April 19 to 21 2019, saw some of African and global fashion’s elite gathered at Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island to celebrate some of the biggest industry designers and creative entrepreneurs. In a world where we’ve seen it all, we can be likened to running on a treadmill searching for that revolutionary style on the …
Month: April 2019
Why Women Wear High Heels
These were power heels, and they were worn by women from all over the world. They were leopard print, or green and scaly. They were amaranthine and violaceous and subtly velvet. They were black and shiny as Japanese lacquer, with a shock of red on the sole. Some were plain, but uncomfortable anyway. Perhaps I …
8 cover letter mistakes to avoid and top tips
Do be succinct and clear Take it from Kate Blythe, the chief content officer at Matchesfashion.com when she says that most hiring employers don’t have a lot of time to read applications. Be sure to keep it short, clear, and free from unnecessary information. “When submitting a cover letter remember that the people you are …
10 Tips on Starting Out as a Creative
Global employment in the creative sectors is booming. In the EU, the cultural and creative industries employ more than 12 million people, according to the European Commission, while the Mayor of London’s office reports that the capital’s creative sector accounts for one in six jobs. The National Endowment for the Arts also estimates the arts …