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#InnovationMonth: A new way of retail with Now Showing

Now Showing is a constantly evolving boutique store, gallery and events space that recently opened its doors at 109 Waterkant Street in Cape Town.

#InnovationMonth: The Joinery's journey to create a sustainable future for fashion

Cape Town-based ethical fashion and lifestyle brand, The Joinery, is trailblazing the local sustainable business scene...

By Lauren Hartzenberg 16 hours ago

Levi's opens pop-up tailor shop in Braamfontein

Levi's is celebrating 50 years of its iconic Type III Trucker jacket by opening a pop-up tailor shop in 70 Juta Street Braamfontein...

19 hours ago

Hot new talent lights up Milan Fashion Week

Fashion week roared into Milan on Wednesday with a line-up of hotly anticipated shows from fresh talent as well as luxury titans ranging from Moschino to Armani...

1 day ago

Selena Gomez partners with Puma

Singer, actress and producer Selena Gomez has signed a long-term partnership with global sports brand Puma to work with the brand to design product and create marketing campaigns...

2 days ago

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.

3 days ago

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

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

#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

International

#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 18 Sep 2017

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