Creator
Zeenat Mahomed
A letter from… London
A South African fashionista doing a master’s degree in fashion marketing in the UK shares her experience as a person with an eye for design in London.
London Fashion Week: Trend report
Designers may have had different inspirations and target markets in mind, but feminine strength and confidence with an edge dominated the shows.
Hijab: A matter of choice
During Ramadan, even some women who do not normally wear the scarf don it during the holy fasting month. And it is a beautiful thing.
Designers prepare for the ramp
Five up-and-coming designers will showcase their icon-themed designs at the inaugural Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town.
Of tiaras and android beauty queens
Miss SA first princess Remona Moodley will be tackling Miss World, in Melinda Bam’s absence. We find out what lies beneath the lipgloss and hairspray.
Polygamy: Redefining faith and fidelity in fiction
Polygamy is explored in "Lessons in Husbandry" by South African author Shaida Kazie Ali, and "The Ruins of Us" by Keija Parssinen.
Heritage on the runway
In celebration of Africa’s creative heritage, Sanaa Africa 2012 launched its four day event with a runway show featuring eight local designers.
African fashion, Soweto style
The inaugural Soweto Fashion Week has featured some exciting new talents who have not yet been seen at any other fashion platform.
Easy on the eye, easy on the pocket
Top South African designer David Tlale has teamed up with local retailer Legit to bring high-end fashion to a wider audience.
Crazy love
The Michael Buble concert at Sun City’s Superbowl gave Zeenat Mahomed the chance to let loose and act like a teenager.
Quintessentially British
Hackett London, which recently opened a store in Sandton, has built its reputation on quality cloth and classic cuts.
You are what you wear
Over the next few weeks the<em> M&G</em> will look at different industry sectors and analyse the style of South Africa’s high-powered individuals.
Charting family dynamics
<b>Zeenat Mahomed</b> talks to Manju Kapur about her new novel and the new India.
SA fashion war: Designers in a twist over ‘copycat’ skirts
Two prominent South African designers, Thula Sindi and Nkhensani Nkosi, have engaged in a war of words over two garments that could be facsimiles.
Solid foundations
Designer Suzaan Heyns will ”cement” her creativity at SA fashion week.