Monthly Archives: March 2025

Refuse Clothing: Durban’s Vanguard of African Streetwear

In the bustling streets of Durban, where tradition meets urban rhythm, a fashion revolution was quietly brewing in 2016. Refuse Clothing Africa emerged as a beacon of innovation, seamlessly blending African heritage with contemporary streetwear aesthetics. Founded by Tebogo Mokgope and Minenhle Memela, the brand has become synonymous with quality craftsmanship and cultural storytelling, redefining the South African menswear landscape.

 

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A Legacy in the Making: Lisa Madibe on Building HAIRLO Beauty

There are women who follow trends, and then there are those who set them. Lisa Madibe is undoubtedly the latter. Known affectionately online as “Lisa with the good hair,” she has turned her deep-rooted passion for haircare into a thriving empire, captivating her audience with effortless flair. What began as sharing educational wig tutorials has grown into HAIRLO Beauty—a brand built not only on quality but on community, confidence, and the belief that every woman deserves to feel like her most radiant self.

 

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Threads of Time: A Look Into Demi-Couture Vintage Wardrobe

 

Photographed by Leonardo V

In an era where fleeting trends dominate and fast fashion takes its toll on the planet, Demi-Couture Vintage Wardrobe is a love letter to the enduring beauty of timeless design. Every garment featured in this editorial carries the silent history of the women who once chose it, wore it, and lived in it — each piece whispering fragments of a story now woven into a new narrative.

 

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DALIWONGA Represents South Africa at the Diesel FW25 Show in Milan as an Ambassador

Flying the Flag High on the Global Stage

South African music sensation and style icon, Daliwonga, has taken Milan by storm as he represents the nation at the highly anticipated Diesel FW25 Show. The Amapiano star, who was announced as Diesel’s Global Ambassador late last year, has been embraced unanimously as the perfect fit for the brand, embodying its bold, disruptive, and innovative spirit.

 

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