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Latest Collaboration with Pick n Pay Clothing Brings Cinani Nhlapo’s Designer Dreams to Life

Design and fashion have been Cinani Nhlapo’s life since he was a youngster playing house, dressing up with his cousins and sewing his clothes by hand. Now the 32-year-old from Brits in the North West Province, who managed to duck out of being sent to the army in favour of studying fashion design and technology at Tshwane University of Technology, has made his dreams come to life thanks to a collaboration with Pick n Pay Clothing’s Futurewear programme. His five-piece range, Cinani Nhlapo x Kiav x Pick n Pay Clothing, debuted at over 40 Pick n Pay Clothing stores and online on 20 September 2023.

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Dopamine Glam is All the Rage – Here’s How to Pull It Off 

As the Clean Girl aesthetic takes a much-needed hiatus, more and more make-up enthusiasts are embracing bold, bright, and colourful looks, in a style the internet has dubbed “Dopamine Makeup.” Simply put, Dopamine Makeup is a beauty trend centred around colours, textures, and finishes that spark joy – the antithesis to the popular “Clean Girl” aesthetic if you will. Alongside its sister trends, Dopamine Decor and Dopamine Dressing, the makeup trend adopts a “what makes you feel happy” approach to makeup application, colour, and product selection. Bright tones that uplift your mood and glittery, glossy themes are pretty common to see in this feel-good trend. Think brighter lash lines, bolder blush tones, rainbow-coloured eyeshadow, and more!

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Fashion-Forward Duo Neaco & Camello On Street Style, Brand Collaborations & More 

Meet the dynamic fashionista duo, Tsiko & Thiko Mudau, identical twins who are not just fashion and lifestyle influencers, but also STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) enthusiasts with thriving careers. Tsiko, better known as Neaco is a UX Designer, while Thiko better known as Camello is a Digital Project Manager. Together, they are set to launch their groundbreaking brand, Matchbox Studios which will take the fashion industry by storm.

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Iconic Moments At The 2023 MTV MVAs

The MTV Video Music Awards is best defined as a cultural phenomenon every year but the 2023 VMAs turned the heat up just a bit more! 

 

On the 12th of September, the 2023 Video Music Awards (VMAs) were held at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday night. The pink carpet at the video music awards was a breeding ground for iconic fashion moments and looked exactly like a Paris Fashion Week. Since their inception in 1984, the VMAs have been a significant event in the music industry.

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Natural Hair Tips & Tricks with Pro Hairstylist, Matlhogonolo Podile

A professional freelance hairstylist with a bona fide passion for hairdressing. That is how Johannesburg-based hair maestro, Matlhogonolo Podile would describe himself. After graduating from Central Johannesburg College, the renowned hairstylist launched his formidable career with apprenticeships at Hair Images Salon, as well as BLO Hair Salon. Determined to make a name for himself in the hair industry, Matlhogonolo acquired a job as a junior hairstylist at Lawaji Hair Salon where he gained extensive work experience. Exploiting his industry expertise, the multi-talented hairstylist took a leap of faith by becoming a freelancer and as they say, the rest is history.

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From the Margiela Tabi to Fenty Perfume, Our Fashion Editor Shares Her Top Picks for Spring 2023  

For many of us, the dawn of spring is the perfect time to refresh our wardrobes and beauty cabins, whether that means weeding out what no longer feels relevant or testing out new trends. The spring 2023 runways brought plenty of inspiration, from sheer fabrics at Tory Burch to fringe decals at Michael Kors. Meanwhile, the street style looks brought each spring trend to life, showing us how to wear cardigans, tote bags, and miniskirts for every day. In the case of our Fashion Editor, Thobeka Mbane, the inclination to add more quiet luxury this season is undeniable.

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