By Associated Press LONDON: Art prankster Banksy has struck again. A work by the elusive street artist self-destructed in front of startled auction-goers on Friday, moments after being sold for 1.04 million pounds ($1.4 million). In an Instagram post Saturday, Banksy claimed the dramatic artistic payoff had been years in the making. The spray-painted canvas
By Tidi Kwidini It was that time of the year again as the Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase (ZFS) returned and officially took fashion into the future with the project dubbed ‘Zim 2030 – a glimpse into the future’. To outsiders, Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase may seem like just another fashion show, until you experience it first-hand and
By Mary Taruvinga ZIMBABWEAN socialite Pokello Nare, 32, is challenging divorce proceedings by estranged Ghanaian husband Elikem Kumordzie, it has emerged. Kumordzie, 29, recently filed for divorce saying he had lost love and affection for Pokello, adding that their relationship was irreparably damaged. Pokello filed a notice of intention to oppose the divorce petition last
By Showbiz Correspondent AFTER six years of self-exile, Zimbabwean tycoon Frank Buyanga is itching to make up for lost time. He has returned to Zimbabwe following the overthrow of former President Robert Mugabe last November. The 38-year-old property investor retreated to Sandton in Johannesburg after senior Mugabe officials who owed him hundreds of thousands of
By Associated Press NEW YORK: Marian Avila, a 21-year-old Spanish model with Down syndrome, fulfilled her dream to walk at New York Fashion Week thanks to an Atlanta designer she met through the magic of social media. And she did it with flair Saturday in the ballroom of a Midtown hotel in evening looks of
By Associated Press NEW YORK: To woots and cheers from the crowd, women with bodies not often seen on fashion runways strutted with smiles on their faces wearing pieces from Loft’s new plus line, including five cast from hundreds who attended an alternative New York Fashion Week event, The Curvy Con. Size inclusivity was on
By Showbiz Correspondent THE ramp is now set for this year’s edition of the prestigious Miss World Zimbabwe grand finale after the pageant organisers unveiled the 14 finalists vying for the crown at the sashing ceremony in Harare last week. The finale will be held under the theme ‘Embracing A Woman As A Symbol of Beauty’ on
DETROIT, Mich. — One of the reasons Aretha Franklin’s funeral has been delayed two weeks is because she left no will. This is an important lesson for everyone to keep track of and update their will. When you die without a will, the courts in your state determine where your assets go. This means if
A man attending the burial of hip-hop veteran ProKid on Sunday has caused a social media storm after he was photographed taking a nap on the late Simba Mhere’s tombstone. The man was among mourners at Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg, where ProKid was laid to rest after an emotional funeral service. Pictures of the man
If Dambudzo Marechera had not existed, Zimbabwe would have invented him. Despite his demise, aged 36, on Aug. 18, 1987, the mythology that surrounds Marechera is as obscuring as it is fascinating. His mythical boldness bore little resemblance to his tentative, almost timid character. Marechera’s reception in Zimbabwe was not always welcoming. The writer was
By Anna Chibamu ONE of Zimbabwe’s leading fashion designers, Charlene Musonza, is set to participate at this year’s DC Fashion Week in Washington, the United States (US) next month. Musonza was invited by the organisers of the show in a development that could mark her international breakthrough. DC Fashion Week will run from 19th September
The world is mourning the loss of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, after she died from pancreatic cancer on Thursday in her Detroit home at the age of 76. In honour of the late songstress, pop star Ariana Grande performed (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, the 1967 hit from Lady Soul, Aretha’s 14th studio album.
A pop-star-turned-opposition-MP in Uganda has been charged with unlawful possession of weapons in a military court, following his arrest after the presidential convoy was pelted with stones. Robert Kyagulanyi, who goes by the stage name Bobi Wine, was arrested in the northwestern town of Arua earlier this week. “Honerable Kyagulanyi has today been arraigned before
Cape Town – Local singer Kelly Khumalo celebrated after reaching 1 million followers on Instagram on Monday. The soulful musician joins celebs like Ntando Duma, Boity and Bonang, who have over 1 million fans on social media. Kelly shared the happy news with a photo on social media, and edited the photo with champagne glasses.
Rihanna is appreciating how thirsty Chris Brown is over her latest bikini pic! A source close to Rihanna told HL EXCLUSIVELY how he still makes her feel sexy! Rihanna is eating up the fact that Chris Brown is still pining after her, especially after he reportedly gushed over her latest bikini pictures that show off
By BBC.com It is the highlight of the South African social calendar. Every year, the Durban July horse race attracts thousands to the eastern city’s Greyville Racecourse – although the horses are somewhat overshadowed by the extravagant outfits. A favourite with celebrities and politicians alike, the challenge this year was to create a timeless fashion
HE is the “Greta Garbo of fashion”, a brilliant and reclusive genius who walked away from his own label when he became the most talked-about designer in the world. Two new Paris exhibitions lift a little of the mystery that surrounds Martin Margiela, arguably the most influential designer of the last 30 years. The Belgian
FRENCH fashion brand Lacoste on Wednesday swapped the crocodile logo on its shirts for the first time in its history for 10 of the most endangered species on the planet. The green Lacoste crocodile — one of the world’s best-known logos — was replaced by the Sumatran tiger, the Javan rhino and the Cao Vit
Showbiz Reporter ZIMBABWEAN artist Georgina Maxim has been shortlisted for the first Henrike Grohs Arts Award, organisers have confirmed. The winner of the $20,000 award will be announced on March 6 with the presentation ceremony set for March 13 in Abidjan, Cote D’ Voire. Other nominees for the award, conceived by the Goethe Institute and
Justin Bieber looks set to launch his own clothing line after placing trademark requests on three possible brand names. The 23-year-old singer is believed to be planning a move into the world of fashion, after documents were obtained which involve the star seeking to secure trademarks on three brand names based around his middle name,
