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Glamour unleashed: what celebs will rock at the 2025 Cape Town Met

The spectacular gathering has become a staple of the South African social calendar.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Karishma Dipa|Published

GQ Men of the Year Awards 2024 celebrate South Africa's top innovators and influencers

The 7th annual GQ Men of the Year Awards concluded on a high note, celebrating the incredible achievements of South Africa's most influential figures across diverse fields.

The Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

Meet Josh Weinberg, the 21-year-old transforming South African fashion with Soul Gallery

He reflects on his connection to the fashion and street-wear world, describing it as a place where he truly felt at home.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

Sindiso Khumalo curates 'In Full Bloom' pop-up at Merchants on Long

Acclaimed South African fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo brings together a carefully curated collection of African designers for an exclusive ‘In Full Bloom' pop-up installation.

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Lifestyle Reporter|Published

ONEOFEACH wins two prestigious awards at the V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Retail Awards

ONEOFEACH, a South African fashion and homeware brand, has been honoured with two awards at the V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Retail Awards for its commitment to sustainability and empowerment.

Lifestyle Style Beauty
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Top autumn/winter 25 trends spotted at SA Fashion Week

South African Fashion Week recently took place at Melrose Arch, where over 30 designers showcased their autumn/winter 25 collections.

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Thobile Mazibuko|Published

LOOK: Designers unveil their AW25 collections on day one of SA Fashion Week

A recap of what went down on day one of South African Fashion Week Autumn/Winter collections.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Collaboration pushes boundaries and redefines norms within the fashion and whisky industries

The pair explains that the collaboration marks a significant leap for both brands into the vibrant realm of drop culture

Saturday Star News
Anita Nkonki|Published

‘Shaka iLembe’ makes waves at globally acclaimed award ceremony

The South African hit series, ‘Shaka ilembe’ recently got recognition for the best costume design by Amsterdam Septimius Awards which were held on August 19 and 20, 2024 in Amsterdam.

Entertainment TV Local
Kamogelo Makhura|Published

SA Fashion Week announces Melrose Arch as its new venue

Runway shows to be staged in never-used-before spaces.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Cape Town designer Ishaarah Abrahams partners with Shein

Ishaarah Abrahams was shortlisted as one of the #SheinX100KChallenge finalists.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Maxhosa Africa and TRESemmé partner ahead of Paris Fashion Week

SA fashion brand Maxhosa Africa has partnered with TRESemmé for Paris and New York Fashion Week.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Hit or Miss? Team South Africa’s opening ceremony outfit at Paris Olympics 2024

On Friday night, South Africans eagerly awaited to see their star athletes at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games taking place in Paris.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Gerry Cupido|Published

LOOK: Here’s a look at Team SA’s Paris Olympics drip

Here’s what team South Africa will be wearing at this year’s Olympics.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Gerry Cupido|Published

LOOK: Mzansi stars dressed to impress at the ‘Queen Modjadji’ premiere

On Thursday, July 11, South African actors attended the ‘Queen Modjadji’ premiere at Montecasino and most of them adhered to the theme.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Big Brother Mzansi star Liyema Pantsi rocked three stunning dresses at the Hollywoodbets Durban July

This year’s Durban July theme was ‘’Riding the Wave’’ and The Big Brother Mzansi season four star, Liyema Pantsi did not disappoint as she stunned in three dresses at the horse-racing course.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Nomathamsanqa Sithathu|Published

South Africa reflects on three decades of democracy, through an artistic lens at Unisa Art Gallery

Through a unique blend of visual, auditory, and tactile elements, the exhibition offers a multifaceted exploration of South Africa’s lived experiences.

The Star Lifestyle
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

5 reasons why this year’s SA Fashion Week was one for the books

There have been some changes to SA Fashion Week. These were some of the moments that stood out for us

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

LOOK: Thebe Magugu launches ‘Heritage III: Lobola Negotiations’

For this collection, Magugu worked with 18 South African leaders as his muses.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Thebe Magugu’s star-studded ‘Lobola’ collection features Boity, Anele Mdoda, Nomzamo Mbatha, Ama Qamata

From Dr John Kani to Nomzamo Mbatha, South African designer Thebe Magugu’s latest collection features 18 prominent locals.

Lifestyle Style Beauty Fashion
Gerry Cupido|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: What’s so wonderful about the Wonderbag?

While by no means a newcomer to the culinary scene, I want to share the benefits of the Wonderbag with more South Africans. Picture: Supplied

Lifestyle Food
Sarene Kloren|Published

Laduma Ngxokolo of Maxhosa Africa partners with luxury car brand

Ngxokolo has been announced as ‘Friends of the brand’ by Mercedes Benz South Africa.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

Lukhanyo Mdingi focuses on textiles, literature and music in his latest exhibition

‘The Provenance II’ in a personal quest where Mdingi delves into textiles, literature and music.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published

From contemporary art, a festive gathering to fitness activity, these events are worth checking out

If you are looking to plan your weekend, be sure to check out these activities.

Sunday Tribune Entertainment
Bernelee Vollmer|Published

AFI moves the date for Cape Town Fashion Week

AFI has announced that the Cape Town Fashion Week will not be happening in April/May as per usual.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Thobile Mazibuko|Published