FASHION & BEAUTY
Blush Fashion: 5 Reasons Why Blush Is The Ultimate Wardrobe Neutral
I’ve always been a fan of blush, but I only recently realised how adaptable a blush pink style can be. So, with the help of H&M and Levi's, I have come up with some blush outfit ideas for you to try, proving that blush is one of the most versatile fashion colours...
Jetlag Eliminated: Primer Perfection for Beautiful Skin on the Go
Whether you're off to a dreamy beach in the Bahamas, a high-altitude mountain escape, or a bucket list desert destination, jetlag and climate shifts can leave your skin looking tired, dull, puffy or even oily. But, with the right face primer in your travel beauty kit,...
How to Style a Jersey for AW25: From Classic to Chic
There’s something undeniably comforting — and stylish — about a well-made jersey. It’s that go-to wardrobe piece that offers both warmth and effortless elegance. But the humble jersey is anything but basic this season. In the latest episode of the SUITCASE &...
19 Local Fashion Brands on a Mission to Redefine Luxury, Sustainably
These days, fast fashion is a dominating trend when it comes to personal style, and global luxury labels often seem to steal the spotlight. But, a new wave of designers - including sustainable, South African fashion brands - is turning heads with collections that...
Transitional Autumn Style Tips That Will Elevate Your Look
Autumn in South Africa brings those dreamy kind of days – cool breezes, twirling leaves, golden hues and a relaxed rhythm that moves from slow brunches to bonfires at dusk. The secret to dressing well during these shifting April and May moments? Transitional style...
Shanghai Fashion Week: SA Designers Shine in Shanghai
The recent Shanghai Fashion Week (SHFW), which ran from 25 to 29 March, saw a group of South African designers taking centre stage, delivering an impressive showcase of design and fashion at the globally renowned event. Joining 20 leading African fashion brands under...
In White: A Fashion Range Worth Raving About
A week before her wedding, former Miss South Africa, Natasha Joubert (now Vermaak) glided into the Forever New store at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria. The occasion: The launch of a collaborative range with Forever New, aptly named In White. This was merely...
Closet Classics That Will Make For A Fashionable AW25
The trees in our garden are signalling a change of season. Naturally, I am contemplating my autumn and winter wardrobe and slowly, but surely readying myself for slow evenings by the fireplace, red wine in hand. If you’ve been following Suitcase & Chardonnay for a...
In Love with Thom Browne and Swarovski’s Fall Collaboration
Wide shoulders, straight silhouettes, cocoon sport coats, floor-length pencil skirts, checkered detail and diagonal stripes were at the forefront of the recent Thom Browne Fall 2025 collection at the New York Fashion Week. Paired with feathery lashes and doll-like...
Tap Into Your Inner Bridget Jones with these Wardrobe Essentials
Growing up with Bridget Jones, the latest sequel, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, was a bucket full of sentiment, nostalgia and relatable chuckles and comparable tears. In the film, which launches in cinemas on 14 February 2025, the now mother of 50 is still...
How to choose the right sunglasses for your face
Choosing the right sunglasses for your facial shape can be overwhelming, to say the least. Especially when you don’t have any guideline as to which shapes and sizes go best with which facial characteristics, skin tone and hair colour. With sunglasses forming such an...
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...