Santé, to you and welcome to a world of effervescent elegance, soft modern luxury, and the Saint-Tropezian spirit.
For Londeka Buthelezi-Ndaba, fashion is never merely fabric. It’s memory, identity, and above all, a bridge between yesterday and tomorrow. Since founding Malondié (sometimes spelled with the accent: Malondie / Malondié) in around 2015, she has transformed what began in small beginnings into a luxurious womenswear label that champions inclusion, culture, and bold expression. 
Born in one of the country’s most uncertain times—just a week before the national lockdown was announced—Shonisani Braids has blossomed into a trusted and beloved name in the fibre hair industry.
There’s a quiet power in brown. For years, makeup leaned either towards barely-there nudes or high-impact brights, leaving the versatile world of brown tones in the shadows. Now, mocha, caramel, and espresso shades are back at the centre of beauty conversations, reclaiming their place as timeless, flattering, and fiercely stylish — especially on brown skin.
Pumla Dineo is a woman of contrasts—anchored by faith, yet endlessly drawn to the thrill of reinvention through style. Her digital universe flows seamlessly from the stillness of her Japanese-inspired sanctuary to the bold statements that define her fashion persona. On Instagram and YouTube, she commands attention with sculpted aesthetics, daring beauty choices, and a gift for storytelling that feels both intimate and aspirational. Oversized bags, chrome nails, and her signature wet-look hairstyle aren’t just accessories or trends—they’re emblems of a visual identity she has crafted with intention.
There are designers whose work you don’t just see—you feel it. Paolo Sisiano is one of them. At the intersection of movement, romance, and sartorial artistry lies his brand, Sisiano Official—a Nigerian label that designs not simply for the body, but for the space around it. Since its founding in 2013, Sisiano has been crafting garments that move like water, breathe like wind, and whisper poetry in their swish.
Christian Louboutin has always had a flair for the unexpected, but his latest move feels like a true generational shift. The French designer has named Jaden Smith as the house’s first-ever Men’s Creative Director, a role that sees the actor, musician and style icon relocate to Paris ahead of his debut collection in January.
“Being a Black woman is such a gift. We carry layers of depth, creativity, and passion that naturally flow into how we create and how we see the world.”
There’s something irresistible about a woman who wears her creativity like second skin, and Bonolo Mashilo is exactly that.
In a digital age where authenticity is currency, Palesa Phillips has carved her own lane by blending beauty, fashion, and lifestyle into a narrative that feels both aspirational and relatable. As a model and content creator, she’s built a loyal community by staying rooted in honesty and sharing what she genuinely loves.
As the fashion world mourns the passing of Giorgio Armani, reflections turn not only to his impeccable tailoring and unrivalled craftsmanship, but also to the way he cemented the red carpet as an extension of his atelier. Armani understood, long before it became industry standard, the cultural currency of Hollywood – and he wielded it with quiet mastery.