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First Impressions. Over several weeks I shared by best advice and insight, gave guidance and perspective based on experience to..
H&M’S FIRST AFRICAN DESIGNER COLLABORATION #MANTSHOXHM H&M’s much anticipated collaboration with South Africa’s very own Palesa Mokubung launched August 15th,..
Europa Art helps the world, not just your wardrobe. In commemoration of Mandela Day, the acclaimed fashion brand has decided..
#publisherspick of Sunday fashion reads Here’s a list of fashion reads from around the world that I find either interesting,..
If you haven’t heard of Nicholas Hlobo before, now you know and Louis Vuitton is making sure of that! Having..
Be Local|Buy Local BL| BL” is a curated photo series using local influential South African fashion designers, including the likes..
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,..
#publisherspick of Sunday fashion reads As it turns out, this last Sunday in May is the first of my #publisherspick..
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..
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..
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..
Sustainable fashion in the luxury market is high up on the agenda of the Condé Nast International luxury conference happening..
In my second edition of the Fashion handbook South Africa (FHBSA), the April ’19 issue launches a conversation on Luxury,..
Fashion season is upon us and if you are attending, and a little anxious about how you’re going to approach..
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..
A VISUAL STORY BY THEMBA MBUYISA WHAT IS IT: A new visual story from Johannesburg based visual artist, Themba Mbuyisa..
Publishers note… Living through an unprecedented era of rapid change as we are now brings many things, but inevitably it’s..
Itumeleng Solar Baloyi, a wellness and self-care enthusiast shares her beauty story. On Affirmations Most of us probably don’t get..
Presenting the first cover for the new look Fashion Handbook. Our cover muse asked, “Why me?” Well, Here’s why. Words..
