Yearly Archives: 2025

The Met Gala’s Most Iconic Looks: A Fashion Odyssey

Every first Monday in May, the Metropolitan Museum of Art transforms into a sartorial spectacle, where fashion’s elite ascend its storied steps, not merely to showcase garments but to etch their presence into the annals of style history. The Met Gala is more than an event; it’s a canvas where couture meets concept, and where the avant-garde is not just welcomed but celebrated. As we anticipate the 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” let’s traverse the timeline of the Gala’s most unforgettable ensembles.

 

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Written in the Stars: The Selikanes’ Love Story Comes Full Circle

Katlego and Tumelo Selikane say ‘I Do’

It all started with a DM.

Katlego and Tumelo Selikane’s love story didn’t just unfold — it was written in the stars. From a Twitter message that lay dormant for a year, to vows exchanged under a gentle rain shower, theirs is a journey marked by serendipity, depth, and unwavering connection. After seven years of nurturing a love rooted in honesty, communication, and divine timing, the Selikanes tied the knot in a celebration that was not only blessed, beautiful, and perfect — but profoundly theirs.

 

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My Favourite Things: Bohang Moeko

From charming us in Netflix’s Seriously Single to leaving audiences breathless in A Wesley South African Christmas and the How to Ruin Love franchise, Bohang Moeko is no stranger to our screens—or our hearts. Whether he’s starring in high-stakes thrillers or feel-good romcoms, the actor’s mix of grounded vulnerability and leading man charm has made him a fan favourite at home and abroad.

 

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Your Beauty Is Our Concern: Trevor Stuurman’s Celebration of Tradition, Transformation, and Survival

24 April – 30 May 2025

Beauty, ever-elusive and deeply personal, has long been intertwined with both societal standards and self-expression. Often, the pursuit of beauty becomes a means of defying limitations—whether those be physical, social, or political. It’s both a tool of empowerment and a practice of resilience, revealing strength, community, and courage in ways often overlooked.

 

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Myth, Matter & Modernity: Inside Post-Imperial’s Artful Deconstruction of Power Dressing

Post-Imperial isn’t just a brand—it’s a cultural cipher, decoding diasporic memory, artisan-led innovation, and textile alchemy through the lens of modern menswear. Founded by Nigerian designer Niyi Okuboyejo in 2012, the label has carved out a singular space at the intersection of fashion, mythology, and resistance. While many brands fixate on seasonal storytelling, Post-Imperial pivots to something richer: a collective mythos shaped by material, place, and people.

 

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CRUZ Vodka Ushers In a New Era of Understated Glamour at SA Fashion Week Opening Night

With its velvet ropes, glinting glasses, and impeccably dressed crowd, the Hyde Park Forum was the very picture of elegance on the opening night of South African Fashion Week. But this year, opulence whispered rather than shouted. Hosted by CRUZ Vodka, the evening’s moodboard was unmistakably chic: “quiet luxury” – and guests rose to the occasion in sartorial symphonies of subtlety and refinement.

 

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The Mdoda & Mgudlwa Families Brought Together in Love Seasoned Radio & TV Host Anele Mdoda and Prince Bonelela Ngubengcuka Mgudlwa Unite Their Families

Celebrated radio and TV host Anele Mdoda and Prince Bonelela Ngubengcuka ka Mgudlwa and their families have officially become one, as ooHlathi, ooMfene, ooLisa, and ooJambase welcomed Bonelela as their mkwenyana in an elegant ceremony of ukwamkelwa kwabakwenyana, surrounded by close family and friends over the weekend.

 

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My Favourite Things: Buhle Gugwana

Influencer and DJ Thee Buhle—real name Lundi Buhle Gugwana—always knew she was meant for the spotlight. Energetic and a natural performer from a young age, she initially dreamed of becoming an actress. However, like many parents, hers didn’t consider it a real career path, leading her to pursue studies in engineering instead. But fate had other plans—what’s meant for you always finds its way.

 

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