In the context of local streetwear, Youth95 is somewhat of an anomaly. With the rise of the local fashion celeb, having ‘brand owner’, ‘designer’ or ‘creative director’ in one’s insta bio became all the more popular. If used correctly, this became a viable way of gaining attention or recognition from peers, as well as a…
Sol-Sol Menswear, known for their quality men’s basics, has welcomed 2017 with its capsule collection created in collaboration with Hong Kong-based artist and illustrator Forlee Bean aka BAD IDEA. Started by Durban-born, skateboarding veteran Mathew Kieser three years ago, Sol-Sol has heavy skate and street influences. Focusing on fit as well as design, Mathew wanted…
Neoprene, the material of wetsuits, prepares us for submersion. Slipping into neoprene means we are about to sink into an otherworldy place. It’s no wonder then that neoprene has been the signature medium of designer Petro Steyn, the creator of Skeet. The avante-guarde fashion label includes neoprene bunny masks and surrealist dresses that are both…
Anthony Smith, founder of South Africa’s most befokte clothing label, 2Bop, has always lived by his own rules and he’s proving that you don’t need to buy into the lily-white-old-boys-club-hierarchy of the traditional Cape Town creative industries in order to level-up. As a kid he’d be skating and shooting hoops and skieting games from the…
The word crayons conjures images of fun and free expression. Raees Saiet, the founder of the Crayons streetwear label has taken this to heart. For the Crayons launch event in 2013 they released colourful limited edition t-shirts and dungarees, while another pop-up incorporated a screening of Home Alone. Crayons latest release is a new set…
People are more saturated with popular culture than ever before. Through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter we are constantly bombarded with the antics of the rich and famous. Celebrities have dramatic break-ups on social media, cause firestorms of outrage with offensive statements and throw shade on their rivals- all in real time. But through such overexposure,…
This Friday the 13th, the stars have aligned and luck is in your favour with two of South Africa’s finest streetwear brands, Sol-Sol Menswear and Young and Lazy, dropping an exclusive, collaborative capsule collection at Corner Store CPT. Creative directors and designers Mathew Kieser and Anees Petersen have been inspiring aesthetic attitudes across the country…
Fear of The Youth is a new web series about the interests and concerns of Johannesburg youth. The series is produced by Germ Heals a collective of filmmakers, fashion designers and photographers. In episode 2 Germ Heals catch up with the young fashion designer Didi Monsta to discuss his personal style as well as the release…
Thesis is a Johannesburg institution. From fashion and retail to events and socially oriented initiatives the brand has grown from strength to strength in the past decade. Their t-shirts and bucket hats are staples on the streets of the city and they’ve recently opened a new store ko-Kagiso. The original thesis store is located In…
Vulcan Juwish is a Johannesburg based fashion label started by two brothers, Thapelo and Kopano Maubane. The label launched its 3rd collection today via a series of candid portraits and lifestyle shots. Although it may look like it at first glance Vulcan Juwish is not the usual streetwear-label-startup so common amongst young streetwear-enthusiasts based in…
