New York Fashion Week wrapped up with a bang thanks in part to Arise Magazine’s highly-anticipated Made in Africa Spring 2012 Designer Collective Show. The real thrill of NYFW is of course how folks translate style to suit their personality. The African fashion industry witnessed the creativity that the chosen five African designers produced. Jewel by […]
Stunning Spring St. Maarten Destination Wedding: Alana + Hashim
Shortly after Alana relocated to Toronto in 2007, she met Hashim and the two began dating…only to realize they didn’t quite work as a couple. But they did work as friends. It wasn’t until six years later that the two began dating again and everything clicked. When the two decided to take the next step, […]
Wedding Dress Trends Perfect for Brides of All Ages
We’ve compiled your go-to list of the most gorgeous wedding dress trends, from minimal to oh so maximalist, and every personality type in between- we’ve got you covered. From the most glamorous of gowns to delicate detailing with pockets and blazers, we hope that this compilation gives you that perfect spark of inspiration as you […]
Ozwald Boateng Gives Strong Finale at ARISE African Icons Spring 2013 Runway Show
The wait for Ozwald Boateng was well worth it. Ozwald Boateng presented three collections rolled into one at ARISE African Icons Spring 2013 show. Ozwald qutie frankly gave New Yorkers a brillant finale to the ARISE magazine runway show. African Male models Joshua Kissi (Ghana) and Ger Duany (South Sudan) walked the show in tailored […]
Classic Southern Glam Wedding in New Orleans
Shelita and Michael first met in San Francisco where she was attending college. With Michael working out of Los Angeles at the time, they remained in a long-distance relationship for two years before life eventually took them in different directions. Almost Twenty-five years later they were reunited, their love picking up where it left off […]
Coterie Spotlight: Get to Know Fruitilicious Creations & Cakes
Photo via Fruitilicious Creations & Cakes Today, we’re putting the spotlight on the oh so yummy Fruitilicious Creations & Cakes. Located next-door in Toronto, Ontario, Canada since November 2013, Fruitilicious Creations & Cakes specializes in designing luxury custom desserts, dessert table and candy buffet styling, fruit arrangements and personalized confectionery favors for all events, including […]
Edible Works of Art: Unique Wedding Cakes for 2021
These love at first sight unique wedding cakes are our top picks to guide you on your wedding cake journey. From colorful abstracts to bold blacks and architectural designs, these cakes will take their memorable place on your wedding day. With wedding season now in full swing, we want to showcase the best-in-class wedding inspiration […]
2020 Kosibah Bridal Collection Exclusive
Nigerian-British master couture bridal designer, and MunaLuchi Coterie member, Yemi Osunkoya released his 2020 Kosibah Bridal Collection at Manhattan-based bridal salon Mark Ingram Atelier where it will be exclusively available. The Fall 2020 Chrysalis Collection celebrates 28 years of Kosibah collections. Continue below to read the entire press release by Myrdith Leon-McCormack of MLM Represents. […]
Real {Mexico} Wedding: Rashonda + Maleke
There are few things more satisfying to most people than an escape from the intense bite of the winter in November. Now, picture how much more exciting it is when your chance to escape the biting cold is also your opportunity to be joined to the love of your life for as long as you both […]
