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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 –..
In 2013 Ben Sherman celebrated fifty years of British style culture. As a global lifestyle brand, it now presents a..
Kat van Duinen has a true fighter spirit. Growing up in communist Poland taught her that if you needed something done,..
An evolving color landscape: Designers take an androgynous approach toward color this season, looking to sartorial styling and fabrics to..
Our correspondent, Sibusiso Mkize, attended the first South African Menswear Week in Cape Town. This was his take on what..
Wearable technology, 3-D printing, pop-up retailing, and “citizen stylists” are just some of the trends in the retail fashion industry...
The fashion industry of Singapore has gained attention on the world stage thanks to an increasing number of notable Singaporean..
The fashion photographer who defined the swinging 60s is still going strong. Regarded as one of England’s finest fashion photographers...
Moscow born now New York native Elena Taranina shares her fashion forward lifestyle on new blog. Decorated with some of her..
Marvel Africa, in association with SA Fashion Week, has announced that entries are now open for the 2015 Marvel Fashion-Hero Search...
The new Fabiani Sandton City flagship store is a warm, luxurious and sensory space offering customers an exclusive array of..
Suddenly men who have scorned bracelets or rings are contributing to the increase in luxury accessories sales. Until two..
In July, Craig Port showed his latest collection, entitled ‘The Great British Summer,’ at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Cape Town...
Created under the reputed Belgian art director and photographer Pierre Debusschère, the new HUGO Mens and Womenswear campaign presents..
Missibaba designer Chloe Townsend and creative partner Lizel Strydom have launched a capsule collection using autumnal inspired leathers sourced..
Dress: ZARA / Jacket: ZARA / Bracelets: Vintage / Rings: Dansk Smykkenkunst and It’s a Bling Thing / Necklace: Dansk Smykkenkunst / Shoes: Betsey Johnson..
Jeans: Woolworths / Shirt: Mr Price / Cardigan: ZARA / Shoes: Cotton On / Necklace: Metropolis / Rings: Chinatown and..
Dress: Mr Price / Boots: Zara / Bag: Stylemology / Hat: Topshop / Bracelets: Claire’s, Sanrio and Chinatown / Rings:..
Skirt: DC / Leggings and Cardigen: Factory Shop / T-shirt: Zara Basic / Boots: Free 2BU @Edgars / Necklace: Lovisa..
Leggings: Cotton On / T-shirt: Custom / Jacket: Topshop / Shoes: Iron Fist / Clutch: Nine West / Sunglasses: Thrift..
American retailer Neiman Marcus has announced Andreas Sjödin as the photographer of The Art of Fashion for Spring 2014. The..
