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Sport is a great unifier; it helps children learn discipline and how
to work together.

Community Sports Solutions takes Gugulethu youth off the streets

Sponsorship is required for the initiative to adequately fulfil its objectives

Objects of Desire: In good taste

Examine the preppy renaissance and new objects

One MOVIE, one Take: The origin of sneaker culture in ‘Air’

The movie tells the story of basketball’s most infamous sneaker, the Air Jordan

Local fashion designer Rich Mnisi and Adidas have teamed up to celebrate Pride with bold prints.

Objects of Desire: New beginnings

Introduce something new to your repertoire of desires

From the court to the streets: Wenyen Gabriel of the Los Angeles Lakers wears Reeboks. (Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Unlacing the life and times of sneaker culture

A new book goes into the background and the hype around this footwear fashion

Beyoncé’s Ivy Park collection. Photo: Supplied

Are celeb crossovers like Ivy Park and Yeezy so last year?

As sales of Kanye West’s Yeezy brand and Beyonce’s Ivy Park plummet, we ask if fashion collaborations are still desirable or have become a liability

Not only has Serena Williams encouraged people to dream crazier — as the most successful tennis player in history — but to push boundaries of creative dressing on the courts. Photo: Supplied

World Tennis Day uniforms that go hard

Tennis is one of fashion’s favourite sports, on and off the court

Louis Vuitton confirmed on Tuesday that Oscar and Grammy Award-winning music producer Pharrell Williams will succeed the late Virgil Abloh as menswear creative director.
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Pharrell Williams to Louis Vuitton: The right move at the right time

What does Louis Vuitton’s appointment of Pharrell Williams tell us? Expect the unexpected

Established in 1906, New Balance offered arch support for those working on their feet all day. Photo: Supplied

New Balance sneakers gaining in the coolness stake against Nike, Adidas

New Balance is more than a flavour of the month shoe. To some it’s hype, but historically is the connoisseur’s shoe.

Objects of Desire: Everyday homage

Whether an ode to iconic designs, hedonistic homages to ourselves, or creating tiny rituals everyday, these pieces are tastefully inspired

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Thebe Magugu is reshaping stale ideas of African luxury

Thebe Magugu has mastered the nuances between old-guard Euro-centric fashion and the 21st century’s new wave of youthful designers, full of fabulous modernity

Yay Abe x H&M South Africa is a nod to everyone who is trying their best. Basics from hoodies to sweatshirts are adorned with his punchy-toned flowers. (supplied: Yay Abe x H&M South Africa)

Get Your flowers with Yay Abe x H&M

Local illustrator Russel Abrahams’ Yay Abe, is the latest creative collaboration with H&M South Africa

Comic Loyiso Gola’s ‘Unlearning’ is superb storytelling, but just that

“How much of your life is just living off other people’s expectations of you?” he asks in his new special. While thought-provoking, the real question is: Is it funny?

Many are not happy with the decision to incorporate red into the traditional black-and-white Orlando Pirates kit — but chairperson Irvin Khoza believes the colour may subconsciously intimidate Bucs’ opponents.

Orlando Pirates and the curse of the crimson Ghost

What’s black and white and red all over? To the dismay of many, it may just be Pirates’ kit for the new season

Brazilians are demanding the impeachment of their president

Adidas pulls World Cup shirts with ‘sexual appeal’

Adidas has pulled its raunchy World Cup T-shirts after Brazil’s government complained that it was promoting sex tourism in the country.

Rand weakens to 5-year low and bonds drop on Fed tapering

Emerging market sell off boosts company hedge demand

Those exposed to developing nations and their weakening currencies are raising hedge ratios.

Speedo’s suit divides swimming world

A revolutionary bodysuit has divided the world of swimming into the haves and the have-nots just weeks before the Beijing Olympics.

Beijing pollution worries some Olympic athletes

Tyson Gay has heard stories that some athletes may wear face masks at the Beijing Olympics, hoping to fend off fumes in one of the world’s most polluted capitals. ”I hear a lot…

Nike scores with Umbro takeover

United States sportswear giant Nike ventured further into the British football market on Tuesday after agreeing to buy rival Umbro, maker of the England soccer strip, for…