Reason Collaborates With Magents on Sneaker
Magents Lifestyle Apparel’s limited edition “Azania Wrapper” sneaker and Reason’s “Welcome to Azania” single, will collectively drop at Sneaker Exchange – the continent’s largest sneaker expo – on Saturday, 28 April in Cape Town and Saturday, 5 May in Johannesburg. Historically, “Azania” is the name of the collection of countries in the Southern African region […]
RNDM Network takes Spree Style to Durban
Words by Akho Nywebeni Pics – @thesearethestreets The SpreeStyle network headed up the coast, to KZN. The Durban edition was symbolic, as it was RNDM`s first campaign outside the Mother City. Like anything done away from home, it`s never going to be smooth sailing. After a week of culture acclimatization in new surroundings, Rubushe and his […]
Interview: Lulama Wolf for adidas ARKYN
In celebration of the launch of their latest female-focused silhouette, ARKYN, adidas Originals South Africa turned to Lulama Wolf to conceptualize and create a local lookbook while also sharing her perspective on culture, creativity and individuality. Led by a group of cultural visionaries including singer/songwriter Kelela, artist Ana Kras, musician and photographer Syv de Blare, […]
Part 2: 20 Most Influential People & Brands of all Time in SA Urban Fashion
Words by Nick Kaoma This is Part 2 of the list of the 20 Most influential individuals and brands of all time in SA urban fashion and street culture. You can read Part 1 which consisted of individuals and brands in positions 20 – 11. 10. Trompies If you had told me in 1997 (my […]
Rihanna and Puma Launch Fenty Drop 2 at Coachella
This past weekend at Coachella Festival, Rihanna and PUMA threw a hot VIP gig to launch FENTY SS18 drop 2, which hits stores on 3rd May. The event theme matched the collection – beach chic meets motorsport – and guests lounged in cabanas and took a spin on the dirt bike trail. Rihanna wore head-to-toe […]
Converse and Sneakerstuff Release One Star Collaboration
The Converse One Star continues to show up across global street culture, with celebrated sneaker boutique Sneakersnstuff creating a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with Converse. The One Star take on the military print comes to life through texture and color. Translating a traditionally graphic application into a unique patchwork of suede and leather, Converse and SNS focused on […]
Part 1: 20 Most Influential People & Brands of all Time in SA Urban Fashion
Words by Nick Kaoma Influence and impact are hard to measure. It doesn’t get anymore subjective. However, there are certain people whose work is undeniable that you have no choice but to try ascertain how they fit in the larger scheme of things. South African street culture and fashion goes back decades but it genuinely […]
The Evolution of MaXhosa 2018 Winter Collection
Local luxury brand MaXhosa by Laduma recently showcased their 2018 Winter collection at Arise Fashion Week in Nigeria. The famed local photographer and tastemaker Trevor Stuurman was on hand to capture the range for Vogue Magazine. Check out the absolutely gorgeous collection in the pics below:
Puma and Naturel Drop Second Collabo of the Season
After a successful collab in AW17, PUMA and DC-based graphic artist Naturel are partnering for a fresh new collection this season. Following on from the first drop in Feb, Drop 2 for PUMA x NATUREL continues with the skeleton and x-ray graphic detailing, this time in a neutral palette of whisper white. Hero sneaker styles […]
Vans and A Tribe Called Quest Drop Collaboration
If you’re big fan of the legendary New York crew A Tribe Called Quest you’ll be happy to know that they have collaborated with Vans on a collection of kicks. ATCQ changed the face of hip hop in the early 90’s and ushered in a new conscious era along with the likes of De La […]
Item of the Week: I RUN JHB Tracksuit
When Swizz Beats toured SA a couple of weeks ago you might have seen him rocking a very bold tracksuit with distinct SA insignia. The tracksuit is the creation of I RUN JHB, a Joburg-based (duh!) streetwear brand that was created by Neo “Gabhadiya” Selemela and Wandile “King” Leeu co-founders. According to the founders the brand’s […]
Fenty Puma by Rihanna Set to Drop Motorsport Range in SA
PUMA and FENTY Creative Director Rihanna turn up the heat with the introduction of the fourth season of FENTY PUMA by Rihanna – a vibrant, unexpected mashup of high fashion, extreme sports and beachwear. “This collection is a mix between two worlds: motocross and surf,” explains Rihanna, with the introduction of two main apparel drops […]