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Project 4 sprouts into form Founder and creative director of label UNI FORM, Luke Radloff, presents an understated, utiliterian-esque offering..
Why support local fashion brands, businesses and creatives ? Here are a couple of reasons why we think it’s important..
If anything, 2020 highlighted the importance of practicing self-care. Here are five wellness trends to embrace this year Tending to..
The Coutts Collection F/W 2021 Lukhanyo Mdingi, designer of his namesake brand founded in 2015 and based in Cape Town South..
New York is the official kick starter to fashion month. And this pandemic has given small New York City based..
It’s November? What?! Yeah, the Christmas trees and decor are up in the shopping malls, and the countdown to the..
Cheers! Now that we unlocked to Level 1 (in South Africa), and heading for S.U.M.M.E.R …we can enjoy a drink..
Introducing a new Wellbeing column @Fashionhandbooksa is welcoming a NEW monthly Wellbeing column, written by @lisamarielawler and it will be..
Fashion Handbook SA Launches Online Designer Directory News Release: Johannesburg, 2 September 2020. The fashion publisher creates an online designer directory..
Welcome September. Even though globally we are still under the cloud of Covid-19, a new season is upon us. Spring..
Special Edition: Self Care Sunday As part of our inspired action on Women’s day 2020 (South Africa) here is a..
Written By @leannetrcy, owner/publisher of @safashionhandbook The future doesn’t change if we don’t. I’d like to acknowledge this Women’s Day..
Here’s a new and fun way to get to know some sustainable fashion brands New News…. Newly launched instagram filter ”..
The Easter holidays have taken a left turn this year due to the effects of COVID-19 which has basically put..
Johannesburg, South Africa. The #21daylockdown currently in place to combat #COVID_19 in South Africa means being at home for 24..
All you need to know + the simple steps to take to get featured on the Fashion handbook South Africa’s..
Griffin Shea, is the owner of independent bookstore Bridge Books located in downtown Johannesburg. Founded in 2016, the stores focus..
– The CO-OP is intended to be a collaboration hub for like-minded entrepreneurs who want their products to be experienced..
Hashtag #FHBSummer is a content hub on our Instagram and Twitter for Fashion Creatives & Summer lovers. This segment is..
Every year new beauty trends emerge and while some may come and go, others stay or reappear. But with so..
Seasoned Fashion Insider views on the local fashion landscape By Leanne Tlhagoane The rise of young local designers and African..
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’.
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As we countdown to our 2019 October issue, we thought we should share our top 10 favourite fashion editorials thus..
Born in the humble city of Kimberly, the capital and largest city of the Northern Cape province of South Africa,..
First Impressions. Over several weeks I shared by best advice and insight, gave guidance and perspective based on experience to..
It goes without saying that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach and with Father’s Day nearing,..
Introducing fashion mentoring sessions Note from the publisher Hello Everyone! I’m really happy to be launching and introducing the first..
A Nicholas Coutts Retrospective. A Nicholas Coutts design speaks volumes for originality, craftsmanship and authenticity, forming part of a newer..
#publisherspick of Sunday fashion reads As it turns out, this last Sunday in May is the first of my #publisherspick..
The future is circular As the global fashion industry is in the throes of necessary change, proactive designers and makers..
With his new Fall/Winter 2019/ 2020 ‘Perennial’ collection, Lukhanyo Mdingi consolidates the label’s sustainable approach South African Designer Lukhanyo Mdingi..
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..
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..
“Tshepo The Jean Maker” was founded in 2015 by Tshepo Mahlala, a 27 year old entrepreneur, designer, stylist and creative...
Perhaps Cupid missed your shot this Valentine’s Day but instead of crying over your unrequited love for your crush, we..
A VISUAL STORY BY THEMBA MBUYISA WHAT IS IT: A new visual story from Johannesburg based visual artist, Themba Mbuyisa..
The inaugural BRICS Fashion show was hosted by the South African government through the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC),..
Kentse Masilo entered Project Runway South Africa for the opportunity to unlock one of her dreams. She shares exclusively with..
Publishers note… Living through an unprecedented era of rapid change as we are now brings many things, but inevitably it’s..
From the fashion pages of the latest Fashion Handbook mag… Talented team: Cover muse: @solarisitu MUA: @orlioh Stylist:@chloe_andrea_the-creator Photographer:..
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..
Presenting the first cover for the new look Fashion Handbook. Our cover muse asked, “Why me?” Well, Here’s why. Words..