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Is Quiet Luxury Sucking the Fun Out of Fashion?

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The stealthy-but-wealthy style has saturated the mainstream lexicon thanks to TikTok’s firm grip — but perhaps it’s taking the joy out of dressing.

Quiet luxury. You’re tired of reading it, and we’re surprised we’re still typing it. Nonetheless, it persists. A product of social media’s obsession with the style of popular TV shows, the trend denotes a low-key fashion language rid of logos and embracing high-quality materials, landing somewhere in between normcore and minimalism. In simpler terms, it’s a $1,000 USD Loro Piana baseball hat paired with a $2,750 USD cardigan from The Row. It’s Sofia Richie Grainge in matrimonial Chanel meets Jacob Elordi off-duty, headed to Erewhon. It’s Succession, it’s the Olsen twins, it’s Gwyneth Paltrow, in all black, convincing the world she’s not responsible for a 2016 ski collision at Utah’s luxury Deer Valley Resort. It’s one collective “shh!” from the world’s richest glitterati.

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Some of the country’s top fashion designers will be dressing the finalists in a fantastic fashion-forward Miss South Africa 2023 finale.The Miss South Africa pageant, which will be broadcast on SABC 3 this Sunday from 18h30, takes place at Sun International’s flagship venue, the SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria and promises to be a spectacular, entertainment-packed show. It will also be live streamed for an international audience on the Miss South Africa app.

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Award-winning Afro Hip Hop artist and reality TV star Gigi Lamayne does not need an introduction. From collaborating with African music giants such as Khuli Chana and Kwesta to starring in MTV’s “Love & Hip Hop South Africa”, Gigi has earned her stripes as an entertainment industry heavyweight. Showcasing her boundless musicality, the rap queen recently released a dance track titled “Menzi Ngubane”, featuring Lady Du, Robot Boii, Ntosh Gazi and Mustbedubz. As an artist, Gigi Lamayne’s life is filled with incredible experiences and opportunities. The rap queen shared the top ten things that bring joy and fulfilment to her existence.

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Everything We’re Buying from Superbalist’s BIGGEST Sale

After a long, dreary winter, Spring is on the horizon and a fashion transition is inevitable. With just a few more dawns away from the season, now is the perfect time to shop for some transitional fashion ensembles. Whether you need a new wardrobe or a stylistic revamp of your closet for Spring, Superbalist’s got your back! The online retail giant is having a big sale (up to 70% off!) on some of fashion’s best staples. The sale includes clothes, shoes, and trendy accessories – making it perfect for a closet overhaul. Moreover, it’s women’s month which is a good time to indulge in some retail therapy, without feeling guilty or breaking the bank.

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Tenacious Transgender Activist Yaya Mavudla Disrupts Erasure Through Art

“My existence as a black Transgender woman is a conversation, therefore whatever I do is a statement in response to those conversations” – Yaya Mavundla Renowned South African transgender activist presents the Black, Trans & Bold exhibition at the historical Women’s Jail, Constitution Hill to disrupt erasure and celebrate Transgender women for their bravery, boldness, resilience, and excellence. The exhibition…

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Lights, Camera, Fashion! The Local Fashion Police is Back!

PALESA MOKUBUNG, JJ SCHOEMAN, OTSILE SEFOLO, AND GERT-JOHAN COETZEE ARE THE NEW LOCAL FASHION POLICE JUSTICE TEAM

 

For the love of local fashion, Proudly South African’s Local Fashion Police returns with a whole new justice team of four. In support of the clothing, textile, footwear, & leather sector, Proudly SA alongside Palesa Mokubung, JJ Schoeman, Otsile Sefolo, and Gert-Johan Coetzee are looking for South Africans who not only love local fashion, but also embody local is lekker in their everyday lives.

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Virtuosic artist, writer, singer, and performer TAWVN – short for “The Artist With Various Names”, is a Jill of all trades. From recording and producing in a bedroom studio to performing at YFM, the songstress is graciously rising to the pinnacle. TAWVN recently released a state of the art animation video for her single “Ngizok’ Bamba” which has received airplay from multiple radio stations across the country.

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My Favourite Things: Pamela Mtanga

Multitalented media personality Pamela Mtanga is one professional who not only takes pride in her work but also her aesthetics. According to Pamela, being raised by her father subsequently led her to not being able to express her inner Barbie during childhood. However, the fashion enthusiast has dedicated her adult life to cultivating her inner beauty goddess.

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