Ahead of his upcoming solo, Athi-Patra Ruga invites us into his studio to talk about drag, exile and including queer icons and womxn in our history. Photographs by Jody Brand.
Author: Gabriella Pinto
Butan x Hipebeast new lookbook follows friends in transit from CBD to the Cape Flats
Local brand Butan and photographer Wayne Robertson, aka Hipebeast, have collaborated on the street style label’s SS17 lookbook.
Lights, camera, action! What to see at Red Bull Amaphiko Film Festival 2017
From conversations to screenings, we select some highlights of the festival taking place in Joburg this weekend.
From Cape Town to Jozi – Sneaker Exchange returns bigger and badder
For the sneakerheads! The largest sneaker exchange in Africa returns to Cape Town and Johannesburg this week.
Cape Town label AKJP launches Permanent Collection inspired by SMAC Gallery artists
AKJP’s new Permanent Collection is an update on their classic unisex style with easy-wearing shapes with Matisse-inspired graphics.
Welcome to Lagos! Artists show love to the ‘city that never sleeps’
Creatives Amarachi Nwosu, Kadara Enyeasi and Dipo Doherty pay tribute to Lagos in illustrations, public art and photography.
Cape Town brand W35t drops whimsical lookbook that looks like art
W35T creative director Gavin Mikey Collins talks to us about the inspiration of their SS18 pastel palette lookbook, shot just before their runway show.
On Harvey Weinstein, #Metoo and sexual harassment in South Africa’s film and TV industry
From speaking out against unsafe spaces like the casting couch to creating new codes protecting womxn, we spotlight the safety of womxn in film.
Traveling while South African – From iconic cities to idyllic beaches, 4 creatives share their travel experiences
Creatives Ameera Conrad, Keneilwe Mothoa, Cleo Raatus and Alix-Rose Cowie share expectations and realities of traveling some of the world’s wonders.
Meet Dikgetho Mametja – The young designer behind Estée Lauder’s new look for Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup
Final-year student at LISOFF and designer of Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Foundation´s limited edition sleeve, Dikgetho Mametja, on beauty and leadership.
Spotted Beauty: Vitiligo awareness movement joins forces with Joburg photographer on a new series
Boitumelo Rametsi and Tevin Fynn, behind vitiligo awareness campaign Spotted Beauty, teamed up with photographer Reatile Moalusi to create a striking series of photographs, now on exhibition.
‘Black Gold’: Durban photographer King Zimela perfectly captures East Coast street style
Durban-based photographer Lonwabo Zimela talks about his ongoing Faces series, and the inspiration behind a new collaborative venture called Black Gold.
Laudium to Braamfontein – The new doccie series unpacking the ‘truth behind fashion stereotypes’
Red Mosiane, founder of online platform REconnecteD, has produced a documentary series that looks at stereotypes and traditions affiliated with South African fashion.
‘Let boys be feminine’ – Cape Town artist Luvuyo Nyawose in brand new look book inspired by carefree trailblazers
Cape Town performance artist Luvuyo Nyawose features in ‘Utopia Sol’, a look book shot by photographer Gabriella Achadinah.
5 exhibitors to catch at 2017 Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair
From minimalist homeware from Nigeria to luxurious and versatile clothing made in South Africa, here are some of the exhibitors we’re keen to see at HmC.
