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It goes without saying that Vintage is one of the greatest things to ever happen in fashion. Many love the..
If time is luxury, then self-love must be the ultimate in luxury. Here is our winter ‘me- time’ edit. ..
Ladysmith born seamstress, Patricia Bamusi, has been sewing buttonholes by hand since 1994 for local luxe brands such as David..
Caroline Greeff: A go-to conceptual make up artist who likes to push boundaries Where it all begin… Her love affair..
It is often said that winter is the most fashionable season of all seasons so we have complied a list..
A few years ago, I read the autobiography of fashion legend and icon Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel. It prompted in me..
One of the most eventful times of the year has arrived and although its origin is quite religious, there are..
The Art of Collaboration Annicia Manyaapelo , founder of NichLuxe -a business that focusses on Luxury in Africa with special interests..
Hanneli Rupert is the founder and Creative Director of Luxury Brand Okapi and Merchants on Long in Cape Town, one..
Glamour in the Palm of your hand, since 2008. ABOUT THE BRAND: With so many questions surrounding irons nowadays- about..
A designer who knows how to leave his imprint season after season, Mzukisi Mbane makes his mark on the South..
With winter sneaking up in the Southern Hemisphere, we all need something that will keep us from freezing to death..
THE BRAND: A contemporary African print brand that prides itself in quality and affordablity. BEHIND THE BRAND: In 2015, Grace Bampile founded..
THE BACKSTORY: The shoes are produced by a heritage family-run factory, with 20 years in the shoe manufacturing industry behind..
SiSi the collection is all about the classic shirt with a twist. Here we get to meet the SiSi’s behind the..
With its reputation dating back to the 1900s, Melville is known to be a melting pot of food, people and..
“Tshepo The Jean Maker” was founded in 2015 by Tshepo Mahlala, a 27 year old entrepreneur, designer, stylist and creative...
A VISUAL STORY BY THEMBA MBUYISA WHAT IS IT: A new visual story from Johannesburg based visual artist, Themba Mbuyisa..
Beauty quotes from South Africa’s Beauty Bloggers I started my business based on 1 Peter 3:3-4 your inner beauty should..
In Conversation with Erica de Greef, Senior Curator of Fashion at Africa’s largest museum of contemporary art Zeitz MOCAA in..
Thebe Magugu has travelled to two international fashion capitals this year to present his namesake Fashion brand + his faux..
Presenting the first digital cover for the new look Fashion handbook. Our cover stories feature the first Beauty report, reviewing..
Fast changing views of beauty are being driven by diversity, inclusivity and empowerment, reshaping what it is and what it..
Itumeleng Solar Baloyi, a wellness and self-care enthusiast shares her beauty story. On Affirmations Most of us probably don’t get..
It has been 21 years since Lucilla Booyzen returned from her adventures abroad as a model and show producer and..
We recently attended the AW 16 menswear shows held at Cape Town stadium. Fashion has always enthralled me but I find..
“Ch-ch-changes” indeed. (With a loving nod to Bowie.) Even VOGUE recently had to admit that a “revolution” is on in..
Katherine-Mary Pichulik found the inspiration for her spring/summer collection in Italy where she stayed for a two-month art residency during..
The term “bespoke” originates from Saville Row, a street in London considered the “golden mile of tailoring”. Bespoke clothing is..
21 Icons is a visual celebration of the lives of men and women who have shaped the world around them..
Running a fashion week the size of London Fashion Week is no small task. We asked the COO, Simon Ward,..
Suits have come a long way – we are talking decades – and have always been revolutionary. A suit is a..
London Fashion Week is over. As the crowds head off to Milan we review the top looks in pictures from the..
It would appear that the trend we love to hate has made a comeback this season. Yes, bootleg jeans are..
Terms like shopping and dressing up are synonymous to women. However, modern men are starting to embrace their fashion selves..
Anyone can buy something off a retail rack, but for a stand-out street look, fashionistas turn to vintage fashion sales..
The story behind The Suitableman started with a tie in primary school and ended with me being a fashionista. I went to a..
On Friday, 3 July 2015, Imprint will showcase its second ready-to-wear menswear collection during the follow-up instalment of South African..
Austrian trend label Flug zeug, well-known for its accessories made from airline materials, is reviving the most iconic brand of the jet..
Inspired by the juxtaposition of modern and ancient Japanese design, Craig looked to Eastern culture when conceptualising Black Moon Rising...
South Africa has diverse cultures and languages, making it one of the most unique countries in the world, and even..
Hats are everywhere this season. They are a complicated accessory, part-costume, part cultural signifier. They have been worn as a..
Trends are all about intuition. Or are they? A lack of in-depth information as to what the trend world involves..
The broad fashion trends I see in retail right now are defined by hipster chic, prints (bold, floral and animal)..
Between Home and Wisdom is a collaborative exhibition between Italian fine-art photographer Tommaso Fiscaletti and two South African women, product..
For Autumn/Winter 2015, iconic menswear brand Fabiani gives classic tailoring a fashion forward pop by championing A/W2015’s hottest trend –..
