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Louis Vuitton Takes Center Stage at The 2025 MET Gala with a Celebration of Black Dandyism in Superfine Tailoring

The 2025 Met Gala, one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year, saw a star-studded lineup of celebrities adorned in bespoke creations by Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Creative Director, Pharrell Williams. The iconic fashion house served as the official sponsor of the Costume Institute’s Spring 2025 exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, with Williams taking […]

AFI to Stage Groundbreaking On-Stage Fashion Show at Metro FM Music Awards 2025

In a trailblazing moment for African music and fashion, Africa Fashion International (AFI) is set to revolutionize the Metro FM Music Awards (MMAs) 2025 with a first-of-its-kind, live on-stage fashion showcase during the awards ceremony on 3 May 2025 at Mbombela Stadium. Titled the AFI Fashion Experience, this bold production will turn the MMAs stage […]

Luxury Xclusives Launches AI-Powered Podcast Series: The Business of Luxury in Africa in Partnership with Luxury Media Africa

Blending AI Innovation, Authentic African Narratives, and Industry Expertise As Africa continues to rise as a powerhouse in the global luxury market, Luxury Xclusives, in partnership with Luxury Media Africa and the Africa Luxury Network Chamber of Commerce and Industries, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking AI-generated podcast series: The Business of Luxury in […]

Decorex Africa announces its Designers of the Year 2025 as its State of the Industry Report reveals significant shifts in the design landscape

Decorex Africa, the continent’s foremost authority on decor, interior design and lifestyle, is proud to announce the selection of two exceptional talents as its Designers of the Year 2025, reflecting the exhibition’s strengthened pan-African vision. Egyptian sustainability innovators Reform Studio has been named Decorex Cape Town’s Designer of the Year, while globally renowned Nigerian-born architect […]

Ethical Luxury

  Kat van Duinen integrates sustainability into every aspect of its luxury craftsmanship, ensuring that exotic leather is ethically sourced and environmentally responsible. The brand emphasises that sustainable exotic leather farming not only preserves rare materials but also actively contributes to wildlife conservation and ecosystem protection. Strict international regulations govern ethical farming practices, ensuring that […]

African Bank and Khosi Nkosi Set the Stage for Paris

  As the fashion world turns its gaze on Paris, reflections on Milan Fashion Week highlight a momentous achievement for African fashion and entrepreneurship. African Bank’s partnership with South African fashion house Khosi Nkosi culminated in a triumphant showcase of the Legacy Collection, making an audacious statement on the global stage. The journey now continues […]

The Art of Kat van Duinen Totes

  At Kat van Duinen, our signature bags are first and foremost, timeless, versatile and impeccably crafted. We offer a diverse selection in various sizes and silhouettes, ranging from soft collapsible designs to structured, upright styles. Many incorporate a contemporary crossbody strap for enhanced functionality, seamlessly blending luxury with everyday practicality. Our vision for exotic leather totes is to […]

De Beers Group Announces 2024 Shining Light Awards Winners

  De Beers Group is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Shining Light Awards, a jewellery design competition dedicated to empowering the next generation of designers from the countries where De Beers recovers diamonds, including Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Originally launched in 1995, the Shining Light Awards are part of the […]

Nile Crocodile Leather

  Nile crocodile leather is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious materials in the world, prized for its distinctive texture, rarity, and exceptional durability. Found primarily in Africa, Nile crocodiles produce some of the finest quality skins, characterized by uniform, symmetrical scale patterns that are sought after by high-end fashion and accessory brands […]

Reservoir And Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, Collaborate For “Against The Bias: Unravelling Material Codes”

  Revered for its rich cultural heritage and celebration of artistic voices, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town welcomes a new curation by RESERVOIR to its iconic walls. As it continues to shine a spotlight on local arts, “Against the Bias: Unravelling Material Codes” will decorate the halls of this palm-fringed sanctuary with pieces […]

Africa’s Top Designers Offer A Feast For The Senses Through Fashion, Flavour, and Heritage

  Now a firm fixture on Cape Town’s cultural calendar, the third edition of Confections x Collections (CxC) was, once again, hosted this November by Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel. This annual five-day showcase brought together slow African fashion through intimate salon-style shows curated by Twyg and bespoke confectioneries inspired by each designer, fusing the […]

Soul Gallery Unveils In Sandton Setting A New Trend In Luxury And Streetwear Fashion

  A new chapter in South Africa’s fashion scene was written as SOUL Gallery opened its doors in Sandton, Johannesburg. Media, celebrities, and close friends gathered for an exclusive evening to celebrate the grand unveiling of SOUL Gallery, an unparalleled sanctuary of high-end streetwear and luxury brands. Designed by acclaimed interior designer Tristan Du Plessis […]

Africa’s Leading Lights In Fashion: Confections X Collections At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

  As Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, celebrates 125 years of slow luxury travel, its 2024 calendar brims with a vibrant curation of events spanning contemporary culture. Among the most eagerly awaited is the third edition of CONFECTIONS x COLLECTIONS (CxC), curated by Twyg. Taking place from 5–9 November, this sartorial showcase brings together some […]

Rubicon Collection: Where Nature and Luxury Converge

  This year’s collection is inspired by ‘Medley of Nature’ based on the great historical Mapungubwe Kingdom in Limpopo. The design aesthetic is derived from the kingdom’s social structure, the influence of trade with the far east and the area’s ecosystem. With little research available on the exact fashion trends that were popular in 1200 […]

From Darkness To Light: A Journey Of Hope And Renewal

  Experience the contrasts of Cape Town through Sandile Ashar Mhlongo’s evocative acrylic paintings. Lights in Darkness, Darkness in Light is exhibited by House Union Block (HUB) at the Cape Heritage Hotel’s Sisonke Gallery until  27 October 2024. HUB is a nonprofit organisation connecting South African artists to commercial opportunities under the umbrella of Spier […]

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