In the heart of Johannesburg’s electric energy, a bold new fashion voice is emerging—Ntwana, the brainchild of friends-turned-designers Mikhail Brown and Mmiso Luphondo. With its debut Episode collection, Ntwana challenges conventional luxury by intertwining raw emotion, psychological depths, and unapologetic South African grit.
Reigning Miss South Africa, Mia Le Roux, has just given us another reason to swoon — the beauty queen is officially engaged to her long-time partner, Luke ten Oever. After quietly savouring their private bubble of joy, the couple has now shared their engagement with the world, and the internet is basking in their love story.
Boitumelo “Boits” Nxumalo is the kind of woman who lives with intention, and looks effortlessly good doing it. A proud University of Johannesburg graduate in Public Relations and Communications, Boits has spent over a decade building a dynamic career across PR, media, and digital storytelling. She has carved out a space that’s uniquely her own: part strategy, part creativity, and all heart. From pioneering natural hair conversations in South Africa to inspiring women to show up boldly in beauty and fashion, Boits brings grace and authenticity to everything she touches.
South Africa’s SIXX6, the trailblazing ready‑to‑wear label founded by Mimangaliso Ndiko in 2022, is turning heads with its visionary fusion of ancestral aesthetics and modern sensibilities . Inspired by the concept of fashion as a “sixth sense,” Ndiko reimagines garments as sensory experiences, weaving together scent, touch, sight, sound, and presence into every design.
Matte had its moment. It gave us powdered T-zones, transfer-proof lips, and filters IRL… but that moment? It’s officially over. From red carpets to runways, the new beauty memo is clear: get glossy, or get gone.
Katlego Tefu is the kind of creative force who makes style feel both aspirational andattainable. With a keen eye for effortless fashion, a love for beauty rooted in authenticity, and an ever-growing digital community, the Johannesburg-based content creator has carved a niche as a trusted voice for the stylish, self-assured South African woman. Whether she’s sharing budget-friendly outfit ideas, walking red carpets as a fashion correspondent, or breaking down natural hair care myths one reel at a time, Katlego’s presence is warm, confident, and quietly radical.
Whether she’s lighting up stages, launching tech startups, or uplifting creatives through her foundation work, Thaba Nyaba is a force of nature—bold, brilliant, and constantly breaking new ground.
Burgundy is having more than just a moment. Once reserved for autumnal palettes and formalwear, the deep red shade, also called maroon, oxblood, port or wine has stepped confidently into the spotlight as fashion’s newest neutral. From the runways of London Fashion Week to the wardrobes of trendsetters like Lisa Madibe, burgundy is leading a style renaissance rooted in bold elegance.
Fashion’s grandest stage – the Met Gala – has long been the playground for daring creativity and style reinvention. Yet, the 2025 edition was particularly momentous for menswear. The theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, invited gents from across music, film, and sport to embrace sartorial freedom, delivering bold, joyful, and exquisitely tailored masterpieces.
In a historic moment for African fashion, the 2025 Met Gala witnessed a dazzling display of African creativity and craftsmanship that could no longer be overlooked. This year’s event, themed around celebrating the enduring influence of Black style, saw African designers not only participating but reshaping the global conversation around fashion itself.