Tag: afroluxe
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Fulaba Jewelry: A Tale of African Nobility, Wealth and Culture
“I want the world to revere the richness, beauty, and depth of African diversity, and this, in part, is what birthed Fulaba, the home of exclusive jewellery from African high culture.” I was lazily scrolling through Instagram search when its algorithm brought up images of some of the most unique earrings I have ever seen.…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Meena at Lagos Fashion and Design Week
With a long list of A-list clientele, and as the streets of Lagos stays buzzing with Fashion Week fever, #Afroluxe Fashion brand, Meena occupies our coveted pick of the week spot! Showcasing a collection at Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) featuring deconstructed pieces in custom prints, which combine structure and fluidity all too well!…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa
The Silo Hotel sets a new standard for luxury Cape Town hotel accommodation. A magical hotel towering above the V&A Waterfront surrounded by the natural wonder of South Africa’s Mother City. The Silo has been built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex occupying six floors above Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of…
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EPARA: Luxury Skincare Brand Launches in Lagos
We recently did a feature on EPARA, and we are thrilled that the brand has launched in Nigeria.The launch event recently held at ALARA with influencers, press and socialites who got to experience the product first-hand. Speaking on the products, Founder EPARA skincare, Ozohu Adoh, said: “We decided to launch these products because there is…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Aurum by Narganics
Narganics, a natural and organic skincare and fragrance brand, has teamed up with Eku Edewor to create Aurum, a 24K Gold Beauty Elixir. The Aurum holds many firsts; It’s the first luxury product in the brand’s line and a first of its kind in Nigeria. Handmade in Nigeria, Aurum features 24 Karat Gold flakes infused into a proprietary…
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EPARA – The First Luxury Skincare Brand Aimed At Women Of Colour
We are always on the lookout for luxury products with an African story! Shopping at Harrods we stumbled on EPARA – the first luxury skincare brand aimed at women of colour, founded by Nigerian entrepreneur Ozohu Adoh. EPARA is an organic and natural skin care brand devoted to nourishing and protecting your skin using African…
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Rovos Rail Train: Travelling in Luxury from the Cape to Tanzania
Rovos Rail tourist train is on its way from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam in Tanzania on its annual vintage trip from the tip of the African continent to its heart, rolling through famous tourist attraction sites in Southern Africa. The luxury train left Victoria Falls on Monday heading northwards to Dar es Salaam…
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Africa’s Largest Resort to Open in 2020 in Tanzania
Africa may be better known for its intrepid safari excursions than unadulterated luxury, but that reputation could be due to change with the opening of the continent’s largest luxury resort. Spanning a grand total of 3,756 acres, the Zanzibar Amber Resort will feature five International hotels including the likes of The Ritz-Carlton Zanzibar, an all-suite…
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Investors to Build $4M Luxury Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya
AllAfrica reports, Eritrean investors are injecting $4 Million into the construction of a 15-floor four-star hotel in Kilimani, Nairobi. Hearan Enterprises, which is represented by directors Isaya Desale Berhe and Winta Mengisteab, said it plans to develop the high-end facility on a 2.2-acre parcel of land bought two years ago at $3.7 Million. The planned…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Patrick Mavros
Family-run jewelry company, Patrick Mavros was founded 35 years ago when the then-soldier, Patrick, carved a pair of earrings into the shape of a rose for his wife, Catja. She wore them to the hair salon, where the hairdresser fell in love with them and instantly requested a pair for herself. From this loving gift, the…