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B Mashilo is redefining the perfect fit
Ten years after starting in her parents' garage, designer Bonolo Mashilo of B Mashilo Designs is transforming the South African fashion scene with garments crafted to fit and…
From motor oil to the runway: Engen reimagines waste through Xtreme Kouture
Engen has launched Xtreme Kouture at Kwamagesh Spinning Arena, turning discarded lubricant packaging and retired workwear into an upcycled fashion line inspired by South Africa's…
Elie Saab brings evening glamour to H&M
Lebanese designer Elie Saab brings his signature sculpted silhouettes and embellished eveningwear to H&M, debuting the anticipated collection ahead of its South African retail…
Paris, fashion and the woman I carry with me
Media personality Nomalanga Shozi reflects on her first Paris Fashion Week experience, the power of MaXhosa Africa's runway debut, and finding cultural resonance in Kobi…
Five ways to give your summer wardrobe a refresh
As warmer weather arrives, refresh your wardrobe with five bold statement essentials, including barrel jeans, retro football shirts, and the must-have Adidas Samba Jane.
Gig Guide: SA Fashion Week is upon us, Kayla Praise has released Inhliziyo, Poetry Africa reveals full programme, Origins Centre presents Henrietta Scholtz in Planetary Cognitive Ecologies: Gondwana and Espacio Dios returns with I Am You
Stay updated with South Africa's vibrant arts and culture scene, featuring SA Fashion Week highlights, Poetry Africa's 30th festival programme, new music from Espacio Dios and…
Gig Guide: Gert-Johan Coetzee’s opens first retail boutique, Nádine and Bo release We Are the Fire, Ndu Shezi releases Gugu Lami, Bafunny Bafunny brings the laughs and Comic Con Africa comes to Johannesburg
Discover what is happening in entertainment: Comic Con Africa heads to Joburg, Trevor Noah leads Bafunny Bafunny, Gert-Johan Coetzee opens his first retail boutique, plus fresh…
Aphiwe Sithole is building a new language for African luxury
Founded by Aphiwe Sithole, Cape Town's SITHOLE Luxury House is redefining African luxury on global runways with narrative-driven, limited-edition eyewear.
Gig Guide: Rorisang Sechele’s In Full Bloom at Untitled Basement, Gert-Johan Coetzee launches fragrance line and Zakes Bantwini takes Afro House to Anjunadeep
Get your essential dose of South African arts and culture news, featuring jazz vocalist Rorisang Sechele's upcoming 'In Full Bloom' performance, Grammy-winner Zakes Bantwini's…
The making of Mazhar Akhter
At just 24, Mazhar Akhter has transformed his childhood dream of fashion design into a reality, launching his first commercial collection with Pick n Pay Clothing's Futurewear…
Daniél Young
Daniél Young is a digital content producer at GQ South Africa, where he covers the people, ideas and cultural moments shaping contemporary South African life. A journalism…
The shirt that unbuttoned freedom
At the opening of Presidential Shirt's new flagship store, actor John Kani and former Constitutional Court judge Albie Sachs reflect on how Nelson Mandela's iconic Madiba shirt…
Sarah Langa wants African homes to tell African stories
After more than a decade as a pioneering content creator in fashion, Sarah Langa is now making waves in interior design. She's drawing on local materials, traditional…
Durban July 130: The glamour and the glory
Africa’s premier horse racing and social spectacle, the Hollywoodbets Durban July, celebrated its 130th renewal at Greyville Racecourse in Durban. This year's event delivered…
Celebrity Drive South Africa Celebrates South African Excellence at Sun City
In an extraordinary celebration of luxury, culture, tourism and purpose, Celebrity Drive South Africa transformed the iconic Sun City Resort into a stage for the very best this…