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Racial injustice, lack of resources, etc. for Black Americans has been something black communities have been discussing for far too..
Latest Fashion Lab talk In conversation with Fashion Lab Africa , publisher of Fashionhandbook SA, Leanne Tlhagoane chats to Liz..
The countdown to the end of year 2020 begins now.. This is it. Dec 1. There may well be some further..
Ten NYC content creators to follow now. No matter one’s background or geographic location, many will agree that 2020 has..
It’s November? What?! Yeah, the Christmas trees and decor are up in the shopping malls, and the countdown to the..
Get to know our New Fashion contributor from New York City Mietta Singleton, of styling blog StylingNthangs was born and..
It’s October already. Not unexpectedly, October has arrived ushering in the last quarter of 2020. But it does feel rather..
How to stay resilient during these tough times Or in other words let’s talk about keeping it together when the..
Introducing a new Wellbeing column @Fashionhandbooksa is welcoming a NEW monthly Wellbeing column, written by @lisamarielawler and it will be..
Welcome September. Even though globally we are still under the cloud of Covid-19, a new season is upon us. Spring..
7 effortless ways to turn anger into opportunity 2020 is definitely a year for the history books. One we will..
Special Edition: Self Care Sunday As part of our inspired action on Women’s day 2020 (South Africa) here is a..
Nikiwe Dlova is a 32 year old creative artist from the heart of South Africa, Soweto, who loves expressing herself..
You might have seen SA Fashion Handbook’s latest offering, “Insta interview series” which consists of an Instagram Direct Message interview/conversation..
Helpful hints to stay healthy in the time of #Corona and beyond As we (try) settle in to a new..
Will the recent success of young African designers on the international stage, namely Thebe Magugu (South Africa) winning the LVMH..
by @leannetrcy Here’s a round up of a few things I’m excited about this Summer. But first. Who else..
Cedric Mizero is a fashion designer who has an artistic approach to his work. Having grown up in Kigali, Rwanda,..
Waseefa Hutton has always immersed herself in the fashion space, from watching her grandmother sew clothes, to learning about fashion..
Griffin Shea, is the owner of independent bookstore Bridge Books located in downtown Johannesburg. Founded in 2016, the stores focus..
The House of Lucent showcassed their AW20 collection at the South African fashion week and walked away as the New..
Hashtag #FHBSummer is a content hub on our Instagram and Twitter for Fashion Creatives & Summer lovers. This segment is..
7 easy and essential summer self care tips What if we flipped the script and said that if you feel..
Keneilwe Mothoa a.k.a. ‘Aunty Nei’, our #Summer19issue cover star chats to us about her career as an interior and fashion..
Find out about what’s in the new Fashion handbook South Africa ‘The Summer ’19 issue’.
#publisherspick of Sunday fashion read Hands up if you can believe it’s the last Sunday in September already? And as..
Orange Culture‘s AW19 collection is a combative exploration of the confrontations faced by outcasts. It’s a “mind your business letter”..
It goes without saying that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and with Father’s Day nearing,..
A Nicholas Coutts Retrospective. A Nicholas Coutts design speaks volumes for originality, craftsmanship and authenticity, forming part of a newer..
The future is circular As the global fashion industry is in the throes of necessary change, proactive designers and makers..
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..
With a good suit comes a good pair of shoes. And with that comes great responsibility! Although I’m a fan..
Three different retail destinations showcasing the most creative local work in South Africa. AJKP A concept store in Cape Town..
For the past four decades, global fashion trends have notoriously been lead by the fashion savvy in the five major..
It looks like the world is finally starting to celebrate the rise of African fashion. But is it enough? “Africa ain’t..
Mark Dery may have christened the movement in 1994, with his seminal essay Black to the Future, but Afrofuturism had..
Sustainable fashion is on the rise in South Africa. With the need to slow down fashion and focus on responsible..
Since its invention in the 19th century, the footwear has been about much more than athletics conveying ideas about national..
How fashion and dress shape women’s identities. Fashion is viewed by some as retrograde, profligate, superficial, even anti-feminist, while others..
Durban bred Aart Verrips, 23, began his career as a student pastry chef in France. He became captivated by photography..
In an industry that is defined by what’s next and what’s new, many of its most prominent figures dress the..
The world is still infatuated with African style and design. So which is it then: Appreciation or appropriation? As African..
The world is being fundamentally transformed and the way we create, communicate and consume fashion is rapidly changing. What is..
Lifestyle and trends are strongly influenced by social-cultural changes, such as modernisation, technological innovation and social movements. Trend analysis looks..
“Rule-breaking” is a phrase thrown around in fashion a lot. But who makes these rules? And aren’t rules what fashion..
When I was in school I used to made scrapbooks with images of clothing and designers that I found intriguing…
How did Row-G start? I grew up in Toronto, Canada where I attended the International Academy of Merchandising and Design…
The year is still young and already my fashion year has kicked off with a bang. We’ve seen fashion weeks..
The terms ‘Transgender’, ‘Gender-Neutral’, ‘Gender Fluidity’ and ‘Unisex’ are the dominant catchphrases for 2016 fashion and retail. The focus is..
Getting that feeling of cultural design déjà vu again? Natalie Kimani argues that, yes indeed, you actually have seen it..
The term “bespoke” originates from Saville Row, a street in London considered the “golden mile of tailoring”. Bespoke clothing is..
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..
As we talk menswear fashion and style, it’s important to emphasize the fact that fashion is seasonal and style is..
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..
On Friday, 3 July 2015, Imprint will showcase its second ready-to-wear menswear collection during the follow-up instalment of South African..
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..
For Autumn/Winter 2015, iconic menswear brand Fabiani gives classic tailoring a fashion forward pop by championing A/W2015’s hottest trend –..
Kat van Duinen has a true fighter spirit. Growing up in communist Poland taught her that if you needed something done,..
Our correspondent, Sibusiso Mkize, attended the first South African Menswear Week in Cape Town. This was his take on what..
The fashion industry of Singapore has gained attention on the world stage thanks to an increasing number of notable Singaporean..
In July, Craig Port showed his latest collection, entitled ‘The Great British Summer,’ at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Cape Town...
American retailer Neiman Marcus has announced Andreas Sjödin as the photographer of The Art of Fashion for Spring 2014. The..
Raw in Cape Town is one of my favorite places to grab a coffee, you’ll see all types of hip,..