Tag: Fashion Industry
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The Reality Of Modelling Over 50: The Local Faces Challenging The Status Quo
Age Isn’t a Barrier: A New Wave in Local Fashion In a world obsessed with youth, four local models in their 50s and 70s are rewriting the script on what it means to age gracefully. This summer, Viva Premium revisits the stories of individuals who have carved out a space in the fashion industry by…
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From Library Nights to Runway Lights: Bhavitha Mandava’s Rise to Fashion’s Front Row
From Quiet Library Corners to the World’s Runways In a story that sounds too cinematic to be real, Bhavitha Mandava went from late-night study sessions in the campus library to stepping onto the runways of the fashion industry’s most coveted houses. What began as a typical summer in 2024 — cram sessions, a part-time campus…
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Bhavitha Mandava: From Struggling Student to Runway Star
From Dorm Room to Design Studios: The Quick Rise of Bhavitha Mandava In the world of fashion, origin stories often sound scripted, but Bhavitha Mandava’s ascent reads like a page from a modern fairy tale. A once-struggling student who balanced late-night study sessions with campus jobs, she is now walking for the world’s most prestigious…
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From Library Nights to Runway Lights: Bhavitha Mandava’s Leap to the World’s Top Fashion Houses
Overview: A student’s pivot into the global fashion stage Bhavitha Mandava’s journey reads like a modern fashion fairytale: a student balancing late-night study sessions, a campus job, and internships, who suddenly steps into a world where the runways span continents and the houses set the trends the industry follows. Her ascent is not just about…
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LK Bennett Seeks a New Chapter: Sale Comes Six Years After Hong Kong Rescue
Overview: A Brand at a Crossroads British fashion label LK Bennett is once again in the market, with reports that the company is up for sale. This development comes six years after the late 2010s crisis that followed a high-profile rescue by Hong Kong investors. The decision to explore a sale signals a new attempt…
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LK Bennett Goes Up For Sale Six Years After Hong Kong Rescue
Background: A Rescue That Repositioned a British Icon LK Bennett, the British fashion label famed for its polished tailoring, elegant dresses, and signature shoes, has announced it is up for sale. The move comes six years after the brand was rescued by a group of Hong Kong investors who injected capital and strategic guidance to…
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Lagos Fashion Week: A Global Pulse for Style, Culture, and Opportunity
Introduction: Lagos Fashion Week as a global catalyst Lagos Fashion Week has grown from a regional showcase into a global fashion moment that highlights Africa’s creative vigor. Set against the backdrop of the Federal Palace’s marquee, this event blends sharp tailoring with traditional weave, presenting a vision of fashion that is both contemporary and deeply…
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Juma Jux Store Looted During Tanzanian Protests: What We Know
Overview The luxury fashion store owned by Tanzanian singer Juma Jux was reportedly looted during a wave of protests that swept several cities after the country held general elections. While information is still developing, early reports indicate that the storefront was damaged and items were taken by demonstrators amid broader unrest tied to electoral irregularities…
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Juma Jux Store Looted Amid Tanzanian Protests Over Election Controversy
Overview: Protests Erupt Over Election Disputes Violent demonstrations erupted in several Tanzanian cities following disputed general elections, with protesters alleging irregularities and the disqualification of opposition candidates. In the midst of the turmoil, a luxury fashion store owned by renowned Tanzanian singer Juma Jux was looted by protesters. The incident underscores the intensity of the…
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Victoria Beckham Netflix Doc Revelations: From Posh Spice to Fashion Mogul
Netflix dives into Victoria Beckham’s evolution The latest Netflix release, a three‑part docuseries simply titled Victoria Beckham, maps the public and private arc of the fashion icon once known as Posh Spice. Helmed by Nadia Hallgren, the creator behind Becoming, the series centers on Victoria’s ascent from a theater-loving misfit in Hertfordshire to a global…