This year, Moët & Chandon colours the world in red – a symbol of human connection, love, and celebration, the very essence of our Maison.
When Rihanna introduced Fenty Beauty in 2017, the beauty world shifted. The brand’s message was simple: beauty must include everyone. That idea resonated globally — and strongly here in South Africa — where many consumers had long felt overlooked.
Through loss, faith and reflection, Langa Mavuso returns to the truest version of himself — one rooted in family, love and acceptance.
Langa Mavuso speaks of love with the gentleness of someone who has truly known it — in all its forms, from the kind that raised him to the kind that broke and rebuilt him. “My grandparents’ love really shaped my early idea of what it means to be loved,” he reflects softly. “It was warmth and acceptance — never trying to make you anything but yourself.”
In the township, prayers rise like smoke. They are whispered by grandmothers over pots of stew, shouted by mothers in crowded churches, and carried quietly by fathers walking home under flickering streetlights. They are not always answered immediately, but they linger—echoing, paving unseen paths.
When NYX Cosmetics quietly disappeared from South African shelves a few years ago, it left a noticeable gap. Not just in makeup bags, but in the spirit of accessibility that the brand championed long before “inclusive beauty” became a marketing buzzword. For many of us, NYX wasn’t just a cosmetics label — it was our first introduction to pro-level artistry without the intimidating price tag.
True to her name, Tumi Powerhouse is a force of nature—blending beauty, intellect, and ambition in equal measure. A media personality, influencer, and strategic communicator with an Honours degree, she’s made her mark across fashion, beauty, and entertainment.
Founded by designer Joanna Hedley, BeachCult has become one of South Africa’s most distinctive voices in resortwear, defining the intersection between escapism, sustainability, and sensuality. Born along the Cape’s sun-soaked coastline, the brand embodies the freedom of the sea — fluid, unrestrained, and deeply rooted in the rhythm of nature.
A Refined Expression of Italian Craftsmanship and Contemporary Elegance
Ferragamo proudly hosted the relaunch of its Men’s and Women’s Boutique at Diamond Walk, Sandton City Shopping Centre, Johannesburg. The newly unveiled space reflects the brand’s enduring legacy of craftsmanship, design innovation, and sophisticated style — an ode to Ferragamo’s heritage and its timeless passion for fashion.
In the heart of Johannesburg’s ever-evolving beauty scene, Bongi Mabentsela has built something that feels both modern and timeless — a sanctuary where lashes, brows, and artistry converge. As the founder and CEO of Shugarlashpro, Bongi has, in just two short years, turned her brand into one of the city’s leading lash and beauty bars. Her clients include everyone from The Real Housewives and beloved television personalities to Miss Universe titleholders — a testament to her precise eye and impeccable craft.
Even though the beauty world is still mourning the closure of the acclaimed Ami Colé, there’s an exciting new chapter ahead for its founder, Diarrha N’Diaye. She has just been appointed executive vice president of Skims Beauty, marking the brand’s official leap into the beauty and fragrance space.