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Myth and metaphor are an important part of the identity of the African people. Stories told around the fire, patterns printed on cloth, drawings on the walls of huts and paintings on cave walls (like those ...
WHEN NO ONE WAS WATCHING, A PATH WAS PAVED FROM THE EASTERN CAPE TO THE WORLD… This is a story about Linathi Makanda, an autodidactic photographer and immaculate poetess. Born and bred in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, she has become a force to be reckoned ...
Myth and metaphor are an important part of the identity of the African people. Stories told around the fire, patterns printed on cloth, drawings on the walls of huts and paintings on cave walls (like those ...
The last thing you would expect to come out of Stillwater, Minnesota is an artist who examines the boundaries of human perception and creates glass sculptures that look like plastic bags. Dylan Martinez manipulates light, space, ...
Amsterdam-based brand returned to South Africa to shoot their SS18 campaign in the Alexandra township with Johannesburg collective The Sartists. Let us know what you think of the collection below
If you were to go through our archives you’d notice it’s no secret that we’re fans of Renzo Rosso and Diesel. We could be wrong (20% probability), but it appears they took a few pages out of ...
Ingredients
1 cup Bulgur Wheat,
A pack of broccoli stems,
Hake
Chicken or vegetable stock
3 Tsp of butter
1 tsp olive oil
1 Tsp Apple cider vinegar
1 Tsp Dill
1 Tsp mixed herbs
1Tsp of Garlic
2 sprigs of Thyme And Rosemary
Directions
1: Add Bulgur wheat, ...
The extension of the Mother house of the sisters of charity for the sacred heart of jesus located in a 56,680 sqf and come with a 54-room health care unit. the design is beautifully intergrated ...
With the release of KOD artist J. Cole delivers a beautiful composed message to the younger generations setting himself up as a veteran of the rap game. Both humbly and factually presented by cheeky punchlines and ...
Autonomous sensory meridian response or more commonly known as ASMR is a term used for an experience characterized by a tingling sensation on the skin. The localized tingling sensation that can be described as being gently ...
The contemporary minimalist approach is not often a design feature that is embraced by metropolitan Chinese hotels, where the design focus has always embodied traditional opulence or 21st-century bling. The hotel is situated on the upper ...
Recent studies show that investing in classic cars has one of the highest returns beating timepieces and even in some instances property. The Aesthetic Team sat down with some petrol heads and investments to give you ...
Arsenal Football Clubs right wing back shares some of his daily essentials. Items include pre match Bang & Olufsen headphones; Tom Ford cologne; Gucci backpack Givenchy card holder, a Rolex and a set of Mercedes. Benz ...
WHEN NO ONE WAS WATCHING, A PATH WAS PAVED FROM THE EASTERN CAPE TO THE WORLD…
This is a story about Linathi Makanda, an autodidactic photographer and immaculate poetess. Born and bred in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, she ...
Arsenal Football Clubs right wing back shares some of his daily essentials. Items include pre match Bang & Olufsen headphones; Tom Ford cologne; Gucci backpack Givenchy card holder, a Rolex and a set of Mercedes. Benz ...
Luxury street-wear Supreme and famed Tennis brand Lacoste have teamed up again for a spring 2018 collection.The latest collection comprises of an array of co-branded pieces in a vibrant color palette. There are classic, wool varsity ...
If you were to go through our archives you’d notice it’s no secret that we’re fans of Renzo Rosso and Diesel. We could be wrong (20% probability), but it appears they took a few pages out of the Off -White playbook which is quite disappointing, Diesel managed
Jahnkoy is far from your average eco-friendly obsessed fashion houses. Not only are they a 100% sustainable enterprise, Jahnkoy’s vision far transcends the “go green” tag associated with most of the eco-friendly brands we’ve come to know. Dedicated to hand-crafting all of their pieces so as
So Stanley Roger “Stan” Smith is a former world number 1 tennis player and two-time Grand Slam singles champion,In short he was the caucasian male version of Serena Williams except he got a Adidas sneaker deal way back in 1963. But that still doesn’t explain why
If you consider yourself as a stylish jet-setting man, this is a serious hack that will ensure your blazers make it half way across the world without looking like the Queen’s face (oops, but you get what I mean). May the force be with you.
How to
Initially revealed at London Collections Men back in January, British label Paul Smith has released its highly anticipated ‘A Suit To Travel In’.
Crafted from high-twist 100% worsted wool and available in three different cuts and colourways – navy blue, grey and black, the tailored piece allows
Topman without a doubt bears as much responsibility as any rock band for a generation of men who are only just getting over their addiction to spray-on denim.
So it’s arguably the most telling sign of menswear’s shift from skinny fits in everything from trousers to tailoring
If you consider the sheer prevalence of styles available to us right now, it’s no wonder that throughout the ages jeans have emerged as the ‘wear-anywhere’ essentials, as opposed to the basic, casual, anti-establishment staples they once were perceived to be. From shorts and skirts, to
I’ll be the first to admit that jean shopping gets a bit stressful; my own recent shopping experience searching for the perfect fit inspired me to put together this shopping checklist.
THE FABRIC:
Now let’s speak another truth; gentlemen our denim is far better than what ladies have
On the never ending quest to answer the increasingly trite question of whether fashion can assume the position of an art-form is to determine whether it should hang on a wall or pass as wearable clothing. A concept that Viktor & Rolf recently complicated by suggesting
Brogues have their origin in 16th century Scotland & Ireland as a rudimentary, low-heeled shoe design, traditionally characterised by its sturdy leather uppers with decorative perforation (the brogued bit) and serration across the shoe’s visible parts. Traditionally considered outdoor of country footwear (these were the sports shoes of
Arthur Benjamin Sugarman started making shirts for other people. But soon his creative flair took over and he started designing his own shirts. In 1963 he launched the first Ben Sherman shirt. Influenced by the classic American Ivy League shirt, Ben’s design vision ...
Noni takes after her mother: An established engineer in the otherwise male dominated industry, Mam’Sangweni is also an acclaimed fashion designer and heads African Insignia – her own design brand based in one of Johannesburg’s cultural hubs – Newtown. It was here, in ...
They recreate classic garments with their own special, at times eccentric twist. Since its launch in 2008, the founders Valentin Ozich and Barnaby Marshall have successfully turned their passion for music, art and illustration into fashion. Leading the contemporary mens fashion game in ...
Online shopping for any thing has increased quite dramatically over the last 3 years or so. At first it was a Brave, New World kind of a thing: people were generally scared to trade over the internet. I used to work at the Bank ...
It starts with the understanding of one’s own body shape (if you are purchasing a suit for someone else, get those measurements & proportions right). Take note of the proportionality between upper and lower body, and the width of the shoulders and back ...
These days only a certain kind of person wears a watch. The need to know what time the time is, could be dispensed with by a number of gadgets on my person at any one time. No, wearing a watch has become indicative of ...
They’re a creative media & design solutions organisation based in Johannesburg and they help get people talking about your brand. We get the full on benefit of constant collaboration with The Arthaus Media & Lifestyle Group. Here’s why you need ’em too
So you’ve had a good innings in the last 5 years and you feel that a reward for your work is in order. You’re contemplating purchasing a new car. Immediately your mind goes to the German marques and at this point, they’re all ...
Myth and metaphor are an important part of the identity of the African people. Stories told around the fire, patterns printed on cloth, drawings on the walls of huts and paintings on cave walls (like those of the Khoe-Sān in Southern Africa) are ...
ROOT GINGER (crushed): Weekends are for flexin’ and extension. But one can seemingly (very) quickly become a tad over-extended. And you’ll feel it on Monday – two days from now when you have other pressing maters to attend to. Root ginger removes excess toxins, ...