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Vietnam's Tram Hoang Luu crowned Mrs Universe 2017

Vietnam's Tram Hoang Luu was crowned the 40th Mrs Universe during a pageant held for the first time in Africa at Durban's Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) on 2 September 2017.

4 Sep 2017

Local talent awarded with Bokeh's Emerging Creative Talent Award

Bokeh Fashion Film Festival, now in its fifth year, has announced the introduction of the Emerging Creative Talent Award, with a R50,000 prize win confirmed for South Africa's top young creative.

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2018 Sun Met dates announced

The second Sun Met will be held at the Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on 27 January 2018.

12 Sep 2017

NY Fashion Week: designers seek to soothe troubled times

Tory Burch led efforts on day two of New York Fashion Week on Friday to head off troubled times by offering an upbeat collection of bold color and geometric print...

11 Sep 2017

SA Tourism's new brand film captures the essence of SA

South African Tourism's new brand film which showcases a story of an inspiring, colourful and warm country, tells the story of Bheki...

8 Sep 2017

The Space launches Now Showing, its first out-of-mall boutique store

The team behind The Space has launched Now Showing, a regularly transforming shopping space offering fashion and lifestyle innovation...

5 Sep 2017

#WomensMonth: Janine Binneman - a gem in local jewellery design

Jeweller, gemologist and entrepreneur Janine Binneman is using her thriving Cape Town business to empower women...

By Lauren Hartzenberg 30 Aug 2017

#MBFWJ17: Highlights from Fashion Week

African Fashion International (AFI) held its Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Mall of Africa, from 17-19 August, to launch its Spring/Summer ‘17 collections on the runway, putting African excellence under the international spotlight.

28 Aug 2017

Mrs Universe 2017 contestants jet into Durban

The seven-day 2017 Mrs Universe programme kicks off on Saturday, 26 September, with more than 80 countries represented at this year's global women empowerment event...

25 Aug 2017

David Tlale's #MBFWJ17 collection at Edgars in September

Couturier David Tlale will launch his new ‘diffusion line' collection at select Edgars stores in September 2017...

24 Aug 2017

Bokeh 2018 festival rewards fashion and film talent

The Bokeh South Africa International Film Festival 2018, now in its fifth successful year, takes place at a gala red carpet event on 6 and 7 April 2018 in Cape Town, and 13 and 14 April 2018 in Johannesburg...

22 Aug 2017

Fabiani launches womenswear collection at #MBFWJ17

An unsuspecting audience were surprised at the launch of the Fabiani SS17 collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Johannesburg, as women stepped out onto the runway instead of men...

22 Aug 2017

#WomensMonth: #MBFWJ17 profile on Leigh Shubert

Local fashion designer Leigh Shubert will be showcasing her latest Spring/Summer collection at the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Joburg Fashion Week. We got in touch with her to find out more.

By Ruth Cooper 16 Aug 2017

#WomensMonth: Four decades of formidable fashion with Marianne Fassler

With a career spanning 40 years, Marianne Fassler remains a formidable force in SA fashion...

By Lauren Hartzenberg 14 Aug 2017

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#SACSCCongress: Nigella Lawson on the role of food in storytelling

Internationally renowned food writer and TV cook Nigella Lawson has amassed a loyal following of food lovers charmed by her no-fuss approach to cooking and ornate descriptions of food that are telling of her authentic passion for the subject.

By Lauren Hartzenberg 1 day ago

Beyond the seas and centuries: Louvre Abu Dhabi opens in November

The Louvre Abu Dhabi - a universal museum with a focus on shared human stories across civilisations and cultures - will open its doors on 11 November 2017, the first of its kind in the Arab world. Located in Abu Dhabi, the opening celebrations will include a range of public programmes including symposiums, performances, concerts, dance, and visual arts by renowned contemporary and classical artists.

7 Sep 2017

Tips on how to have an ethical elephant experience

Encountering one of natures most majestic creatures, elephants, can be quite an experience. While there are many opportunities to get up close and personal with elephants when travelling to places like Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka, it's important that these encounters happen with the elephants in a happy and humane environment.

17 Aug 2017

Helping a loved one overcome drug addiction

Drug addiction is devastating both for its sufferers and their loved ones. It is also a far more common problem than many of us realize. The US has witnessed a steady increase in the number of prescriptions for addictive drugs, e.g. opioid-based pain killers and benzodiazepines such as Xanax. This has both dramatically increased the rates of prescription drug abuse and brought them sharply into focus within the mainstream consciousness.

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