BEAUTY/FASHION

THE 90'S SKINNY BROW MAKES A COMEBACK IN BEAUTY TRENDS

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For those who over-plucked their eyebrows in the 1990s, there's some surprising news: the barely-there brow is making a comeback. After years of big, bold brows dominating beauty trends, the resurgence of the thin, sculpted eyebrow is evident on social media and the fashion world.

HUDA KATTAN, THE IRAQI-AMERICAN BEAUTY INFLUENCER, FOUNDER OF HUDA BEAUTY COSMETICS BRAND RECOGNISED WORLDWIDE

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Huda Kattan, an Iraqi-American beauty influencer, is the founder of the globally renowned Huda Beauty cosmetics brand. Born on October 2, 1983, in Oklahoma City to Iraqi immigrant parents, Kattan's journey from a humble beginning to becoming a beauty mogul is a tale of determination, creativity, and strategic entrepreneurship. Her fascination with beauty and makeup began at an early age, influenced by the rich cultural heritage and beauty rituals of her Middle Eastern roots.

MISS SOUTH AFRICA IN CRISIS AMIDST ALLEGATIONS OF IDENTITY FRAUD LINKED TO FINALIST’S MOTHER

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The prestigious Miss South Africa pageant has been engulfed in controversy following accusations of fraud and identity theft against the mother of one of its finalists, Chidimma Adetshina. The 23-year-old law student, who has been the target of xenophobic attacks due to her Nigerian heritage, now faces additional scrutiny as the South African government probes the legitimacy of her citizenship.

AFROTOURISM IN SOUTH AFRICAN FASHION

Afrofuturism, a cultural aesthetic that combines African culture with technology and speculative fiction, has profoundly influenced various artistic fields, including fashion. In South Africa, Afrofuturism manifests uniquely, blending traditional African elements with futuristic design to create bold, imaginative, and culturally rich fashion statements. This movement not only challenges conventional fashion norms but also redefines African identity in a global context.