“PORTRAITS” by Lakin Ogunbanwo Opens at Rooke & Van Wyk

Nigerian born multitalented artist and photographer, Lakin Ogunbanwo will from the 20^th November till the 21^st December, 2013 light up South Africa with his solo art exhibition tagged - ‘Portraits’.

The exhibition will take place at Rooke & Van Wyk, a gallery located at Unit 21 Frost Street Lofts, Braamfontein Werf, 2000 Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Portrait photography by local African photographers has been practised in West Africa since the late 1800’s, documenting the early urban modern urban elites through to post-independence 1960s and 1970s. While the subjects then enacted an urgent sense of agency by acting out the poses of international black music and movie stars in the studios, it’s a lot different in the 21^st century.

The Quiet American - Phillip Lim

I enjoyed reading Phillip Lim's interview with Style, I think it's quite insightful - unlike most of his fellow designers.

Seen as quite but I respect him even more after reading this interview, it's not everyday you find a fashion designer not desperate for attention. He didn't present his first year and didn't start showing till the year after that; he also did not he attend any of his show till recently..now, that's learning through the process of growth. Now, he's leading and making a brilliant turn-over.

More of his interview with Chris Wallace below... {If only more could learn from the good in going steady to turn up top}

Something about Szepesi

Model Szepesi is my latest discovery. There’s something charming about her…

True there’s always something captivating about a model but Melinda Szepesi is more than just looks. She wears an aura that compels you to keep staring; her gap tooth is enchanting too.

The 20-year-old Hungarian beauty has plenty of other impressive features to keep eyes amused.

Hailing from Tiszaújváros, Hungary, Melinda Szepesi is 5-foot-10-and-a-half and boats symmetrical facial features such as perfectly pink lips and piercing blue eyes.