This November marks the 20th anniversary of the label LDA. When the designer Lanre Da Silva started in 2005, she was a young woman with a dream. She began in her living room, sketching designs and cutting fabrics herself, then asking her friends to model them. She didn’t have a studio, but she had a vision, and today, she has evolved as a designer and as a woman. Twenty years in the making, and it has taught her that success isn’t only about creating beautiful clothes, but about purpose, discipline, and using creativity to inspire others. While her designs have evolved, the essence —the art of elegance — has never changed. With every journey comes challenges, and for Da Silva, there were many moments of uncertainty, including when, just before her first international show, the fabrics were stuck in customs for weeks.

Da Silva’s story is very inspiring; scroll to pages 8 to 10 to read about her.

This week, our fashion pages discuss a piece that never goes out of style—the turtleneck. They are simple, elegant and can be styled in different ways. The beauty of this fashion piece is that it can elevate your look with minimal effort. Learn how to style turtlenecks on pages 4 and 5 of this issue.

When it comes to skincare products, it’s easy to get carried away by the endless options in the market, but did you know that some products are a complete waste of time and money? In this week’s beauty page, we list such products. Scroll to page 12.

Check out the playlist on page 16 and download it. You’ll love it.

Until next week, enjoy your read.