Digital entrepreneur and fashion enthusiast Lerato Kgamanyane has mastered the intricate art of sophisticated dressing. From sleek silhouettes to timeless high fashion accessories, the trendsetter has the perfect formula for showcasing a balance between class and style.
It’s been a while since leather fashion staples were reserved for guitar-slinging rock stars. With a range of styles from leggings to wide-leg trousers, leather brings a polished edge to any look. Stars such as Bonang Matheba, Moozlie, and Chlöe are gravitating to the leather trend & nailing it in a slew of ultra-modern outfits.
Monochromatic ensembles and pieces with sleek clean lines feature prominently in chic fashion collections. Exuding power and innate sense of fashion, chic fashion often entails black, white, and neutrals clothing while saving colour for a bold statement accessory such as an alligator skin purse or a bright red lipstick. A little black dress is always a staple, as is a little white dress.
The rise of sustainable fashion is a positive development that reflects a growing awareness of the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry. No one understands this better than Capetonian fashion designer, Cyla Gonsolves. Since launching her luxury resort and knitwear womenswear brand in 2017 after being a contestant in the reality series, The Intern by David Tlale…
It’s not a secret that the Y2K fashion and beauty aesthetic is back by popular demand. Thanks to celebrities such as Bella Hadid and Gen Z’s full-blown obsession with the aesthetic on Tik Tok, fashion is heading back to the early 2000s. However, with the nostalgic shift toward super low-rise jeans, butterfly clips, and thin eyebrows has come the more sinister notion that certain body types – and even specific body parts can also come in and out of style. Yes, we’re talking about the apparent rise and fall of BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) fashion.
After the glitz and glamour of fashion week, a new colour trend is on the horizon: red. Usurping the Valentino pink that dominated the whole of 2022, red seems to be taking over the fashion streets and catwalks. At least twelve designers at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) gave red the greenlight to reign as the soon-to-be-everywhere shade of 2023. Some of the most notable looks, such as fluid trousers and sharp-shouldered blazer dresses shown at Theory, Jason Wu, Alice + Olivia, and Alejandra Alonso Rojas, took the sophisticated, structured suit sets received by street style and injected them with a fresh palette. Most of the red looks at fashion week were showcased in orange undertones, with a select few leaning towards deeper hues. Regardless of the shade, the pieces were still saturated and bright enough to stop traffic.
It’s Pride Month! Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, this is a time to show up and show out. That goes for supporting and celebrating queer culture, and identity, and looking fantastic while doing so. With fashion being a significant aspect of queer culture, it only makes sense that we shed some light on…
Since kicking off her highly-anticipated Renaissance Tour back in May, Beyoncé has been on a fashion roll. The iconic performer has unveiled a new designer ensemble at every tour stop, with each look equally as stunning as the next. Wearing custom looks from world-renowned fashion houses such as Mugler, Alexander McQueen, and Balmain, the superstar’s style M.O. has been heavy on glamour and sequins.
Denim is a fashion staple that has stood the test of time. In 2023, we’re seeing a rise in the popularity of the ankle crop and distressed treatments that range from unfinished hems to redone patchwork. Pleated trousers, dramatically pooling wide legs, and form-fitting boot-cut flares are also everywhere, with these more standout shapes hailing from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. The versatile ensemble is a perfect blank canvas, and no one understands this better than singing sensation and fashionista, Elaine.
Remember the era when sweatpants were considered a major faux pas? Thank goodness we made it past that very dark age of monotonous fashion! While we love a body-hugging pair of jeans and tiny, pleated mini skirts, roomy, comfy, soft pants have become our go-to over the past few years. We now know that loungewear can be versatile, and when it comes to what to wear with sweatpants, we’re no longer limited to coordinating sweatshirts or solid-coloured tees. Not only are there form-fitting options that make them look stylish, but there are numerous ways to style your joggers, even your slouchiest pair, that will make you look and feel like a fashion icon.