Umabo | Sindiso Khumalo AW13/14

Following her AW13/14 collection showcase at the Labo Ethnik Fashion week in London recently, ELLE x Mr Price rising star award  finalist, Sindiso Khumalo has released a lookbook for the collection.

Drawing Inspiration from her travels in rural  Kwazulu Natal, Sindiso continues to explore her love for prints, fusing digital geometric prints with hand geometric embroidery by the women from the region. 

I am truly amazed on how the use and balance of the prints give the simply minimal silhouette a bold characteristic. 

Levi's x Matin Zad | Made and Crafted collection

Photographer Matin Zad joins the Levi's special photo project to portray their most recent Made & Crafted collection. Applying fresh concepts of fashion and fine arts, the collaboration draws influences from the interior decors of Tokyo's  SANAA architectural firm, the fusion of denim and botany pays homage to the Levi's Made and Crafted aesthetic while capturing the care and delicacy of the fabric, craftsmanship, difference in the details and neat finishes. 

Gaschette Magazine | Hernanification

  

     

  

Issue 5 of Gaschette Magazine presents Hernaification (you may define it as you wish).

 Photographed by Neil Roberts, Styled by Michael Cooper with  Hair and Makeup by Diana Asherson, the editorial plays with layers for the winter, were the use of shades of mustard provides a feeling of warmth in each ensemble.

FHM 100 Sexiest launch Party | Cape Town

From super gorgeous babes in tight mini dresses to me simply playing the loner.

On Saturday night I found myself at FHM 100 Sexiest party held at the Creative Woodstock exchange.  FHM sexiest women for 2013 and ex Miss South Africa Melinda Bam was in attendance and I couldn't help but laugh when a number of people asked me who she was, Also met funny chic Anne Hirsch from the Foblo bulletin, man is she funny. I wish could bore you more with the details from the party sweets but I can not remember much but me dancing so hard to the Dollfins.

 

The Owl | AGI & SAM x TOPMAN

The exclusive collection by London design duo Agi & Sam is now available at TOPMAN.

 Having being informed of the news on my way to buy bread with the few coins that I had, my curiosity told me forget about the bread and led me to the recently opened TOPMAN division at the V&A Waterfront where a halo formed around the selected items from the collection at my gaze (true story).

The modern retro collection with sport-luxe influences offers exquisite international style and Tailoring. Titled 'The Owl' the offering draws influences from element related to the nocturnal with the use of feathers, nest and egg shells utilized as digital prints on some of the pieces, gives the collection a unique aesthetic for the bold South African man.

Check out the lookbook here.

ELLE RISING STAR DESIGN AWARD 2013 x Mr Price

Are you young, talented and dreaming of your own fashion label? If so, don’t miss out on an outstanding opportunity as ELLE x Mr Price join forces in launching your career with the ELLE Rising Star Design Award for 2013. Entries opened on 20th May 2013 and entry forms and more information are available in the June issue of ELLE and online here.

From fashion designers to fashion editors, the judging panel varies from all aspects of the industry with each one having unique expectations thus it's all up to you to prepare the best, serve it and make them eat it. Remember to keep in the loop and  meet all the judges on elle.co.za. 

Entries close on the 19 of July, so get working on your story board now.

               Elle Rising Star Design Awards from Amy Difford on Vimeo.

Stiaan Louw | SLA2 Homme Boy

By now you must have gathered that, I am a great fan Stiaan Louw's work from Atletiek to the more recent Lace and leather offering. SLA2 is a somewhat extension to Atletiek fusing Homo-eroticism with Sport-luxe influences. While the everyday South African men might some of his collections to be too provocative, Stiaan Louw's maintains his creative artistic expression to bring a collection that is not only wearable but unique. The SLA2 collection features key pieces such as, animal and tropical hybrid printed track pants, animal print fitted vest which is on my wish list and other pieces which draw inspiration from the streets of Cape Town.

Do keep an eye out on the SLA2 fashion film coming out somewhere this week, for a more homo-erotic experience.

Model Thane Williams as Homme Boy. Photographer/Director Neil Roberts.Fashion Editor/Art Director Michael Beaumont Cooper.Grooming Henry Maritz.Hair Delin Naude Palladium Hair Company.Photographers Assistants Oscar O'ryan and Gavin Mikey Pop.Custom Jewelry by Ida Elsje. Shot at Wembley Studios Cape Town.

The Great Gatsby Screening With Csquared.

It was a somewhat furry affair and yet again, I missed the memo.

Friday I attended the screening of one of the anticipated releases of the year, The Great Gatsby at Cavendish Square hosted by cutting edge menswear brand Csquared. Abundant with excitement to see the movie, all that came to a rather embarrassing low having to be moved from my seat due to Ster Kinekor's lack of org skills. While my pride told me to leave, my heart begged stay and so glad I did. 

The Great Gatsby gave the most fashion fantastic cinematic experience I ever had, which influenced my great desire to be born in the 20's, however considering my race I thought otherwise. The music, although sightly modern fitted the film so well (downloading in progress) is bound to give you a major emotional orgasm. If you haven't seen the Great Gatsby yet sweets, I hope you make a booking after reading this post, a guaranteed pure pleasure.

 

Cape Town Street Style | All Black with a Touch Of White

Urban Mosadi

Cape Town Street Style | Leather, Studs and Polka Dots

I snap a pic of the  young lady above looking ultra chic at the Old biscuit Mill's Neighbourgoods market  a couple of week back, I just had to share.