The pressure is on and, considering protests at fashion weeks and the crashing of runway shows of brands using leather, exotic skin and fur, it’s very real. When it comes to animal rights in the beauty and fashion world, the debate on whether or not to include exotic...
African fashion has dominated the world’s biggest runways this year - from London and Milan to New York and Paris. Now, it’s Cape Town’s turn to shine. The continent’s most talented designers will be taking center stage at Cape Town Fashion Week: The Edit Spring...
Abigel Sheridan, founder of Chic Mamas Do Care says it all started in her living room in 2010. “I wanted to do something impactful to support education in South Africa; in under resourced areas and neighbouring communities around us.” At the time, she had been...
The Eco-Logic Awards 2024 took place at the V&A Waterfront’s Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town on 30 October. I was curious to know about some of the brands who fell under the finalists for this year. That includes Sealand Gear, one of the eco-champions that...
This November, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel (Cape Town's famous Nellie) will host the third annual Confections x Collections (CxC) event. The fusion of fashion and food is perfectly timed to celebrate the hotel’s 125th anniversary. Once again, the Nellie will be the...
My French heritage has me in awe of the latest Louis Vuitton SS25 runway highlights. It’s true that French fashion is a remarkable soft power. The recent Women’s Spring-Summer 2025 Collection by Nicolas Ghesquière at the Cour Carrée du Louvre in Paris radiated a...
During a recent trip to the beautiful Cape, I attended the intimate launch of Okapi Africa's latest range of apparel and accessories, which forms part of the Art of Collaboration 2024 campaign. The Okapi Africa event was hosted at their flagship winelands boutique,...
MUNKUS has just clinched the Trans-seasonal Award at the Twyg Sustainable Fashion Awards – a proud moment for the South African apparel brand.
H&M’s latest H&M Studio Collection is making its debut during Paris Fashion Week, accompanied by an immersive pop-up shop experience.
Historic French flair lands in South Africa with Balmain Paris opening its doors on Sandton City’s Diamond Walk over the weekend.