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I’m an Editor, and This Is Where I Secretly Shop Online
Put your hands up if you love the thrill of finding something truly unique and special to wear. Me too. One of my all-time greatest fashion pleasures is to go thrifting and uncover a rare gem for a fraction of the price it should be. I miss my weekends spent on Cheshire Street in East London trying to hunt down a slinky vintage pussy-bow blouse, retro tailoring or gaudy ’80s earrings. Because of this desire for clothes and accessories that tell stories, I’m also very inclined to support up-and-coming talent, indie brands and smaller e-commerce platforms, who all offer pieces that aren’t run-of-the-mill. I’m still keen to learn about super-popular new-season items from designers, and I’m not immune to the charms of certain high-street b...
6 Independent Fashion Brands We Think You’ll Love
Back in November, we gave a shout-out to all our readers to find out exactly what it was that you wanted to read. An overwhelming number of you asked to hear more about the independent fashion brands that needed our extra support in the midst of the pandemic. Well, we would expect nothing less, and of course, we were more than happy to oblige. While restrictions are starting to ease, we believe it is more important than ever to continue supporting these brands. It’ll be a long road to recovery, but it’s a cause we’re ready to fight for. We are self-confessed small-brand obsessives here at Who What Wear, and there’s nothing we love more than to champion those labels that are doing exciting things in the industry,...
These 3 Lesser-Known Brands Have Caught My Eye This Week—Here’s Why
The premise of this article is simple. On a weekly basis, I stumble across lesser-known brands that are doing seriously cool stuff within the industry. My discovery of said brands generally results in me waxing lyrical to my long-suffering colleagues on Slack (where else?), so I thought it was about time that I shared some of these gems with you, our lovely readers. This week is a somewhat eclectic mix: two affordable sustainable fashion brands and one incredible size-diverse collab. Damson Madder and Seventy + Mochi make up the former and are brands that offer the rare combination of eco-credentials, design savvy and affordability. I have pieces from both brands and can confirm they look just as good in real life as they do online. I also...
Small But Mighty: 36 Pieces From the Coolest Independent Brands
Sadly, some of these labels are being hit by the current crisis, and as a publication, we’re doing our very best to support the talent we love in any way possible. That’s why we’ve dedicated our end-of-month shopping gallery to these independent brands. Honestly, we were spoilt for choice, and we wish we could include every brand we came across online (although that would turn into a long article), but we managed to whittle it down to 36 new season-ready pieces. Of course, we understand that many of you are tightening the purse strings right now, but we would love for you to show your support by giving your favourite independent brand some airtime on social media, posting a nice comment on its feed or even j...
Senate asked to probe public hearing on medical council bill
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), the umbrella body of health workers in the country, has demanded that Senate probe the recent public hearing of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) Bill as it accused Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe, of disenfranchising its members. JOHESU Chairman, Comrade Joy Bio Josiah flayed what he called “vindictive and discriminatory” attitude of Dr. Oloriegbe against other medical professional bodies as he gave his constituency, MDC and NMA more time to canvass their views on the contentious bill. “We challenge Oloriegbe and the NMA to produce video and audio evidence contrary to this. The point here is Oloriegbe does not understand the philosophy and basics of running Public Hearings because he pointedly domina...
How Davido, Wizkid, Olamide, Burna Boy broke streaming records in 2020
From all available statistics, facts and figures no other Nigerian musical artiste, male or female, was able to pull off what the quartet of Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Olamide pulled off in 2020. The duopoly of Davido and Wizkid, which has been going on for years was questioned most especially by Burna Boy and the new face on the international scene, Olamide. Each one of them released an amazing album and it was a staggering success story on all streaming platforms. The figures showed Nigerian music has arrived on the international stage. Particularly of interest is Olamide, whose music has not really been able to cross the continent to the international stage. Well, thanks to his international connection, which has given wings to fly over the Atlantic. For Burna Boy, his fortunes have ...
CB The Best: DJ Khaled Is Launching His Own CBD Brand
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz When DJ Khaled isn’t crafting anthems or at home with the family he is bossing up. The Miami native is already planning for a big 2021. As spotted on Complex the self proclaimed king of vibes is making sure fan love can be their very best selves day in day out. According to the report the Terror Squad affiliate is launching his own CBD brand in a matter of months. In an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone he detailed the inspiration for the move. “As a father, an entrepreneur, a music exec and visionary I am blessed with daily inspiration, a drive to work hard and a passion for success,” he explained. “CBD has become a part of my daily routine and allows me to focus myself and my energies, while striving to better myself every day.” The new v...
