Author page: Lihle Ndlovu

Blush Rush: Why Exaggerated Cheeks Are the Boldest Beauty Move Right Now

For years, blush was treated as an afterthought — a soft dusting to mimic a healthy glow. But the beauty world has rewritten the rules. Now, blush isn’t shy, subtle, or polite. It’s loud, it’s dramatic, and it’s climbing far beyond the apples of the cheeks. Exaggerated blush is the trend of the moment, transforming faces into canvases of fearless colour and unapologetic expression.

 

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Malondié: Where Heritage Becomes Haute Couture

For Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba, fashion is never merely fabric. It’s memory, identity, and above all, a bridge between yesterday and tomorrow. Since founding Malondié (sometimes spelled with the accent: Malondie / Malondié) in around 2015, she has transformed what began in small beginnings into a luxurious womenswear label that champions inclusion, culture, and bold expression. 

 

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My Favourite Things: Pumla Dineo

Pumla Dineo is a woman of contrasts—anchored by faith, yet endlessly drawn to the thrill of reinvention through style. Her digital universe flows seamlessly from the stillness of her Japanese-inspired sanctuary to the bold statements that define her fashion persona. On Instagram and YouTube, she commands attention with sculpted aesthetics, daring beauty choices, and a gift for storytelling that feels both intimate and aspirational. Oversized bags, chrome nails, and her signature wet-look hairstyle aren’t just accessories or trends—they’re emblems of a visual identity she has crafted with intention.

 

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Fluidity, Romance and Wearable Dreamscapes: Paolo Sisiano’s Vision

There are designers whose work you don’t just see—you feel it. Paolo Sisiano is one of them. At the intersection of movement, romance, and sartorial artistry lies his brand, Sisiano Official—a Nigerian label that designs not simply for the body, but for the space around it. Since its founding in 2013, Sisiano has been crafting garments that move like water, breathe like wind, and whisper poetry in their swish.

 

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Thapelo Motloung on Rewriting the Script with the Soweto Film Market

Soweto has always been more than a place—it is a living archive of resistance, resilience, and storytelling. From the sound of protest songs to the rhythm of township theatre, it has long been a stage where stories hold the power to move, mobilise, and inspire. Now, in the heart of this cultural powerhouse, filmmaker and visionary Thapelo Motloung is writing a new chapter in South African cinema.

 

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