The collective with a shoestring budget that BROKE the mould
Each time I see the word “broke” I’m transported to the skits interspersed through Kanye West’s sophomore, Late Registration. For anybody that’s unfamiliar, they chronicle the comings and goings of the Broke Phi Broke fraternity that loudly declare “Don’t spend no money, don’t got no clothes, aint got no cars, aint got no hoes. WE […]
Africa’s first Jordan collaboration comes to life with Shelflife
The Air Jordan 2 turns 35 years old this year and to mark the occasion they have a host of new drops and colourways coming. Part of the celebration includes partnering with three retailers to deliver collaborative lines with the stores that have helped grow the brand over the years. In a benchmark move, Nike […]
Thebe Magugu Has Capsule Collection With Christian Dior On The Way
Thebe Magugu is collaborating with Christian Dior in a capsule collection set to be dropping soon. The collection, in aid of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project, is the result of Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri reaching out to a number of creatives to reinterpret The New Look. The New Look was introduced with Christian Dior’s […]
Local young designers call the Braamfontein concept 99 Design Store home
Young and independent designers are often faced with a number of challenges in growing their brands. Distribution of their product can sometimes be the thorniest. It’s to this end that the 99 Design Store has stepped in, creating a space for local designers to showcase their talent. Located at 99 Juta Street in Braamfontein the […]
South African creatives Kabelo Kungwane, DBN Gogo and Wireless G are at the heart of Patta’s “Each One Teach One” campaign
They kick started The Wave late last year with a new interpretation of Nike’s Air Max 1 and it’s been ebbing and flowing since. Patta’s latest drops in the series are part of The Next Wave and are inspired by the proverb “Each One Teach One.” They’ve described it as “a symbolic exercise in riding […]
Patta’s New Monarch Collaboration With Nike Creates Waves, Not Cycles
The Patta and Nike partnership goes back to 2008. Born as a streetwear store in 2004 “out of love and necessity rather than profit and novelty” the Dutch brand that started out as a streetwear store expanded its offering with its own in-house merchandise. While their own brand has risen in prominence, they’ve partnered with […]
Rich Mnisi: Exploring Uncharted Territories, Stretching Boundaries
There’s a rich history of the northernmost tribes of South Africa embracing womanhood as a tool of empowerment. The Balobedu have for centuries had a matrilineal line of succession in their monarchy with the Modjadji throne, wherein only women can accede to the throne and rule as the paramount of the people. In VhaVenda royal […]
The origins of Gucci Mane’s “Icy” and why he’s a perfect fit for the new Ivy Park drop
Beyoncé’s fourth drop of her adidas x Ivy Park collection is set to take place soon. Where she’s been the sole face of the brand and its campaigns thus far, for the latest drop she’s enlisted a few of her celebrity friends to lead the visuals. One of the friends is Gucci “Guwop” Mane. Dubbed […]
New Year, New Sneakers: A Release Date Guide for 2021’s First Quarter
Air Jordan 1 Volt Gold This fresh take on the classic Air Jordan 1 draws design cues from previous AJ1 colourways that left a cultural mark. The tongue features exposed foam and a transparent, reversed tag for a deconstructed feel, while tri-tonal colour blocking in Volt, Sail and University Gold adds a burst of bright […]
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Maxhosa debuts SS2021 collection virtually for NYFW
Maxhosa debuted their Spring/Summer 2021 collection in a virtual showcase for New York Fashion Week last night. The design house’s third time showing at NYFW, the title of the collection is “INGUMANGALISO IMISEBENZI KATHIXO” (‘God’s work is miraculous). Named after a song written by designer Laduma Ngxokolo’s grandfather, Mike Ngxokolo, the designer gave context to […]
Best of the Bubble: Sneaker Exclusives to Look Out For with the NBA Restart
ESPN is back! Multichoice made the announcement yesterday that the home of American sports will have two 24-hour channels made available on DStv’s bouquet from the 29th July, and the basketball-loving community of SA couldn’t be happier. NFL, MLB, and NHL games all have their place on the network but the Cullinan diamond in the […]