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Koketso Mohlala challenges Western beauty standards and shines a global spotlight on authentic African craftsmanship
Objects of Desire: Eyes on you
Up the ante with objects that demand your attention
South Africa’s retail revival is cashing in
Newer retailers are setting the benchmark for South Africa’s retail landscape, with plenty of room for innovation in bricks and mortar
Objects of Desire: Groundbreaking spring florals
For Spring …
Objects of Desire: Colourful, lively, easy on the eye
Designers of all disciplines have a knack for looking outwards and connecting different worlds, eras and cultures
Bonnie Mbuli launches jewellery range
Internationally recognised actress Bonnie Mbuli launches Bon Ami, a collection dedicated to mental health awareness
Objects of Desire: Unknown Pleasures
Pleasure can be found in some of the most unassuming corners of our world
Objects of Desire: Statement Staples
Naturally Gucci The House of Gucci continues to draw inspiration from the natural world, translating these details into intricate works of fashionable art. Gucci’s interlocking G…
Robben Island symbol of oppression given new life
Cape Town jeweller Charmaine Taylor has "reincarnated" the Robben Island fence and these ‘pieces of history’ are proving popular with celebrities.
Richemont sales growth disappoints as China declines
Sales of luxury goods grew at a lower rate than expected as China continues to clamp down on the use of watches and jewellery as bribes.
Ringing in the changes
Hand made avant-garde rings created by one of South Africa’s most talented jewellery designer, Carine Terreblanche.
Thing of beauty: Take Jo’burg with you wherever you go
Some of Jo’burg’s buildings have become meaningful markers for people in need of a sense of belonging in the alienating metropolis.
China crack-down on jewellery bribes sees Richemont sales wane
Richemont’s revenue growth has slowed in China as a result of more prudent Chinese consumers and a government crack-down on jewellery used as bribes.
Things of beauty: Ambra Gambale’s Skullchemy range
Jeweller Ambra Gambale’s excursion into memento mori started with a collection of roadkill – "silly things", she says, "little bird skulls".
Things of Beauty: Pichulik Jewellery
A rope is a line and a line is the basis of all the arts.