Fashion and Beauty

Fashion Designer Thula Sindi recently launched AfricaRise Beauty in Africarise stores and online at www.africariseonline.co.zaThe home of the very best in African fashion, accessories and art, is adding Beauty, Natural Hair-care and Wellness department to its stores. Proudly African brands such as Masodi Organics, Vana Naturals, Mocebon, Wick and Purpul Hair are just some of the 10 specially selected brands that will be part of this exciting addition to Africarise. Thula Sindi’s ground-breaking high fashion concept store, AfricaRise, has three physical branches across Gauteng (Sandton City, 66 Anderson Street Joburg City and Menlyn Mall, Pretoria)“Going into our third year in existence, AfricaRise store is proud to bring beauty products such as face creams, lotions, scented candles, fragrances and haircare products formulated by African creators to our loyal and growing customer base,” Sindi explained.He continues: “It’s very important to have spaces of beauty in commercial retail centres, and AfricaRise is the vehicle…

For its 25th run, the SA Style Awards is evolving with the times. “The world is our canvas and we can colour it in a thousand different ways.” Partnering with Peroni Nastro Azzurro to elevate the platform that has always honoured individuals across various industries, the awards have pivoted in its format and celebration style while still celebrating those who have become powerful vehicles for change around the world.    SA Style Awards owner Jill Grogor and singer Tamara Dey On Sunday, November 21, the SA Style Awards were celebrated with an intimate judges dinner, hosted by Peroni Nastro Azzurro, in the heart of Hyde Park. Commencing with artful aperitivo in the Zebra Square Gallery, guests were elevated to the Southern Sun, Hyde Park Hotel pool deck, where they experienced a stylish, socially distanced candlelit dinner, painted with the vibrant palette of past winners, judges, friends of the brand and esteemed…

Kirsten Goss (KG) is an independent jewellery design company specialising in locally manufactured, high-end, every-day jewellery for the independently minded, discerning wearer. The company opened its doors in London 19 years ago and subsequently opened four shops in South Africa. Kirsten designs and conceptualizes all the work and the collections are manufactured by an in-house team of goldsmiths, using a variety of unusual gemstones and fine materials. KG specializes in limited-edition and one-off pieces that are modern, sophisticated and fashion-forward, but always classic. Love them today – love them always. Kirsten studied a BA Fine Art with Jewellery Design and Gemmology at the University of Stellenbosch. The attention to detail coupled with the unusual use of materials and form are the pillars of the company ethos: pushing boundaries associated with classic jewellery whilst remaining casual and relatable for everyday wear (prêt-à-porter). KG has a dedicated and loyal following of clients both…

A radiant Lalela Mswane woke up on Sunday morning as Miss South Africa 2021 to a busy media schedule including a press conference with the two runners up of the pageant. The 24-year-old – who comes from KwaSokhulu in Richards Bay – graduated with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Pretoria. She is also a model and a dancer. Miss South Africa 2021 She appeared at a press conference with Moratwe Masima, a qualified doctor from Midrand in Gauteng, and BCom Law degree student Zimi Mabunzi from eQonce (King William’s Town) Eastern Cape. Her first day was jam-packed with activities. The new Miss South Africa also did a photoshoot and appeared at an event for Brand SA. “I really wasn’t expecting it, which is why I started crying (when I was crowned). I was so shocked because I was already so fulfilled and blessed…

Miss South Africa is set to make history when the reigning title holders of Miss World, Miss Universe and Miss Supranational attend the dazzling pageant finale on Saturday.Miss World Toni-Ann Singh of Jamaica will join Miss Supranational Chanique Rabe of Namibia and Miss Universe Andrea Meza of Mexico when Miss South Africa 2021 is crowned at the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town.Thanks to overwhelming public demand a further 200 tickets for people wanting to watch the pageant live have been made available. Miss World ToniAnn Singh Before Singh was crowned Miss World, she was a student pursuing bachelor’s a degree in women’s studies in Florida in the US with aspirations to one day become a medical doctor.She talks about Miss World: “When they say beauty pageant, we’re talking about Beauty with a Purpose. They’re more concerned about what you’re advocating for and if you can articulate what you’re passionate about and how you can help us change the world.”She has visited South Africa once before, shortly after she was crowned: “I was…