Soweto has always been more than a place—it is a living archive of resistance, resilience, and storytelling. From the sound of protest songs to the rhythm of township theatre, it has long been a stage where stories hold the power to move, mobilise, and inspire. Now, in the heart of this cultural powerhouse, filmmaker and visionary Thapelo Motloung is writing a new chapter in South African cinema.
There is a certain electricity in fashion photography when it transcends simply showing clothes and begins to tell a story. In this latest editorial, that spark turns into a full flame. The images are cinematic, darkly romantic, and unapologetically dramatic, each frame folding elegance and provocation into one.
Founded by designer Jacques van der Watt, Black Coffee has long stood as one of South Africa’s most distinctive fashion voices. Known for its architectural precision, sculptural silhouettes, and meticulous construction, the brand embodies a language of design where structure meets poetry, and restraint meets drama. Each garment feels as though it is engineered rather than merely sewn—rooted in geometry, yet never divorced from emotion.
H&M South Africa lit up Johannesburg with the S/S25 Music Experience – a night of fashion, music and celebration marking both the arrival of the second drop of the Spring/Summer 2025 collection and the brand’s 10-year anniversary in South Africa. The iconic 92 Rivonia building in Sandton was transformed into a striking red-hued stage, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night of style and sound.
With the Mayonie Festival, Zakes isn’t just throwing a party — he’s creating a home for Afrohouse, Afrotech, and South African pride.
Zakes Bantwini is no stranger to breaking boundaries. The Grammy Award-winning star, hitmaker, and cultural icon has never been content with just making music — he’s always been about creating movements. His latest venture, the Mayonie Open Air Festival, is proof that his vision is bigger than the stage.
The MTV Video Music Awards have always been a stage for unforgettable style moments. From Lil’ Kim’s purple wig in 1999 to Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress in 2010, and even the paperboy hat craze that Britney Spears popularised in the early 2000s, the VMAs remain a breeding ground for iconic beauty and fashion.
Actress and entrepreneur Temi Otedola and Afrobeats star and businessman Tosin “Mr Eazi” Ajibade have redefined what a modern African wedding can be, celebrating their union with a trilogy of ceremonies across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland. Each destination reflected a different part of their identity — intimacy, heritage, and wonder — while together creating a wedding journey that has captured global attention.
Since its inception in 2005 (initially under the name Jewel by Lisa), Lisa Folawiyo Studio has emerged as a beacon of refined luxury in global fashion, redefining how West African textiles are perceived, valued, and worn. What began at Lisa’s home with a modest 20,000 Naira investment and 12 yards of Ankara fabric has blossomed into an internationally coveted brand that seamlessly fuses cultural depth with contemporary sophistication.
From Mrs South Africa to founder of Miss Polo Universe Africa, she’s redefining pageantry as a stage for intellect, leadership, and unapologetic African beauty.
Two years ago, South Africa cheered as Palesa Matjekane was crowned Mrs South Africa, a title that would go on to shape her life in ways she never imagined. Today, she isn’t just a former queen—she’s a visionary, an entrepreneur, and the powerhouse behind a brand-new beauty platform, Miss Polo Universe Africa. With grace and grit, she’s proving that a crown is never the end of the story, but rather the beginning of a legacy.
In a signal moment for fashion media, Anna Wintour—the iconic editor who has shaped American Vogue for nearly four decades—has stepped back from the day-to-day role. In her place steps Chloe Malle, 39, now appointed as the magazine’s first-ever Head of Editorial Content, effective immediately.