H&M South Africa marked the launch of its anticipated A/W26 collection with the A/W Sound Lounge, an elevated rooftop experience at Sandton City in Johannesburg on 21 March – bringing together the brand’s signature fusion of fashion and music. Set against the city skyline, the event unfolded as a curated celebration of style and sound.
In a beauty landscape saturated with celebrity-backed launches, Cardi B’s entry into haircare feels refreshingly personal. The Grammy Award-winning artist has officially stepped into the industry with Grow-Good Beauty, a line shaped by years of trial, error, and a deeply rooted connection to her own hair journey.
The 98th Academy Awards returned with cinematic glamour as the world’s most celebrated actors, filmmakers and fashion houses gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for Hollywood’s most prestigious evening. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony honoured the films of 2025 while once again transforming the red carpet into fashion’s most dramatic runway. 
Editor’s Introduction
Staycations have become one of the most exciting ways to rediscover the cities we live in. They offer the thrill of travel without the long flights, the packing lists or the logistics. For this issue of Previdar Travel, we explore one of Johannesburg’s most enchanting hidden gems. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Houghton, Villa Simonne Boutique Hotel invites guests to travel the world without ever leaving the city. With suites inspired by global destinations and cinematic eras, it offers the rare ability to step into another place, another time and another mood. In this cover feature, we discover why Villa Simonne has become the ultimate destination for the modern staycation.
Johannesburg’s tastemakers gathered in style as Maison Martell unveiled its exclusive cultural residence at Montecasino, ushering in a luxury experience that merges French heritage with the city’s vibrant creative pulse.
Maybelline New York, the world’s leading cosmetics brand, is proud to announce the nationwide launch of the SuperStay Vinyl Ink Racing collection. Inspired by the high-octane world of motorsport and the surging “Cooltural” global trend where racing meets fashion and music, this collection is designed for the woman and individuals who live life in the fast lane.
As the new year kicks off, GALXBOY sets the tone for what’s ahead for the brand by redefining fashion, culture, and innovation with the debut of its first-ever sneaker line: the GBX 012 Trainer and GBX 012 Runner.
The Met Gala 2026 is getting crafty with its theme.
The annual fundraising gala, hosted by Anna Wintour, has announced that the dress code for this year’s “Costume Art” party will be “Fashion Is Art.” The theme, previously confirmed as “Costume Art,” now finds its visual language, inviting guests to quite literally treat fashion as a gallery moment.
The 2026 Grammy Awards red carpet was a masterclass in fashion, where music’s boldest voices brought equally bold style to Los Angeles’s Crypto.com Arena. From dramatic trains to sheer statements, this year proved once more that the Grammys are as much about what you wear as what you perform.
South African womenswear brand Miladys has unveiled its first-ever Store of the Future at Canal Walk, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s retail and business strategy. The opening represents a clear shift toward modern, experience-led retail, designed to better serve the evolving needs of today’s customer while future-proofing the brand’s physical store footprint.