Author page: Lihle Ndlovu

The Met Gala’s Most Iconic Looks: A Fashion Odyssey

Every first Monday in May, the Metropolitan Museum of Art transforms into a sartorial spectacle, where fashion’s elite ascend its storied steps, not merely to showcase garments but to etch their presence into the annals of style history. The Met Gala is more than an event; it’s a canvas where couture meets concept, and where the avant-garde is not just welcomed but celebrated. As we anticipate the 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” let’s traverse the timeline of the Gala’s most unforgettable ensembles.

 

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My Favourite Things: Bohang Moeko

From charming us in Netflix’s Seriously Single to leaving audiences breathless in A Wesley South African Christmas and the How to Ruin Love franchise, Bohang Moeko is no stranger to our screens—or our hearts. Whether he’s starring in high-stakes thrillers or feel-good romcoms, the actor’s mix of grounded vulnerability and leading man charm has made him a fan favourite at home and abroad.

 

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Myth, Matter & Modernity: Inside Post-Imperial’s Artful Deconstruction of Power Dressing

Post-Imperial isn’t just a brand—it’s a cultural cipher, decoding diasporic memory, artisan-led innovation, and textile alchemy through the lens of modern menswear. Founded by Nigerian designer Niyi Okuboyejo in 2012, the label has carved out a singular space at the intersection of fashion, mythology, and resistance. While many brands fixate on seasonal storytelling, Post-Imperial pivots to something richer: a collective mythos shaped by material, place, and people.

 

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CRUZ Vodka Ushers In a New Era of Understated Glamour at SA Fashion Week Opening Night

With its velvet ropes, glinting glasses, and impeccably dressed crowd, the Hyde Park Forum was the very picture of elegance on the opening night of South African Fashion Week. But this year, opulence whispered rather than shouted. Hosted by CRUZ Vodka, the evening’s moodboard was unmistakably chic: “quiet luxury” – and guests rose to the occasion in sartorial symphonies of subtlety and refinement.

 

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My Favourite Things: Federico Ancillai

Growing up in a family of artists, Federico Ancillai was never far from the magic of storytelling. Although acting wasn’t his first love, early exposure to the sets of Hollywood films eventually drew him in. A professional soccer player until the age of 20, a career-halting injury turned out to be the twist in his own plot-line—one that led him straight to the stage. By 21, he had immersed himself in the world of acting, finding his footing in theatre, TV, and cinema across Italy.

 

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H&M&LA: Doechii, Robyn and Uncle Waffles perform at one-off festival in Los Angeles, in honour of H&M’s S/S 2025 collection

On Wednesday night, H&M united talent from across the music and fashion industry for a special celebration in LA. Billed as a one-off festival, the evening featured performances from Doechii, Robyn, Jamie xx, PinkPantheress, SAILORR, amongst others. South African acts Uncle Waffles, Scorpion Kings and Major League DJz also took to the stage with dynamic Amapiano DJ sets.

 

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