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 […]
Nandi Dlepu – Owning Her Creative Lane
Words by Sanele Mawisa The creative industry in South Africa is in a renaissance, as the demand for high quality output from consumers and brands continues to rise, creatives are expected to improve their craft and deliver outstanding work on a consistent basis. From art to entertainment to design, everyone’s expectations have raised the standards. […]
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:
Drake’s Top 20 Best Songs To Date
Words by Ziyanda Ntloko To be a Drake fan is to never be satisfied. Since his début in 2009, Drake has meticulously crafted himself from a seemingly non-threatening Young Money rookie into a wildly successful artist and pop culture phenomenon. With a discography spanning 6 mixtapes, 4 studio albums, 2 EPs, multi-platinum singles, a bevy […]
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 […]
AKA Announces Release Date for Touch My Blood
It looks like we are finally about to get AKA’s 3rd solo album!! Aptly titled “Touch My Blood”, it set to drop on the 25th of May. AKA announced the news on his Twitter feed last night. The Supa Mega has been teasing snippets from the album on his IG story for the past couple […]
10 Alternative Artists To Watch Out For in 2018
Words by Ziyanda Ntloko The opening half of the year always presents the exciting prospect of new music not only from industry stables but those who are also on the cusp. Here’s my list of genre-breaking acts who I anticipate to have a great 2018. BROCKHAMPTON A music group truly born out of Generation Y, […]
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 […]
Young ‘n Lazy Invades Joburg with Nike’s Air Max 270
Creative Director and Founder of Young & Lazy, Anees Petersen, launched his new collection last night in Rosebank. The launch took place in the design district of Johannesburg and featured the new Nike Air Max 270. Nike officially launched the Air Max 270 on 22 March ahead of Air Max day on 26 March. This […]
Kid Tini – The Future of SA Hip Hop?
Words by Glenn Kisela My first impression of Kid Tini was that his demeanour reflected his music accurately, particularly his flow – calm, but intensely confident. He seemed sure of himself and there was no self-doubt to be detected throughout the interview. As we talked more and he opened up, there was this air of […]
Blaq Smith – A Photography Wizard
Many consider Blaq Smith one of the best photographers in the country and it’s easy to see why. The photography wizard’s work is peerless. His eye is unmatched. Let’s put it this way, almost every celebrity in the country has a full-time photographer following them around now but no one documents their subject (AKA in […]
Big Sean Launches Debut Collection with Puma
From the streets of Detroit to number one on the charts, Sean Anderson a.k.a Big Sean has built his career on hustle and now he gives his style stamp to his debut SELECT collection with PUMA, for whom he has been an ambassador since March 2017. The first drop of the PUMA x Big Sean […]