I spoke to Daniel Sher about Good Good Good’s latest capsule collection, Broken Hearts Club. Tell our readers a little bit about Good Good Good. Good Good Good is a functional basics menswear brand for men of all sizes, manufactured in our family factory in Cape Town. While quality menswear basics is at the core…
Fashion and art have always been close cousins, drawing inspiration from each other to redefine themselves. Lebo Mashigo recognizes this close relationship and has brought them together to create the art and fashion exhibition Night In The Garden. “I have always loved the creative industry and wanted to find a way of contributing to its…
In this week’s episode of Bubblegum Club Stories we feature artist Mbali Dlamini who tells us about screen prints she was invited to create with Artist Proof Studio which will be shown at the Art Africa Fair. We visited Shelflife at Keyes Art Mile for all the sneaker heads, where VEZ fullstop let’s us in…
The striking fusion of audacious and minimal design aesthetic has been brilliantly executed again by designer, Bubu Ogisi in her latest IAMISIGO SS17 collection, IDENTITY. Delightfully voluminous yet playfully hugging the feminine frame, the construction of the shades of red, white and navy blue pieces are bound to Ogisi’s cultural heritage. The Identity collection is…
In this week’s episode of Bubblegum Club Stories we feature Bogosi Sekhukhuni for his first solo exhibition with Stevenson gallery in Johannesburg, titled Simunye Summit 2010. We chat to founder of the online store RHTC, Mpumelelo Mfula, about their recently opened space in Braam and his vision for local streetwear. We also visit artist Blessing…
Rhythmic footsteps stride down the runway. Movements maneuvered with choreographed ease, accentuated by the warm rays of spotlights which tumble down from the scaffolded heavens above. A performance of innovation – culminating from each individual stitch on stage. A rupture of social norms. The captivating Autumn/Winter collection showcased at SA Menswear Week this year was…
Photographer Duran Levinson teamed up with stylist Mira Leibowitz for a photoshoot to showcase SA designers. Mira and Duran have wanted to work together for a while, with Mira most excited about being able to bring to Cape Town Duran’s documentary-style photography she had seen from his work in Japan and Korea. This way the images…
In our third episode of Bubblegum Club stories we visit the lovely Creative Director for Marianne Fassler, Lezanne Viviers, who gives us a sneak peek into what they are working on at the moment. We get a lesson in fashion finesse from the streets of Johannesburg. Artist and owner of Kalashnikovv Gallery, MJ Turpin gives…
After spending some time thinking about how she could combine her love for fashion, art, music, and desire to work with creatives, young designer Robyn Keyser launched her label Artclub and Friends in November 2016. At the core of the label is ensuring that everything is locally made. As a label they are trying to…
Our second episode of Bubblegum Club stories features a chat with artist Jarrett Erasmus about his “Renegotiating The Street” exhibition. We visited photographer Andile Buka in his studio where he split the beans on what he will be working in this year. We also give you a dose of hot fashion from the streets.
Fashion label Glitter Betty from up-and-coming designer Khensani Mohlatlole exemplifies all things young and fun. Inspired by babes like Fela Gucci and Desire Marea from FAKA, she conjures up whimsical, textured garments and accessories. Glitter Betty started from Khensani’s obsession with thrift shopping and upcycling in high school and became an extension of a her…
A palette of prints. Donned in military style and elegance. An army jacket paired with a sheer shade of scarlet. A cascading overlay. Feminine wisps of blonde hair, gathered in gentle twists at the top of her head. Upon first meeting Daisie, I was struck with wonderment by such an eclectic congregation of cloth and…
