“Beyoncé's Daughter Blue Ivy Does Grandma Tina Knowles' Halloween Make Up - PEOPLE” plus 3 more |
- Beyoncé's Daughter Blue Ivy Does Grandma Tina Knowles' Halloween Make Up - PEOPLE
- King And Queen: Beyoncé Takes Africa To The World - Forbes Africa
- 17-Year-Old Completely Slays Beyonce Song On 'The Voice Of Mongolia' [VIDEO] - Talent Recap
- Marine Serre: could Beyoncé's favourite designer save fashion? - The Guardian
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| King And Queen: Beyoncé Takes Africa To The World - Forbes Africa Posted: 12 Oct 2020 03:00 AM PDT Some of the best looks in Beyoncé's 2020 album, Black is King, have come from designers from the African continent. FORBES AFRICA seeks out Queen B's top picks. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter's brand-new new visual album Black is King that released on July 31 on Disney Plus, boasts an African touch, with many designers from the continent showcasing their work in it. Out just a little over a year since the release of the live-action version of The Lion King where Beyoncé played the female lead, Nala, Black is King was originally filmed as a companion piece to The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack inspired by the movie, but the singer explains in a post on Instagram that the events of 2020 (specifically, the Black Lives Movement protesting police brutality in the United States) made the message in the film more relevant. For the "passion project", Beyoncé spent over a year filming, researching, and editing it as a love letter to celebrate the breadth and beauty of black ancestry. "I believe that when black people tell our own stories, we can shift the axis of the world and tell our REAL history of generational wealth and richness of soul that are not told in our history books," Beyoncé said in a post on Instagram. Since its release, she has been praised for how she has celebrated people of color as a whole in Black is King through the representation of artists (like Pharrell Williams, Naomi Campbell and Lupita Nyongo), background dancers, and African designers. To help enrich those visuals, Beyoncé's stylist and wardrobe curator, Zerina Akers, made sure she found the right talent who would create looks that aligned with Beyoncé's vision. Akers wanted to reference different traditions, cultures and tribes but with a modern touch. Although she used a majority of black designers, such as Destiney Bleu and Jerome Lamaar, the stylist also sought the artistry of African designers. One of those African designers is Lafalaise Dion, based in the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, who designed the shell headpieces seen throughout Black is King. "Although I had a big vision for [my work], and the faith that I'd be able to take it far beyond Côte D'Ivoire, I never imagined I would get to this level in such a short time," says Dion. "I am deeply honored, to say the least."  Known to her followers as the 'Queen of Cowries', Dion's creations were closely aligned with Beyoncé's inspiration for Black Is King: wanting black Africans to reconcile and embrace African heritage, culture, and spirituality. "They are artworks in a way, a material representation of dreams I had way before I started the brand. I wanted to do something that emanated from African spirituality," she says. Dion designed over 20 pieces for the project and had each piece made by hand in collaboration with local artisans. A dozen of those pieces feature in a song in the film: Brown Skin Girl, My Power, and Water.
The pearl and cowrie statement Lagbaja headpiece created by Dion and worn by Beyoncé in her Spirit music video retails at $270.40. Dion describes this particular piece as a "celebration of women as creative, divine, mystical, protective beings".  Senegalese-born designer and founder of Dakar Fashion Week, Adama Amanda Ndiaye, wanted to make sure Beyoncé was adorned in a yellow as bright as the African sun in Brown Skin Girl.  "African fashion is for sure more out there now. As a designer and fashion entrepreneur, it's always a pleasure to expand our brand name and vision. So being able to collaborate with an iconic superstar does help shine light on us and is uplifting," Ndiaye says. Coming from a West African country known as vibrant and colorful, Ndiaye emphasizes she wants nothing more than to "promote female entrepreneurship in Senegal and Africa".  "I feel great, of course, because Beyoncé is an icon not only in the music industry but also for the fashion industry," she says. Also basking in the glory of the success of Black is King is Abidjan-born designer, Loza Maléombho, who designed a piece dubbed by Harper's Bazaar as one of the best looks in the visual album. The graphic, black-and-white ensemble with gold hardware worn by Beyoncé in Already (part of the film) has received much praise from social media.
 It's not difficult to see where Beyoncé may have had her inspiration from to use Maléombho in this project, as former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland, who also featured in Black is King, had worn a Prussian-blue geometric structured ensemble by Maléombho in June 2019. "The future of my brand is going to depend on the structure of the industry in Africa overall. Because with growing sales, I need to find solutions for sourcing and production. I don't want to produce outside of Africa," Maléombho adds. She remains hopeful that even with Covid-19, it has provided an opportunity for the fashion industry in Africa to grow collective and collaborative initiatives. "We [the fashion industry] are more connected, more communicative amongst ourselves. We are engaging in more conversations to find solutions for the future of our industry," she says. "Africa has a young labor force capacity that if directed intelligently can help propel the fashion industry in the right direction." Maléombho's piece in Already was paired with jewelry pieces created by L'Enchanteur. The mastermind behind this brand are the identical twins, designers Dynasty and Soull Ogun, whose accessories were also seen in the Mood 4 Eva part of the film. Though born in Brooklyn, New York, the twins say their pieces are inspired by their Nigerian and Caribbean heritage.  "Our brand is a lifestyle that encompasses mysticism, science, fairy tales, and a lot of folklore. And this is inspired by our parents' background," Soull says. "My dad is Nigerian and his tribe is Yoruba and our mother is Caribbean from the West Indies… And we were born in Brooklyn, Flatbush. So there's all of this mixture. And I think there's like a little bit of folklore within that mixture for us." The twins created the pieces for Black is King and sent them over to Akers in 2019, unaware of when the film would come out and what pieces would be used. The 'unknown' was the most exciting part of this process for the Oguns because when finally the project was released, they got to watch the final product for the first time like any viewer. The only difference was that not everyone who viewed it got to see how their jewelry was curated into multiple looks in the film. And they are still in disbelief. "It comes in waves for me. I was in the car the other day and a Beyoncé song came on and I was like 'yo, there is this whole film and Beyoncé is really wearing our stuff'," says Soull.
"With this visual album, I wanted to present elements of black history and African tradition, with a modern twist and a universal message, and what it truly means to find your self-identity and build a legacy," Beyoncé said. The ode to African fashion continues, transcending borders, even in these Covid times.  |
| Posted: 12 Oct 2020 11:41 AM PDT  Enguun Tseyendash auditioned for season one of The Voice of Mongolia with "Runnin" by Naughty Boy ft. Beyonce. She completely stunned the coaches and the audience with this difficult song. Take a look at her 2018 Blind Audition below. Enguun Tseyendash Took On Difficult Beyonce Song On 'The Voice of Mongolia'When Mongol TV first announced that The Voice was coming to Mongolia, Enguun knew she wanted to be a part of it. She had been a violinist and singer since she was a child. During her audition, Enguun's voice was so smooth and beautiful it actually did rival Beyonce herself. All four coaches Otgonbayar Damba, Bold Dorjsuren, Ulambayar Davaa and Ononbat Sed turned their chairs while Enguun sang. In the end, she chose to be on Ulambayar's team, Team Uka. In The Battles, Enguun was saved by her coach and proceeded to earn the public vote during The Knockouts. SEE ALSO: 15-YEAR-OLD SINGER STUNS THE COACHES ON 'THE VOICE' [VIDEO] During the Quarterfinals, the contestants were challenged to sing a song by a Mongolian artist. She sang "Chi nad shig durlaj chadah uu?" by Niction and was again saved by her coach. Her performance of "Never Enough" by Loren Allred at the Semi-Finals blew everyone away. In the Live final, Enguun was declared the winner of The Voice Of Mongolia. Where Is She Now?After winning The Voice Of Mongolia, Enguun was signed to Mongol Content LLC. She did go on to release quite a few original songs in 2019 including "Haluun zurh OST" in which she dropped a stunning music video for. "I was only 17 when I won the show," she told Talent Recap exclusively. "Everything seemed new to me. After I winning, I worked with Mongol Content on a two-year artist contract. After successfully completing it, I am now making my own songs." Most recently, Enguun dropped a song called "Kaleidoscope" which made her fans full of pride for their country. "I want to compose my own songs and put all the ideas into my own songs" she continued. "Everything that happened to me during the show is very memorable for me." Enguun Has Also Been Pursuing Her EducationShe also recently just started studying at LETU Mongolia, the first American university that has launched higher education with American professors in Mongolia. If you are interested in seeing more international acts, head from Central Asia to Southern Asia just by watching the video below. Kayla reacts to some incredible Indian talent acts along with Mriganka. Would you guys like to see her react to some Mongolia acts next? Let us know in the comment section! Most recently, Enguun was invited back to season two of The Voice Of Mongolia as a guest artist. "It was an honor for me and I am very happy to be invited to sing the song 'You Are The One' with the Mongolian professional percussionist Hulgo and UBDRUMS" she said. "We made this song during the quarantine. Now I'm currently working on my album. I'm very happy to be the producer of the album." SEE ALSO: 'THE VOICE' SINGER TURNS ALL FOUR CHAIRS WITH POWERHOUSE BEYONCE COVER What did you think of Enguun's audition for The Voice Of Mongolia? |
| Marine Serre: could Beyoncé's favourite designer save fashion? - The Guardian Posted: 29 Sep 2020 12:00 AM PDT The fashion designer Marine Serre says the word "relevant" a lot during our 45-minute Zoom call – 11 times in fact. Which is totally fair. Because from Beyoncé's Black Is King (which she helped costume) to face masks (which have been a key feature of her collections since 2016) to her commitment to addressing fashion's environmental footprint, it's pretty hard to think of another fashion designer who has captured our strange zeitgeist better than Serre. Her sleek clothes – with their nods to military, utilitarian silhouettes and sci-fi, hi-vis anxiety – speak to many horrors of the modern age: the climate crisis, privacy and lack of connection, wrapped up in an athleisure-meets-couture bow. Into this she weaves in witchy truths about the "divine feminine" – the sacred realm beyond the known represented by the moon crescent logo, a print which has been worn by so many celebrities, making it one of the most distinctive looks of the year.  They include Queen Bey, who wore the moon catsuit in Black Is King. And Adele (who posted a photograph of herself fangirling out to Black Is King dressed in … the catsuit). And Kylie Jenner (who took a selfie twinning with her daughter Stormi in matching moon-crescent catsuits). How close is she to them, I ask. "It's not like they're my best friends," she says with a laugh, "because I'm working all the time, so I don't have the time." But more than the associated fame these alliances have bought Serre and her label, she loves that the more famous of her clients connect directly with her designs. "The most important thing to me is that they recognise themselves in the aesthetic and spirit of the label," she says, "and feel more themselves when they wear the clothes."  Serre is transcending the world of fashion, making potent cultural statements – such as the questioning of identity through her use of face coverings – which are on a par with the most important creative soothsayers of our time. I ask her why her work chimes so well with the zeitgeist. "You can answer that better than me," she replies, smiling against a Zoom background of luscious potted fern plants. When pushed, Serre who, with her black hair slicked back resembles Pedro Almodóvar's muse Rossy de Palma, says: "I'm speaking about what we're living through … [my work] starts with something grounded, that's what makes it relatable." She first came up with the idea to put face masks into her collections in 2016 when she was biking around Paris, super-aware of the levels of pollution in the city. "The challenge was how to make something beautiful out of something you see in the street every day," she says. Four years ago, her debut show featured a fringed facial covering. Subsequent collections have featured block colour neck gaiters, zentai suits and N-95 style masks accessorised with berets and belly chains and moon crescent hijabs (which had some asking if it was cultural appropriation) long before face coverings became an everyday, medical necessity. "The mask has stayed [in every collection] because pollution levels weren't going down," she says. I ask about the idea of connection between human beings during a time when emotions are hidden behind masks and Zoom screens. "The main theme is connection and everything is built around that. It takes different forms: sometimes it's more aggressive and destructive, sometimes it's caring." She speaks about her work speaking to "what we're feeling today", during the pandemic, "vulnerable [and] trying to connect".  Environmentalism is a cornerstone of the Marine Serre label. She says when she began, she wanted to diffuse any perceived arrogance (from having a namesake fashion label) by focusing on what was significant to her and this was sustainability. "The most important thing was trying to figure out the problematic production process. With fashion, you don't know where your T-shirt is made, you don't know who makes it and then at some point you stop caring." Using deadstock and repurposing old materials, she has attempted to change the narrative on clothing production. Now up to half of her collections are produced through upcycling methods using old carpets, tea towels and tablecloths. "We're communicating through our regeneration process," she says. "We are consuming so much." Serre says she's clocked consumers' changing attitudes towards the methods. "We felt the enthusiasm about the regenerated garments. People are like: 'I could wear a skirt made out of carpet, I don't think it's that weird,'" she says. "The goal of all of this is to make a better world." Her love of the elemental world is summed up in her trademark logo: the crescent moon. The motif, which appears on Beyoncé's catsuit, has been likened to Gucci's G and Versace's medusa: a simple yet unforgettable "earworm" logo. It's been associated with her since her debut collection A Radical Call for Love in 2016. Serre tells me that she loves the fact you can't pin down one meaning to it. "You could interpret it in different ways depending on what era of the world you're in. I find this fascinating. The mystery around it makes it powerful." Despite loving the elusiveness of it, Serre does namecheck various things associated with the symbol: Islam, the goddess Artemis, the female and astrology. She says she enjoys that the symbol is so flexible, changeable over time. "I like that it's linked to me in 2020, but it will be linked to someone else in 2040."  Although Serre is definitely capturing the moment we live in, her fashion label is still an independent business at a time when fashion is experiencing a massive recession. "After our last show in February it was difficult. Sales went down and you end up questioning yourself." Serre says she tried to concentrate on improving their website ("because people aren't going to shops"). "When the pandemic happened, we just thought: 'OK, we have to deal with it.'"  And she's coming out victorious. Her digital film Amor Fati which is a stand in for a physical show at the largely socially distanced Paris fashion week, is one of the strongest I've seen. It combines a surreal but strong narrative and is crisply shot. Evoking Luc Besson, Tarsem Singh's The Cell and Marilyn Manson, it marks Serre out as a strong visual presence whose themes work beyond the catwalk. "In a show, I have 10 minutes to show everything. With a movie you can go deeper: you have that same intimate feeling but a bigger audience." With Beyoncé already part of that audience, the reach of Serre and her innate ability to tap into where we sit as humans has only just begun. "I feel the enthusiasm of the people around us," she says with an unmistakable buzz that's absolutely infectious. |
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