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To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2019, we take a look at four inspirational women who are changing the world while looking stylish at the same time.
Basetsana Kumalo
Basetsana is a South African TV personality, former Miss SA and a philanthropist. Together with her husband, she created the Romeo and Basetsana Kumalo Family Foundation which supports orphaned children. In our eyes, she is an inspiration and also a style icon – feminine but striking.
Helen Mirren
Dame Helen Mirren is an award-winning British actress whom we love for her inspirational and memorable roles, many of which earned her noteworthy awards throughout her career. Other than being an incredible actress, she also helps young people overcome confidence issues by supporting L’Oréal Paris and The Prince’s Trust’s “All worth it” campaign. As a fashion icon, her classic and on-trend style always wows.
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We’ve seen a lot of pink dresses tonight but nothing like THIS?? 70 where?!! #HelenMirren #Oscars
Michelle Obama
We came to know Michelle Obama as the former American First Lady, and her list of accolades is definitely noteworthy. The writer and lawyer’s new book, Becoming, is one of the best-read books of 2019 and she launched the Global Girls Alliance, an organisation that supports multiple girl-education groups around the world. Michelle is also the epitome of classic elegance; whether it’s on the red carpet or in a conference room.
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Lalla Hirayama
Lalla started off her career as a model and presenter, and then soon added actress to her resume! But she isn’t just a pretty face – Lalla was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and is now spreading awareness about it through a national campaign. She is also developing her own natural products to assist in PCOS. We also love her daring, feminine style!
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#DstvMVCA D A V I D ⚜️ T L A L E Hair: my day one @saadique ? : nana @photogeniustats
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Drip drip @davidtlale #sastyleawards2018 Hair: Brandon @cellardoorhair Photo cred: @photogeniustats
By Fashion and Digital Assistant, Tiamara Naidoo