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Strauss & Co Announces Bordeaux Timed Online Auction – A Celebration of Fine Bordeaux and South African Bordeaux-Style Wines

Strauss & Co, South Africa’s leading auction house for fine art, wine and collectibles, is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated Bordeaux Timed Online Auction, showcasing an exceptional collection of some of the world’s most celebrated Bordeaux wines alongside iconic South African Bordeaux-style vintages. With 205 expertly curated lots, this auction features a dream lineup for […]

NH Sandton, a Johannesburg Landmark Reimagined, Celebrates One Year of Purpose-Driven Hospitality

A year ago, a Sandton icon returned with renewed purpose. Formerly Hilton Sandton, the iconic property reopened its doors as NH Sandton, joining the prestigious NH Collection portfolio under Minor Hotels. Today, NH Sandton marks its first anniversary, celebrating a transformative journey rooted in purpose, community impact, and elevated guest experiences. A Vision Beyond Rebranding […]

Local Design, Global Vision: 100% Design Africa Returns to Sandton in 2025 with Innovation, Craft and Creativity

The continent’s most anticipated design event, 100% Design Africa, returns to the Sandton Convention Centre from 24–27 July 2025, co-located with Decorex Joburg – Africa’s flagship décor, design, and lifestyle event. With a bold theme of “Local Design, Global Vision,” the 2025 edition promises to be the most immersive yet, featuring curated pavilions, global collaborations, […]

The Business of Luxury in Africa Podcast: Episode 6: Africa Luxury Market – Beauty & Cosmetic

Luxury Media Africa proudly presents the latest episode in its Africa Luxury Market podcast series—“Beauty & Cosmetic.” 🌍🎧 What you’ll hear: Why it matters:The Africa Luxury Market series spotlights premium sectors across the continent—from hospitality and automotive to art and design—and this beauty & cosmetic episode continues the exploration of Africa’s flourishing luxury economy Tune […]

A Designer’s Journey to Reclaim African Jewellery Design

House of Lemba Designs Founder Bernice Dickson Charts a New Course in Culturally Authentic African Luxury From her birth name, Pearl, to her father’s secret life as a diamond trader, Bernice Dickson’s destiny in the jewellery world was etched long before she realised it. Today, as Founder and CEO of House of Lemba Designs, Dickson […]

Thread With Care And Help Save The Planet, Say Africa Textile Talks Producers

The fifth edition of Africa Textile Talks, the continent’s most influential forum for fashion, textiles, and sustainability, is set to take place from 29–31 July 2025 at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Under the transformative theme “Thread with Care”, the event will challenge delegates to reimagine the future of fashion as one that prioritises care, […]

Global Design Heavyweight Charles O. Job Headlines Africa’s Premier Showcase at Decorex Joburg 2025 with Exclusive Exhibition and Keynote Talk

When the world’s top museums house your work and global design competitions call on you to judge innovation, you stand among the design elite. Such is the acclaim for Charles O. Job, the Nigerian-born, Switzerland-based architect and designer, who will headline Decorex Joburg 2025 as the Designer of the Year, taking place from 24–27 July […]

Groot Phesantekraal Tells a Cool Chenin Tale

From serendipity to strategy – how a happy accident became the estate’s star attraction. Groot Phesantekraal, a celebrated Durbanville wine estate, is redefining its white wine focus by turning the spotlight on Chenin Blanc – and not just any Chenin, but cool-climate Chenin that’s making waves in a region known for its Sauvignon Blanc. “Some […]

Driving Excellence in Retail Supports Economic Resilience – Call for Entries Opens for 2025 V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards

The V&A Waterfront is once again setting the benchmark for excellence in retail with the launch of the 2025 V&A Waterfront Neighbourhood Awards, celebrating the businesses and individuals who help power one of the continent’s most vibrant retail destinations. Coming off a record-breaking 2024 — with over R10 billion in annual sales and a 24% […]

Episode 5: Africa’s Art & Design Market: A New Era of Luxury Has Arrived

In this exciting episode of The Business of Luxury in Africa, we step into the vivid world of art, design, and cultural expression that’s shaping Africa’s luxury narrative. From gallery walls to global auctions, African creativity is becoming the heartbeat of luxury markets across the world. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a celebration […]

Plascon’s 2025 Colour Forecast Revives Naturals with Earthy Elegance and Emotional Depth

A timeless favourite gets a modern makeover as Kansai Plascon unveils its refreshed Natural colour family – a grounded yet expressive palette that is part of the newly launched Plascon Colour Forecast 2025. This annual trend report, themed “Hybridity”, celebrates the merging of the organic with the designed, the timeless with the new. Available now […]

Lalibela Wildlife Reserve Leads Cheetah Conservation Efforts in the Eastern Cape

Strategic genetic exchange and bold management practices strengthen survival hopes for vulnerable species With fewer than 7,000 cheetahs remaining in the wild, according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™, cheetahs face mounting challenges—from natural predators to diminishing habitats. Yet one of the most serious threats to their survival is invisible: their own genes. […]

What the Fook? A Landmark Single-Artist Auction from Strauss & Co Celebrates the Inspired Life of Walter Battiss

Strauss & Co is proud to announce What the Fook? The Life and Work of Walter Battiss, a historic first in South African art history. This is the first-ever single-artist auction dedicated solely to the work of the visionary and maverick South African artist Walter Battiss (1906–1982). Running as a timed-online sale from 12 to […]

South Africa’s Wine Market Faces Headwinds in Q1 2025 — But Opportunities Remain for the Agile and Attuned

Wine faces a rocky start to the year, but there’s growth if you know where to look. After a strong close to 2024, South Africa’s wine industry has hit a challenging patch at the start of 2025. According to Vinimark’s Q1 2025 Market Review, presented by Head of Insights & Business Advisory Oelof Weideman, a […]

Louis Vuitton Presents Mon Monogram, Its Newly Enhanced Personalisation Service

Rooted in the art of travel, personalisation on canvas has been offered throughout the history of Louis Vuitton. Personalisation was born at the same time as the House. Originally, the marking of trunks met the need to distinguish them from those of other travellers. Beyond a means of identification, personalisation is an artistic imprint that […]

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