Whether she’s putting on a five-star performance on stage or posing in a picturesque photoset on the Gram, Amapiano starlet Pabi Cooper knows how to pull off a street-style montage. Her off-duty superstar uniform is one where modish pieces shine – think ‘90s mini skirts and trendy fashion staples, combined with a solid foundation of wardrobe essentials. What catches our attention the most, however, is her usage of statement outerwear as the ideal outfit topper.
Artistic vision blossoms under a mentorship programme
Astounding fashion entrepreneur Thando Ntuli and virtuosic graphic designer Kiav Mitoo, have joined forces to launch an exclusive summer range for Pick n Pay Clothing. The unveiling of the limited-edition range is set to take centre stage during a captivating fashion show held at the reopening of the Pick n Pay Clothing store in Sandton today, 18 August 2023.
Social media was abuzz when digital creator and fashion entrepreneur Vongai Mapho announced the launch of her online clothing store, Dream Apparel. Its ultimate launch lived up to the hype and met the great expectations of Mzansi’s fashionistas. Since its formidable debut in the e-commerce fashion market, Vongai Mapho’s Dream Apparel has delivered countless voguish fashion ensembles to atelier enthusiasts across the country. From timeless pieces such as classic trench coats to modish loungewear, Dream Apparel is thee fashion hub.
Over the years, Fashion Week Studio has created a platform for international designers from across the globe. The brand has been committed to introducing luxury African couture alongside international brands by hosting fashion shows in legendary, historical, and lavish venues such as New York City, Milan and Paris.
Old-school cool is back, as Winnie Harlow presents a full collection of the tennis-inspired Cali Court sneaker. Always street-style ready, the quintessential Cali Court Leather fuses tennis heritage with modern streetwear sensibilities. The stacked sole adds flair to the Cali Court’s otherwise simplistic but stylish après-court aesthetic. A special graphic insignia featuring PUMA’s Jumping Cat logo sits on the tongue, while PUMA’s Formstrip accentuates the upper.
After months of great anticipation, Mzansi has a new Miss South Africa! An ecstatic Natasha Joubert from Tshwane was crowned Miss South Africa 2023 at the spectacular pageant finale held at the SunBet Arena at Time Square in Pretoria on Sunday night. Joubert (26) is a BCom Marketing Management graduate and is the owner and fashion designer of Natalia Jefferys, a company she started when she was 19. The esteemed competition’s runner-up was Johannesburg’s Bryoni Govender who was also the Motherkind fitness award winner.
Loafers, especially the chunky models have established themselves as a classic and timeless piece in every fashion enthusiast’s wardrobe. Arguably one of the comfiest flats out there, loafers are a chic way to elevate an outfit. Historically, the shoes were made of suede, leather, or croc-inspired styles but nowadays, you’ll find fun prints and patterns in chunky and sleek silhouettes. Not only are loafers super functional, but there are tons of styles you can wear to dress up or down. When it comes to the loafers 2023 trends, with its chunky soles, platform soles and bright colours, it is very versatile and varied.
Written By Dylan Kelly
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The stealthy-but-wealthy style has saturated the mainstream lexicon thanks to TikTok’s firm grip — but perhaps it’s taking the joy out of dressing.
Quiet luxury. You’re tired of reading it, and we’re surprised we’re still typing it. Nonetheless, it persists. A product of social media’s obsession with the style of popular TV shows, the trend denotes a low-key fashion language rid of logos and embracing high-quality materials, landing somewhere in between normcore and minimalism. In simpler terms, it’s a $1,000 USD Loro Piana baseball hat paired with a $2,750 USD cardigan from The Row. It’s Sofia Richie Grainge in matrimonial Chanel meets Jacob Elordi off-duty, headed to Erewhon. It’s Succession, it’s the Olsen twins, it’s Gwyneth Paltrow, in all black, convincing the world she’s not responsible for a 2016 ski collision at Utah’s luxury Deer Valley Resort. It’s one collective “shh!” from the world’s richest glitterati.
Some of the country’s top fashion designers will be dressing the finalists in a fantastic fashion-forward Miss South Africa 2023 finale.The Miss South Africa pageant, which will be broadcast on SABC 3 this Sunday from 18h30, takes place at Sun International’s flagship venue, the SunBet Arena at Time Square, Pretoria and promises to be a spectacular, entertainment-packed show. It will also be live streamed for an international audience on the Miss South Africa app.
As South Africa embraces the vibrancy of Women’s Month, there’s no better time to celebrate the remarkable talent, tenacity, and multifaceted brilliance of Nandi Madida. With a CV that boasts hosting multiple Global Citizen concerts across the globe, releasing chart-topping music, a Beyonce-collaboration, and partnerships with the biggest luxury brands on the planet – there can be no debate that Nandi Madida is one of the most gifted talents of our generation. And she is only getting started!