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THE BIRTH of African Fashion Legacy Project by THANDO HOPA

CARRY ON! • Our love affair with luxury handbags is steadfast. Fortunately for us, they’re an investment, sometimes with a higher resale value than when they’re new. We’ve curated a selection of our favourites to covet.

CONSCIOUS CREATORS • The French Institute of South Africa and the Goethe-Institut South Africa have joined forces on the ‘True Fashion, Try on Green’ programme. It champions five emerging designers shaping the future of sustainable South African fashion with the support of the Franco-German Cultural Fund.

HOOP THERE IT IS! • Iconic image-maker June Ambrose joined the Puma family in 2020 as the creative director of the brand’s new Women’s Hoop category, and designed the recently launched High Court Collection.

WORK WARDROBE ESSENTIALS • There’s no easy answer to the big question, what should I wear to work in 2022? But with these sophisticated, stylish essentials, office attire need never be boring.

BUTTER ME UP • Add this soft, sugary butter-yellow to your autumn wardrobe to inspire optimism.

AS IF! • Style icons Cher Horowitz and her BFF Dionne Davenport from the ’90s coming-of-age comedy Clueless have the power to influence every generation with their young, fun yet sophisticated palette.

Fashion Radar? • CREATIVE. COLLECTIVE. CONNECTED.

one step ahead • Dating back as far as 1774, Birkenstock is a staple in our wardrobes and lives. Whether you find them comfy, nostalgic, classically stylish or straight-up fantastically orthopaedic, to call this brand an icon is an understatement.

THE RISE (AND RISE) OF AFRICAN FASHION • Gracing runways worldwide, Nigerian-born Kenneth Ize is putting African fashion on the map.

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BEAUTY TRENDS OF 2022 • These trends always seem to come full circle. We dive into the trends that are already exploding in 2022 and are here to stay.

BEAUTY RADAR? • Want dreamy, silky, smooth skin, healthy, shiny hair and a scent you can’t stop wearing? You’ve come to the right page.

BEAUTY Q&A • The founder of Melayci Cosmetics Kelly Njiké shares everything from her self-care routine to her pick-me-up product and the scent she’s currently loving.

BODY REVOLUTION • BODYROLL Studio, the latest non-invasive treatment to  take European cities by storm, is available in South Africa. Owner and instructor Annely Vihmann talks tech.

SKINCARE TRADITION • Ayurvedic skincare is based on the ancient holistic principles of Ayurveda and is formulated from ayurvedic herbs and exotic plant and fruit extracts to tackle 21st-century skin complaints. Rebecca Clarke, from multi-award-winning Ayurvedic skincare brand Urban Veda, shares how to get started.

WHY IS MY HAIR SO OILY? • No one likes having greasy hair. Here’s how it happens and expert tips to avoid it.

SMILE SOLUTIONS • ‘Mask mouth’ is a real thing. It’s time to get your oral hygiene in mint condition. The owner of OptiSmile Advanced Dentistry, Dr Clifford Yudelman, shares his expert advice.

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PAN-AFRICAN BEAUTY • The skincare brand Nebedai (never die in Wolof, a Senegalese language) is another name for the moringa plant, believed to hold exceptional healing properties for the body. Owner Safi Tshinsele-Van Bellingen uses the ingredient to disrupt the beauty space.

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