My Favorite Project…

If you ask me about my favorite project… THE DARA CAP Caps are held in great esteem in Kanuri society. They are ordinarily used for protecting the head against the harsh sun & dust by the Kanuri people (cf. Ogboli, 2004). However, it is unfortunate to state that the origin of how the use of caps began among the Kanuri people, and the etymology of … Continue reading My Favorite Project…

World Music Day: Spotlight on O.D.E.N.O.S.E.

Odenose Damisa is not just any woman with a beautiful serenading voice, but also a woman who is a great performer who commands the stage and who controls the crowd. The world music day can be traced back to France in 1982, when the French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, dedicated a day to the celebration of music. How cool is that? A classic composer, … Continue reading World Music Day: Spotlight on O.D.E.N.O.S.E.

MET. MONDAY. MAY.

First Monday of the month of May is not a regular day for the fashion lovers and style enthusiasts. Hence why Monday night marked one of the world’s biggest nights of fashion which is the Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute Benefit. Theme this year: Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. And dear readers’ stars served up their most iconic looks for the annual Met Gala in … Continue reading MET. MONDAY. MAY.

Wrap up in Kimonos

Kimonos have been around for centuries coming from Eastern part of the Earth to dominating the globe both traditionally and fashionably. The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment with its name derived from the Japanese words ki (wear) and mono (thing). They come in a range of styles and patterns and are typically hand-sewn into a “T” shape from four single pieces of fabric called tans and tied with an obi, or belt. Wrap … Continue reading Wrap up in Kimonos