Business>Stories – Luxury Xclusives https://luxuryxclusives.com Xclusivity Reigns Supreme - Africa's Leading Platform for Luxury Brands Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:57:09 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://luxuryxclusives.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-Untitled-1024-x-1024-px-32x32.jpg Business>Stories – Luxury Xclusives https://luxuryxclusives.com 32 32 Saki Mafundikwa and Dr Russell Kennedy Join Pan Afrikan Design Week 2026 https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/09/15/saki-mafundikwa-and-dr-russell-kennedy-join-21-speaker-lineup-for-pan-afrikan-design-week-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saki-mafundikwa-and-dr-russell-kennedy-join-21-speaker-lineup-for-pan-afrikan-design-week-2026&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saki-mafundikwa-and-dr-russell-kennedy-join-21-speaker-lineup-for-pan-afrikan-design-week-2026 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56450 Zimbabwean design scholar Saki Mafundikwa and Australian Indigenous design expert Dr Russell Kennedy are among 21 speakers confirmed. Additionally, they will bring together creative leaders, researchers and change-makers to explore a question: How do we design to thrive? This event highlights Pan Afrikan Design Week 2026 as a hub for exchange and growth. Pan Afrikan [...]

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|]]> Ultimate Guide to SA Wine Legends and Classified Bordeaux https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/09/14/ultimate-guide-to-sa-wine-legends-and-classified-bordeaux/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ultimate-guide-to-sa-wine-legends-and-classified-bordeaux&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ultimate-guide-to-sa-wine-legends-and-classified-bordeaux Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Stories]]> Entertainment]]> Theatre & Dance]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Best Vintage Wines]]> Wine Specials]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56440 Strauss & Co September Wine Auction 2026 Additionally, Strauss & Co September Wine Auction 2026 highlights Kanonkop, Meerlust, Klein Constantia, Rustenberg and Thelema headlining a single-owner auction, alongside first- and second-growth Bordeaux spanning Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Sauternes. The Strauss & Co September Wine Auction 2026 offers 178 lots drawn from a single-owner [...]

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|]]> The Ultimate Farmhouse Spritz: Sparkling Cap Classique Cocktail https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/09/10/the-ultimate-farmhouse-spritz-sparkling-cap-classique-cocktail/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-farmhouse-spritz-sparkling-cap-classique-cocktail&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-ultimate-farmhouse-spritz-sparkling-cap-classique-cocktail Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles>Luxury Bubbles]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles>Luxury Cigars]]> Fine Beverages, Cigars & Bubbles>Luxury Whisky]]> Good Appetite]]> Superb Food]]> World Cuisines]]> Food & Display]]> Food Recipies]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Wine Specials]]> Wine Tips]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56404 Groot Phesantekraal celebrates Cap Classique Month with a fresh, savoury take on the classic spritz. As South Africa welcomes the first days of spring, Cap Classique Month gets into full swing, and Groot Phesantekraal invites wine lovers to raise a glass to the season. The cocktail is made for long afternoons, generous tables and good [...]

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|]]> Strauss & Co’s flagship live sale showcases the international reach of South African contemporary art https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/09/08/strauss-cos-flagship-live-sale-showcases-the-international-reach-of-south-african-contemporary-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strauss-cos-flagship-live-sale-showcases-the-international-reach-of-south-african-contemporary-art&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strauss-cos-flagship-live-sale-showcases-the-international-reach-of-south-african-contemporary-art Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56391 Since 1994, when South Africa’s isolation ended, artists such as Lisa Brice, William Kentridge and Penny Siopis built international practices. They have exhibited at leading museums and biennials, attracting a growing collector base and the South African contemporary art auction. Strauss & Co’s flagship live-virtual Evening Sale in Cape Town on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 [...]

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|]]> FAME Week Africa Launches 2026 Songwriting Camp https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/09/08/fame-week-africa-launches-2026-songwriting-camp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fame-week-africa-launches-2026-songwriting-camp&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fame-week-africa-launches-2026-songwriting-camp Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> East Africa]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Entertainment]]> Events and Festival]]> Music and Upcoming Events]]> Music and Upcoming Events>music]]> Music Show]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56388 FAME Week Africa and Pressure Cooker Studios are joining forces to launch the FAME Week Africa × Pressure Cooker Studios Songwriting Camp 2026, a three-day creative initiative designed to connect African music makers directly with filmmakers, directors, production companies, brands, agencies and content creators looking for original music. Under the banner “You Bring the Story. [...]

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|]]> Mhondoro Named World’s Best Safari and Bush Lodge https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/09/03/mhondoro-named-worlds-best-safari-and-bush-lodge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mhondoro-named-worlds-best-safari-and-bush-lodge&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mhondoro-named-worlds-best-safari-and-bush-lodge Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Luxury Golf Estates]]> Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Latest News]]> Africa News]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Holiday Deals]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> Destinations>Recommended Destination]]> Destinations>Top 10 Destinations]]> Travel Of the world]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56381 Mhondoro Safari Lodge 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards The Mhondoro Safari Lodge 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards recognised Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa four honours, including Best Bush Lodge. Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa also earned Best Destination Wedding Hotel in Africa and Best Family Hotel in South Africa. For Mhondoro, the recognition is not only about [...]

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|]]> How GCR Design Reimagines Norwegian Heritage in Luxury Interiors https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/31/how-gcr-design-reimagines-norwegian-heritage-in-luxury-interiors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-gcr-design-reimagines-norwegian-heritage-in-luxury-interiors&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-gcr-design-reimagines-norwegian-heritage-in-luxury-interiors Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Stories]]> What happens]]> Europe]]> International Brands]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56356 GCR Design KYN Norway On Norway’s coast, where fjords and ancestral narratives shape generations, GCR Design KYN Norway approaches interior architecture as cultural stewardship. Recognised by Luxury Lifestyle Awards as Best Contemporary Residential Interior Design in Norway for Project KYN; this studio preserves heritage. Founded in 2002 and led by interior designer and owner Gunvor [...]

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|]]> Durbanville Historic Win at SA Young Wine Show 2026 https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/28/durbanville-historic-win-at-sa-young-wine-show-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=durbanville-historic-win-at-sa-young-wine-show-2026&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=durbanville-historic-win-at-sa-young-wine-show-2026 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Business of Business]]> Stories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Best of Reds]]> Best of Whites]]> Best of Wine Blends]]> Best Vintage Wines]]> Wine Specials]]> Wine Tips]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56328 The Durbanville vineyards have shown the superior quality of their wines recently. Valley producers delivered a historic performance at the Young Wine Show this past week. This powerhouse, famed for Sauvignon blanc, excelled with Shiraz and Chenin blanc, sweeping trophies in the Cape Town region. It also dominated the inaugural division for the Cape Town [...]

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|]]> WTM Africa 2027: Women in Tourism Prioritise Skills and Leadership https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/26/wtm-africa-2027-women-in-tourism-prioritise-skills-and-leadership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wtm-africa-2027-women-in-tourism-prioritise-skills-and-leadership&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wtm-africa-2027-women-in-tourism-prioritise-skills-and-leadership Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Profiled Entrepreneurs]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56322 In honour of Women’s Month, WTM Africa announces early updates to WTM Africa 2027 Women in Tourism. The programme runs alongside WTM Africa 2027, from 7–9 April 2027 at CTICC in Cape Town. The initiative will centre on strategic skills development for women across the tourism sector. It will help them build the confidence, knowledge [...]

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|]]> Jaw-dropping Toll: How Women Perform Under Physiological Depletion https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/24/jaw-dropping-toll-how-women-perform-under-physiological-depletion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jaw-dropping-toll-how-women-perform-under-physiological-depletion&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jaw-dropping-toll-how-women-perform-under-physiological-depletion Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Beauty and Cosmetic Techniques]]> Best Beauty Specialists]]> Luxury Beauty & Cosmetic Brands]]> Luxury Cosmetics]]> Luxury Make-up]]> Luxury Spa & Wellness]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56063 One in three women reports burnout at work; experts say the future of burnout in high-performing women isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about recovering better. Women are succeeding at work, but they’re paying a hidden biological price. As Women’s Month shines a spotlight on the progress women have made in the workplace, research suggests that [...]

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|]]> Ultimate Sustainable Fashion Luxury Week in Cape Town 2026 https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/20/ultimate-sustainable-fashion-luxury-week-in-cape-town-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ultimate-sustainable-fashion-luxury-week-in-cape-town-2026&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ultimate-sustainable-fashion-luxury-week-in-cape-town-2026 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Fashion Designers]]> Fashion Tips]]> Luxury Fashion Designers]]> Luxury Belts]]> Luxury Handbags]]> Luxury Shoes]]> Other Fashion Accessories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56230 Vintage with Love Big Week 2026: Cape Town’s Most Meaningful Luxury Week in Sustainable Fashion celebrates more than a decade of fashion. It marks a shared journey of community and impact across the region. Since its inception, the event has connected designers, sustainable practices, and consumers. It reinforces Cape Town’s role in responsible luxury and [...]

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|]]> Groot Phesantekraal Unveils Essential Syrah Sour on Shiraz Day https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/20/groot-phesantekraal-unveils-essential-syrah-sour-on-shiraz-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=groot-phesantekraal-unveils-essential-syrah-sour-on-shiraz-day&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=groot-phesantekraal-unveils-essential-syrah-sour-on-shiraz-day Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Best of Reds]]> Best of Whites]]> Best of Wine Blends]]> Best Vintage Wines]]> Wine Specials]]> Wine Tips]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56241 As South Africa prepares to celebrate National Shiraz Day on 21 August, Groot Phesantekraal marks the occasion. Additionally, it is the third instalment in its innovative wine cocktail series. Created by mixologist Julian Short, The Flavourist, the Groot Phesantekraal Syrah Sour becomes a layered, theatrical cocktail. The release comes as Groot Phesantekraal’s Syrah continues to [...]

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|]]> Nando’s Hot Young Designer 2026: 10 Finalists Unveiled https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/18/nandos-hot-young-designer-2026-10-finalists-unveiled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nandos-hot-young-designer-2026-10-finalists-unveiled&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nandos-hot-young-designer-2026-10-finalists-unveiled Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56216 Nando’s Hot Young Designer 2026: 10 Finalists Unveiled in South Africa’s longest-standing design mentorship programme. Additionally, they were revealed in its latest talent search. The challenge to emerging designers was to create a linear light fixture for any Nando’s restaurant worldwide. Managed on behalf of Nando’s by Clout/SA, HYD is a biennial design competition and [...]

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|]]> Experience Vergelegen’s Ultimate Camellia Season Celebration https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/18/experience-vergelegens-ultimate-camellia-season-celebration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=experience-vergelegens-ultimate-camellia-season-celebration&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=experience-vergelegens-ultimate-camellia-season-celebration Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Healthy Tips – Share your Story]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56208 Experience Vergelegen’s Ultimate Camellia Season Celebration. During Camellia Weekend, numerous flower fans enjoyed Vergelegen Wine Estate’s internationally acclaimed camellia collection. The event took place on 31 July and 1 August in Somerset West. Vergelegen Wine Estate Celebrates Its Luxurious Spectacular Camellia Season highlighted the weekend. Vergelegen is home to more than 1,000 camellia shrubs and [...]

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|]]> Louis Vuitton Unveils Luxurious New V&A Waterfront Store https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/17/louis-vuitton-unveils-luxurious-new-va-waterfront-store/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=louis-vuitton-unveils-luxurious-new-va-waterfront-store&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=louis-vuitton-unveils-luxurious-new-va-waterfront-store Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Stories]]> What happens]]> Fashion Designers]]> Fashion Tips]]> Luxury Fashion Designers]]> Luxury Belts]]> Luxury Handbags]]> Luxury Shoes]]> Other Fashion Accessories]]> America>North America]]> America>North America>USA Today]]> America>South America]]> Europe]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56188 Louis Vuitton Cape Town: New V&A Waterfront Store Opens at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The store acts as an experiential destination. It offers a curated selection of Men’s and Women’s collections across leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. The in-store experience is completed with the Winter Garden. It offers a view of the [...]

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