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All the Valentine’s Day Makeup Inspiration You’ll Need (Whatever Your Plans)

Valentine’s Day may be circled on the calendar as just one day, but let’s be honest, February has a way of stretching the romance. Between Galentine’s dinners, date nights, solo self-love moments, and those last-minute “just one drink” plans, there’s no shortage of excuses to lean into a little extra glam. And what better way to do it than with makeup that feels playful, confident, and very on theme?

 

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Lukhanyo Mdingi: A Study in Craft, Culture and Contemporary Design

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.

 

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Miladys Launches First Store of the Future, Signaling a Strategic Shift in Experiential Retail

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.

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Rewriting the Colour Code: How Colour Analysis Is Changing Beauty

For decades, colour analysis has promised clarity, confidence and effortless style. Yet for many Black women, it has remained a system that rarely reflects them. Built largely around lighter skin tones, traditional colour frameworks have often failed to account for the depth, diversity and nuance of melanated skin. Inspired by educational insights shared by Colour Lab Stylist, a platform dedicated to inclusive colour analysis, we explore the four key elements shaping modern colour theory — contrast, chroma, undertone and seasonal palettes — and how they are transforming the way Black women understand beauty, fashion and self-expression.

 

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Reform Studio: Where Conscious Design Meets Contemporary Luxury

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.

 

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