There’s something provocative, yet stylish about the silhouette of thigh-high boots. Worn over pants, jeans, and under dresses and skirts, the boots are incredibly versatile. With various styles from tight on the leg, wide-leg, and slouchy – to modish heights and textures.
Extraordinary. That is how one would describe virtuoso Catherine Pretorius, popularly known as Dope Saint Jude. Born and bred in Cape Town, the rapper and songwriter is a globe-touring musician with a passion for the arts. With a new single out called “Alphas”, Previdar had a chat with Dope Saint Jude to discuss her favourite things – from artistic artefacts to her favourite pair of sneakers.
Monochromatic ensembles and pieces with sleek clean lines feature prominently in chic fashion collections. Exuding power and innate sense of fashion, chic fashion often entails black, white, and neutrals clothing while saving colour for a bold statement accessory such as an alligator skin purse or a bright red lipstick. A little black dress is always a staple, as is a little white dress.
Innovative collaborations are taking the fashion industry by storm. From high-end fashion houses to sustainable fashion brands – collaborations have unearthed some of the industry’s finest work. This is true for Swedish retailer H&M and Rich Mnisi’s upcoming collaboration launch.
There are few events in the annual fashion calendar that spark a level of excitement quite like Paris Couture Week. One of the most iconic events in the fashion industry, Fall/Winter Haute Couture Week 23—2024, kicked off in Paris on July 3. The show highlighted the finest creations from renowned fashion houses, setting the stage for the upcoming season’s trends and styles. The show began with Schiaparelli showcasing their most—awaited collection, and setting the tone for the rest of the week.
There’s a ton of plot packed into this 12 part series of Shaka iLembe , but the deluge of detail gets steadily more absorbing We grew up being told who Shaka was and what he did to his enemies in his Kingdom. As far as my childhood goes, I have known Shaka to be a ruthless Zulu King who…
Lifestyle content creator Brittany Smith is a firm believer in living in the moment –while capturing it to make memories of course. Multifaceted, the dynamic digital creator shared some of her favourite things with the Previdar team – ranging from kitchen essentials to some of her fancy tech gadgets. I’ve always had a desire to pursue something in clothing…
Mzansi’s much-loved fashion extravaganza, the Durban July, came back with a bang this past weekend. Star-studded, the fashion affair, which is primarily a horse racing event, was held on 1 July 2023 – showcasing some of the most breathtaking fashion moments.
The rise of sustainable fashion is a positive development that reflects a growing awareness of the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry. No one understands this better than Capetonian fashion designer, Cyla Gonsolves. Since launching her luxury resort and knitwear womenswear brand in 2017 after being a contestant in the reality series, The Intern by David Tlale…
It’s not a secret that the Y2K fashion and beauty aesthetic is back by popular demand. Thanks to celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Gen Z’s full-blown obsession with the aesthetic on Tik Tok, fashion is heading back to the early 2000s. However, with the nostalgic shift toward super low-rise jeans, butterfly clips, and thin eyebrows has come the more sinister notion that certain body types – and even specific body parts can also come in and out of style. Yes, we’re talking about the apparent rise and fall of BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) fashion.