We kicked off the art fair week in style last night. Starting at Sethembile Msezane’s studio, in the company of the likes of Siwa Mgoboza, we headed to The Silo Hotel. We were attending an event for the collaboration between the Silo Vault and artHARARE, an artist-run initiative dedicated to fostering contemporary art in Zimbabwe…
As we settle into 2024, it is important to be proactive and look ahead to what we can expect in the coming year. No one can deny that there is a sense of hopelessness that has led to communities desiring drastic change, and that palpable desire can eliminate perceived obstacles and reshape existing systems. To…
Nike has once again collaborated with AMBUSH to reinvent the iconic Air More Uptempo in a campaign that channels higher feminine energies. Months ago, Yoon Ahn, the South Korean designer and founder of AMBUSH, teased her Uptempo collaboration on Instagram. The kicks were to boast a nubuck upper, “Air” overlays on the sides, and AMBUSH…
The 1960s initially witnessed counterculture movements erupt as movements that opposed the rifeness of racial and political injustices that were invading the Western world at the time. The movement popularised many alternate forms of identity and expression, notably the Hippie Movement, whose impact still remains progressive in modern-day society. Even if the conformity to a…
A symphony of art, culture, and self-realisation, meticulously curated to fit a stadium-sized green stage design concept and to travel across 57 countries. Imagine achieving not just one, but four Grammy Awards a mere seven months after dropping your album. Now picture your world tour holding the potential to rake in a staggering $2.1 billion,…
With her mother working as a seamstress, Naeelah Jumat, founder and creative director of the South African-based streetwear brand, Socioculture, grew up with an appreciation for the fashion industry. “One of my fondest memories as a young girl is going with my mother to work at the factory,” Jumat says. “It’s crazy to think back…
Nigeria is a clear leader in the African fashion scene. Its designers have a rich history and traditions from which to draw inspiration, blending modernity with cultural essence to transcend boundaries and reach global audiences. Beyond mere aesthetics, Nigeria’s enduring impact on the global stage elevates African fashion, shaping the industry’s practical trajectory. This artistry…
Within every social setting, we as the Johannesburg youth have seen a conflation of culture and cultural amalgamation. From the Melville strip to Maboneng and to Sandton, it is impossible to exist in a shell, in which one can exhibit a singular aspect of oneself. One is not likely to see another person and not relate…
In the fast-paced world of fashion, where trends come and go, it takes a unique perspective and passion to stand out. Riyaadh Ismail, a menswear designer, stylist and creative director, is making waves in the industry with his distinct style and storytelling approach. Riyaadh’s journey into the world of fashion was not a conventional one….
In honor of women’s month earlier this year, waf. released the eagerly awaited waf. Babes capsule. The basis for the construction of the capsule was the lack of institutional and social support for femme and marginalised skaters, which we observed and were made aware of by marginalised skaters in the community. We decided to take…
What does pride mean? To some it means freedom to be your most authentic self, to others it’s the ability to explore not only yourself but the world around you and not forgetting to live in full colour. Rich Mnisi, the world renowned designer who has obtained critical acclaim with his eponymous brand, along with…
BubblegumX is an initiative by BubblegumClub and Bubblegum Foundation — aimed at advancing Africa’s ever-growing cultural influence in global creative scenes. Every year Bubblegum Foundation utilises its resources to realize initiatives that support and develop creatives across Africa. The first of these is an annual international exchange programme for creatives from the continent. This June, BubblegumX…
