As a trailblazer in fashion styling in the African diaspora, acclaimed celebrity stylist and international, DJ Luxury Recycle takes pride in all the milestones that he has accomplished in his illustrious career. Hailing from the vibrant landscapes of Mozambique, the stylist extraordinaire fuses his intrinsic flair for fashion with art to compile voguish outfits.
A gorgeous pair of stilettos, a fancy tote bag, designer sunglasses, the trendiest beauty products…when it comes to Christmas gifts, the options are endless. And since no two people are alike, finding the perfect present requires careful thought. The good news? There are plenty of options for everyone if you just put your mind to it.
Embodying compassion, beauty, and grace, Miss South Africa 2022 Ndavi Nokeri is passionate about seeking plausible solutions to tackle inequality and the digital divide in our country. Before her coronation, the Investment Management graduate worked in an angel investing business where she reviewed many start-up companies for funding and co-facilitated an event hosted by the UNDP, that was aimed at mentoring and up-skilling young entrepreneurs. Thereafter, the astute model made her debut in corporate and worked for one of the biggest asset management firms in South Africa.
Merging social media trends with her creative flair, content creator Foyin Ogunrombi, popularly known as Foyin OG has amassed a large following as a contemporary thought leader in the online beauty and makeup space. Since embarking on her journey as a digital creator, the charismatic influencer has worked with various beauty brands such as AVON and Essence, among others.
It is often said that content is king and no one understands this big idea better than Cape Town based marketing strategist, Zethu Gqola. Boasting over 200, 000 followers on TikTok, the marketing maven is at the forefront of entertainment and pop culture commentary in South Africa’s digital landscape. Zethu is popularly known for her authentic commentary and personable delivery on trending topics and stories that she personally finds interesting in pop culture and socio-political space, occasionally balancing her content with vlogs of her daily life.
November was a jam-packed fashion odyssey with auspicious events such as Joburg Fashion Week hosted by the prestigious Africa Fashion International (AFI), a glamorous launch from H&M and Paco Rabanne’s collection, a modish ready-to-wear collection from renowned fashion designer Orapeleng Modutle and Superbalist, as well as the South African Music Awards (SAMAs) red carpet which showcased extravagant vogue.
African luxury fashion brand, MAXHOSA AFRICA does not need an introduction. Boasting luxe woven geometric patterns in vivid hues such as red, blue, yellow, and orange, the brand has carved a distinctive signature that easily stands out. Founded by award-winning fashion designer, entrepreneur, and creative artist Laduma Ngxokolo in 2010, MAXHOSA AFRICA has established itself as a thought leader in the African luxury landscape. The globally renowned brand has showcased luxe, African-inspired apparel on big stages such as New York Fashion Week. Moreover, the brand’s knitwear has been spotted on international celebrities such as Beyoncé, veteran Black Panther star, John Kani, and most recently – Michelle Obama during her Cape Town trip.
From her appointment by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as its Regional Champion for East and Southern Africa to bagging a partnership with retail giant, Woolworths for her diverse swimwear collection, ‘Imbe’, Shudufhadzo Musida has reached remarkable heights after her reign as Miss South Africa 2020.
With a passion for philanthropy and the desire to better women’s lived experiences, Tebogo Mphahlele aspires to be at the forefront of building our nation one positive initiative at a time. Multi-hyphenate, the pageant model holds an Accounting degree from the University of Johannesburg and aspires to become a Chartered Accountant, something she is actively working towards.
Luxury hair business founder and digital creator Ronewa Khangale, popularly known as Cindy Khan is the epitome of a boss babe. Hailing from a small town in Venda, Limpopo, the 22-year-old is an example of what happens when tenacity meets discipline and determination. Having founded her brainchild, Luna Lux Hair at the tender age of 19 years old, the young entrepreneur is a girl on a mission to build an empire and attain mogul status in the business world.