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ZEE’S TEA: Cheetos brought the Orange… But some guests forgot to bring the fun

1Aug

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ZEE’S TEA: Cheetos brought the Orange… But some guests forgot to bring the fun

By Zee: Johannesburg turned into one giant packet of Cheetos this week, and no, I'm not complaining. If orange had a passport, it definitely stamped its way into every outfit at the Cheetos Playground, where the snack giant officially announced its partnership with Varsity Football. Your girl Zee was there, and trust me, the guest list understood the assignment... well, most of them. Let's start with the obvious. Orange was the dress code, but some celebrities interpreted it like a university group assignment. You know the type – one person spends weeks preparing while another remembers five minutes before the presentation. Some looked like they had stylists working overtime, while others looked like they lost a fight with a traffic cone....

A MASTERCLASS IN AFRICAN LUXURY: Saso’s Marquee Experience Steals the Show

7Jul

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A MASTERCLASS IN AFRICAN LUXURY: Saso’s Marquee Experience Steals the Show

By Sitha Maliwa: As the roar of the crowd echoed across the racecourse and the country's fashion elite descended on the Hollywoodbets Durban July, one destination stood above the rest, transforming luxury into an unforgettable experience. Saso's Marquee Experience returned for its third consecutive year, once again proving why it has become one of the most coveted spaces at South Africa's premier horse racing and lifestyle event. This was more than a marquee. It was a celebration of African brilliance. From the moment guests stepped inside, they were immersed in a world where contemporary African elegance met timeless sophistication. Every carefully curated detail reflected creativity, prestige and cultural pride, setti...

FROM THE EASTERN CAPE TO INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS: The unfolding legacy of Mkhululi Dukuza

12May

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FROM THE EASTERN CAPE TO INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS: The unfolding legacy of Mkhululi Dukuza

By Katlego Rammusa: There are designers who create clothing, and then there are visionaries who build worlds from fabric, culture, memory, and discipline. Mkhululi Dukuza belongs firmly to the latter. With more than two decades in the clothing and fashion industry, Dukuza’s journey stretches across bridal couture, ready-to-wear fashion, theatre, film, manufacturing, and fashion education - a career defined not only by technical excellence, but by reinvention, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to empowering others. Today, he stands as a respected costume designer, pattern maker, manufacturing specialist, mentor, and production supervisor, working at the highest levels of South Africa’s fashion and film industries. Yet behind th...

WHEN HERITAGE SPEAKS THROUGH LUXURY: Oyenel Akistn redefines African fashion

8May

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WHEN HERITAGE SPEAKS THROUGH LUXURY: Oyenel Akistn redefines African fashion

By Sitha Maliwa: In the quiet tension between heritage and modernity, a new voice is beginning to rise from South Africa’s fashion landscape. It does not arrive softly, nor does it ask for permission. It arrives with intention, stitched in culture and shaped by memory. Oyenel akistN is part of a new generation of African fashion houses that are refusing to let identity be diluted by global uniformity, instead transforming it into something bold, luxurious, and unmistakably rooted. What makes the brand striking is not only its aesthetic direction, but its insistence that fashion can carry history. Each design becomes a meeting point between the past and the present, where ancestral influence is not referenced as nostalgia, but as living inspirat...

FROM THREAD TO TRIUMPH: How Vanessa Fanfoni Is stitching a new future for young designers

17Mar

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FROM THREAD TO TRIUMPH: How Vanessa Fanfoni Is stitching a new future for young designers

Sitha Maliwa: Vanessa Fanfoni In a modest studio space in Pretoria, fabric, thread, and ambition come together in a quiet revolution. Here, under the guidance of fashion educator and entrepreneur Vanessa Fanfoni, creativity is not merely encouraged - it is engineered into opportunity. Fanfoni is the founder of Fashion Forward Lab, a dynamic creative education and fashion incubation platform that is steadily reshaping how young designers in South Africa learn, create, and launch their careers. What began as a passion for fashion has grown into a mission: to equip the next generation of designers with the technical expertise and entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in a fiercely competitive industry. Inside Fashion Forward Lab, the sound of sewing machin...

ROOTED IN RADIANCE: Creme of Nature and Maxhosa unite to crown culture at MXS Kulture Festival 2026

10Mar

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ROOTED IN RADIANCE: Creme of Nature and Maxhosa unite to crown culture at MXS Kulture Festival 2026

By Sitha Maliwa : In a powerful celebration of African identity, style and heritage, Creme of Nature has announced a landmark partnership with the MXS Kulture Festival, bringing textured hair artistry to the forefront of one of the continent’s most exciting cultural stages. The fourth edition of the festival, curated by visionary designer Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa, will unfold on 21 March 2026 at Toadbury Hall in celebration of Human Rights Day - a fitting backdrop for a festival that honours African creativity, pride and cultural storytelling. As the Official Hair Partner, Creme of Nature will bring its celebrated textured hair expertise to the Maxhosa runway, transforming every hairstyle into a statement of heritage, identity and unapologetic Af...

JOZI JUST GOT CROC’D: The party of the century

28Nov

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JOZI JUST GOT CROC’D: The party of the century

By Zee: If you weren’t on the Crocs guestlist tonight at Sandton City, honey… sit down. You missed everything. And by everything, I mean a full-blown, shoe-filled fantasy land that had us all questioning our life choices up until that very moment. First things first, Crocs came through like the true snack they are. Before the event even kicked off, they delivered a fresh pair of CROCS straight to your door. Yes, your door. Not your neighbour’s, not your cousin’s… yours. Talk about setting the mood for an entrance that screams: “Yes, I’m here to glow.” When we finally sashayed into the store, a dozen assistants greeted us with goodie bags. I’ll admit, I peeked inside and thought… hmm, empty? Plot twist: the mystery of the empt...

FROM WASTE TO RUNWAY: Curro Vanderbijlpark learners turn trash into trendsetting statements

24Aug

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FROM WASTE TO RUNWAY: Curro Vanderbijlpark learners turn trash into trendsetting statements

By Zenoyise John: At Curro Vanderbijlpark, Grade 11 learners recently transformed recycled materials into stunning fashion statements, proving that style and sustainability can coexist. The Fast Fashion Solution Project was not just a school event - it was a bold declaration against the wastefulness of the fashion industry, and it hogged headlines across local media. The brains behind this ground-breaking initiative, Business Studies teacher Motshedisi Ramakarane, wanted her learners to experience first-hand the consequences of their clothing choices. “I really wanted the learners to see how their purchasing decisions have affected the environment,” she said. “We emphasize sustainability from primary school using the philosophies of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, and I w...

SZA BECOMES VAN’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: A celebration of creativity, freedom, and self-expression

15Aug

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SZA BECOMES VAN’S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: A celebration of creativity, freedom, and self-expression

By Sitha Maliwa: In an electrifying move that merges music, fashion, and youth culture, Vans has welcomed SZA as its new Artistic Director. This multi-year partnership is set to ignite creativity, celebrate individuality, and inspire a generation to embrace their authentic selves. With her fearless vision and unapologetic artistry, SZA is taking the Vans legacy of “Off the Wall” spirit to bold, new heights. SZA, the five-time Grammy-winning powerhouse, has always been more than an artist - she is a revolutionary shaping the emotional tone of a generation. Her genre-defying sound and fearless authenticity create a space where softness meets strength, vulnerability meets power, and fashion norms are challenged. Now, she brings that vision to Vans, a brand that h...

WHAT YOUR GLASSES SAY ABOUT YOU: The psychology behind eyewear choices

4Aug

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WHAT YOUR GLASSES SAY ABOUT YOU: The psychology behind eyewear choices

By Sitha Maliwa: Eyewear has become far more than a visual aid. In today’s world, glasses are part of personal branding - an everyday item that carries subtle cues about personality, taste, and even lifestyle habits. From the colour of the frame to the coatings on the lens, what you wear on your face may reveal more about you than you realise. First Impressions: Eyewear as Nonverbal Communication Think of how quickly people form impressions. According to various studies in social psychology, first impressions are often formed within seconds, and glasses are front and centre. They don't just enhance eyesight; they frame identity. "Frames are one of the first things people notice,” says Execuspecs optometrist Wesley Language. “They sit right on the face, and they ...