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I AM
from IAA - African Icons
by IAmAshanti
ASHANTI
REDISCOVER AFRICA THROUGH US
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Vol 01 Issue 05 (Nov/Dec)
AFRICAN ICONS
a celebration of African success stories
HALLS of IVY
Not bound by any labels or format, HALLS of IVY is the figurative space that is somewhere between where you are now, and where you aspire to be. Described by some as a club, others as a collective, HALLS of IVY is a boundless, unconfined place where everyone is welcome.
CONTENTS
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20 - EDITORIAL PICK – SHEPHERD STORE This editorial's must-try is Shepherd Store. This luxury linen bedding gives you one more reason to love your sleep.
28 - “ISKAASHATO MA KUFTO” BY RELEBOGILE MALAZA A critical exploration of the reciprocity of opportunities and their uplifting potential within communities.
34 - TRAVIS OBENG-CASPER GHANIAN FASHION DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY An ambitious fashion designer expresses his life story through his Afro-Minimalistic ensembles. 52 - FASHION INTERVIEW OF NIGERIAN STYLIST TEMITOPE UDUAK BETIKU This vivacious and unapologetically exceptional celebrity stylist shares her unconventional road to success.
60 - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE FASHION BY AMO MODISE Shocking revelations and quirky tips on sustainable fashion done right.
68 - COLLABORATION - IMPRINT X WESLEY AND DORCAS Two fashion students' journey towards creating the ultimate pieces for the renowned South African Fashion Design house: Imprint.
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92 - CAPE SAINT BLAIZE ARTISANAL GIN DISTILLERY Discover the botanical gin selection foraged from a diverse terrain across Africa's southern coast.
102 - BEAUTY - GET THE MAKEUP LOOK Our makeup artist Syd guides us on achieving her favourite looks from this editorial's shoot.
108 - A TRIBUTE TO SYD - CHEERS TO PURSUING A NEW ADVENTURE IN THE DRC Saying "see you soon" to I Am Ashanti's pioneering makeup artist; she's part of the family that makes us who we are today. 114 - MANUYOO - LESS AID, MORE TRADE A radical startup's chase towards a new approach to economic relations between Africa and Europe.
120 - INTERIOR DECOR - PILGRIMAGE SPACE Meticulously curated authentic homeware pieces charged with creative tradition and sourced responsibly in India and Indonesia.
124 - ARTIST FEATURE - ZIZIPHO POSWA Meet the Cape Town-based ceramic artist creating majestic, hand-coiled sculptures charged with declarations of African womanhood. 134 - TRAVEL FEATURE PROTEA HOTEL BY MARRIOTT MOSSEL BAY A uniquely positioned Hotel with unmatched north-facing sea views exclusive to the South African region of Mossel Bay.
146 - DID YOU KNOW SEGMENT - AFRICA'S FINEST COFFEE Tantalise your taste buds with the rich aromatic flavours of African coffee from the diverse origins of Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda.
