Annually, SAFW (South African Fashion Week) sets out to give South Africa’s emerging menswear designers who posses a promising talent, the opportunity and platform to break into the South African Fashion Industry through its SAFW Scouting Menswear Competition. Amongst those chosen as this year’s finalists is young menswear designer Thabo Kopele; who is well on…
“Ethereal” adjective ether·re·al | \ i-ˈthir-ē-əl \ Definition of ethereal 1a: of or relating to the regions beyond the earth b: CELESTIAL, HEAVENLY c: UNWORLDLY, SPIRITUAL 2a: lacking material substance : IMMATERIAL, INTANGIBLE b: marked by unusual delicacy or refinement c: suggesting the heavens or heaven True collaboration is the intertwining and weaving of perspectives; creating visions through individual, conscious contact with the etheric realms; what one being harnesses is channeled…
The world of fashion never ceases to draw inspiration from, and to reflect the global zeitgeist in its creations. Due to its function as a medium of expression, it is no surprise that in these trying and uncertain times; conceptual and aesthetics ideas that centre safety and protection are permeating throughout the fashion psycho-sphere amongst…
“Streaming and projections, soon shine light on their reflections in the mirror, their inner dialogue and contemplation in the windows, slowly they becomes aware of the eerie silence within lockdown. Suddenly they are aware that they can no longer go out. They are left to observe the virtuous silence within. They are moving inwards, reflecting…
None is lesser, none is greater; both are equal parts of a perfect whole. Both hold power in their own unique way, and both are necessary to balance out the scales; that is to create balance in this world. Both are fluid and can be possessed by a single entity – a single human being….
Hail the bodies that walk this Earth facing retribution for being their true selves and living beyond worldly normalities. Unapologetic in their spirit, they live each day taking small steps towards their glory; stripping off every last bit of an identity imposed on them by people who were threatened by the truth of who they…
The ubiquity with which FKA Twigs governs our culture is of a higher, surreal nature. I have been a longstanding admirer of her chameleon-like, adaptive ability to transform herself from both the artist into the canvas – the musician into the song itself, and to be both the performer and the epicentre of the performance….
The 90s saw the advent of streetwear rising to the attention of the elusive “fashion” crowds around the planet. A blend of minimalism fused with grunge marked the decade – with Marc Jacobs being fired from Ellis Perry for sending models down the runway in plaid prints and Dr Martens. Shawn Stüssy’s scripted logo, originally…
High-end denim brand G-Star RAW will be presenting its latest innovation and collection at a 3 day immersive event in Cape Town from the 20th of March to the 22nd of March. The three day event will take place at the ORO Africa Building, 170 Buitengracht Street in Cape Town, and will offer the media…
The Soweto Derby is an important part of South Africa’s football culture. The one day event unifies approximately 90 000 soccer fans in a stadium and millions of fans who watch from their television screens all over the country. To say that this particular event is just a highly-anticipated soccer match is an understatement; it…
After presenting us with Nwa-Mulamula – Alkebulan – 2 navy leather mirrored armchairs in 2019 and an Alkebulan clothing collection at the Berlin Fashion Week early this year – Rich Mnisi drops another breathtaking Alkebulan project; The Azania bags. The bag collection comprises of three leather bags – a half-circle-shaped black leather clutch bag coupled…
Brazilian photographer Lucas Affonso and Stylist Julliana Araujo present their latest collaboration and creation: BERCHA. Shot in a studio in Rio de Janeiro, where both Lucas and Julliana reside and it gives off nothing but soulful and nostalgic vibes. Set against a silk purple backdrop, what could be your grandmother’s duvet cover, and wooden floor….
