Suitcase and Chardonnay
  • ABOUT
    • RENATE ENGELBRECHT
    • SERVICES
      • Blog
      • Podcast
  • TALKS
  • Itineraries
  • LIFESTYLE
  • FASHION & BEAUTY
  • TRAVEL, FOOD & WINE
  • WHAT’S ON
  • Podcast
  • CONTACT
  • WIN WITH S&C
  • Newsletter Signup
Select Page
Louis Vuitton SS25 Radiates a Tradition of Savoir-Fair

Louis Vuitton SS25 Radiates a Tradition of Savoir-Fair

by Renate Engelbrecht | Oct 11, 2024 | FASHION & BEAUTY, FEATURED POST 2

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...
Balmain Paris brings the world’s fashion capital to South Africa

Balmain Paris brings the world’s fashion capital to South Africa

by Renate Engelbrecht | Sep 26, 2023 | FASHION & BEAUTY, FEATURED POST 2

The luxury post-war fashion house of Balmain – a historic institution in the world of fashion – has opened its first store in South Africa last week. Meandering through the high-end fashion store – Mimosa in hand – I got to join fellow media representatives at the...

Recent Posts

  • The Ultimate Christmas Wine Gift Guide with Dan Really Likes Wine
  • 5 Things You Need to Know Before Travelling to Few & Far Luvhondo
  • ROSE’d: The Exhibition No One Should Miss This Summer
  • Range Rover’s London Collection: Modernist Luxury for the Conscious Collector
  • This is the Latest Culinary Gem in Franschhoek

Recent Comments

  • Renate Engelbrecht on Top 5 Handbags for Summer 2025 in South Africa
  • Đồng hồ thế giới on Top 5 Handbags for Summer 2025 in South Africa
  • Renate Engelbrecht on Two Wines Score A Whopping 100 Points in the Latest Tim Atkin MW SA Special Report
  • Renate Engelbrecht on Tasting the Seasons in Every Sip at Vergenoegd Löw
  • Emile Joubert on Tasting the Seasons in Every Sip at Vergenoegd Löw

Get more stuff like this in your inbox:

Success!

Subscribe

Let’s get social

  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
  • Follow
Subscribe to RSS

suitcaseandchardonnay
It's not every day that I get to take this hunk of It's not every day that I get to take this hunk of a husband to an event with me, but this week, the Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff invited us to celebrate the launch of their stunning Lobby Lounge with them and it was such a pleasure to have him by my side. As the year draws to a close, the one person who stood by my through all of my SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY dreams, plans, executions and even more dreams, was Wikus. He never doubted my abilities and continues to encourage me to dream big. Thank you, Wikus, for always believing in me. For allowing me to chase my dreams.
About last night... What a wonderful Lobby Loung About last night... What a wonderful Lobby Lounge launch at @fsjohannesburg ! Thank you team Westcliff for having us. What a beautiful, versatile space. Wishing you only wonder and success with this new addition to the hotel's already luxurious offering. #fourseasons #westcliff
I spent the morning diving into Range Rover’s Lond I spent the morning diving into Range Rover’s London Collection and trust me - it’s everything understated luxury should be! Beautifully crafted, functional, timeless. All the details are on the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY blog. Head to the link in bio to read more. https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/range-rovers-london-collection-modernist-luxury-for-the-conscious-collector/ #timelessluxury #rangerover #capsulecollection
A visit to @lamottewine is always a must. Especial A visit to @lamottewine is always a must. Especially if it comes with a quick stop at the Artisanal Bakery & Garden Café. #bakery #lamotte
From my recent interview with KAMERS/Makers' CEO a From my recent interview with KAMERS/Makers' CEO and Co-Owner, Ben-Carl Havemann. Today is the last day of the KAMERS/Makers market in Sandton and a stroll through the stalls comes highly recommended! Keen to learn more about the impact of big importers like SHEIN and TEMU's effect on our creative economy? Listen to the full episode (episode 34) on the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY podcast, available as video podcast on YouTube and Spotify, and as audio only wherever else you listen to your podcasts. Join the conversation and let's educate ourselves on the reasons why it's so important to support local. #supportlocal #KAMERSMakers
Today is the final day of @kamersmakers in Sandton Today is the final day of @kamersmakers in Sandton and I cannot recommend it enough! Grab a glass of @babylonstoren wine, stroll through the stalls and support local. The perfect way to spend a slow Sunday. Also, remember to listen to the latest SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY podcast episode, where CEO and Co-Owner, Ben-Carl and I chat about the influence of cheap Chinese imports on our local creative economy. Happy Sunday! #supportlocal #kamersmakers
Follow on Instagram

Sign up for Suitcase & Chardonnay's monthly newsletter and stay in the loop of all things travel, food and wine, fashion, lifestyle and more. I also run various competitions on a regular basis. Be the first to know. 🙂

Success!

Subscribe

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.