From her appointment by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) as its Regional Champion for East and Southern Africa to bagging a partnership with retail giant, Woolworths for her diverse swimwear collection, ‘Imbe’, Shudufhadzo Musida has reached remarkable heights after her reign as Miss South Africa 2020.
With a passion for philanthropy and the desire to better women’s lived experiences, Tebogo Mphahlele aspires to be at the forefront of building our nation one positive initiative at a time. Multi-hyphenate, the pageant model holds an Accounting degree from the University of Johannesburg and aspires to become a Chartered Accountant, something she is actively working towards.
Luxury hair business founder and digital creator Ronewa Khangale, popularly known as Cindy Khan is the epitome of a boss babe. Hailing from a small town in Venda, Limpopo, the 22-year-old is an example of what happens when tenacity meets discipline and determination. Having founded her brainchild, Luna Lux Hair at the tender age of 19 years old, the young entrepreneur is a girl on a mission to build an empire and attain mogul status in the business world.
From dazzling photographers in voguish gowns on the red carpet to setting street style trends, beauty entrepreneur and socialite Lori Harvey is the epitome of a fashion icon. The style connoisseur became one of fashion’s most talked about influencers thanks to her remarkable high-end wardrobe, which comprises pieces from Michael Kors (who she has collaborated with before), Dior, Bottega Veneta, and Burberry, among others.
After completing his studies in fashion design at the Tshwane University of Technology, haute couture extraordinaire Orapeleng Modutle had the privilege of interning at Khensani Nkosi’s ‘Stoned Cherry’, and as they say, the rest is history. Over the past decade, Modutle has built a stellar brand by designing show-stopping bridal garments, as well as stunning ensembles for the who’s who of African entertainment. Two things signal the signature Modutle style: intricate beadwork and a sexy silhouette. Through his imprint OM Style Avenue, the self-proclaimed King of Couture has produced a variety of intricate red-carpet-ready pieces for media stars such as Bonang Matheba, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Boity Thulo, among others.
Unlike every other year, 2023 has been the year of popular fashion trends with the who’s who of vogue being on the same page about what’s hot and what’s not across the globe. Moreover, we have seen similarities in trends during each month of the year such as denim on denim in June, as well as the metallic trend between July and September – largely thanks to Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour. For the most part, the months have knitted themselves up into cohesive themes based on fashion trends. However, October was not one of those months. Going against the grain, the month saw various hues, patterns, and textures from many entertainment industry tastemakers from all around the world.
The modelling industry is evolving and inclusivity is at the core of this formidable revolution. Though there is still progress to be made, it is essential to continuously celebrate the shapeshifters at the forefront of presenting an idiosyncratic and much-needed broader perspective of what is deemed beautiful. One such trailblazer is 26-year-old fashion model, Nontobeko Mbuyazi, affectionately known as Ntobe.
Well, it’s official: The spring 2023 fashion trends we saw on the runways earlier this year are (finally) upon us. Elevated everyday dressing, high-octane sequins, sheer everything, and anything in between – the collections from fashion’s heavy hitters and emerging stars run the full gamut. One such tenacious brand is plus-size fashion retailer, LEEBEX Boutique.
Metallic renaissance and a nod to noir, nostalgic 90s minimalism, and reinvented timeless staples – the Spring/ Summer 2024 fashion extravaganza showcased the ultimate trend guide for your sun-season wardrobe.
Summertime is on the horizon and that calls for some bold, reinvigorating outfit inspiration. Award-winning digital creator, Mihlali Ndamase is, of course, on it. Throughout September, Mihlali graced our Instagram feeds with her most elegant ensembles yet. The beauty guru nailed monochrome aesthetics through chic looks that included wrap dresses, bright colours, and modish designs.