Over here at Marian K we are crushing hard on luxury shoe designer Amina Muaddi’s ‘Julia’ heel! Holographic meets spikes in her ankle strap pump with her signature inverted heel.
Amina Muaddi continues her takeover of the most lusted after and most celebrity worn heels. 2020 saw the shoe designer become the most worn by celebrity.
With collaborations with the likes of Rihanna for the singer’s Fenty line, Muaddi shows no signs of slowing down.
Buy or drool over the ‘Julia’ heel here.
Image from @dazedfashion on Instagram
Elevated, stacked and metallic. This was the name of the platform shoe game at the house of Valentino. Models tottered on the catwalk in high platforms that further elongated the lines of the looks. Our favourite would have to be these metallic pink boots. Would you wear them?
Image via Industrie Africa
South African milliner Crystal Birch makes swoon worthy hats. From gem embellished berets to feather trimmed hats, this is one hat maker whose otherworldly designs are perfect for living your best life. Our current favourite is the above beret with oversized gems.
Follow her at @therealcrystalbirch for joy filled moments. Thank us later. You are welcome.
One of my favourite pieces of press that I’ve received is by Grazia Magazine. I was featured in their Style Hunter segment by Hannah Almassi and photography by Phill Taylor. I loved this photoshoot that happened in West London. It has to be one of the most fun shoots that I’ve been involved in.
Rihanna's latest venture is three products for great skin. A cleanser, toner and moisturiser with spf. Rihanna is not slowing down in her takeover of the fashion and beauty industries.
Lips by Morange by MAC Cosmetics. I like an orange lip, MAC make the best. Pared with my. Jean Pierre Braganza blouse, it goes hand in hand.
Tis the season of the big collar and Zara has some great ones. This blue poplin blouse is perfect with denim (another trend for this summer). Shop it here.
She nails this look with a Prada bucket hat. Trend that is back is the humble bucket hat. Will you be wearing one?
I really like these platforms, it seems to have become a trend and and these are one of the best. View them on net a porter.
Image from @ralphandrusso
How beautiful are the mix of the Spring Summer 2020 textures. Fron the furry slide to the sleeves of that dress. Then the other dress hsd great lace like texture too images from @ralphandrusso.
Gucci have so much fun. These yellow slides are the perfect mix of fun and summer.. Visit them online at here.
One great way to finding your personal style is look at the things you like, what sort of things are you drawn to..Then have a look at your lifestyle, what garment shapes and designs suit it. These are the first ways in order to finding your style. What colors do you like, what decades did you like fashion wise. Looking at all of things do you like, those in Hollywood past and present, will point to what style you like.
