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Balenciaga selling destroyed sneakers for $1,850

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Balenciaga selling destroyed sneakers for $1,850

Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has unveiled a new campaign promoting a series of roughed-up sneakers with an eye-watering price tag.

 

The images of severely tattered, distressed shoes have gone viral following Monday’s launch of the couture brand’s new Paris sneaker, with outrage at the appearance of the high tops swirling online.

According to the fashion house, only 100 pairs of “extra destroyed” sneakers will be available to buy for $1,850.

Meanwhile, the non-limited edition, and less roughed up versions, are being sold on the Balenciaga website for $495 and $625, depending on the specific style.

In a press release, the Paris-based brand said that the campaign photos show the shoes “extremely worn, marked up, and dirtied.”

It said the still-life portraits “suggest that Paris Sneaker are meant to be worn for a lifetime”

Demna is known for his disruptive flair and the Paris sneaker launch isn’t the first time his designs have been met with bemused reactions.

In 2017, Balenciaga brought out a bag that cost $2,145 which was ridiculed for its similarities to Ikea’s “Frakta” bag. At the time, the original Ikea bag could be purchased for 99 cents.

Fashion designer called out for cultural appropriation over its $1,190 pants

Balenciaga describes the sneaker as a “retooled classic design,” which is finished with “distressed canvas and rough edges, affecting a pre-worn look.”

Justin Bieber banned from buying a Ferrari ever again

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Justin Bieber banned from buying a Ferrari ever again

Pop music icon Justin Bieber has been banned for a lifetime from purchasing another Ferrari car.

 

The carmaker company has blacklisted the Peaches singer over violating the Maranello house’s highly-respected ethical code of vehicle maintenance with his 2011 F458 Italia and changing its color to neon blue.

A Milan-based newspaper, Il Giornale’s reported that the Ghost singer modified his 458 with a Liberty Walk body kit.

The STAY crooner, 28, previously lost his car after a long night partying in Los Angeles back in 2016 and also put the vehicle up for a charity auction.

Ferrari has rules that dictate that an owner cannot sell their car in the first year and that they inform the company beforehand so it has the option of buying it back. Unauthorized modifications are also frowned upon by the company.

Fabio Barone, president of the world’s largest Ferrari drivers’ club, supported the move to preserve the manufacturer’s dignity.

He said, “A Ferrari is a work of art, so it’s right the manufacturer sends the message that it has to be protected.”

Meanwhile, Bieber is not the only one on the banned list as there have been many more celebrities who have been blacklisted by Ferrari due to their behavior in the past.

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is also on the list as she reportedly accepted a Prancing Horse as a wedding gift from a fraudster.

Actor Nicolas Cage, who has a massive car collection, bought a $1 million Ferrari Enzo back in 2003 but was forced to sell the same due to bankruptcy.

Government regrets the removal of the signage at J.M Nkomo Airport

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Government regrets the removal of the signage at J.M Nkomo Airport

Following a public outcry over the recent removal of the signage containing the Nguni shield at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, government has said it regrets the decision.

 

In a statement, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said Government has already gone to tender for the production of the new signage.

“The ministry regrets the hasty removal of the signage at JM Nkomo International Airport without notifying all stakeholders.

“The ministry takes pleasure in informing all stakeholders that we have already gone to tender for new signage that incorporates all stakeholder concerns. Wider consultations are ongoing on the best signage which will factor in regional sentiments and desires,” he said.

The Ndebele cultural shield (Nguni shield) was removed from the airport and replaced with the government’s Coat of Arms emblem.

In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development revealed that the change of signage was done by the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) as part of its mandate of ensuring proper signage at all airports to ICAO standards.

Applications Now Open For MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy Class of 2023

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Applications Now Open For MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy Class of 2023

Aspiring and emerging young film-makers are being invited to apply for places in the fifth academic year of the MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy, which opens in October.

 

MultiChoice Zimbabwe publicity and public relations manager Liz Dziva said Zimbabweans keen on careers in the growing African film and television industry should see this as an opportunity to get a foothold in the industry as well as benefit from an unrivalled world-class, year-long training programme.

The MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy is a continental initiative launched in 2018 to provide a learning platform for aspiring film-makers across Africa, with physical academies in Lagos, Nairobi and Lusaka for west, east and southern African students selected for training.

“Entry is open to aspiring or and emerging filmmakers with industry experience or a relevant post-school qualification,” she said.

“They are applying for an exciting opportunity to develop and enhance their production skills with a curriculum that combines film studies such as directing, sound design, the business of film, among others, along with workplace experience on productions being created by M-Net.”

The fully-funded programme runs for 12 months and entry is open to candidates from southern, west and east African countries. Any Zimbabwean students selected will attend the Lusaka academy.

The three academy venues have new directors this year, including Atinuke Babatunde (west Africa hub), Victoria Goro (east Africa hub) and Christopher Puta (southern Africa hub).

Bringing 15 years’ experience in audio and video production to his new job, southern Africa academy director Christopher Puta believes that the growth of Africa’s film and TV industry starts with providing young people with the opportunity to produce quality content.

“By equipping students with what it takes to be world-class film and TV professionals, the MTF Academy programme is effectively raising the next generation of African storytellers and historians,” he said.

In addition to the practical training that all students will receive as part of the programme, they will also enjoy an enhanced training experience from MTF Academy partnerships, which include those of the New York Film Academy, the Henley Business School in the United Kingdom, Dolby and Canon.

Previous student years have also enjoyed working with the United Nations’ Verified campaign and have created projects for Partners Against Piracy as well as for Creative Development, the latter on a climate change campaign.

“Zimbabweans have featured in each of the previous four academic years and we hope for a good number of applications for this fifth year, as well as for a renewed Zimbabwean presence in the coming academic year,” said Ms Dziva.

Applications for entry are already being accepted and the entry deadline is Friday June 3. Application is made only through https://cte.multichoicetalentfactory.com/

Revealed: Where to get Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin in Zimbabwe

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Revealed: Where to get Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin in Zimbabwe

After Rihanna announced in a glammed-up Instagram post last night that beginning May 27, Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin products will be available in Africa and Zimbabwe, the internet has been scouring to find out where exactly they will be sold.

 

Fenty Beauty’s expansion to Africa means consumers can now shop the brand’s entire skincare and makeup catalog from bestsellers to newest launches at select stores both in-person and online.

Zimbuzz can reveal that Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin products will be available at Catts Beaute located at Shop 26, Sam Levy’s Village in Borrowdale.

Catts Beaute is already an authorised retail store for international, luxury cosmetics and fragrances such as Givenchy, Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Clarins, Estee Lauder, Clinique and many more.

Fenty Beauty Twitter admin confirmed the news last night by responding to another Twitter user.

Rihanna Announces Fenty Beauty & Skin Will Be Available in Zimbabwe

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Rihanna Announces Fenty Beauty & Skin Will Be Available in Zimbabwe

Singer-turned-beauty mogul Rihanna —who is currently pregnant with her first child — announced that her Fenty line of makeup and skincare products will officially become available in Zimbabwe.

 

Rihanna made the announcement Tuesday via her various social media platforms.

Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin will be available in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa on May 27th.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment!” she wrote, captioning a quartet of photos showing what some of the Fenty products look like on her face. “@fentybeauty & @fentyskin are finally dropping in AFRICA!!! Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe…we comin at ya May 27th and that’s just the beginning!!!”

For years, beauty and skincare fanatics across the continent who did not have the option to travel abroad or ask family members to send them Fenty cosmetics have been left longing to experience Rihanna’s products.

Fenty Beauty was started by Rihanna in 2017 with the mission to make products for people with all skin tones.

Edgars showcases Fashion Range at the Castle Tankard Horse Race

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Edgars showcases Fashion Range at the Castle Tankard Horse Race

Fashion has always been an integral part of horse racing, simply put Haute couture and horses simply seem to go hand-in-hand.

 

And with different themes for different races, the Castle Tankard Horse Race theme is usually the Castle Lager colours and red dominates among the guests.

It’s not surprising, then, that designers might assume that a race day would provide good exposure for their designs.

In many instances, elite race days are a good opportunity for designers to reveal their new ranges. This is certainly the case for horse races held in most parts of the world each year.

Here, racing and fashion vie for honors, with some believing that the occasion is as much of a fashion event as it is a horse racing tournament.

Fashion choices have always piqued the interest of the general public and this year Edgars Zimbabwe showcased some of the clothes at their stores.

Among the models were beauty Queens like Belinda Potts, Hilda Mabu among others.

Hilda Mabu picture by Munashe Chokodza

Speaking to Zimbuzz Edgars Marketing Manager Tatenda John Mafarachisi said they were excited about the return of the Castle Tankard horse race.

“The Castle Tankard horse race is an iconic part of every Zimbabwean and it was with great anticipation that it resumed for the year 2022.

“Edgars Stores Limited enjoys a long-standing collaborative relationship with Delta Beverages and so it was only natural that we support [them] in celebrating 60 years of the Tankard,” he said.

Mafarachisi also said the two companies – Castle and Edgars enjoy cordial relationships hence the collaboration.

picture by Munashe Chokodza

“The Castle and Edgars brands have a number of meeting points, including an overlapping customer base, nationwide footprint, and giving back to the communities we operate in,” he added.

He said the popular Fashion Extravaganza will be making a comeback after a long time on the sidelines due to lockdowns and the covid pandemic.

“Similar to the Castle Tankard, our Fashion Extravaganza [promotion] and other instore activations are making a bigger comeback as we continue to recover from the Covid-19 slump.”

Star FM Listeners’ Choice Awards 4th Edition Nominees Out

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Star FM Listeners’ Choice Awards 4th Edition Nominees Out

Star FM have this afternoon announced the nominees for the 2022 Star FM Listeners Choice Awards Fourth Edition.

 

Announcing the nominees on radio awards director Richard Kohola aka RK The Music Doctor said as usual the submissions were overwhelming and they will be using artists’ digital footprint to determine how they fare.

“Artists submit their music to the station and as our system is digitised, getting onto a rotation means you are part of the playlist,” he explained.

“Playlist also shows us the movement of the artist on the statoon.”

He added that the radio has some special to mark the station’s 10th anniversary.

“To mark our 10th anniversary, the awards will recognise 10 music brands. These are 10 artists that have grown with Star FM becoming household names.

“We will have our usual 18 categories including The Life Time Achievement Award.”

The Awards will take place on 21 May 2022 at Zimpapers Radio House Garden.

Star FM Listeners Choice Awards Fourth Edition Nominees List

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BEST GOSPEL SONG CATEGORY

Mambo Dhuterere Feat Zolasko – Hamen Hlebana

Breeze Music – Masaisai

Janet Manyowa Feat Takesure Zamar – Mutsvene

Everton Mlalazi Feat Minister Mahendere – Pfugama Unamate

Jonah Chivasa Feat Takie Ndou – Shh

 

BEST COLLABORATION CATEGORY

Nutty O Feat Kae Chaps – Be My Girl

Roki Feat Koffi Olimide And Rayvanny – Patati Patata

Gemma Griffiths Feat Nutty O & Asaph – +263

Tamy Moyo Feat Souljah Love – Rudo

Mambo Dhuterere Feat Zolasko – Hamen Hlebana

 

ALBUM OF THE YEAR CATEGORY

Nutty O – Mustard Seed

Tamy Moyo – Bvudzijena

Freeman – Robbery

Ex Q – Verified Milestone

Jah Prayzah – Gwara

 

BEST AFRICAN POP SONG CATEGORY

Zoe Lerae – Nhema

Tocky Vibes – Nhema

Herman – Fantastico

Ex Q – Nezvangu

Jah Prayzah – Svovi

 

BEST PRODUCER CATEGORY

Dj Tamuka

Levels

Sunshine

Oskid

Solyd The Plug

 

BEST DUO OR GROUP CATEGORY

Diamond Boys – Kudawashe

Fusion 5 Mangwiro Feat Mwenje Mathole And Denilson Musekiwa – Kuhope

Zimpraise Feat Jah Prayzah – Zvikomborero

Breeze Music – Masaisai

Purple Pride Feat Leonard Zhakata – Musandikanganwe

 

BEST NEW COMER CATEGORY

Ropa Sakala

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Kae Chaps

Feli Nandi

Nicky Genius

 

BEST FEMALE ARTIST CATEGORY

Gemma Griffiths

Tamy Moyo

Janet Manyowa

Zoe Lerae

Feli Nandi

 

BEST MALE CATEGORY

Nutty O

Freeman

Holy Ten

Roki

Mambo Dhuterere

 

BEST SONG BY A ZIMBABWEAN IN THE DIASPORA

Nox – Stay With Me

Dj Zandimaz Feat Nhlanhla And Nutty O – Ngifuna Wena

Julian King – Ndomudawo Mwari

Valee Music – Ngokwakho

Audius Mtawarira – Lovers

 

BEST HIP HOP SONG

Holy Ten – Wakatuka Amai

Takura – Push To Start

Jnr Brown – Baba Bona

Crooger Feat Poptain – Handidi

Asaph, Msizkay And Mawiza – Back To December

 

BEST SONG OF THE YEAR CATEGORY

Nutty O – Handipere Power

Souljah Love – Simudza Gumbo

Tamy Moyo Feat Souljah Love – Rudo

Freeman – Pombi

Roki Feat Mr Brown And Leon – Screenshot

 

BEST RNB SONG CATEGORY

Nyasha David – Ndoda

Jah Prayzah – Nyeredzi

Roki – Uchandifunga

Fusion 5 Mangwiro Feat Mwenje Mathole And Denilson – Kuhope

Bryan K Feat Anita Jaxson – Pandiri

 

BEST HOUSE/AMAPIANO CATEGORY

Diamond Boys – Kudakwashe

Roki Feat Mr Brown And Leon – Screenshot

Nicky Genius – Marambadoro

Dj Zandimaz Feat Nhlanhla And Nutty O – Ngifuna Wena

Anita Jaxson – Higher On Your Love

 

BEST ZIMDANCEHALL SONG CATEGORY

Nutty O – Handipere Power

Freeman – Gomba

Souljah Love – Simudza Gumbo

Poptain – Before

Natasha Muz – Fake Friends

 

LISTENERS CHOICE SONG OF THE YEAR CATEGORY

Nutty O – Handipere Power

Freeman – Pombi

Souljah Love – Simudza Gumbo

Mambo Dhuterere Feat Zolasko – Hamen Hlebana

Roki Feat Mr Brown And Leon – Screenshot

 

BEST SUNGURA CATEGORY

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Mark Ngwazi

Tindo Ngwazi

Gift Amuli

Tete Pipilo

Zimbabwean runner wins 42KM marathon, Gets Disqualified

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Zimbabwean runner wins 42KM marathon, Gets Disqualified

Zimbabwean runner Isaac Mpofu on Sunday forfeited R50 000 in prize money during the Durban International Marathon for having one licence number.

 

The 42.2km run was won by Mpofu in 2:10:04 but there was drama as he was about to be declared the winner.

Mpofu’s World Championships qualification hangs in the balance after the disqualification.

The qualifying time for the men’s World Athletics Championships qualification that is due to take place from July 15 to July 24 in Oregon, United States, is 2 hours 11 minutes 30 seconds.

Mpofu had one licence number which was placed in front his vest and nothing on the back of his shirt at the finish line.

According to Athletics South Africa (ASA), Mpofu had to be disqualified and forfeit the R50 000 prize money, as per the rules.

ASA said the rules are clear that the participants of the Durban International Marathon had to have two license numbers on the day.

South African runner Tumelo Motlagale was declared the winner after he came in second behind Mpofu having clocked 2:11:15.

True Beauty wins Castle Tankard Horse Race

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True Beauty wins Castle Tankard Horse Race

The four-year-old filly, True Beauty emerged the winner as the Castle Tankard Horse Race returned after a Covid19-induced hiatus at Borrowdale Racecourse Sunday afternoon.

 

For the victory the winning horse True Beauty took home $50 000 as Africa’s oldest Horse race made a spectacular return.

Picture by Andrew Philip/@andrew_philip_zim

Another four-year-old Only Him, came second, followed by Holy Land (third) and Wantage (fourth) in the thirteen-horse race.

Owned by Ms SP Moyo and Mr G Tafeni, True Beauty is trained by Thomas Mason and Denis Schwarz was the jockey.

Picture by Andrew Philip/@andrew_philip_zim

Jockey Denis Schwarz was overjoyed with his showing.

“The feeling of having spectators present today gave me a real rush. I am happy and grateful for the opportunity of racing in a full yard,” he said.

“Managing the race was easy as she was actually helping me.

“She jumped well and had all the guts and glory to win the race.”

Picture by Andrew Philip/@andrew_philip_zim
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