Every so often, a brand arrives with such a clear point of view that it makes everything around it look unfinished. ANUNES is that brand. Founded by Angolan-born designer Ana Nunes, this South African label fuses avant-garde creativity with real-world wearability, and does it with a level of confidence that is rare to see this early in a designer’s career.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final transformed MetLife Stadium into a global fashion theatre where celebrity style rivalled the drama on the pitch. Every arrival carried intention, every silhouette reflected personality, and every photograph captured a moment where sport and culture moved in perfect harmony. The world’s biggest sporting event became a celebration of taste, confidence and identity, proving that football’s grandest occasion now belongs as much to fashion as it does to the game itself.
How Wiseman Zitha turned a childhood fascination with hair into a growing salon shaped by purpose, culture and creativity
All things have certainly worked together for Wiseman Zitha’s good, with the launch of his hair salon, UEL.
In a beauty landscape where social media often tells us that more products mean better makeup, Khaya Mhleli believes the opposite. Layers of foundation, concealer and powder may dominate our feeds, but according to the acclaimed Johannesburg-based editorial and creative makeup artist, great beauty begins with restraint, intention and the confidence to let skin look like skin.
There is something quietly radical about Knanfe. In an era where fashion often competes for attention through spectacle, the Lagos-based label has built its identity on the enduring power of restraint. Every impeccably tailored silhouette, sculptural line and considered detail reflects a belief that elegance need not shout to command a room. Since its founding in 2017, Knanfe has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most compelling contemporary womenswear brands, redefining modern minimalism through a distinctly African lens.
With albums named I Am Music and Re Mmino, Free State-born house producer and DJ Prince Kaybee’s life under the spotlight has been largely defined not only by his excellence in music but also by his being the embodiment of what he creates. The release of his latest single, “Heno Babayo,” isn’t a mere return for the hitmaker born Kabelo…
There’s something about winter that makes fragrance feel a little more indulgent. Maybe it’s the cosy knitwear, the crisp morning air or finally having the perfect excuse to wear those rich, delicious scents that have been waiting patiently on your vanity. Just as our wardrobes change with the season, so should our fragrances. Winter is the time to embrace creamy vanilla, comforting musk, rich woods and decadent gourmand notes that wrap around you like your favourite coat.
If you thought capri pants were destined to stay in the early 2000s, think again. Fashion’s latest obsession has officially put the once divisive silhouette back on the style agenda, proving that what was once considered nostalgic can become impossibly chic with the right styling.
There is a quiet kind of power in tenderness. It does not demand attention. It does not announce itself with excess. Instead, it lingers, unfolding in soft silhouettes, vivid colour and thoughtful craftsmanship. This is the language of Orange Culture, the Lagos-born fashion label that has spent more than a decade proving that emotion can be every bit as compelling as extravagance.
From embracing her Sesotho identity in an industry that often favoured other languages to navigating rejection, uncertainty and personal growth, Didie Makobane has built a career rooted in authenticity, purpose and an unwavering belief in who she is.
For more than 15 years in South African entertainment, actress Moliehi Makobane — known as Didie — has built her career on one quiet decision: to remain firmly rooted in who she is.