The 83rd Golden Globe Awards brought fashion and film into perfect harmony as Hollywood’s finest turned the red carpet into a stage for sartorial storytelling. From bold silhouettes to elegant classics, this year’s arrivals set the tone for an unforgettable awards season. 
Founded in 2016 by Senegalese designer Sarah Diouf, Tongoro has emerged as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary African fashion. Designed and produced in Dakar, the brand exists at the intersection of heritage and modernity, where tradition is not preserved behind glass, but worn, lived in and reimagined. Tongoro speaks to a global audience while remaining deeply anchored in African authorship, craftsmanship and pride.
We are officially in 2026, and if fashion month confirmed anything, it’s that this year’s beauty mood is not about excess, but intention. After scouring the Spring/Summer 2026 runways, tracking the looks our favourite it-girls are already wearing off-duty, and paying close attention to what brands like Fenty Beauty, MAC Cosmetics and NYX are actively pushing right now, one thing is clear: 2026 beauty is confident, considered and quietly nostalgic.
For more than three decades, Gavin Rajah has stood as one of South Africa’s most enduring and influential fashion voices. Based out of Cape Town, the Gavin Rajah brand is synonymous with refined luxury, meticulous craftsmanship and a timeless elegance that refuses to be fleeting. What began as a singular vision has grown into a multifaceted creative atelier, one that not only celebrates sartorial beauty but also champions community empowerment and social purpose.
Couture took centre stage this year, unfolding as a study in drama, intention and meticulous craft. Across red carpets and cultural moments, African celebrities embraced fashion as both performance and narrative, delivering silhouettes that felt sculpted rather than styled. From layered textures and architectural forms to conceptual method dressing and glass-like finishes, the year’s most memorable looks proved that couture remains the ultimate language of self-expression.
If style were a language, Teyana Taylor would speak it fluently — moving between red carpets, major premieres and fashion’s most prestigious nights with an intuitive ease that feels both bold and deeply personal. In 2025 she has not just worn clothes, she has told stories through them — layering heritage, theatre and sartorial confidence into each moment.
Born from personal history and shaped by intention, MUNKUS has emerged as a thoughtful voice in South African fashion—one that places heritage, sustainability, and emotional connection at the centre of its design language. The brand offers garments that move beyond trend cycles, favouring longevity, memory, and meaning.
Founded in 2019 by British Nigerian designer Michelle Adepoju, Kilentar has swiftly become one of fashion’s most inspiring voices in sustainable luxury womenswear. The brand blends contemporary design with the rich tapestry of West African heritage, weaving ancient techniques with modern silhouettes to create garments that are at once elegant, meaningful, and deeply rooted in craft. Kilentar strikes a balance where tradition dialogues with innovation, where femininity is both celebrated and reimagined, and where every piece feels like a cultural artefact reinterpreted for today’s woman.
The festive season is here, and with it comes the excitement — and sometimes stress — of finding gifts that truly delight the people you love. Whether you’re shopping for a fashion-forward friend, a beauty-obsessed sister, or someone who just appreciates thoughtful, well-crafted items, giving feels best when it’s stylish, personal, and meaningful.
Founded in 2018 by creative director Jesmine Davids, Rebirth SA has emerged from the streets of Johannesburg to carve out a distinct space in South African fashion, where sustainability, reinvention and self-expression collide. What began as a project to support Davids through her final year at university has grown into a full-fledged streetwear brand with a conscience, and a mission to challenge the fashion status quo.