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CHANEL BANQUET ANYONE?

7 December 2011

Imagine being a guest at a banquet hosted by Karl Lagerfeld! At the Grand Palais in Paris, surrounded by the latest designs from Chanel. Yes, this is the stuff dreams are made of – but … Read More

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INDUSTRY INSIDER: DESIGNER...

6 December 2011

We love Cape Town designer David West’s designs – they are simple, structured and his polished minimalism gets our vote. Here he gives aspiring designers his top 10 tips for making it in the world … Read More

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THE NEW BODY?

5 December 2011

All through the ‘80s, ‘90s and even the first 10 years of this millennium, the words ‘The Body’ were used to describe one person only: Elle Macpherson.  Elle Macpherson But has the time come for … Read More

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LADY GAGA ON THE COVER OF...

2 December 2011

Even though we are ELLE girls through and through, we cannot wait to get our hands on the January issue of Vanity Fair. Why? Because none other than Lady Gaga is on the cover in … Read More

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AMY’S BACK TO BLACK...

30 November 2011

The polkadot chiffon Disaya dress worn by Amy Winehouse on the cover of her “Back to Black” album sold at auction yesterday for £43 200 (around R560 000). It was bought by the Fundacion Museo … Read More

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MARNI FOR H&M

29 November 2011

That’s correct, there’s no stopping Swedish retailer H&M as they go from collaborating with Versace to producing a sensational and affordable range with Italian label Marni. We loved Marni’s s/s 2012 collection – and this … Read More

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WHAT WENT DOWN AT THE BRITISH...

It was no surprise that Sarah Burton took top honours at last night’s British Fashion Awards. The Alexander McQueen designer, who created both Kate Middleton’s wedding dresses as well as her sister’s bridesmaid dress, left … Read More

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VIVIENNE WESTWOOD, WE LIKE...

British designer Vivienne Westwood has a new collection of bags called Ethical Fashion Africa that are available online. So what, you might say. So does every notable designer out there. This collection has, however, been … Read More

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STYLESOCIETY’S POP-UP...

28 November 2011

This Saturday 3 December is the second instalment of StyleSociety, a travelling pop-up boutique that offers a luxe shopping experience. What woman wouldn’t fancy an eight-hour fashion and beauty shopping experience where you can get …...

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5 MINUTES WITH MR&MRS

Fashion designer Sarah Jane Bosman and husband Cecil Bosman’s new store at 98 Kloof Street in Cape Town is a treasure trove filled with beautiful clothes, furniture, jewellery and ceramics where one could easily spend … Read More

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