Vogue Continental

Stylist Rosemary Kokuhilwa writes: "I think it’s about time we have Vogue magazine in Africa." She’s referring to images by Paris-based Cameroonian photographer Mario Epanya, which illustrate what Vogue Africa could look like. Kokuhilwa (who is from Tanzania) asserts that she loves the idea of having Vogue Africa represent the whole continent: "Maybe in some way this will help bring us together. A commenter agrees, writing: "A successful Vogue Africa would singlehandedly present Cond Nast with its biggest achievement to date, particularly in an economic environment where luxury and elite products/services are having to cater to a wider, more globally aware and dynamic market."

Acknowledging that women all over the continent are interested in fashion and beauty would be an interesting move. And as seen at Arise Africa Fashion Week, there’s no shortage of talented designers on the continent, eager to showcase their unique points of view.

On the other hand: Lumping all the countries, cultures and perspectives in the African diaspora together in one Vogue when countries like Italy, France, Germany, Russia and Spain each get their own is potentially disastrous. And even if celebrating pan-African fashion works for a fashion show, an entire magazine could be a tricky task. One we’re not sure Vogue is equipped to tackle. - Jezebel

Oh heavens! Another Vogue franchise on the talks? To be honest, I LOVE this idea. I mean, seeing African, African-American girls on the covers of Vogue is not a norm! We have to wait for years and pray for miracles just so Anna, Carine & Franca will put black girls on the cover.

If this comes true, our prayers have been answered. We don't have to WAIT for a miracle for we can see them almost every month.

I just hope the covers lives up to the name Vogue. No reprints, original articles and stellar features. They could learn from Vogue Turkiye.

This news just made me think. What if there was Vogue Philippines? Would it be as glamorous as US, Paris, Italia and UK? Or would it be as dull as Greece and Portugal. Well, only time can tell.

IMAGE SOURCE: Bryanboy
ARTICLE: Jezebel