Author page: Lihle Ndlovu

From Runway to Reality – The Most Wearable Fashion Trends From SA Fashion Week’s Spring/ Summer 2024 Shows

For fashion fads, a new season brings with it the same old question: Which pieces can I add to my closet to manoeuvre the months ahead in style? If you’re ready for a wardrobe refresh, we’ve got an array of answers for you plucked straight from the SA Fashion Week Spring/ Summer ‘24 runways. It may seem ironically berserk to implement trends from summer runways to your winter wardrobe but believe me when I say that our list of trends effortlessly transcends weather seasons. This year, the catwalks were filled with bold colours, mesh, leather jackets, and much more.

 

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Linda Sumbu is Taking Digital Fashion Media to New Heights

In the fast-paced world of fashion, social media has become a driving force in shaping the industry’s landscape, redefining the way brands connect with their audience. The ability to amass a following and curate a distinct online persona has become just as important as walking the runway. A digital fashion connoisseur who is well-versed in this phenomenon is digital fashion content curator, Linda Sumbu.

 

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Dresses Made of Sand, Vintage Couture Gowns & Power Poses: The MET Gala 2024 in Pictures

Every year, without fail, the prestigious MET Gala ceremony brings together an incredible crowd of fashion designers, models, and the brightest stars of music and film in celebration of the Costume Institute’s latest exhibition. “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” was this year’s show, and it drew from the Costume Institute’s own permanent collection to highlight the multi-sensory experience of wearing clothes.

 

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My Favourite Things – Naliyani Uma

With an entrepreneurial spirit and unrivalled creative flair, Naliyani Uma effortlessly balances multiple roles while leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Synonymous with style and sophistication, the fashion and beauty influencer curates a unique blend of inspiration and expertise, collaborating with renowned brands internationally.


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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Every Type of Mom

Let’s be honest: getting the perfect Mother’s Day gift is no easy feat. However, with the auspicious day fast approaching (it falls on Sunday, May 12 this year), it is important to start thinking about what you will be gifting the special woman in your life. This year, we are encouraging you to skip the last-minute bunch of flowers or the chocolate box and really put some time and thought into your gift selection instead. After all, our moms (or mother figures) do an awful lot for us, so it’s a no-brainer that we would want to give a little back.

 

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Yuri Pailman is Owning His Truth – On & Off the Runway

“The evolution in the modelling industry has been heartwarming. It’s great to see more inclusion on the runway.” – Yuri Pailman

 

Yuri Pailman’s modelling journey is a tale of opportunity meeting inborn talent and destiny. The 26-year-old fashion model and talent agent who has strutted the runway for acclaimed luxury vogue brands such as Wanda Lephoto and The BAM Collective surprisingly had no intentions of breaking into the industry – despite having a deep appreciation for the craft.

 

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The Best-Dressed Celebrities & Influencers of the Month: April

Frankly, we’re not sure how this month could possibly be outdone in terms of style. From media powerhouse LootLove’s breathtaking couture gowns at the Metro Music Awards (MMAs) to influencer and fashion connoisseur Naliyani Uma bringing Schiaparelli’s braided tie runway trend to life at CRUZ Vodka’s South African Fashion Week (SAFW) launch soirée, the month was nothing short of a fashion fad’s paradise.

 

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