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How It’s Made: Madame Gabriela Beauty Honey-Infused Lipstick Formula
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How It’s Made: Madame Gabriela Beauty Honey-Infused Lipstick Formula

Discover what goes into making the brand’s clean, non-toxic lip products.
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The Influence of Africa on the Beauty Industry, And The Rise of A-Beauty
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The Influence of Africa on the Beauty Industry, And The Rise of A-Beauty

Three key ways in which the African continent has impacted the global beauty industry.
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How African Brands Are Leading the Sustainability Charge in the Beauty Industry
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How African Brands Are Leading the Sustainability Charge in the Beauty Industry

From plastic-free packaging to renewable resources, beauty brands are becoming more environmentally friendly.
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How It’s Made: Mia Mélange Handcrafted Baskets
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How It’s Made: Mia Mélange Handcrafted Baskets

The materials, skills, and processes that go into creating the South African brand’s unique designs.
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5 Under-the-Radar Fashion Weeks to Look Forward to in 2023 and Beyond
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5 Under-the-Radar Fashion Weeks to Look Forward to in 2023 and Beyond

Discover six fashion weeks in cities that are home to some of the most exciting new design talents on the scene.
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Fashion Capital: Why Lagos Is at the Forefront of Africa’s Fashion Landscape
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Fashion Capital: Why Lagos Is at the Forefront of Africa’s Fashion Landscape

How the city’s burgeoning fashion scene is paving the way for Africa’s growing global profile.
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ARISE Fashion Week Announces Designers and Dates for 2023

ARISE Fashion Week Announces Designers and Dates for 2023

The 20th edition of the event will take place in Lagos in February.
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Why Dakar Is the Next Emerging Luxury Market to Watch in West Africa
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Why Dakar Is the Next Emerging Luxury Market to Watch in West Africa

Why all eyes are on the Senegalese city known as Africa’s couture capital.
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7 Accelerator Programs and Funds Created for African and Black-Owned Brands
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7 Accelerator Programs and Funds Created for African and Black-Owned Brands

Organizations addressing the racial imbalance in fashion through mentoring, scholarships, funding and networking opportunities.
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