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2020 SHIFTS - FROM STUDIO BASED TO MAGICAL DIGITAL SPACES OF CREATIVITY. The designer, author and educator at Parsons School of Design on her creative journey at the intersection of faith and fashion and her new spiritual rhythms in the heart of NYC.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with FIONA DIEFFENBACHER

PEOPLE. DESIGNER. FASHION BRANDS

• Simon Ward - former CCO of the British Fashion Council
• Young Min Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimumini/
• Private Policy: www.privatepolicyny.com
• Melitta Baumeister: https://www.melittabaumeister.com
• Ji Won Choi https://jiwchoi.com
• Jovana Mullins, Alivia brand: www.shopalivia.com

BOOKS. DIGITAL RESOURCES

• Fashion Thinking: Creative Approaches to the Design Process, Fiona Dieffenbacher: https://www.amazon.de/Fashion-Thinking-Creative-Approaches-Process/dp/1350082759
• The Character of Fashion, Simon Ward: https://www.amazon.de/Character-Fashion-Where-Things-Multi-Talented/dp/0993247822/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&dchild=1&keywords=*+CHARACTER+FASHION%2C+Simon+Ward&qid=1610827161&sr=8-1

PODCAST. DIGITAL RESOURCES

• Dress and Emotion, Fiona Dieffenbacher research project - panel talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvYNcyuT57s&feature=emb_logo
• spiritual rhythms course: goldenwoodnyc.org

FIONA. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: www.fionadieffenbacher.com

OH, WHAT A GIFT TO LISTEN - brandZanele creates an inclusive hub and a platform for people to feel seen, to feel heard. "Take the time to listen" - 2020 has shown again that there are more people who want to be listened to. The founder Zanele knows her purpose - dream crazy, serve people! And the one area that she needs to be in love with is TO BE IN LOVE WITH HUMANS.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with ZANELE MUTEPFA-RHONE:

PEOPLE

• Colin Kaepernick - American civil rights activist, US American Football player/ football quarterback
• Fatou Ouattara - Chef COOK: https://www.akadipdx.com/story

BOOKS

• Multipliers, Liz Wiseman: Amazon Link

ZANELE. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: https://www.brandzanele.com

OH, WHAT A GIFT TO BE SEEN - the culture and diversity strategist sees people for who they are and for all they can be. Zanele shares how curiosity, a deep love for people, progressive ways of thinking and confident resourcefulness are the keys to open new doors and to create new platforms that serve all people … and the simple truth for a seat at the table - YOU ARE ENOUGH.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects - as mentioned in conversation with ZANELE MUTEPFA-RHONE

PEOPLE

• Sade DuBoise - painter, visionary, storyteller: https://sadeduboisestudio.com

ZANELE. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: https://www.brandzanele.com

WHEN THE STARS ALIGN, JUST WALK - the journey of the creative polymath from San Francisco is deeply rooted in his childhood in Ethiopia, where his passion for photography and film began. A storyteller at heart, Bemnet loves telling the untold life stories of people through both image and sound. As Creative Director for Discord he is dedicated to creating experiences of joy, light, creativity, optimism and growth ... but 'THE LITMUS TEST TO ANY AMAZING EXPERIENCE IS THAT YOU FORGET TO CAPTURE IT'.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with BEMNET YEMESGEN

PEOPLE

• Maya Angelou - writer, poet, civil rights activist
• John Maxwell - bestselling author, keynote speaker and coach on leadership
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - French philosopher and Jesuit Catholic priest

BOOKS

• The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence (In Modern English): Amazon Link

MUSIC

• Ethiopian Gospel Album - Sofia Shebabaw, Fikir Kemekabir Belay: Spotify link
• Ethiopian Jazz Album - Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou/ Ethiopiques, Vol 21: Emahoy: Spotify link

PODCAST

• The Observatory (Design Observer) - Michael Bierut + Jessica Helfand
• Revision Path - Maurice Cherry

BEMNET. ON SOCIAL MEDIA

• Website: www.thebem.net
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ohmybem
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/ohmybem
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bemnet

THE STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY - since launching South Africa Fashion Week in 1997, PEOPLE AND LIFE have been wonderful inexhaustible sources of energy, drive, motivation and inspiration that never dry up for the founder and pioneer of SAFW. A teacher at heart - Lucilla highly values the privilege of nurturing, guiding, building and stimulating fashion design businesses and the CREATIVE COMMUNITY, and she would NEVER GIVE UP!

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with LUCILLA BOOYZEN

PEOPLE

• Omoyemi Akerele - pioneer and founder of Lagos Fashion Week
• Adama N'Diaye - pioneer and founder of Dakar Fashion Week: https://www.adamaparis.com
• Didier Grumbach - chairman of the Fédération Française de la Couture

BOOKS

• SA Fashion Week Book, electronic copy: https://www.safashionweek.co.za/product/sa-fashion-week-book-electroniccover/

DESIGNER + FASHION BRANDS

• XULY BET, Lamine Badian Kouyaté - conscious fashion brand, Paris: https://www.instagram.com/xulybetofficial/?hl=de
• EPHYMOL, Ephraim Molingoana - menswear label, Jo'burg: https://www.instagram.com/ephymol/?hl=de

WEBSIDES. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

• Website: https://www.safashionweek.co.za
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safashionweek/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safashionweek
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/safashionweek
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-african-fashion-week/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SAFashionWeek?ob=0

ETHICAL SUSTAINABLE FASHION - the founder of the African Fashion Sourcing Agency is celebrating 10 years of connecting trade to the rich diversity of beautiful textiles, crafts and manufacturing across the African continent. It's about a beautiful life fueled with ENERGY. CREATIVITY. PURPOSE. PASSION that is CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ... AFRICA IS THE FUTURE!

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with JACQUELINE BROWN (nee SHAW)

PEOPLE

• Roberta Annan - African Fashion foundation, supporting African designer
• John Maxwell - author of books on leadership
• Zig Ziglar - author of books on personal development
• Omoyemi Akerele - pioneer and founder of Lagos Fashion Week, BOF 500
• Lucilla Booyzen - pioneer and founder of South Africa Fashion Week

BOOKS

• Fashion Africa, Jacqueline Shaw published by Jacaranda Books
• New African Fashion, Helen Jennings
• The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren
• StoryBrand, Donald Miller
• Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert T. Kiyosaki
• Who Moved My Cheese, Dr Spencer Johnson
• Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway, Susan Jeffers

DESIGNER + FASHION BRANDS

• Samson Soboye - Soboye store, London : https://www.soboye.co.uk/home-1
• Vivienne Westwood
• John Galliano
• Studio 189, Accra Ghana
• THIS IS US - Nigerian Funtua cotton uniform live/work wear of everyday basics: https://www.thisisus.ng
• Choolips, Annegret Affolderbach - German designer in London creating with batiks
• Chichia London, Christine Mhando - Tanzanian designer creating Kanga' inspired designs
• LemLem, Liya Kebede: https://www.lemlemeurope.com

FASHION INDUSTRY FAIRS + ORGANIZATIONS

• Fashion Revolution (organization)
• World Cotton Day, Geneva

WEBSIDES

• https://jacquelineshaw.co.uk
• www.africafashionguide.com
• www.fashionafricaconference.com
• www.fashionafricasourcingtrips.com
• Instagram.com/africafashionguide

CREATING THE BIBLE LIKE A MAGAZINE. AN ARTBOOK - the co-founder of the Los Angelos based publishing brand ‚Alabaster' and his partner create a spiritual experiences that involve your eyes, your ears and your nose as a response to the SPIRITUAL QUESTION OF THE GENERATION NOW. "There are spaces to reimagine, to innovate and to create". Bringing excellence in the making and creating … as a form of worship to the Divine Creator. CREATIVITY. BEAUTY. FAITH.

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects, books - as mentioned in conversation with BRIAN CHUNG, ALABASTER

• MUSICIAN - Shawn Halim https://www.instagram.com/shawnshalim/
• ARTIST - Makoto Fujimura: https://www.makotofujimura.com
• BOOK - Real Life, James Choung: https://www.jameschoung.net/real-life/
• BOOK - On Beauty And Faith, Alabaster: https://www.alabasterco.com/products/on-beauty-and-faith
• LIFESTYLE MAGAZINES - Cereal
• TRAVEL AND STYLE MAGAZINES - Kinfolk
• Alabaster Co: https://www.alabasterco.com/
• Brian Chung: https://www.instagram.com/brianchung/
• Bryan Ye-Chung: https://www.instagram.com/bryanyechung/

FASHION STORYTELLING. CREATING THE DREAM - the photographer, creative leader in luxury fashion advertising and marketing and one of Ebony's Power 100 - on staying anchored in a sense of peace, grace and gratitude. Chidi speaks about the importance for creatives to open their ears and eyes to the beauty of everyday life and everyday truth and about the power of brands as forces for the common good - CHANGING THE WORLD !

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects, books - as mentioned in conversation with CHIDI ACHARA

• ARTISAN - founded by Steve Cole - connecting people in the media, arts and fashion industries around UNITY: https://artisancore.org
• CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Sir John Hegarty, BBH: https://www.bartleboglehegarty.com
• PHOTOGRAPHER - Bruce Webber: iconic Calvin Klein campaign, 80s
• PHOTOGRAPHER - Collier Schorr: Simon Malls campaign 2020 http://artistcommissions.com/collierschorr/collections
• PHOTOGRAPHER - Nick Knight: Y-3 SHOW SS14, iconic Yohji Yamamoto campaign, 80s
• PHOTOGRAPHER - Jason Evans http://www.jasonevans.info
• PHOTOGRAPHER - Chidi Achara http://www.chidiachara.com/info
• DIGITAL BANKING PLATFORM - Stash

THE ART OF SLOWING DOWN - Nihonga artist and founder of IAMCultureCare - on the beauty of cultivating the soil of your own soul, the soil of your creativity and the soil of your community and culture … from the studio, a playground for constant creative flow „CULTURE IS A GARDEN TO BE CULTIVATED"

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, projects, books - as mentioned in conversation with MAKOTO FUJIMURA

• IAM - International Arts Movement (Global Community + Fujimura Institute): https://iamculturecare.com/about
• BOOK: Silence and Beauty - Hidden Faith Born of Suffering
• BOOK: Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life
• BOOK: Art & Faith: a Theology of Making (Yale Press, 1/5/2021 release with N.T. Wright foreword)
• PODCAST: https://culture-care-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/light-through-the-cracks-episode-1
• https://www.instagram.com/culturecarecreative/
• https://www.instagram.com/iamfujimura/?hl=de
• https://www.instagram.com/academykintsugi/?hl=de
• https://www.makotofujimura.com

PIONEER. FASHION MADE IN AFRICA - founder of Lagos Fashion Week and BoF 500 member - on the beauty of YOU-time, connecting with yourself, connecting in the moment and human connections … from building the business of fashion in Africa to rewiring the future of fashion

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Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people and projects - as mentioned in conversation with OMOYEMI AKERELE

• Robin Sharma _ leadership missionary and humanitarian
• Book on the practice of writing from Priscilla Shirer _ 'Fervent'
• Awa Meite _ fashion designer in Mali
• Davido x Orange Culture _ music and fashion collaboration
• Style House Files projects: SHF Prism _ a physical fashion hub for creation, education, collaboration and mentorship for the next generation of fashion professionals
• http://stylehousefiles.com
• http://lagosfashionweek.ng