Visual art is a fundamental component of the human experience reflecting the world and the time in which we live. This is a sentiment that resonates deeply with multidisciplinary artist, Thobeka Mbatha-Msane, popularly known as Black Rose.
LEO SZN, a creative consultancy specializing in fashion and beauty business development, curated an industry gathering during SA Fashion Week SS24 collections showcase. This experience convened a coterie of fashion’s leading lights – innovators, tastemakers, models, designers, photographers and artrepreneurs – to celebrate the burgeoning South African fashion landscape.
In a move that has the beauty industry buzzing, haircare giant Dark and Lovely has proudly announced Wendy Gumede as the new face and voice of their Relaxed Hair Care Range. The announcement was made at an intimate event held at MeaCulpa in Kew Sandton, where friends, friends of the brand, and members of the media gathered to celebrate the exciting new partnership.
After unveiling their newest collection designed to infuse relaxation, sophistication, and elegance into the fashion landscape at South African Fashion Week Spring Summer 2024, Rubicon has sparked considerable excitement within the fashion world.
At some point in our lives, we all reach a juncture where a respite becomes essential. Amidst the relentless demands of daily life, pausing to recharge becomes imperative for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
ICYMI: we are still painting the town red in 2024. From the runway to the high street, we’re seeing all our favourite looks through rose-tinted glasses – splashed in shades of ruby, crimson, and scarlet. This comes as no surprise considering that a jolt of the vibrant hue can infuse any outfit with a potent dose of pizzazz. The hyper-saturated hue appeared on nearly every runway in 2023, and its latest manifestation is the red handbag trend – a simple, high-impact accessory you can use to stay on-trend in 2024.
Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It’s not about nutrients and calories. It’s about sharing, honesty, and identity. This sentiment resonates sincerely with private chef and foodie, Thandolwethu Nkomo.
The country’s premier showcase of top local design, South African Fashion Week (SAFW) hosted its most sustainable green season yet since adopting a clean fashion ethos in 2019. The event, which took place at its official home, the Mall of Africa, from 18 – 20 April 2024, saw collections marked by timeless design, innovative modification of locally produced, sustainable fabric, and an emphasis on quality over quantity.
Nicolas Ghesquière pursues an exploration that caps ten years of creativity at Louis Vuitton and this season presents the Prefall 2024 collection with a new Voyager show in Shanghai.
Since 2022, internationally acclaimed fashion designer and creative director Thebe Magugu has annually released his Heritage capsule collection, a vibrant tribute to his South African roots. Raised in Kimberley and Johannesburg, Magugu’s collections have always portrayed the diverse tapestry of African tribes and customs. His latest instalment of the collection is no different.