“Changing the world for the better while looking stylish” might just be Zozibini Tunzi’s motto. Following her sensational coronation as Miss Universe in 2019, the South African supermodel affectionately known as Zozi, has reigned supreme as a beauty and fashion icon. A boss babe, Zozi’s unwavering determination to take up space as her authentic self has been showcased through her…
Today, Adidas announced its latest collaboration with South African, queer designer Rich Mnisi with a unique collection and campaign for Pride 2023; Let Love Be Your Legacy. With a shared ambition to encourage allyship and freedom of expression without bias, in all spaces of sport and culture, the Adidas x RICH MNISI range of apparel and footwear spans both lifestyle and performance featuring signature silhouettes across Adidas Originals, football, cycling, Sportswear and swim.
Written by Amy X. Wang
First seen on The New York Times
Can you tell the difference between a $10,000 Chanel bag and a $200 knockoff? Almost nobody can, and it’s turning luxury fashion upside down.
Once upon a time, the legend goes, Theseus slew the Minotaur and sailed triumphantly home to Athens on a wooden ship. The vessel was preserved by Athenian citizens, who continually replaced its rotting planks with strong, fresh timber so a pilgrimage to Delos could be made each year in their hero’s name. Fascinated by this mythical tale, the philosopher Plutarch found it to embody a “logical question of things that grow”: After Theseus’s ship had been stripped of all its original material, could it still be considered the same ship? His question has caromed through centuries of Western thought. What if, Thomas Hobbes wondered, someone rustled up a second boat out of the discarded planks; would you now have two original vessels? And what about our own era of machine-made duplication — does replication strip away the soul of creation?
After weeks of guest list predictions on social media, the highly anticipated 2023 Met Gala red carpet finally took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Unlike in previous years, the main attraction of the prestigious event was not a brand, a fashion era, or a concept, but rather, a person: Karl Lagerfeld. Under the theme…
The evolution of Nadia Nakai Ever evolving, brand Nadia Nakai is stronger than ever. In our Issue 2 cover, we explore high fashion with classic statement pieces that showcase the various aspects of Nadia Nakai’s brand, styling led by our Fashion Editor, Thobeka Mbane, shot by photographer Kgomotso Neto, hair by Matlhogonolo Podile and make-up by…
Sijabulile Ndlovu Mzansi’s fashion star boy, Thebe Magugu, does not need an introduction. From conquering some of the world’s extravagant fashion shows to winning the prestigious LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize, the fashionista is one of the greatest to ever do it. Adding another trophy to his cabin, Thebe was recently chosen to be the first African fashion designer to…
After immense anticipation, Netflix’s long-awaited series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is finally here! On Sunday 16 April, Bridgerton enthusiasts, and some of Africa’s renowned celebrities, attended the sensational launch of the series. Written and produced by Shonda Rhimes, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a prequel spin-off about Queen Charlotte – Bridgerton fan favourite character portrayed by award-winning actress, Golda…