For nearly three centuries, Moët & Chandon has shaped its legacy through craft and patience, guided by the belief that time is as essential as terroir. At the heart of this philosophy lies the story of Moët & Chandon’s Grand Vintages, champagnes defined by the Cellar Master’s interpretation of a single year.
Moscow Fashion Week, which concluded in the Russian capital on March 19, is the largest platform for independent global fashion. Over the past few seasons, around 800 brands have participated in this international event, and the new season maintained its impressive scale.
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. 
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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.