Has the Festive Season broken your budget? Perhaps too much sun also resulted in your hair and skin needing some tender love and care? Get ready to glow up (again) and continue to look fresh and radiant well into the new year. In collaboration with Clicks, Suitcase...
Ted Baker Expands in South Africa with Two New Stores
South Africa’s fashion scene has just gotten a major boost with the arrival of two new Ted Baker retail stores. Thanks to a partnership between Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) - a global leader in brand development - and ARES Holdings, a renowned South African...
10 Best Ways to Plan Your Months in the Year Ahead
When it comes to planning for the year ahead, it's so easy to feel overwhelmed with everything that needs to fall into place come January. In our case, our daughter is starting Grade 1, Suitcase & Chardonnay has some significant milestones to reach in 2025, Wikus'...
Gifting Yourself: Why slower moments are the best present this Festive Season
When it comes to this time of the year, it’s natural to feel exhausted. Whether the year was filled with excitement or with personal battles, it’s time to wind down. For me, that’s what the holiday season is all about. It gives you the opportunity to pause and...
Savour Summer at Raya This Festive Season
It had to be a warm summer’s day. One of those typical Pretorian summer days. Scorching hot at noon, with 16:00 seeing dark clouds roll in, delivering the rhythmic rumble of thunder and the rush of a late afternoon downpour. One of those days where you can’t wait for...
A Stellar Designer Line-Up for Cape Town Fashion Week 2024
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...
Range Rover House Makes an Elegant Debut in South Africa
Range Rover House, a one-of-a-kind luxury experience by Range Rover, has officially made its African debut at the foot of Table Mountain. In the prestigious suburb of Bishopscourt, Cape Town, the South African version of this lifestyle experience embodies the pinnacle...
Sealand Gear: Eco-Pioneers in Fashion & Lifestyle
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...
The Best Pizza in Pretoria: Could one of these be crowned the country’s favourite pizzeria?
Villa Portuguesa is one of four Pretoria restaurants that have entered the fourth Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge this year. Based at Zambezi Junction in Montana, this restaurant describes itself as having “a unique themed Southern European cuisine" and its menu...
Afternoon Tea: A Journey Through Iconic Tea Experiences Across the Globe
Did you know that Afternoon Tea is a cherished tradition that dates back to 1840? Legend has it that Anna Russell, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, first introduced the concept. Initially, it was a simple request for tea, bread and cake - something to fill that afternoon...