Following three jam-packed weeks of runway shows, presentations, and soirees, we’ve finally reached the end of the road in Paris. On September 25th, Paris Fashion Week kicked off with Vaquera and Pierre Cardin’s evening shows. If Milan was all about debuts, then this week in the French capital will be characterised by good-byes.
Acclaimed beauty and lifestyle digital creator Mbali Mkhize is taking the clean girl aesthetic to new heights with the launch of her cutting-edge beauty brand, Kliin Group. Launched in early September, the imprint is tailored for beauty enthusiasts who desire luxurious and wholesome beauty products, without breaking the bank.
Sunglass lovers can continue catching rays in style and shop their favourite designer frames from the newly renovated Sunglass Hut store in Sandton City, Johannesburg.
Following the glamorous exhibitions at New York Fashion Week, all eyes turned to London on September 15, as it unfurled a week of unparalleled elegance. The runway looks at the London Fashion Week SS24 saw an array of designs ranging from streetwear to breathtaking evening outfits, with big names such as Burberry, Simone Rocha, and Roksanda leading the way.
The historic Parisian luxury fashion brand Balmain recently opened its first South African boutique, located in Sandton City’s Diamond Walk. The 243 square metre Flagship Balmain Boutique opened its doors on September 22, following a launch soiree with local entertainment industry personalities such as Celeste Khumalo and Teko Modise in attendance.
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.
While the multitalented media star is exposed to so many luxurious things that life can throw at you, there are just a few things that have made his Most favourite Things list that are super special to him – like his dear mama and jewelry. The star lets us in a little bit more on his ultimate favourite things list.…
Hey there, fashion-forward folks! Get ready to make a statement this summer with the Crocs Height Collection. Crocs have once again stepped up their game, bringing you the perfect blend of style and comfort for both men and women.
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!
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.
