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…
While for many walking on international runways is to satisfy the thirst for international stardom, pursuing the glamorous status that models such as Noami Campbell, Tyra Banks and Kendell Jenner have amassed, Mitchell Akat, on the other hand, is walking for liberation. The 20-year-old, who hails from the extremely cultural and religious South-Sudan, hopes with every walk and pose that…
The evolution of Nadia Nakai Ever evolving, brand Nadia Nakai is stronger than ever. In our Issue 2 cover, we explore high fashion with classic statement pieces that showcase the various aspects of Nadia Nakai’s brand, styling led by our Fashion Editor, Thobeka Mbane, shot by photographer Kgomotso Neto, hair by Matlhogonolo Podile and make-up by…
My Favourite Things: Mariam Owusu-Poku Mariam Owusu-Poku, also known as Mimi, captivated Ghanaians when she participated in the prestigious Miss Malaika competition in 2018. Following her win in the beauty pageant, she ventured into acting, debuting in the teen movie “Sugar, Spice, N Sauce.” Having displayed exceptional acting skills, she appeared in the Farmhouse Productions series “Stryke” and…
Behind the crown: Lalela Mswane, a model citizen with big dreams Reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane is no ordinary girl. Poise, eloquence and level headed are words that come to mind to describe her, an observation I was privy to when the beauty queen (with brains) sat down for this month’s PREVIDAR cover shoot. The stunner commanded the…
Behind the crown: Lalela Mswane, a model citizen with big dreams Reigning Miss Supranational Lalela Mswane is no ordinary girl. Poise, eloquence and level headed are words that come to mind to describe her, an observation I was privy to when the beauty queen (with brains) sat down for this month’s PREVIDAR cover shoot. The stunner commanded the…
As’qoke content creator Bafana Mthembu reimagines fashion that celebrates South African heritage As’qoke, an isizulu term which means let’s get dressed, was popularised by content creator Bafana Mthembu through his popular “get ready with me” videos. But those came with a twist, a take on the Amabhinca subculture that has become synonymous with some of Mzansi’s taxi drivers and top dressers…
My Favourite Things: Thobeka Mbane Let’s get to know our newly appointed Fashion Editor, South African based fashion stylist and creative director, Thobeka Mbane, a bit better as she takes us through 10 of her favourite things. Honestly, I’m such a jogger and crop tops girl with slides. I love a good pair of sneakers that I can…
My Favourite Things: Thobeka Mbane Let’s get to know our newly appointed Fashion Editor, South African based fashion stylist and creative director, Thobeka Mbane, a bit better as she takes us through 10 of her favourite things. Honestly, I’m such a jogger and crop tops girl with slides. I love a good pair of sneakers that I can…
Influencer MandzNotHot makes a statement for plus size women one fashion piece at a time Social media influencer, turned muso, MandzNotHot had tongues wagging with her sizzling photoshoot pictures released last month. The 23-year-old creative who hails from Pretoria can be seen in sexy lingerie, hot heels and sneakers at times, but is quick to share…