An American stylist in London: “Being a black business owner has motivated me to be tough.”

Beverly Osemwenkhae, a 30-year-old American fashion stylist recently decided to move to London to expand her fashion business in the UK. Here, Beverly tells her stories about her fashion career during the post-pandemic period. Beverly discovered her keen interest in fashion and styling in 2012 when she worked for editorial rooms of the Cosmopolitan magazine … Continue reading An American stylist in London: “Being a black business owner has motivated me to be tough.”

Meet the female solo travelers: “Travelling the world alone made me realise that great moments don’t last forever”

Traveling in itself is an act of self-reliance. A solo holiday will push you to expand your horizon for new things and allow you to decide your own destinations and meet different people, characters, and personalities. That is the chemistry and the engaging element of solo holidays. Here, two female solo travellers tell their stories … Continue reading Meet the female solo travelers: “Travelling the world alone made me realise that great moments don’t last forever”

Paris two years on: Revising the fashion capital after lockdown

After the uncertainty of ever-changing travel bans to France, eventually, I made my trip to Paris, the world's fashion capital, in October 2021, even though I had to go through complicated procedures of Covid tests. I was in Paris for Men's Fashion Week in January 2020, before the Covid spread globally. Paris was a long-time-no-see … Continue reading Paris two years on: Revising the fashion capital after lockdown

“I want to bring out the richness of African botanical heritage to the world.”

- How to establish a skincare brand for coloured women Meet Ozohu Adoh, the founder of Epara, who creates skin-care products for women of colour. In November, I was invited to attend Ozohu Adoh, founder of skin-care line Epara's new product launch party in a members' club in London. Here, the Nigerian-born entrepreneur tells her … Continue reading “I want to bring out the richness of African botanical heritage to the world.”

Marine Tanguy: “Most people don’t realise that arts are related to them”

- Meet the Forbs under 30 Investing in art can be lucrative during booming times or non-profitable during seasons of recession. When art investors increase their wealth by buying art, “Focus not just on the art but also the artist”, says Marine Tanguy, CEO and Founder of MTArt Agency - the world's first agency for … Continue reading Marine Tanguy: “Most people don’t realise that arts are related to them”

‘I produce affordable cashmere coats with the same qualities as Max Mara’

Meet Sissi Xia, a UK-based independent fashion designer, founder of Tutussie Mid-priced designer brands are booming in the UK. As the pandemic shifted consumers' intentions from "buying experiences" to "buying things they need," mid-price designers and young independent brands were given a unique opportunity to flourish between the affordable and luxury brands. According to McKinsey, … Continue reading ‘I produce affordable cashmere coats with the same qualities as Max Mara’