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Evolving Revolver’s @Zolfreckles is Joburg Fashion’s Good Influence

Out of pure fandom, I interviewed Zoliswa Mbadu, aka @Zolfreckles—a model, content creator, influencer and the founder and designer of the fashion line, Evolving Revolver. With her characteristic features, make-up tutorials, cute Procreate self-portrait illustrations and sophisticated sense of style, she has amassed a substantial following on her well-curated and motivational social media pages. But…

The Art of Styling: Decoding the Celebrity Stylist Myth

From Law Roach, Kate Young, and Maeve Reilly, to Jason Bolden, celebrity stylists are the genius behind every red carpet look, and the ever-changing fashion looks that grace the pages of Vogue. In the dazzling world of glitz and glamour, where every public appearance is a red-carpet event and each snapshot is a potential headline,…

CT Huns Queezy and Cheshire Stun in Nike X AMBUSH Campaign!

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…

Confections X Collections: Tasty Treats & Slow Fashion at the Mount Nelson

The annual Confections x Collections (CxC) event returned to the Mount Nelson this month in a five-day celebration featuring intimate salon-style fashion shows curated by Twyg. The happening showcased local brands including Wanda Lephoto, VIVIERS Studio, Sindiso Khumalo, Mantsho, and Chulaap. It also blended fashion shows with bespoke confectioneries inspired by the slow fashion labels….

DJ Sabby is on a Wave

DJ Sabby, real name Sabelo Mtshali, is an award-winning radio and TV personality, renowned for hosting one of the longest-running urban shows in the country. He gained recognition as a host on YFM, a popular youth radio station in South Africa. He joined the station in 2011 and became a prominent figure in the South…

Viviers Studio Unveils “Re-Trace, Re-Memory, Re-Set, Re-Culture” 

Viviers Studio‘s showcase during Milan Fashion Week garnered widespread attention from prominent global publications and significant recognition on television programs such as The Insider SA and Afrimaxx, significantly enhancing the brand’s prominence. In February 2023, Lezanne Viviers had a successful debut at Milan Fashion Week with her collection titled, KARROO Land of Thirst, with the…