Monthly Archives: April 2013
10 Luxuries from Africa we Couldn’t Live Without
We often treat ourselves to luxuries without thinking about where they come from. Most people are aware that although poor, Africa is also blessed with an abundance of natural resources, often seen as both a blessing and a curse, yet little thought is given to where these luxuries come from. We have chosen our 10 […]
Corruption, Excess and Debauchery: Yinka Shonibare’s POP! Exibition
We visited the Stephen Friedman Gallery in Mayfair to view Yinka Shonibare’s POP! Exibition. The British born Nigerian artist is known for his exploration of colonialism and post-colonialism, most of Shonibare’s work looks at the relationship between Africa and Europe, with focus on the integration between the two cultures and their economic and political histories. […]
“30 years of Black Beauty”
Source Photo by Annie Leibovitz. Models pictured: Front Row Left to Right : Gail O’Neal, Karen Alexander, Shakara Ledard, Clara Benjamin, Naomi Campbell, Iman. Second Row Left to Right: Kadra, Kara Young, Cynthia Bailey, Tyra Banks, Liya Kebede, Beverly Johnson. Third Row (standing) Left to Right: Oluchi, Katoucha, Adia, Noémie Lenoir In 2001 Vanity Fair […]
Luxury Gives Back: Montblanc Supports UNICEF
Montblanc are a global brand renowned for luxury, providing a collection of prestigious writing instruments, watches, jewelry and leather goods. Their meticulously hand-crafted writing instruments and master timepieces are created in accordance with the luxurious world of Swiss craftsmanship which has been used to create a heritage brand dating back to almost 100 years.”Signature for […]
Luxurious African Recommends – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
We thought we would complete our review of our time spent in Abu Dhabi, we had previously recommended the illustrious Emirates Palace which we had stayed at on our travels, however we also discovered the fabulous The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, located on Saadiyat Island this hotel is a luxury hide away amongst the hustle and […]
The Luxurious African 