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Top 5 fashion icons

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IF you are into fashion there are certain people you look up to. It all depends on what kind of style you are into. Your style could be classy, chic, rock/punk, weird and even tomboy. Fashion is all about creating a style that works for you but in most cases we look up to celebritie­s and aspire to be like them. For example, Pokello is a fashion icon and she influences how women see fashion and because she looks so good; we all want to be like her. The Marilyn Monroes have come and gone. Fashion keeps on evolving and each season seas new fashionist­as are born, we can’t but notice how fly th they look secretly want to live in their wardrobes or borro borrow their on a daily basis. fashion influencer­s of 2018 Solange Knowles The 31-y 31-year-old singer, songwriter, son model and younger sister to Ki King Bey is the ultimate ultim style guru. Fro From her creative hairstyles h to her head h to toe mixed prints. Solange’s st style is a fusion o of chic, futuristic futuristi and weird in a good way. If she doesn’t have h braids br on you yo can catch cat her with her long natural hair which pulls off so easily. easil When it comes co to fash fashion this girl is a trendsette­r tren help and we

style and definitely not a follower.

The single and searching hit-maker, Yemi Alade is a Nigerian Afro-pop singer. She’s not just famous for her powerful vocals or her awards but her style is crazy. She can do no wrong when it comes dressing up. Her style is punk with a twist of class. Prints are what she rocks best. One can take down fashion tips from this girl because she is killing it. Her trade mark stylised afro hairdo sets her apart from most performers. Come to think of it she doesn’t rock weaves. BLACK GIRL MAGIC.

The 25-year-old Tsonga rapper started making waves in the music industry when she featured on a hit song ‘‘Gqi’’. It was love at first sight! She was in a Tsonga attire and from that moment on I knew she was the one to watch out for. Maya Wegerif aka Sho Madjozi studied in the USA, she is now based in SA. The ability to make anything look fashionabl­e is rare but she does it any way. From her raps in Tsonga and incorporat­ing her Tsonga culture in outfits is super dope.

The thirty-two-year-old pastor’s wife is not here to play all. If you are into classy, chic and fabulous then check out her Instagram page; you will literally fall in love. She really dresses up and makes no mistakes when it comes to fashion. Charity is a businesswo­man, she owns Material Girls Botswana, a boutique where the rich and famous in Botswana shop. This Motswana lady from Serowe, is associated with Pokello and Nhlanhla Nciza ( Mafikizolo) among other celebs. This explains it as the mentioned ladies are known to be trendsette­rs.

This plus-size model has become an inspiratio­n to most if not all the thick ladies. She poses in swimsuits and shoes off her curves. Her confidence gives other thick girls the motivation and self-esteem to accept their plus bodies. Thick Leyonce is a fashion blogger, photograph­er, model and tweleb (whatever tweleb means, guess someone famous on twitter.

There you have it. Top 5 fashion icons/ influencer­s in 2018. It’s not just the women mentioned above, there are many more out there. If the style works for you rock it.

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