'I want to put Africa on the map by doing it ethically. I would love Umuhle Apothecary to become one of the pioneers of high-end African skincare today.' Thulie Sonjica Ellis, Founder of Umuhle Apothecary.
Beauty is about more than the body you inhabit -- it's a way of being that goes beyond genetics or societal ideals. Aboriginal writer and former model Sasha Sarago invites you to decolonize beauty, moving away from the monolithic Eurocentric archetype and towards a more essential, authentic understanding of self that belongs to everyone.
"When I stand on Country, it gives me a great sense of belonging and ownership.
The knowledge that the land I walk on today is the same land that my ancestors and elders walked on feel intrinsically magical and powerful." Tiarna Wynne, Miss NAIDOC Perth 2021 Finalist.
"We have to put things back to where it belongs. Beauty didn't start in Paris. It started in Africa thousands of years ago. I want my legacy to be - ancestrality is not dead - Rituels Originels d’Afique.” Salwa Petersen, Founder - Chébé du Tchad.
Inspired by the Australian frill-necked lizard, Brisbane based artist Claudia Williams blended recyclable materials, Aboriginal culture and the colours of the outback to design Priya's gown.
Fenty Beauty’s success is attributed to bringing diversity to the beauty industry. Now brands and retailers are following suit. Are they inclusive because Rihanna made it cool?
In the rhythm of their sarees we heal generations of trauma. We remember a community dispossessed. We honour mothers still resisting and we celebrate the fire of our Tamil identity.