“The evolution in the modelling industry has been heartwarming. It’s great to see more inclusion on the runway.” – Yuri Pailman
Yuri Pailman’s modelling journey is a tale of opportunity meeting inborn talent and destiny. The 26-year-old fashion model and talent agent who has strutted the runway for acclaimed luxury vogue brands such as Wanda Lephoto and The BAM Collective surprisingly had no intentions of breaking into the industry – despite having a deep appreciation for the craft.
Frankly, we’re not sure how this month could possibly be outdone in terms of style. From media powerhouse LootLove’s breathtaking couture gowns at the Metro Music Awards (MMAs) to influencer and fashion connoisseur Naliyani Uma bringing Schiaparelli’s braided tie runway trend to life at CRUZ Vodka’s South African Fashion Week (SAFW) launch soirée, the month was nothing short of a fashion fad’s paradise.
From stealing Mzansi’s hearts at the sensational Miss South Africa pageant to collaborating with various esteemed beauty brands, model and micro-influencer Nande Mabala is well on her way to becoming a multimedia powerhouse.
Hosted at Mbombela Stadium on 27 April 2024, this year’s edition of the esteemed Metro FM Awards – themed ‘Black to the Future’ lived up to the great anticipation. From extraordinary nominees to sensational victories, the awards show was one of South African music’s biggest nights.
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.