Bonang Matheba has done it again! Last night it was announced that the former GLAMOUR cover girl and Women of the Year winner will front the Brazilian footwear brand Ipanema as their new continental brand ambassadress across Africa.
The announcement comes just in time for summer, and SA’s Queen Bee took to Instagram this morning to share her excitement about the partnership.
A photo posted by Bonang Matheba (@bonang_m) on Sep 29, 2016 at 11:45pm PDT
A photo posted by Bonang Matheba (@bonang_m) on Sep 29, 2016 at 11:55pm PDT
Speaking at the launch in Sandton, Bonang expressed her joy about global brands finally bringing African women into the fashion conversation:
“Every day South African and African women find new ways of breaking boundaries. Brands are starting to believe in South African and African personalities. I think we’re at a stage where we’re respected enough and doing well enough to carry global brands.”
Congrats, Bonang! Not many people can say they’ve almost quite literally walked in Gisele Bündchen’s shoes. We’re excited to see what the new “Girl From Ipanema” will bring to the brand!
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