Best Dressed Rappers in SA
Words by Kendra Hunsley Historically, the focus was primarily on artistic offerings and talent. Today, it takes more than 16 bars to solidify your place at the top. Rappers are now style icons; a notion that the OGs in the game probably offer a side eye to. Having the full package has become paramount and […]
5 Urban/Streetwear brands at Paris Fashion Week
Words by Kendra Hunsely ‘Fashion wants to be street so bad and street wants to be fashion.’- Heron Preston The above notion rings true to the current state of fashion. Over the years, brands such as Givenchy, Raf Simons and more recently, Vetements, have continuously blurred the line between luxury fashion and streetwear by including […]
Nokana Mojapelo Drops Staff Only Lookbook
Local creative Nokana Mojapelo is back with a brand new collection, Staff Only. The accompanying lookboook was dropped this week, check it out below.
Streetwear Trends: A/W17
Words By Lesedi Ramonyane The shift towards streetwear has seen it evolving into more than just another seasonal trend. They say less is more but sometimes more is more. And the latter is truly the case this winter. If your winter wardrobe still leaves much to be desired here’s some inspiration to keep you cosy […]
Q&A With Stylist and blogger, Palesa Mahlaba
In fashion, it’s all about timing. Stylist and blogger Palesa Mahlaba says good style is always evolving, which is what the Skip Fashion Exchange is all about – a time for change. If that means saying goodbye to a cherished piece of clothing, this event is for you. Palesa will be letting go of an […]
adidas Originals CAMPUS | AREA3 CPT ’17
Originality is constant. It’s not a journey with a distance of thinking. It’s not a calculated and curated process. It’s off the cuff – and hesitancy is its biggest enemy. Campus has always been a genuine participant to the cultures that thrive within the city, maintaining street-level respect over the years. Starting off on the […]
PUMA introduces the TSUGI SHINSEI Raw Pack
The TSUGI SHINSEI represents the new PUMA Sportstyle era, taking cues from the past and re-imagining them in a progressive way. The TSUGI Shinsei pushes design to the next level with a unique side lacing pattern and all-new tooling and sole unit. Adding flexibility in the forefoot and cushioning in the heel is the IGNITE […]
Kanye & Adidas Announce Return of Yeezy Boost 350
KANYE WEST and adidas announce the return of YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 White /Core Black / Red, available on Saturday, June 24th, 2017. This YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 features an upper composed of white and black Primeknit with a subtle contrasting off white streak, mirrored ‘SPLY-350’ mark, distinct center stitching, and heel tab. A semi-translucent rubber […]
G-Star Raw Research Ii By Aitor Throup
The G-Star RAW innovation lab, led by Executive Creative Director Aitor Throup, reinvents denim through its second Raw Research capsule collection, in selected stores from June 15, 2017. Born from the brand’s innovation lab, Raw Research II embodies the latest efforts to push the boundaries of denim, bringing it to new heights. The lab experiments […]
The Plug 100: 100 – 1
We dropped the news on Twitter that the June edition of The Plug will focus solely on celebrating and highlighting the Top 100 people in SA who are influencing and moving urban culture forward. Needless to say social media lit up and we trended the whole day after dropping the news.#ThePlug100 generated over 1.7 million […]
5 SA Streetwear Brands On The Rise
Words by Kendra Hunsley The local streetwear scene in South Africa has grown rapidly over the past couple of years and with streetwear currently dominating the global fashion circuit, we don’t see it slowing down anytime soon. With South Africa’s restricted access to international streetwear brands, the inception of homegrown and high-end local brands serve […]
Swanker Wear Drops Latest Lookbook
Swanker, started by 20 year old Huzaifah Adamjee, is a ready-to-wear clothing company from Johannesburg. This lookbook features the third generation of Swanker, flaunting faux fur to retro bowling shirts, all made locally. SWANKER can be purchased via DM on Instagram (@swankerswankerswanker) or via email at swankerinfo@gmail.com