24 April – 30 May 2025
Beauty, ever-elusive and deeply personal, has long been intertwined with both societal standards and self-expression. Often, the pursuit of beauty becomes a means of defying limitations—whether those be physical, social, or political. It’s both a tool of empowerment and a practice of resilience, revealing strength, community, and courage in ways often overlooked.
BIRKENSTOCK’s Autumn Winter 2025 collection is an ode to winter style and function, while remaining true to the quality and comfort that the brand is most celebrated for.
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.
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.
Celebrated radio and TV host Anele Mdoda and Prince Bonelela Ngubengcuka ka Mgudlwa and their families have officially become one, as ooHlathi, ooMfene, ooLisa, and ooJambase welcomed Bonelela as their mkwenyana in an elegant ceremony of ukwamkelwa kwabakwenyana, surrounded by close family and friends over the weekend.
Influencer and DJ Thee Buhle—real name Lundi Buhle Gugwana—always knew she was meant for the spotlight. Energetic and a natural performer from a young age, she initially dreamed of becoming an actress. However, like many parents, hers didn’t consider it a real career path, leading her to pursue studies in engineering instead. But fate had other plans—what’s meant for you always finds its way.
Lawrence Maleka is all about love. Love for his craft, love for his roots, and love for the journey that has shaped him into the powerhouse he is today. With a career spanning 15 years in the entertainment industry, Maleka has become a formidable force, carving out a space that represents him in the most authentic way possible.
For Kings and Queens alike, it’s not just about winning, it’s about winning in style. The iconic King Indoor is the centreline of PUMA’s new “Royalty” pack. Inspired by the legendary names who wore the PUMA King, including larger-than-life figures like Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, and Pelé, this latest release borrows from the familiar team colours of nations that have competed on the world’s biggest sporting stage, the World Cup.
In a fashion landscape where flash often overshadows function, Johannesburg-based brand BOYDE emerges as a masterclass in restraint and purpose. Established in 2017 by visionary creative Samkelo Boyde Xaba, the contemporary African luxury label reimagines fashion through a lens of intentional design, slow production, and cultural reflection.
The Levi’s® brand, in collaboration with global icon Beyoncé, today debuted Refrigerator, the third chapter of the REIIMAGINE campaign. In the new film and accompanying imagery, Levi’s® continues to highlight the brand’s heritage as inspiration for reinvention.