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Aphiwe Mkefe takes the Lead

Photographed and written by Tatum Russell With back to back leading roles, awards and collaborating with next- generation film makers, learned screen writer and director Aphiwe Mkefe will definitely be ushering in a new age in South African film making. New comer on the scene, Aphiwe grabbed the attention of many with his first leading…

Brothervellies

CDFA/ Vogue fashion fund winner, creative director and founder of Brothersvellies. Aurora James is a New York based model/ creative director who founded Brothervellies in 2013. The brand consists of traditional African footwear hand made in South Africa, Kenya & Morocco. The artisans are local African men and women who handcraft African inspired shoes and sandals made from pure leather, recycled denim and tyres.  Aurora James &…

On The Rise

Bare shoulders, clean cuts and pure effortless beauty, sums up this amazing collection. It was whilst working at the Spring/Summer ‘16/17 Mercedes Benz Fashion week that I first saw a collection by Siyethemba Duma, head designer of Matte Nolim and one of my recent favourite designers. The show was filled with bloggers and photographers ready…

The Missi Experience

It was not so long ago when I first stepped foot inside the “jewel box”. Walls coloured in pink, orange and turquoise, a fun palm tree printed carpet, plants and paintings and a display of beautiful handbags and accessories. Rainy Days and Mondays by the Carpenters playing in the background with the beautiful colours and…