Levi’s and Xzavier Zulu partner up for Exhibition
Levi’s® South Africa has partnered with local denim up-cycler, Xzavier Zulu for an upcoming exhibition. Long time fan of the brand and collector of Levi’s®, Zulu has turned his love of denim and his ideals on up-cycling into his inaugural collection. EVERYTHING IS A SAMPLE: clearly speaks to his knowledge of re-purposing denim and re-imagines […]
Puma Release the All-New RS-X
In the continuing reinvention of the Running System (RS), Global sports brand PUMA is releasing the RS-X. The all-new RS-X extends the brand’s Future Retro range that takes inspiration from the past to inspire future Sportstyle designs. Back in the ‘80s, the RS was an innovative and high-quality cushioning technology. Today, PUMA has revived and […]
Converse and JW Anderson Drop Epic Collabo
Modern fashion and contemporary craftsmanship collide at the core of everything Jonathan Anderson does. For ten years the visionary designer has urged art out of the gallery and onto the catwalk through his namesake brand, JW Anderson; now, we have another innovative collaboration with Converse – one of youth culture’s most radical and enduring icons. […]
Tshepo the Jeanmaker – Pursuing a Dream
Interview by Tiffany Lekuku Entrepreneurship is not for the faint at heart. Many go bankrupt and lose their minds as they try to pursue their passions in the world of business. However, the truly tenacious make it out to other side. Tshepo the Jeanmaker is one budding entrepreneur that is not only set to survive […]
Under Armour Steps it Up with the HOVR SLK
Words by Nick Kaoma What makes a pair of sneakers good? Is it the design? Is it the materials that are used? Is it the quality of the sole? And is it really possible to have a perfect sneaker? These are all the questions I’ve been asking myself over the past two weeks as I […]
The Plug 100: Most Influential People in SA Urban Culture
The Oxford Dictionary defines influence as “the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself”. Additionally, it can also be concluded that influence is “the power to shape policy or ensure favourable treatment from someone, especially through status, contacts, or wealth”. When we embarked […]
Brentwood South Africa announces Big Zulu as its new Ambassador
Brentwood, the traditional “Iconic Man’ has focused on delivering 100% premium yet affordable casual and formal men’s wear since 1968. Over the decades Brentwood has been praised and trusted by South African men to provide them with excellent investment pieces that possess a strong sense of character and tradition. Brentwood welcomes Nkabi Rap founder, Siyabonga […]
Rouge Fronts the Levi’s Summer 2018 Range
Music is a global language. It transcends race, religion and politics. It’s a social scene that navigates between genres and has the power to move, inspire and bring people together from all over the world. This season’s concept shows music’s true global reach. We meet the people who make up this international community — whether […]
ADIDAS ORIGINALS RELEASES A NEW P.O.D. SYSTEM
adidas Originals presents the latest iteration of the P.O.D. System together with a locally produced film and image series featuring Yannick Ilunga and Rochelle ‘RhaRha’ Nembhard, who embody the campaign’s ethos of ‘Great alone, better together’. Yannick and RhaRha, the creative force behind the Noirwave movement, personify the spirit of P.O.D System in a celebration […]
Puma and Ader Error Go Futro
Finding inspiration in the ordinary is ADER ERROR’s way of redefining art and fashion as we know it today. Taking this a notch higher, global sports brand PUMA is teaming up with Seoul-based and internationally recognised fashion label ADER ERROR to give its everyday classic silhouettes a FUTRO twist. What purely began as a love […]
Inside OFF-WHITE’S New Korea Stores
Virgil Abloh’s OFF-WHITE label is going from strength to strength especially in Asia where the brand has developed somewhat of a cult following. South Korea seems to be Virgil’s chief focus with four stores already in existence after the two he just opened recently. We take an inside look at the two new outlets dubbed […]
Vans Collaborates with Van Gogh Museum
Vans have been causing havoc in the streets with incredible but unexpected collaborations. Their last collaboration with A Tribe Called Quest had us drooling and now they’ve quickly upped the ante with a full blown collabo with the Van Gogh Museum. The capsule includes tees, hoodies, sweat tops and of course, sneakers across their popular […]