Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It’s not about nutrients and calories. It’s about sharing, honesty, and identity. This sentiment resonates sincerely with private chef and foodie, Thandolwethu Nkomo.
The country’s premier showcase of top local design, South African Fashion Week (SAFW) hosted its most sustainable green season yet since adopting a clean fashion ethos in 2019. The event, which took place at its official home, the Mall of Africa, from 18 – 20 April 2024, saw collections marked by timeless design, innovative modification of locally produced, sustainable fabric, and an emphasis on quality over quantity.
Nicolas Ghesquière pursues an exploration that caps ten years of creativity at Louis Vuitton and this season presents the Prefall 2024 collection with a new Voyager show in Shanghai.
Since 2022, internationally acclaimed fashion designer and creative director Thebe Magugu has annually released his Heritage capsule collection, a vibrant tribute to his South African roots. Raised in Kimberley and Johannesburg, Magugu’s collections have always portrayed the diverse tapestry of African tribes and customs. His latest instalment of the collection is no different.
Amapiano sensation Focalistic, in collaboration with adidas, has released a groundbreaking new single inspired by the pressure that artists and athletes face to perform. To support this launch, he has produced a captivating, first of its kind music video entitled “Pressure”, featuring a staggering array of well-known SA celebrities across the adidas sporting and lifestyle portfolio.
Last night Langhams Lifestyle Estate was ablaze with the hottest fashion affair of the season as CRUZ Vodka hosted an electrifying opening party. Attended by the crème de la crème of the South African fashion world, the event set a new standard for style, sophistication, and innovation ahead of South African Fashion Week, which kicks off tonight in Mzansi.
Born in the humble abode of Bizana in the Eastern Cape, Yolanda “Yallunder” Nyembezi’s climb up the ranks of fame and recognition has been one taken one cover at a time till her voice reached the ears of Grammy-winning DJ Black Coffee and BET Award-winning musician Sjava, who eventually signed her to 1020 Cartel. With projects such as Uthando Lwam (an EP) and Kum (2023) and a host of singles withHeavy K, Kabza De Small, and Oskido, Nyembezi has come along way.
Lynn Forbes, affectionately known as Glammy, is an inspirational fairy godmother figure that we all want in our lives. With a keen interest in the upliftment of others, particularly children, the media personality and philanthropist dedicates her time to some outreach programs and has taken on the role of “voluntary ambassador” for organisations such as the Special Olympics South Africa and Reach For A Dream.
Since Jacques van der Watt’s South African Fashion Week (SAFW) debut in 1999, his stylistic imprint, Black Coffee has become one of Mzansi’s forerunners in the fashion landscape. Renowned for its innovative designs that pay close attention to detail and masterly combining vintage Azanian motifs into modern designs, Black Coffee has become synonymous with cutting-edge, indigenous fashion design.
Today, Netflix and Shondaland released the official part 1 trailer, two versions of key art – one still and one in motion, and new images for Bridgerton Season 3. The trailer teases the steamy, friends-to-lovers romantic beginnings of Nicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton’s Colin Bridgerton.