Style Focus: DJ Speedsta
Words by Kendra Hunsley Formerly, the notion of attaching more than one (or even multiple) title to ones’ forename was uncustomary, presumably signaling confusion and a lack of focus. Nowadays, having a specialized skill in more than one industry has become both conventional and fruitful to the advancement of one’s career. Singers become actors, actors […]
Top 10 SA Fashion Bloggers
Words by Lesedi Ramonyane Renowned in many parts of the world but often scrutinized here at home, the term ‘blogger’ has come to have a somewhat superficial and negative connotation attached to it over the past few years. There are a number of factors that have contributed to this; the digital space evolving to accommodate […]
adidas Originals | AREA3 CPT’17 | Jaimi Robin
Editorial by Jaimi Robin produced in AREA3 CPT’17 “We live in a beautiful city, day to day living often makes us forget just how beautiful it is. As a creative I make it a habit to notice. For these two bodies of work I draw inspiration from my home Cape Town, South Africa. I am […]
adidas Originals | Haneem Christian
Courtesy of area3 “This photo series is the first part of an on going project of documenting the never ending journey of gaining knowledge of self, how we come about these infinite discoveries and how we express it. One of the many ways I have come to know my most sacred self as a coloured femme body […]
Interview: The Sartists
Interview by Lesedi Ramonyane Talented in their own right and even more so together, The Sartists are a collective that has proven they are a creative force to be reckoned with. Founded in 2012 by Wanda Lephoto and Kabelo Kungwane, the two set out to document their lives and style in post-apartheid South Africa. Since […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]