The 98th Academy Awards returned with cinematic glamour as the world’s most celebrated actors, filmmakers and fashion houses gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles for Hollywood’s most prestigious evening. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the ceremony honoured the films of 2025 while once again transforming the red carpet into fashion’s most dramatic runway. 
Designer Anifa Mvuemba has announced that her celebrated womenswear label Hanifa will pause production indefinitely. The news was first reported in a recent conversation with The Cut, where Mvuemba opened up about the decision and what it means for her personally and professionally.
As the new year kicks off, GALXBOY sets the tone for what’s ahead for the brand by redefining fashion, culture, and innovation with the debut of its first-ever sneaker line: the GBX 012 Trainer and GBX 012 Runner.
The Met Gala 2026 is getting crafty with its theme.
The annual fundraising gala, hosted by Anna Wintour, has announced that the dress code for this year’s “Costume Art” party will be “Fashion Is Art.” The theme, previously confirmed as “Costume Art,” now finds its visual language, inviting guests to quite literally treat fashion as a gallery moment.
Inspired by Zanzibar and crafted in Johannesburg, the latest capsule invites wearers to dress with intention, presence and care.
In the fast pace world of fashion that normally rewards speed, excess and instant gratification, South African-based fashion brand Neimil is choosing something quieter in their latest collection – Pole Pole. Something softer. Something slower.
The 2026 Grammy Awards red carpet was a masterclass in fashion, where music’s boldest voices brought equally bold style to Los Angeles’s Crypto.com Arena. From dramatic trains to sheer statements, this year proved once more that the Grammys are as much about what you wear as what you perform.
Founded in Cape Town in 2015, Lukhanyo Mdingi stands at the intersection of craftsmanship, community and contemporary design. The eponymous label has carved out a distinctive identity rooted in research, intention and cultural grounding, offering a vision of luxury that is tactile, thoughtful and quietly powerful. At a time when fashion is increasingly reckoning with speed, excess and homogenisation, Mdingi proposes a slower, more considered alternative — one shaped by human connection, material honesty and emotional depth.
South African womenswear brand Miladys has unveiled its first-ever Store of the Future at Canal Walk, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s retail and business strategy. The opening represents a clear shift toward modern, experience-led retail, designed to better serve the evolving needs of today’s customer while future-proofing the brand’s physical store footprint.
Founded in Cairo, Egypt, Reform Studio stands at the intersection of sustainability, craftsmanship and contemporary design. The brand has carved out a distinctive identity rooted in upcycling, circular fashion and ethical production, proving that innovation and responsibility can coexist without compromise. At a time when fashion is reckoning with its environmental and social impact, Reform Studio offers a thoughtful alternative: one that prioritises intention over excess and meaning over mass production.
In fashion, few names conjure romance, grandeur and emotional storytelling quite like Valentino. In light of the designer’s passing, we look back at the maison’s most unforgettable dresses, creations that transcended red carpets and runways to become cultural moments in their own right.