Holiday Gifting and Wear: Kwasi Paul
Kwasi Paul is named for the space between two places. Samuel Boakye,
Holiday Dressing with Christie Brown
There’s an energy that shows up around the holidays. You feel
A Ritual-Centered Black Friday
Tucked between Black Friday deals, algorithms, and product recommendations are African-rooted brands holding space on the global beauty shelf.
Amazon Prime Day 2025: Best Deals from African-Owned Beauty Brands
As Amazon’s Prime Day heats up this July, it’s not just big-box brands drawing attention. A new wave of African-owned beauty brands is tapping into the global shopping frenzy, offering high-performance skincare and makeup rooted in culture, innovation, and intentionality. From Lagos to London, these brands are using Amazon’s vast reach to scale their businesses, […]
Of Skin and Summer: A Ritual for Black Men Who Choose Themselves
He did not grow up with skincare. What he knew of skin was shaped by routine—dust washed off with water, dryness soothed with whatever lotion was available, often borrowed from his sister or left behind by an aunt. Skincare, in the way it is spoken of now, was a language he was never taught. […]
Amber Is the New Bold: When the Glow Is Ours to Command
The body has always been a canvas—and melanin, a masterpiece. Not in the way galleries hold paintings behind velvet ropes, but in the way a woman, bare-shouldered and sun-kissed, walks into a room and does not apologize for taking up space. Melanin is not just pigment. It is memory, it is resistance, it is grace […]
Summer Skincare Spotlight: Yes, Melanin Needs Protection Too
As the sun lingers longer and the days heat up, we shift into the season of glow —skin out, shoulders kissed by sunlight, and natural radiance at full power. But while summer is a time for movement, joy, and celebration, it’s also a time to take our skincare more seriously. For Black and brown communities, […]
The Legacy of Shea Butter: A Ritual, A Remedy, A Revolution
“Shea butter is my go-to. It’s nature’s ultimate moisturizer—pure, simple, and effective.” — Lupita Nyong’o In the ever-expanding world of beauty and self-care, few ingredients have the legacy and sheer efficacy of shea butter. Extracted from the nuts of the West African shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa), this rich, buttery elixir has been the cornerstone of […]
Guzangs’ Valentine’s Gift Guide: Chic Jewelry, Stylish Sets & Must-Have Love Tokens
There is no disputing that February 14th is upon us— and behind the closely unfolding backdrop of Valentine’s day is so much to anticipate— the love professions, the renewal of vows, and certainly the gifts. And speaking of gifts, there is a need to stick to what is already conventional, think the bouquet, the necklace […]
Guzangs Holiday Gift Guide:Thoughtful Pieces for Every Style Lover
This holiday season, Guzangs presents a curated selection of luxurious, statement-making gifts from African designers. Perfect for the style-savvy and sustainably minded, these pieces go beyond accessories—they’re wearable art. From a regal cape to a bold Western hat and an elegant scarf, each item inspires confidence, celebrates African craftsmanship, and adds a touch of […]