Luthando Shosha, popularly known as LootLove, is a multifaceted media personality whose journey embodies resilience and self-discovery. Her pivotal moment for self-reflection came amidst a backdrop of personal loss, maternal responsibilities, and the relentless demands of her career. Recognising the need to hit pause, LootLove embarked on a courageous sabbatical for inner reflection and renewal, shedding old burdens and embracing a newfound sense of calm and purpose.
Nigerian-born singer Salle is not just a musician; she’s a multi-disciplinary artist whose passions extend far beyond the realm of music, making her a vibrant fusion of creative expression.
They come from eight of South Africa’s nine provinces: Gauteng leads the field with 14 contestants (with two each from Tshwane and Soweto); KwaZulu Natal has four; the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga have three each with Limpopo and North West fielding two each while Free State and Western Cape have one.
Adidas Originals and Sporty & Rich, return for the latest instalment of their collaborative partnership. Continuing to establish a distinctive set of aesthetic codes, the fourth collection from the Trefoil and the Los Angeles-based label focuses on footwear – with a trio of considered takes on the Handball Spezial.
Acclaimed South African fashion designer Gert-Johan Coetzee announces the highly anticipated launch of his first-ever sunglasses collection. Embodying the label’s signature flair for bold design and timeless elegance, the collection promises to be a must-have for fashionistas seeking to elevate their look.
Thulasizwe ‘Lasizwe’ Dambuza has carved a lucrative career for himself in the last 7 years. From the humble beginnings of his social media skits to now hosting the popular Youtube series Awkward Dates, which he produces and hosts, the media personality has always found a way to raise his own bar to greater heights.
For the third and final tier of the extraordinary ‘Out of this world: Down to Earth’ photographic series, Creative Director, King Nandi, and her fellow artists explore the character’s carefree, almost comfortable demeanour captured in an environment that would be considered to be masculine – rim and tyre shop. The concluding tier of the series represents change.
Celebrating the shared culture and traditions that bind us together. Excelsior Lusso is delighted to announce the beautiful union of two hearts, drawn together by love and a common culture at the UNESCO Africa Week 2024 fashion event in the romantic city of Paris, France!
For fashion fads, a new season brings with it the same old question: Which pieces can I add to my closet to manoeuvre the months ahead in style? If you’re ready for a wardrobe refresh, we’ve got an array of answers for you plucked straight from the SA Fashion Week Spring/ Summer ‘24 runways. It may seem ironically berserk to implement trends from summer runways to your winter wardrobe but believe me when I say that our list of trends effortlessly transcends weather seasons. This year, the catwalks were filled with bold colours, mesh, leather jackets, and much more.
“Women, whether subtly or vociferously, have always been a tremendous power in the destiny of the world.” This is a sentiment that strongly resonates with reality TV star, multi-hyphenate businesswoman, and super mom – Ratile Mabitsela.