Summer always shifts something in us. Our make-up becomes lighter, our wardrobes brighter, and our fragrances? They need to feel like sunshine — radiant, refreshing and effortlessly sensual. This is the season for perfumes that lift, sparkle and move with the warmth of your skin.
Founded in 2020 by designers Minenhle “Toby” Ntombela and Sithelo Mhlongo, RICHMANSKYF has fast become one of Durban’s most compelling voices in contemporary streetwear. Rooted in the rhythm of KwaZulu-Natal youth culture, the brand blends township nostalgia with polished restraint, offering an aesthetic that is as grounded as it is aspirational. RICHMANSKYF sits at the crossroads where street uniform meets luxe minimalism, where heritage speaks through modern silhouettes, and where identity is not performed, but lived.
After walking through unimaginable loss, rapper and businesswoman Nadia Nakai opens up about grief, faith and rediscovering joy — one day at a time.
For Nadia Nakai, choosing to live again was not an overnight decision. It was a gradual, grace-filled process — one that required surrender, honesty and courage. After losing her partner, rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes, the world saw her heartbreak play out in real time. But what many didn’t see was her quiet battle to keep going, to find God again, and to give herself permission to heal.
This year, Moët & Chandon colours the world in red – a symbol of human connection, love, and celebration, the very essence of our Maison.
When Rihanna introduced Fenty Beauty in 2017, the beauty world shifted. The brand’s message was simple: beauty must include everyone. That idea resonated globally — and strongly here in South Africa — where many consumers had long felt overlooked.
Through loss, faith and reflection, Langa Mavuso returns to the truest version of himself — one rooted in family, love and acceptance.
Langa Mavuso speaks of love with the gentleness of someone who has truly known it — in all its forms, from the kind that raised him to the kind that broke and rebuilt him. “My grandparents’ love really shaped my early idea of what it means to be loved,” he reflects softly. “It was warmth and acceptance — never trying to make you anything but yourself.”
In the township, prayers rise like smoke. They are whispered by grandmothers over pots of stew, shouted by mothers in crowded churches, and carried quietly by fathers walking home under flickering streetlights. They are not always answered immediately, but they linger—echoing, paving unseen paths.
When NYX Cosmetics quietly disappeared from South African shelves a few years ago, it left a noticeable gap. Not just in makeup bags, but in the spirit of accessibility that the brand championed long before “inclusive beauty” became a marketing buzzword. For many of us, NYX wasn’t just a cosmetics label — it was our first introduction to pro-level artistry without the intimidating price tag.
True to her name, Tumi Powerhouse is a force of nature—blending beauty, intellect, and ambition in equal measure. A media personality, influencer, and strategic communicator with an Honours degree, she’s made her mark across fashion, beauty, and entertainment.
Founded by designer Joanna Hedley, BeachCult has become one of South Africa’s most distinctive voices in resortwear, defining the intersection between escapism, sustainability, and sensuality. Born along the Cape’s sun-soaked coastline, the brand embodies the freedom of the sea — fluid, unrestrained, and deeply rooted in the rhythm of nature.