Magali Elali - ProfilesArchive

About Me

I am a tastemaker, rocking the world as a funky fusion of Congo, Belgium, passion, glam, humour, energy and style. I am passionate, sensitive, imaginative, intuitive, dreamy and an escapist.

Miss Bipolarity is my middle name, since I've been strutting my stuff both in the art world as the fashion scene a for quite a while now. In the past I've worked for the Museum of Modern Art - Belgium, W139 in Amsterdam, Objectif_exhibitions Antwerp, Diesel, Zara and Boxfresh London, operating as an art historian, fashion expert, project coordinator, curator and columnist.

My persona and style can be described as a breath of afrolicious and soulful fresh air. African playfulness is always present in all of my concepts, workwise and private.

I'm always looking for a change and a challenge. So if u like what u read, give me a holla! If I like what you wrote, I'll get back to you.

Myspace Layouts - Myspace Editor - Image Hosting

My Interests

CONTEMPORARY ART F* DESIGN FOOD AFRICA ARCHITECTURE (I have no choise, for my roommate is a maniac) PHOTOGRAPY (My canon ixus is my partner in crime. I never go out without it!)

Inspiration sources:

Malick Sidibe, Seidon Keita, Francis Alys, Banksy, Luc Tuymans, Robin Rhode, J.D. Ojeikere, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Bacon, Jackson Pollock, Yves Klein, Andy warhol.

Favourite brands and designers:

Chloe, Stella McCartney, Tracy Reese, Rachel Roy, Marc Jacobs, Vanessa Bruno, Missoni, Hedi Slimane, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Hussein Chalayan, Anna Sui, Chanel, Balenciaga, Matthew Williamson, Sophia Kokosalaki

I'd like to meet:

- Trendsetters, agencies, artists and fellow tastemakers

- Designers, magazines, photographers

- Handige Harry's, Bob de bouwers who like to help me out with my appartment

- Oh yeah..do not use the comment space as your personal promotion display. Only personal messages are allowed.

- Last but not least...if you are some womanizing asshole with pictures of other chicks all over your page. Spare me.

Music:

Slum Village, Bebel Gilberto, Feist, Erykah Badu, Jay Z, D'Angelo, Sly and the family stone, Outkast, Les Nubians, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Sade, James Brown, Sista Bettina, Femi Kuti, Ali Farka Toure, Lenny Kravitz, Zap Mama, Common, Jill Scott, Leela James, Bilal, Talib Kweli, DEUS, Admiral Freebee, Zero 7

Movies:

2046, Gegen die Wand, Little Miss Sunshine, Calvaire, Das leben der Anderen, The squid and the whale, Requiem for a dream, Being John Malkovich, Festen, Dancer in the dark, Lucia y el sexo, Romeo and Juliet, Todo sobre mi madre, la Mala Educacion, The big Lebowski, Coming to America, The Lion King, Any way the wind blows, Atonement, The dark knight, Idi Amin

Television:

'Soul Train' the best and most inspiring show ever! I am SO definately born in the wrong era.

Books:

Irvine Welsh (To get in touch with my dark side)

Tom Lanoye (To get in touch with my raunchy side)

Paulo Coelho (To get in touch with my spiritual side)

Jamie Oliver (And yes, to get in touch with my domestic side!)

MAGAZINES: Elle, Harper's Bazaar, NYLON, Vogue, Numero, Dazed and confused, ID, Art Review, Flash Art,...

Heroes:

POLITICAL HEROES:

Nelson Mandela, Wangari Maathai, Malcolm X, Patrice Lumumba, Angela Davis

BLACK FASHION AND BEAUTY ICONS:

Dorothy Dandridge, Pam Grier, Kidada Jones, Angela Basset, Kerry Washington, Thandie Newton, Erykah Badu, Liya Kebede, Alek Wek, Garcelle Beauvais, Beyonce, Kelis, Lenny Kravitz, Andre 3000,...

My Blog

My new muse Mickalene Thomas

Those who thought the 70's are passé are so wrong! The 70's are back, trendy and in style in the work of Brooklyn based artist Mickalene Thomas. From acrylics, to photographs, to her ow...
Posted by Magali Elali on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:32:00 PST

Streetheart: Kudzanai Chiurai

Born in 1981 in Zimbabwe, Kudzanai Chiurai is what u call the reigning it boy in the contemporary African art scene. Regarded as part of the "Born Free" generation in Zimbabwe because he was...
Posted by Magali Elali on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:44:00 PST

On Black models in the F* industry

He F* Folks, I was intrigued by this article by LaMont Jones in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on black under-representation in the fashion and beauty industry. Take a look at the May 2007 issue of Vogu...
Posted by Magali Elali on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 05:21:00 PST

Top 10 F* Black Beauty products

Hello F*Friends Apologies for keeping u waiting for so long but this article is definitely worth the wait and is truly a F* smash hit! I must admit, I'm a bit of a F* junkie whe...
Posted by Magali Elali on Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:02:00 PST

Easy ways to scarf it up

Let's have an interactive look on how to wear a scarf!When it comes to accessorizing that special outfit, the scarf is the one item you want to have in your wardrobe. It is the perfect accessory as it...
Posted by Magali Elali on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:46:00 PST

Today's hottest shades...

Let's have an interactive look at today's hottest shades! The sun has come out and that means it's time to reach for summer's most indispensable accessory - the sunglasses! Super sunnies are part of t...
Posted by Magali Elali on Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:48:00 PST

A tribute to da fro!

On the request of a fellow African - A tribute to da fro On how to take care of your afro At school they called me 'The girl with the fro'. Kiddos compared me to Kelis or Mel B.&...
Posted by Magali Elali on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:44:00 PST

Looking tight in skinny jeans

Skinny jeans. What's in a name! Skinny jeans just didn't pop up over night! Skinny jeans (also known as carrot leg pants, cigarette pants, drainpipes, peg leg pants, pencil pants, skinny pants, slimji...
Posted by Magali Elali on Mon, 28 May 2007 11:16:00 PST

Welcome to the F* BlackBlog

Hello people of colour! Welcome to The BlackBlog on Fashion and Trends. Every week I will post new secrets on how to look black and stylish, going from fashion trends to beauty tips and more. Why a Bl...
Posted by Magali Elali on Mon, 28 May 2007 02:33:00 PST