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EDITOR'S LETTER
FA S H I O N I S D E A D
L O N G L I V E FA S H I O N
TA L K T O M E
@emiliegambade
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At the 2015 Design Indaba in Cape Town, international trend and fashion forecaster
Lidewij Edelkoort declared, in a passionate expos tinged with nostalgia, fashion
is dead; this is the end of fashion as we know it, presenting the fashion industry as
aridiculous and pathetic parody of what it has been.
Edelkoorts statement was backed by a 10-point printed manifesto dubbed AntiFashion, 10 reasons why the fashion system is obsolete, reporting on issues like
education, manufacturing, marketing and even press and blogging. The commentary
underlines, for example, the perils of an industry that promotes the fast consumption
of clothes (and the substandard manufacturing of garments), or promotes monotonous
trend cycles; it also stresses the lack of pertinent criticism in fashion reporting and
the evil of marketing when it governs creativity.
As this team puts together our great Winter Fashion issue, I can only disagree.
Looking back at yesterdays fashion, you may certainly feel a shift, a substantial
difference: customers have become consumers, and at cheaper prices, fast-produced
collections fill our wardrobes, leaving little room for a long-lasting attachment to
aspecific garment or style. Fashion weeks have set a frantic pace that has collections
coming and going in a flash, and the survival of ancestral savoir-faire is constantly
challenged, existentially at times.
Yet, what might look like a fashion overload that prompts some experts to tumble into
nostalgia isnt necessarily endemic to fashion: it is but the reality of a world that has
been massively altered by the way we communicate, information flowing at us every
day in gigantic waves. Some carry pearls of creativity, some carry flops and parodies.
While years ago, fashion shows were experienced by only a lucky few and reviewed by
a handful of journalists (leaving the rest of the audience waiting for their influential
feedback), today, thanks to the internet and social media, collections are seen and
commented on instantaneously by many people, around the world. The walls of high
fashion have indeed tumbled, exposing it to millions.
Abundance might create confusion and an overwhelming feeling of more-is-more
to the point of overdose; but it is also creating fabulous opportunities to connect,
exchange and learn from each other. In Africa, designers today are showing energy
and creativity not seen before; the need to explore identity through the making of
clothes and accessories is ever-present and the hunger to use the elements of heritage
and local craftsmanship to create our own modern fashion(s) is increasing. Before
the internet and ubiquitous connection, it was nigh-impossible for them to make an
impact on a global scale; today, I am certain that Africa is the next big thing.
Like print, media and communication, fashion has indeed changed; there was no other
choice. Still, to set ourselves apart, we must keep producing meaningful content, striking
collections and fabulous imagery. We need to be curious, we must push boundaries, we
must dare to explore the unexplored, defy the challenges, be impeccable and always,
always risk going wrong; only then can beautiful things be made, fashions grow,
emotions flow, as you can see and feel on every page of this magazine.
The way we see it here at ELLE, fashion today is more exciting than ever. Long
may it live.
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Welcome to ELLEs Winter Fashion
issue, where we showcase the seasons
trends and wardrobe essentials, and
asked two of our contributors about their
fashion dreams and moments
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What guided our choice of cover star this month

May is ELLEs great winter fashion
issue and while we knew what the
fashion section would look like, we
hadnt decided on the cover. That
was until we received news that
Sudan-born and New York-based
model Nykhor Paul was coming
to South Africa straight from the
Autumn/Winter 2015 shows
in Paris.
The team gathered around the
computer screen to scroll through her
portfolio: here she was, featured in
the Louis Vuitton SS 2013 campaign
shot by the incredible Steven Meisel,
in Karen Walkers AW 2014
Lookbook, and there, already on the
covers of REVS magazine and ELLE
Mexico. We would love to claim
that we discovered her (as we love
to scout for new talents!), but Nykhor
is a runway regular in Milan, Paris
and New York, and was nominated
for the Humanitarian award at the
Model Awards in 2014 alongside
major names like Naomi Campbell,
Christy Turlington, Jourdan Dunn and
Liya Kebede.
Shes the real deal.
It seemed perfect to pair our
fashion issue with one of fashions
finest representatives. But beyond
the natural connection, there was so
much more: her smile is infectious
and her down-to-earth attitude heartwarming. A few options were shot
as potential covers by dynamic duo
Kope | Figgins. But the one shot of
Nykhor in the red tassel Tart jacket
(the one we all swooned over at
MBFWJ last March) was irresistible.
Teamed with ripped black jeans and
lace-up boots, the result is just as you
see it: vibrant. Fashion has never
been so fresh and alive.
pairs of jeans
photographers
cupcakes
(for Tarryns birthday)
local designer pieces on set
to make the Tart tassel jacket
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PERSONAL STYLE My style is a combination of 50s denim and 90s
grunge rock in lots of ways but pretty much head-to-toe denim most
of the time. JOB DESCRIPTION As buying and merchandise director for
Levis, I am responsible for all product in Africa, the Middle East and
Pakistan. FAVOURITE STYLE OF DENIM Definitely a slim straight fit, large
turn-up selvedge denim. NEXT UP FOR LEVIS The womens fit has been
reset from a brand point of view in ladieswear weve completely
rebuilt the fit platform across all of our womens finishes. DENIM GOALS
FOR 2015 To find a colour darker than black; to use less water when
washing my jeans; and to keep my jeans dirty for longer TOP DENIM
STYLES THIS SEASON The new 501 Customized and Tapered is one of
the best fits being introduced as well as boyfriend jeans, which are still
strong this season. I think the main trend in denim is that it has to be
authentic. MOST RECENT PURCHASE A black leather trucker jacket Ibought
in San Francisco. FAVOURITE RUNWAY DESIGNERS Would have to be Martin
Margiela and Yohji Yamamoto. TOP 3 DENIM TRENDS ARE Authentic
destruction and repair, blacks bleached to grey in all tones and stretch
selvedge super-skinnys. BEST COUNTRY VISITED IN THE PAST YEAR I did
lots of travelling last year! The most interesting places I went to were
Amman in Jordan and Tel Aviv in Israel but my favourite city has to be
San Francisco, which I visit regularly.
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Denim, my goodness but its been in our midst for a very long time.
The question is, wheres it heading? Weve seen denim go from
distressed to dressed-up over the years and now denim on the
runway, more specifically Resort 2015, has set the bar for how we
should be wearing denim today. Dont get me wrong, those ripped,
stone-washed skinny jeans we all have or will still own years down
the line arent going anywhere. That old-school boxy denim jacket?
Keep it. What? You have a pair of unwashed, dark-blue flared
denims? Great! Now were talking. What Im saying is, all of the
above (at the rate of denim today, yesterday and tomorrow) will be
totally acceptable moving forward.
Although, just like anything in life or in the life of a hashtag,
somethings trending. This time, were seeing an incredible amount
of sophisticated, unwashed, double-duty denim pieces, the ones that
can take you from nine to five and beyond during the week. (Those
ripped skinny jeans can take a bit of a break and come out to play
on the weekend instead.) Designers have recently been going all-out
minimalist and somewhat glam. By glam I mean fuss free, chic,
structured and simple: longer-length belted jackets and pants at
Marques Almeida for Winter 2014. Belted mid-length
dresses (accompanied by knee-high boots) at Gucci
Resort 2015. That structured-unstructured jumpsuit
at Stella McCartney Spring 2015. Lea Peckres Winter
2015 collection of strapless side-slit dresses and boxy
top-and-pant suits.
Ok, moving on. Double denim. Heres a tip: when
wearing denim head to toe, I would suggest steering
clear of mixing washed with unwashed or even pairing
washed with washed. Distressed pieces almost need
that breather, something plain to bring it all together.
Unwashed denim, on the other hand, can be doubled
up by mixing a light blue with a dark blue, or even better, wearing
the same or similar shade of blue from top to toe. This makes sense,
right? Its like wearing head-to-toe black same concept.
Fancy those chunky block heels or tread loafers to complete your
look? No, not keen to give it a go? Listen, if its not for you, its not for
you, but Im certainly not going to miss out on this one. Just like my
leather biker jacket that I was avoiding because it seemed so rock
star, but which has become a go-to piece to pair with my heels or
crisp white shirt its how you wear it that counts.
This is exactly where minimalist denim is headed: down the
fast lane and most likely into your wardrobe. Like I said, keep
those skinny jeans, youll definitely need them, just like that leather
biker jacket, but you must agree that denim also has the right to be
sophisticated and lust-worthy. I mean, its a veteran in the fashion
world and yet is still being (credibly) reinvented. In fact, its had
aserious upgrade and Im ready to embrace it. Whos with me?
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Denim jacket,
R3 995, Adriano
Goldschmied
Skinny jeans, R899, Guess
Denim plays a huge role in

any womans wardrobe and is
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among all fashion styles and
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shoulders, a generous smile and a low-key simplicity
that contrasts with the bright colours of the garments
hanging on the rails around us.
Johansson started out as a shop assistant in one
of H&Ms Stockholm stores in 1987 because, she
says, With no design background, I thought it
would be the easiest way to work my way upward.
But things have changed: Fashion today is global
and thats mainly because of the internet. We have
access to everything in one click, so we all seem to
get inspiration from the same things. When Istarted,
everything was much more diverse but today, there
are only small differences and our bestsellers are
often the same in many countries.
Global fashion, maybe, but dont call it fast fashion:
We dont see ourselves as fast fashion but as a fashion
company. We have the opportunity
to do things differently, as with our
Conscious Exclusive collection. The
future is to work in asustainable way
and we try to do that in everything we
Creative advisor for H&M, Ann-Sofie
do. We want to be the best choice, the
best sustainable fashion.
Johansson talks fashion
Since 2013, the H&M Conscious
and sustainability with
Fou ndat ion ha s worked w it h
communities around the world to
Emilie Gambade at the H&M Studio
promote Education, Clean Water
Collection A/W 2015 show at Paris
and Strengthening Women. But
the company is also known for its
Fashion Week
collaborations with established
designers, from Karl Lagerfeld,
Comme des Garons and Roberto
Cavalli to Alexander Wang.
Johansson explains, We admire the
designers we have been working with. It is inspiring
It is still early at the Westin Vendme hotel, where
to see how they work with the team, but I think its
journalists from around the world have been invited
a mutual feeling. We get as much inspiration from
to view the latest H&M collection following the
the designers we are collaborating with as they get
previous evenings show, yet the energy in the room
from us, hopefully!
is buzzing. The range, drawing from 1970s boldness,
The Swedish brand (born in 1947), which now
with linear prints, shimmering lurex and knee-high
has stores in 55 countries, is set to open its first
moonboots in pumpkin orange and deep forest
shop at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town later
green, was presented by It models like Gigi Hadid
this year. Expect some futuristic 1970s-chic landing
and Kendall Jenner. This seasons Studio collection
on our shores. Until then, Johanssons advice for a
bore the H&M signature: daring and fun, for a girl
perfect wardrobe? Invest in a great wool coat and a
with confidence and a ready-to-dance attitude.
roll-neck! Go for warm shades, camel, brown, rusty
If the show was all hype and boldness, the brands
orange, burgundy and black. Well never move
creative advisor, Ann-Sofie Johansson, is refinement
away from black.
and gentleness personified. The creative mind behind
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CAPE TOWN
CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR
0 0 1 While theres nothing better in the cool months than curling
up with a cup of hot chocolate and a DVD, this event will make you
trade your duvet for a day of all things books. At this showcase of
international bookstores and publishing companies at the CTICC,
you can rub shoulders with other booklovers and get your literary fix.
Capetownbookfair.co.za
04.06.15 07.06.15
ROBERTSON
WACKY WINE WEEKEND
0 0 2 Indulge in your favourite glass of red or white at the biggest

wine festival in South Africa. With 40 wine farms and boutiques
putting their best grape forward, you can join winemakers and
sommeliers for a weekend of blending, tasting and pairing. Youll
even be able to have a foot in making wine too.
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MOROCCO
MAWAZINE FESTIVAL
0 0 3 Ever wanted to create the perfect home but had no clue where
to start? Now, with more than 300 exhibitors showing the latest
trends in interiors and gardens at the Coca-Cola Dome, you can find
inspiration and admire innovation and get plenty of ideas about
what to put where. Granddesignslive.co.za
0 0 4 The five-man band is making its eagerly anticipated way

to SA for its Native world tour. Since appearing in 2007 alongside
Timbaland for Apologize, the musos have paved their own path in the
pop/rock scene with hits like Stop & Stare and Good Life, earning heaps
of awards along the way. Dream out loud with One Republic; book
at Computicket.
0 0 5 If you needed an excuse to take a week off for a vay-cay, now
you have one. Bringing music from all four corners of the globe for
a week-long culture treat in Morocco is what this festival is about.
Share in the rhythm of the world with acts like Maroon 5, Akon,
Placebo, Black M and others for an unforgettable experience.
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ALBUMS LAUNCHING THIS MONTH:

WILDER MIND
BY MUMFORD & SONS
The band that made playing with a banjo

on one knee popular is back with its third
album. Folk and indie come together with
the raspy sound of Marcus Mumfords voice
to create a new set of classics.
MOVIE TO WATCH THIS MONTH:

HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL
BY FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
Led by the haunting vocals of Florence Welch,
the long-awaited album appears on 1 June. If
the first single, What Kind of Man, is anything
to go by, this new release offers the same
honest, edgy lyrics as its forbears.
PITCH PERFECT 2
The pitches are back and this

time the Barden Bellas face off
in a world competition of a cappella
that no American has ever won. With
new tunes and the characters we fell
in love with the first time round, the
sequel will be aca-awesome.
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MY LI FE
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Whats the title of the book? A Millionaire in Lisbon
by Jos Rodrigues dos Santos.

How old were you when you discovered it? 28.
How did you come across it? I love the work of Jos
Rodrigues dos Santos, and whenever a new book

of his is released, I make sure to get a copy. Hes
the bestselling author in Portugal. So I had been
looking out for this book.
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Can you give us an idea of the story?
The book tells the story of a poor man who, after

various sacrifices, made his fortune. He became one
of the richest men in the world, and amassed the
most refined and unique art collections. Thanks
to his intelligence, he became a key person in
the distribution of oil throughout many countries.
He was an adventurous, ambitious man, in
love with beauty, who wanted to live more than
100 years. After travelling around the world, he
discovered Lisbon, where he chose to spend the
last days of his life.
Our next guest in this series,

where we invite prominent
people to share their most
powerful reads with us,
is Mozambican fashion
designer Taibo Bacar. He
tells us about the book
thats made an enduring
impression on him
Is there a person or event in it that stood out
for you?
The passage where the Muslims and Christians

are fighting and killing each other. It made me
very sad to think that people can kill each other
over something so subjective. I was also impressed
to realise how much influence oil has had in the
world economy and in our daily lives.
What did you think after youd turned the last page?
What emotions did it inspire in you?
I immediately wanted to visit Lisbon and visit all

the places the book mentioned to understand the
main character and his motivation better. It also
prompted me to start making long-term projects
for my personal and professional life. And, along
the way, it made me appreciate the real value and
meaning of beauty.
It made me want to grow as a person, made me

see my life in perspective, and gave me a vision of
who I wanted to become. It sparked an ambition to
become a better person and realise greater things.
I fell in love with art. I started asking all my friends

to give me artworks instead of any other kind of gift
for my birthday or on special occasions.
Was there a particular character who grabbed

your imagination?
The main character, Kaloust Sarkisian (based

on the real-life Armenian millionaire Calouste
Gulbenkian). He had an amazing life!
Did it influence your views in any way?
OTHER BOOKS ON MY PERSONAL SHORT LIST

The Seventh Seal by Jos Rodrigues dos Santos, Vagabundos de Ns by
Daniel Sampaio; Of Love and Other Demons by Gabriel Garca Mrquez;
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
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Out with the old, in with the new. Were taking you on a
backstage journey that crosses New York, London, Milan and
Paris to discover the hottest trends for autumn. The cooler
season has never seemed cooler
DONNA KARAN
Whether gold, silver, copper

or bronze, precious metallic
hues populated the autumn
runways with no restraint.
Take a cue from Rodarte
and dab a bronzed powder
shadow on lips, or follow
Donna Karan with futuristic
chrome eyes. We also loved
Mara Hoffmans golden tips
the rule for the new season
is to shine on.
IN LINE
Liners never fail to appear
on the runway. The updated
version? Focus attention
on the lower lid either
by smudging the colour
underneath your lash line
as seen at Thakoon, or by
intensifying your gaze, filling
the waterline. If you prefer
the classic flick, give it atwist
by trying the look in
electric blue.
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1. Eylure Lengthening Starter Kit Lashes in n.118, R80

2. LOral Miss Manga Punky Mascara, R149.95
F R E S H - FAC E D
Designers opted for seemingly nude
faces where make-up barely showed.
The new no-make-up look features
light-capturing details, such as
glossed lids, lips or brows, highlighted
high points of the face, and dewy
complexions as seen at Giambattista
Valli, Stella McCartney and Paul Smith.
STELLA MCCARTNEY
KENZO
1. Catrice Liquid Metal Eyeshadow in 030 We

Are The Champagners, R70
2. MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Lushlife, R260
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CHROMATIQUE
If you think autumn is just about sombre shades, think again. Make-up artists at Kenzo and Ter Bantin played
with liners in bright blue, green and yellow hues, and a pop of orange in the lower waterline and upper lid
doubled up with black liner at Veronique Branquinho.
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1. Clarins Daily Energizer Lovely Lip Balm, R165

2. Guerlain Mtorites Baby Glow Light-Revealing
Sheer Make-up Anti-Fatigue Effect, R750
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1. Maybelline The Colossal Kajal in Extra Black, R49.95

2. Inglot Matte Collection AMC Eyeliner Gel in
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Lashes are still a hit for

autumn. Whether its a
double coat of volumising
mascara, fake lashes or
a lash extension, mega
is the way forward this
season. Take a cue from
Gucci, Versace, Prada
and Rochas.
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The latest wellness trend
reflected on many AW14
runways: sleek ballerinalike buns were seen at
Jean Paul Gaultier and
Prada, and a more relaxed
approach towards the
style was adopted by
Diane von Furstenberg.
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Soft, loose waves made
abig impact: look no
further than Blumarine,
Chlo and Ralph Lauren
for an effortlessly chic
take on this look.
1. John Frieda Frizz-Ease Extra Strength

Serum, R99
2. Marc Anthony 2nd Day Clear Dry
Shampoo, R110
MARC BY MARC JACOBS
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ
Forget schoolgirl-pretty
and think modern, edgy
woman when separating
your hair in the seasons
favourite: the centre
parting. The more severe
the part, the better.
THE BRAIDY
BUNCH
Braids took the spotlight
at many shows. The
versatile hairstyle took
the forms of cornrows
at Marchesa, schoolgirl
pigtails at Givenchy and
half-up half-down fishtails
at Etro. Everything but
conventional: worth DIYing at home.
DEREK LAM
Evo Helmut
Finishing
Spray, R335
TOP TIPS
ghd tail
comb, R105
TORY BURCH
The palette for nails for

this season will range from
deep shades of red and
gunmetal to taupe grey and
fresh nudes. For the more
daring, metallic hues (gold
among the favourites) and
reversed manis were all
the rage. A nail no-no this
winter? Bright colours save
them for next spring.
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CLEAN-CUT
1. Ogx Thick & Full Biotin & Collagen

Root Boost Spray, R180
2. FHI Heat Stylus, R1 995
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1. Wet n Wild
Megalast Nail Varish
in Sugar Coat, R55
2. Morgan Taylor
Professional Nail
Lacquer in Vixen in
Mars, R123
3. Mavala Nail
Colour Pearl in
Flannel Grey, R68
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I keep the gel in my bag

and use it as a midday
refresher. I dab a tiny
drop underneath the
eyes and on my lids for
an instant awakening
effect. It works like a
bomb, and a little goes
a long way.
MAYBE CORPACI
JUNIOR BEAUTY EDITOR
THE MAGIC?
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This tiny pot boasts a combination of the brands

signature Miracle Broth, rich in antioxidants
to jump-start skin renewal, and the addition of
innovative ferments and light-bending sea pearls,
which aim to fight early signs of ageing and promote
aluminous look.
It's in the sea that miracle

ingredients are found to
create asuperb product.
Meet the last-in from
esteemed beauty house
La Mer. For eyes that
shine with the light of
youth, we welcome its new
Illuminating Eye Gel
La Mer Illuminating Eye

Gel, R1 480 for 15ml
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Victorinox at Picot & Moss 6. Biker jacket, R5 999, Calvin Klein 7. Lace-up boots, R699, Bronx 8. Backpack, R31 860, Gucci
9. Dress, R2 199, G-Star Raw 10. Sleeveless parka, R999, Zara 11. Sunglasses, R1 384, Retrosuperfuture
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Block heels, basic silhouettes

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6. Chain bag, R44 000, Louis Vuitton 7. Heels, R12 900, Louis Vuitton 8. Purse, R4 340, Gucci 9. Shirt, R4 860, Equipment at Shop-Label
10. Knit, R699, Mango 11. Skirt, R889, Topshop
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5. Sleeveless coat, R1 599, Mango 6. Sunglasses, R3 450, Marc Jacobs at Safilo 7. Top-handle bag, R29 300, Louis Vuitton 8. Side-slit knit, R999,
Country Road 9. Tread heels, R679, Forever 21 10. Brogues, R499, Madison 11. Coat, R1 999, Mango
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Textures: leather, faux fur and pony-hair

separates dont only look like they belong in
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Pringle of Scotland 6. Faux-fur coat, R1 499, Forever New 7. Pony-hair gloves, R1 300, Ted Baker at Stuttafords 8. Faux-fur gilet, R699, R.E at
Woolworths 9. Skirt, R559, Zara 10. Faux-croc bag, R659, Guess 11. Brogues, R1 499, Vince Camuto 12. Faux-fur bag, R659, Zara
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As the temperature is cooling down, our
footwear is moving up the classic calf
boot has been given a season update
with a new shape, heel and feel. Put
your best foot forward with these tips
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Boots may be synonymous with winter but that

doesnt mean we have to cover up completely.
Ashorter dress, skirt or coat will be your new boots
best friend. This not only adds variety to what you
can pair your boots with but allows your look to be
more playful, feminine and slightly edgier come the
colder months. If youre a fan of the retro trend, opt
for a miniskirt or shift dress and wear it with your
boots showing some skin between the two pieces
as seen in Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2014.
If bohemian chic is more your style, pair your boots
with a soft, printed just-above-the-knee-length dress
showing subtle skin. If you want to wear pants,
ensure that they are super-skinny keeping
the look sleek and chic as seen in Saint
Laurent Autumn/Winter 2014.
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incorporating the tall boot into your
wardrobe is how the top part of the
boot fits around the upper calf area.
This season its not about having the
perfect fit but rather having some room
to move around the top, which means
the lower leg will look slimmer and
longer. With this updated classic gracing
the runways, its not hard to see that less
is more when it comes to choosing your
pair no buckles, details or more than
one colour required. For inspiration,
look no further than the Valentino,
Carven or Opening Ceremony
Autumn/Winter 2015 collections.
Its not the mid-length, nor the

knee-high or the thigh-high the
new height is somewhere between
those of the boots of the past. Not
ending on the calf or going above the
knee, the new boot sits somewhere
in between always covering the
biggest area of the calf muscle.
Heel height must also be considered
when it comes to this new look but,
generally, this boot has one type
of heel and thats the midi block
heel. If youre looking to add some
spice to your footwear life, go for an
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Two groundbreaking innovations in the world
of tennis brought comfort to its fashion and
efficacy to the equipment
LACOSTE POLO
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Former world tennis
champion Ren
Lacoste teamed up
with fabric expert
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to create cotton piqu
polo shirts.
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The famous Lacoste
logo is based on
the nickname The
Alligator, given to
Lacoste during his
tennis career because
of his tenacity.
A WINNER
Instead of having
to roll up thick shirt
sleeves, tennis players
enjoyed a new freedom
of movement, thanks
to the revolutionary
short-sleeve design.
In 1963, Lacoste
unveiled the first
custom-made
metal racket, which
revolutionised the
game around
the world.
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The name L.12.12
is derived from the
following sequence:
L for Lacoste, 1
because its unique,
2 factory code for
short-sleeved, and 12
the winning prototype
chosen by Lacoste.
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From coal miners and

cowboys to couture
collections and catwalks,
denim has had a long
journey and its nowhere
near done, says
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Jeans. The first thing that comes to mind when

I hear this piece of clothing mentioned is that
everyone I know owns at least one pair. My mother
loves her Ronald Sassoon skinnies, my grandmother
wears her Daniel Hechter straight-legs on casual
days, my father has his Hugo Boss favourites, and
my niece and nephew have His and Her jeans from
Country Road Kids. Our dearly loved
and deeply trusted denims have not
only become our go-to item for (almost)
every occasion but have also slowly but
surely risen to great fashion heights.
Our sturdy blues have been given
style status in all areas; from leisure to
luxe, theres nowhere that denim cant
be taken and no separate, from classy
or casual, that wont complement it
perfectly. Yves Saint Laurent once said
that he wished he had designed jeans,
as they are expressive and discreet,
they have sex appeal and simplicity
everything I could want for the clothes
I design.
Theres something about these
indigo items that leaves us wanting
more as the years go by. With each
new fashion cycle the denim styles are tweaked and
altered to symbolise and reflect the changing times
think back to the bell-bottomed freedom of the
1970s, the post-punk distressed jeans of the 1980s,
the 1990s hip-hop baggy jeans and the skinnies of
the millennium. (Who can forget Kate Moss and
the skin-tight jeans she wore every time she was
photographed in 2000?) Jeans are everywhere and,
according to the recently released book on all things
denim, Denim Dudes, by Amy Leverton, almost four
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of underwear peeking out. Or Claudia Schiffer in

apair of skin-tight Guess jeans on the cover of Tank
magazine both images taken from behind with the
models clearly topless.
There is something about a woman wearing
masculine clothes that oozes sensuality. Farid
Chenoune, a French fashion historian, says,
wearing masculine clothing is always incredibly
sexy, like with a pair of jeans or white shirt. It is
hard clothing made for resistance. But when they
are associated with the softness of feminine skin, it
creates a hot and cold effect. A clashing contrast,
which opens a door of fantasy.
By the mid-1930s department stores across
America were stocking Levis jeans and now, more
than 80 years later, they form part of any womans
capsule wardrobe (or more than just a part for
some women). Denim today has expanded into
a whole new realm of the fashion world as we
know it. Although its not the first time that it has
appeared on the runway, over the past two seasons
designers have done denim in ways we have never
seen before. It has been reinvented and uplifted,
all the while keeping its inherent features. There
will always be a side of denim that is linked to
workwear and to leisure time suggesting youthful
carelessness and authenticity. Denim is also for
hard-working people those who want to rebel
against the finer fabrics of satin, silk or lace. It
is these qualities that make it so resonant on the
runway today.
Luxury designers have not only included this
revolutionary aspect to their shows but they
have made it the star. Louis Vuitton took a sleek
approach to the blue hues while Burberry brought
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billion jeans are produced each year, with the denim

market being worth close to 50-billion.
Its not hard to believe that Topshop sells seven
denim items every second, as per Levertons
research, and that each pair of jeans has a story of
its own.
Denim, starting out as working mens attire, has
had a long and interesting life to date, being the
staple separate of people everywhere, from the
horse-riding cowboy of Western America in the
1870s to high-fashion icons of today. Jeans are
the fashion-equaliser of the world but it has taken
them time, hard work and a whole lot of fun to get
there. Its a fabric so strong on its own that brands
have been built to be dedicated to it alone. From
the heritage denim brands The Lee Company,
Wrangler, Guess and Levis to the newer brands
such as Diesel, Current Elliot, Replay and, locally,
Ronald Sassoon and retail giant Woolworths
denim subsidiary, R.E.
The longest-lived brand among them, a name
synonymous with denim, jeans and the lifestyle
that goes with them, is Levis. And for good reason.
In 1873 blue jeans were invented and patented
by Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis to create a
sturdy, durable style of work pants for coal miners
and cowboys. Its no wonder that our favourite
pair of jeans can last us (almost) a lifetime. Hidden
away, in the back of her wardrobe, I found my
moms original Levis from the 1970s they are the
real deal mom jeans that have now been recreated
by almost every major retailer.
The history of the fabric, however, stretches
further back than the Californian coast of America
beginning in the towns of Genoa in Italy and
Nmes in France in the 1500s. Jeans were worn by
sailors: the term was derived from the French word
for Genoa, Genes, and denim, originally being de
Nmes, which means from Nmes. Initially only
found in a mans wardrobe, denim was associated
with masculinity and ruggedness until Levis
created the first pair of female jeans in 1934. As
women started to wear this traditionally men-only
item, denim began to signal freedom for women
and became a sign that women wanted to level off
the difference between the sexes.
Wearing jeans soon turned into a symbol for
femininity and sexuality in the fashion world
no one is likely to forget the photograph of Cindy
Crawford wearing a pair of Levis 501s with a hint
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back the denim jacket, contrasted perfectly with

a soft, feminine skirt. Stella McCartney brought
back the original denim design with the oversized
jumpsuit although it would be hard to imagine a
coal miner in something that spectacular. Noting
the resurgence of the 1970s, Leverton, also head
of denim and youth at trend-forecasting agency
WGSN, believes that designers are using denim
to tap into the sense of nostalgia among wearers.
Denim touches a lot of peoples lives and they can
identify with it instantly, she says. At Prada, for
example, it looks fresh but also so familiar. Thats
the secret to good design, isnt it? It taps into
consumers psyche.
Denim is evolving as designers take something
old and make it new. Denim culottes, patchwork
denim and coats are all part of the new collections,
with label Marques Almeida coming out on top
for innovation. It took us four seasons to do jeans,
its more about an attitude that denim represents.
It has influenced everything else we do a concern
with street style rather than preciousness.
Whether its skinny, flared, straight-leg, distressed
or boyfriend, I can bet my bottom dollar that you
own at least one pair of denims and, right now, it
means youre on top of the fashion game. Denim
tells us a story of revolution, evolution, fashion
and femininity, and theres no telling whats next.
All we know is that its not going anywhere, so be
sure to keep your denim separates somewhere safe
youre guaranteed to wear them again, just like
Iwill be wearing my moms mom jeans for the
year ahead.
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REPORT
Art has always provided a platform for subversiveness.
Today, the catwalk the showcase for a specific kind
of art is rapidly becoming the latest space where new
expressions of defiance are being made. Designers are
sending out clothes that do not sit comfortably within
the male/female dichotomy; androgynous models
cross over between sexes; make-up, garments, even
shoes are gender-ambiguous or neutral.
Earlier this year, at Paris Fashion Week, Miuccia
Prada posed the question, What are the unexpected
possibilities, the various relationships that may
occur between the way men and women can or
would dress?
She added, Gender is a context and often context
is gendered, before showing Pradas Autumn 2015
Menswear Collection that saw both male and
female models going down the ramp in similarly
structured jackets and coats, wearing the same
style of footwear. For the Gucci show, male models
wore pussy-bow blouses, a garment that is usually
regarded as strictly feminine.
Gender-benders, in whatever sphere, view
playing with masculine and feminine stereotypes
as a catalyst for change as both empowering and
liberating. French designer Coco Chanel was one
of the earliest, tossing aside those
stereotypes by creating fashionable
garments for women drawn from
traditionally male styling. During
the 1920s, when society expected
women to behave a certain way,
including the way they dressed,
Chanel had other ideas. Her
recreation of the loose jersey, an
As more and more designers blur the distinction between
item worn by men, was reinvented
male and female, and both the big and small screens
as an alternative to the stiff corset
that women usually wore. It was
make room for gender-bending artists, Ntombenhle Shezi
also not acceptable for women
ponders whether gender ambiguity is just a trend
to wear trousers, unless working
in amans role. But Chanel was
a game-changer: with her iconic
trouser suits, she borrowed from the boys and set a
Closer to home, someone who is using parody
trend for decades to come.
to question ideas of masculinity vs femininity is
Dope Saint Jude, a young rapper and aspiring
Gender is closely associated with what we have
documentary film-maker from Cape Town. The
been taught as the right way to act. To counter
video for her latest song, Keep in Touch, featuring
that, the aesthetic of gender ambiguity has been
Angel-Ho, explores what it means to be a man
embraced by a handful of celebrities. Think about
or woman (of colour), particularly in the hipTilda Swinton and her elegantly androgynous
hop arena, where notions of gender and race are
style, David Bowie and his funky alter ego Ziggy
usually entrenched. The video styling enhances the
Stardust, and singer Grace Jones, whose style was a
ambiguity and reflects what Saint Jude and Angeldeconstruction of both masculinity and femininity.
Ho are hoping to convey through the track: Were
Prince developed a feminine alter ego, Camille,
young, talented, queer and here deal with it.
who he used as a persona in some of his music. It
These issues are of paramount importance in a
is fascinating to watch high-profile entertainers like
global context, but more specifically in the South
these challenge what it means to be called a man or
African context, considering where we are as young
a woman.
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born-frees, grappling with the legacy of apartheid
and a male-dominated society, but still looking to
the future, and creating new media, art and fashion
that reflect where we are and where we want to be,
says Saint Jude.
Is any of this likely to make a meaningful change
for people who identify as LGBTI? It is important
to distinguish between those who play with gender
expectations (whether for art, fashion or politics)
and those who identify as trans. Not to say that
one form is more legitimate than the other, or that
they are mutually exclusive, but they can hold very
different meanings for people.
For Busisiwe Deyi, Legal Research Coordinator
at the Gender Dynamix organisation the only
organisation in South Africa focused on transgender
issues gender-bending in performance (especially
in fashion) has pros and cons. On the one hand, such
visibility is important and creates an opportunity for
entities like Gender Dynamix to open the topic for
discussion. On the other hand, she notes that the
fashion business has a history of exploiting particular
struggles to further its own agenda, without regard
for its impact on the groups involved.
The problem in the fashion industry is that
people have the perception that transgenderism and
gender-queering are phases and/or temporary.
In reality, people who cannot access the necessary
healthcare are being bullied to the point of killing
themselves. The reality [of the lifestyle] is not
fashionable, she says. Pradas latest collection may
have been trendy, but is it really a testament to a
change in consciousness, that the trend subverts the
gender binary?
Whether or not its trendy to be androgynous,
the point is that Prada, a powerful name in fashion,
has identified this as an important moment in
contemporary culture, and is contributing towards
altering peoples perceptions of gender.
What is also inspiring is seeing people who
identify as transgender creating opportunities on the
world stage, to talk about pressing issues affecting
the LGBTI community. Deyi points to the example
of Laverne Cox, who stars in Orange Is The New Black
and recently made the cover of Time magazine.
Her visibility is affirming of trans experiences
and is affirming of the struggles that trans people
go through. Unlike the fashion industry, she has
a voice that she is using to address the realities of
trans people.
Conchita Wurst is another high-profile genderchallenger. Last year, the model and singer was
photographed in her lingerie for CR Fashion Book
and walked in Jean Paul Gaultiers Autumn/Winter
couture show. Although she has chosen to take on a
more feminine appearance, she has kept her beard,
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saying in an interview with CR Fashion Book, Ithink

the beard, for me, has so many reasons and so many
meanings, but at the end of the day, I want to show
that you can achieve anything, that you can have
a beautiful life with any kind of look, because the
way you look isnt the most important thing in life.
It doesnt matter.
What complicates the debate in South Africa
is that LGBTI communities here still struggle for
respect and equality. Currently, we are not having
the necessary conversations around gender or
understanding the full spectrum of gender, says
Deyi. There are multiple ways in which people
express their gender and people cannot be limited to
these two options. (Vocabulary doesnt seem to help
either. Our 11 languages in SA do not offer many
non-derogatory terms for the queer and gender-nonconformist community.)
Among Deyis proposals are gender-neutral
uniforms in schools, a curriculum that addresses
gender and gender identity, and a gender-neutral
take on sports and other gender-defined activities.
While gender-bending performance in fashion and
entertainment has started an important conversation,
we have a way to go before well see a society where
gender is no longer the defining issue.
for our top five

gender-bending
moments in fashion
and art
From left:
Tilda Swinton; Conchita
Wurst; Gucci on the catwalk
with Autumn 2015 Menswear;
from Pradas Autumn
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Holly Meadows and Ntombenhle Shezi take a look at the new

socially driven initiatives launched by fashion-industry insiders
INS CUATRECASAS, MILLE COLLINES
In the summer of 2005, a fashion student from Spain, Ins Cuatrecasas, and her mother
travelled to Rwanda. While exploring the country, they met a dressmaker named
Antoinette, who inspired Cuatrecasas with her passion and determination to develop
clothing and accessories of international quality. In 2008, Cuatrecasas and her best
friend, Marc Oliver, returned to Rwanda to develop their first collection with Antoinette
and two local tailors. A year later, Mille Collines (French for a thousand hills) was born.
@mille_collines
Ever since Cuatrecasas and Oliver created Mille Collines, they have believed
in putting Africa first in the design of the products, the creation of the
team and the distribution channels. Today, Kenya has become one of
their biggest consumer markets and they have four stores in Nairobi alone.
The brand has evolved from its original muted tones with safari-fashion
appeal to become a blend of African culture and global trends. Their 2014
collection, shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Africa, is a walk through
one of the most emblematic neighbourhoods in Rwanda, Nyamijyosi. Boxy
silhouettes, hand-painted slogan sweaters, colourful street-art motifs, sporty
fabrics and splashes of suede and metallics offer a modern yet distinctly
made-in-Africa collection. For Cuatrecasas, Moving away from African
fabric was an important step Fashion in Africa is evolving. It cant just be
fitted into that box. The consumer wants more.
But meeting new demands doesnt mean neglecting ethical responsibility
behind the supply chain. Last November, the pair handed over their atelier
in Kigali and today, their Rwandan team fully owns the workshop, which
has become the best in the region. Mille Collines designs for the woman
who is not afraid of a world that is ever-changing, is brave and boldly
expresses who she is: Africa lives in her, says Cuatrecasas.
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KATHERINE-MARY PICHULIK, BRAVE WOMEN
Jeweller Katherine-Mary Pichuliks Brave Women series is an archive of intimate

portraits stills and video of some of the women who wear her accessories. Pichulik
sees her pieces as talismans in a community of brave women she wants to document
women who can inspire others with their sensitive stories, and can promote the concept
of freedom of choice and fulfilling potential. These women create, make and do in spite
of all their fears. They dont talk the ideas; they manifest them with added
charm, wit and deliciousness, she says.
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B RAV E R Y M E A N S A C T I N G
F R O M Y O U R A U T H E N T I C S E L F,
WITH A DISREGARD FOR OTHER
PEOPLES OPINIONS
One of these women is Talia Sanhewe, an award-winning

reporter who has worked for CNBC Africa, CNN International
and Forbes Africa. She won the Vodacom Journalist of the
Year in the television news category for her piece on HIV/
Aids prevention through social entrepreneurship. Pichulik met
Sanhewe at her Businesswoman of South Africa finalist interview,
where Sanhewe was one of the judges. Her story was rich with
compassion, courage, vulnerability and authenticity, and Pichulik
recognised her as a Brave Woman. For Pichulik, who founded
her brand two-and-a-half years ago, bravery means acting from your authentic
self, with a disregard for other peoples opinions and assumptions, and it is this
she hopes to instill in others.
ALLANA FINLEY, GOODBYE MALARIA
Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Allana Finley has an extensive background in

the fashion industry. Before making South Africa her home, Finley interned at Donna
Karan in New York during her university days; from there she went on to hone her craft
as a fashion stylist, focusing on product placement and the marketing of fashion brands
through celebrity client relationships while working for the likes of Oxygen Media, Eileen
Fisher, Tiffany & Co and Gucci America.
For the past 14 years Finley has been focused on telling the story of the African
continent in innovative ways while consulting for companies like CNN, Stoned
Cherrie and African Fashion International. Her passion for the continent has
brought her to work on the Goodbye Malaria initiative. Started by a group of
African entrepreneurs with the belief that African creativity can solve one of
Africas biggest problems, Goodbye Malaria seeks to inspire people to join the
fight against malaria the leading killer of children under five in Africa by
educating them that elimination is ultimately possible.
The funds raised through Goodbye Malarias product range, which consists
of shweshwe lounge pants, Relate bracelets and Mashozi teddy bears, are
used for on-the-ground malaria elimination programmes in Boane province,
Mozambique. The programme has seen a reduction in the incidence of malaria
of more than 60 percent.
In Africa, fashion has the power to feed [people] and improve lives. I am
committed to making sure that I am living proof of that, she says. She sees
her choice to work with Goodbye Malaria and holding company Sonhos
Social Capital as a chance to show the world that fashion can be used to
address social ills while creating job opportunities, supporting local industry
and producing world-class merchandise.
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JACKIE BURGER, SALON 58
Former editor of ELLE, Jackie Burger started

Salon 58 as a space to embrace and empower
women through regular soires. In the spirit of
Frances salonnires, Burger also holds personal
style consultations to help build a womans self
expression and sense of identity.
We underwrite the value of girls compete

with each other; women empower one
another, says Burger. My commitment to
women is to be a close ally and a supportive
companion as we explore and unlock the
allure and true understanding of what it
means to be a woman in todays challenging
and demanding society. She embraces the
statement that its the woman who wears the
dress, not the dress that wears the woman.
In an unforgiving world where we are
constantly under pressure to be perfectly
put together, she zones in on the authentic
needs of a woman, helping her to recognise
her self-worth and confidence, and working
out how this can be translated in a personal
style that truly reflects her sense of self.
On the other hand, at the core of Salon
58 is the will to empower local creatives by
showcasing talent at her regular soires.
Each event will see a bevy of local artists
participating in and translating the content
of the event. Creativity is a powerful cultural
asset stimulating the future of a design-based
economy. Conversation, collaboration and
creativity spur a mindset of community and
empowerment.
Salon 58 aims to focus on cultivating an
appreciation for beautiful fabrics, quality
tailoring and the joy of understanding just
how to wear it well.
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LALESSO, FASHION REVOLUTION
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Alice Heusser and Oliva Kennaway are the co-creators and directors of Lalesso, a brand
founded upon a commitment to ethics and sustainability on a social and environmental
level. They believe in supporting local industry through manufacture of Lalesso products
while encouraging their client base to be aware of sustainably made clothing.
Heusser and Kennaway met while studying fashion design in Cape Town.
When a representative of the Ethical Fashion Forum from London gave a
talk in one of their classes about the importance of ethical fashion, they were
captivated. They were inspired by the opportunity to bring
change to certain industries on the continent, create jobs and
spread the message globally through their garments. Lalesso
currently produces two collections a year in both South Africa
and Kenya, directly and indirectly supporting an estimated
120 families in doing so.
Like many others around the world, the two took part in
Fashion Revolution Day last year, commemorating the collapse
in 2013 of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, where 1133 factory
workers were killed. More than 60 countries are currently
represented in the now-annual initiative, involving designers,
academics, business leaders, parliamentarians, media and
consumers calling for a reform of the fashion supply chain.
Locally they are trying to make consumers aware of the
high cost of cheap fashion. With the catch phrase, Who
made my clothes? they ask consumers to consider this
question. I think it is safe to say we are living in a revolutionary era. I feel that
our generation in particular will be recognised for these movements. I think
it would be completely uncontemporary of us to not be promoting ethics and
sustainability through the work that we do, says Kennaway.
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MARIANNE FASSLER, LEOPARD FROCK
Marianne Fassler is regarded as one of South Africas first ladies in fashion. She credits
the country itself as the driving force behind her successful career, which spans more
than three decades. I always encourage potential designers to start in their own
community, to know the service providers, she says. Fassler is an active member of
the Ubuntu at Work community, a social enterprise supplying ethically and sustainably
produced products. Although she is against co-operatives selling themselves on the
strength of upliftment, or sympathy for the unemployed, her fundamental values
lie in ethical business practice. Through her Leopard Frock range, she provides stable
employment for a highly skilled workforce as well as mentorship to aspiring designers.
Fasslers signature use of fabric continually acknowledges the countrys cultural

heritage and pushes the boundaries of fashion design. I have always recycled
fabrics, allowing my scraps to inform the shape and texture of my garments,
she notes. Fascinated by the way people engineer wearable art using waste, she
harnesses skills unknown to the mainstream for her runway collections. She once
worked with a group of Zulu craftsmen who manufactured shoes for traditional
ceremonies and weddings. Together, they created beautiful sandals using car
tyres and animal hides.
Her hopes for 2015? To continue being relevant and active in the South
African clothing industry. This includes providing employment to all the great
people who work for me.
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WATC H E S
She is the young woman behind some of ELLE South

Africas most imaginative photo shoots. Here, Tarryn
Oppel opens the doors of her own, enviable closet
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FIRST LOOK
If my life was a book, I would like it to be called
As Simple as a Smile; as Loud as aLaugh,
says Tarryn Oppel as she places in front of
her some of her wardrobe favourites: a leather
biker jacket by Mango, a pair of Stan Smiths, a
V-neck jersey and a slogan jersey by H&M and
a Louis Vuitton Speedy bag with T.O on it.
This is the one item that I am still pinching
myself over! It is that one thing that youd pass
down to your daughter, and her daughter
Its very special.
If there were a way to label the young senior
fashion editors style, it would have to fall
somewhere between contrasted simplicity and
sophisticated pop. If you had to describe her
personality, it would be something between a
gentle smile and a spurt of laughter, a layer
of coolness covering a composite of delicate
expressions of emotions, bursts of talent, wild
creativity and an ability to think fast on her feet.
Page through her fashion shoots and you will
see the same contrasts: here, the refinement
of simplicity and minimalism, there, the
exuberance of youth or the precise clash of
bright colours and prints. Oppel manages to
swing between influences, trends and seasons
with the agility of a cat. Her style involves
strong, reliable and effective pieces that allow
her to go from important launches to long
days of shooting (shes been known to be
on her knees, removing the sand off a models
shoes on a remote beach). I realised that I was
someone who wanted to stand out but not let
my clothes do all the work. Its important for
me to exist in spite of my clothes, to be more
than what Iwear; if I can do that while looking
sophisticated and chic, then so much the better.
Her daily outfits shift between classic neutrals
(shes just bought a beautiful sleeveless wool
coat from Country Road that she cannot wait to
wear when the temperatures drop), composed
prints and zests of vibrant colours, hair simply
tucked up or loose on her shoulders, a light
touch of make up, nothing in excess.
But excess is not in Oppels vocabulary, nor
is it in her wardrobe, except when it comes
to footwear. A self-confessed shoe-hoarder,
she explains that, When it comes to shoes,
Istruggle with size (I wear a UK 3), so if I see
something with either the digits 36 or 3 on it, I
buy it because theyre such rare finds. With 70
pairs in her wardrobe ranging from high heels
(her favourite is a pair of ankle strap heels from
Zara) to sneakers I have a sneaker obsession
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there is no doubt that she needs space to

store them all. I have a separate, easy-access
cupboard for my shoes, but they have kind
of made their way pretty much everywhere
else in my room (it might be time for a closet
clean-out).
Oppel joined ELLE magazine as a fashion
intern working with Chris Viljoen, Sharon
Becker and Poppy Evans in November 2009.
I loved watching them style and discuss pages
of the magazine; I enjoyed sourcing beautiful
pieces that suited their shoot concepts. I wanted
to be involved in everything! she says. Five-anda-half years later, she oversees the magazines
fashion direction, and month after month
inspires readers through her fashion spreads.
Yet, she is careful to note, There is no true
formula for a successful wardrobe. You have
the power over what you wear; find what
actually works for you. My way to make it
work? I make sure that I have a good balance
of classic pieces combined with my love for
sneakers and slogan sweaters.
Sitting in her favourite leather jacket and
blue ripped jeans, a soft smile lighting up her
face, she remembers a piece of advice she once
gave: Fashion is an ever-changing whirlwind
of possibility and a playground for personality.
Smile. It completes your outfit.
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be after a year of silence following his departure from Balenciaga,

where he had worked for 15 years? Well, the mood was clearly
upbeat; blockbuster figures have just come in. A record number
of magazine covers sported Vuitton fashions (90 in three months).
Record-breaking popularity on social media, which is now the
yardstick for measuring a brands success, with 1.23 million likes of
just 21 posts during the month of October.
Its a good sign of recognition for my work, says Ghesquire,
and a real sign of kindness, too. I feel welcome.
Ghesquire has remained faithful to his own personal slogan:
Never forget that what is timeless today was at one time new.
This is illustrated by a collection of clothing that, while having
a whiff of familiarity, conveys a captivating sense of novelty and
pure creativity. At Vuitton, he says, I want my work to seem like
an obvious wardrobe, to come across as a familiar closet to which
I can add afashionable statement. I like authenticity the emotional
aspect that we bring to certain items. Taking our expertise to new
levels is an unassailable sign of luxury. Vuitton endlessly ventures back
and forth between the past and the expected future. I have a clearcut objective. Im asked to gain recognition and pave new ground,
and Im never criticised for repeating concepts from one collection to
another, because you have to make your statement, develop a certain
personality and remain faithful to it.
He must also align his concepts with the founding vision of Louis
Vuitton, who created his house in 1854. Im very attuned to the
personality of Louis Vuitton, who, like me, was a self-taught man.
His creativity grew out of efforts to improve his trunks. His vision
is unique and his solutions reflect a creative model that is his and
his alone, which I find inspiring and touching.
One solution was the petite malle, the bag introduced at the
first show and often featured at subsequent shows, with slight
changes. This small treasure chest was immediately singled out as
a crave-worthy object of desire; barely one season after its debut, it
had achieved the status of house classic. Ghesquire says: I didnt
see it as a smaller-sized version of a trunk, but as a modern fusion
of iconic trunks. Its a question of scale. The petite-malle was
designed in response to the scale of contemporary life. The idea is
to maintain a consistent message into the 21st century.
Its a self-assured Ghesquire, still driven by his unyielding
determination, who is now beginning his second year at Vuitton.
He says he feels comfortable at the fashion house. He notes that his
sabbatical year gave him the strength to get his head straightened
out. It also gave him time to think about his aesthetic. I sat down
something I hadnt done since I joined Jean Paul Gaultier at
the age of 18. That year taught me to organise my thoughts. He
took responsibility for this deadline job that requires your honesty
and your heart and soul. You never have the right to say, I dont
know. And yet Ive achieved something essential! And what is
that? Freedom of thought.
THE BIG
FASHION SHOW
by J E A N - P A U L G O U D E
What happens when two creative

talents collide? Magic happens. In this
worldwide exclusive, ELLE goes
backstage at the Spring/Summer
2015 show with Louis Vuitton artistic
director Nicolas Ghesquire and his
mentor and photographic genius,
Jean-Paul Goude
Hey, Nicolas, get on the model, shes late! Its already 5am!
Nicolas, look at your line-up and make sure everythings okay.
Nicolas, the shows about to begin. Its 10! Are the girls ready?
Come on, lets go!
Nicolas Ghesquire hops to every friendly but firm command
made by Jean-Paul Goude, who is directing him on this ambitious
shoot, where he has turned the frenetic ambience of backstage into
a studio before the Spring/Summer 2015 fashion show.
Its the type of intimate yet lively scene favoured by this
photographer, who loves to heighten the behind-the-scenes drama
of the build-up, from early morning to show time. Make-up,
hairstyling, who wears what. But here, theres no deadline stress.
Everything is fake and the atmosphere is playful and laid-back.
Ghesquire is having fun and submitting to Goudes clever
pranks. Theres a before and after Jean-Paul in my life. He forged
my sense of aesthetics as a teenager; its an integral part of who I
am. Its a dream come true that our visions and personalities have
become one. Its truly a gift.
In fact, its like a one-year anniversary gift. One year ago, his
debut show was a highly charged occasion, rife with speculation:
what would Ghesquires message be after 16 years under the reign
of the charismatic Marc Jacobs? What would Ghesquires voice
photography J E A N
- PA U L
GOUDE
starring N I C O L A S G H E S Q U I R E
wardrobe L O U I S V U I T T O N
styling A N N E - M A R I E C U R T I S
words E L I Z A B E T H C H A U S S E U I L
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MAGDALENA JASEK (OUI), MAE LAPRES (MARILYN), EMILIE FOUILLOUX, JEAN-PAUL GOUDE, NICOLAS GHESQUIRE, MARIE-AMLIE SAUV, FLORENT BUONOMANO,
CAMILLE MICELI, JANE WITEFIELD, NATACHA RAMSAY LEVI / HAIR: PAUL HANLON OF JULIAN WATSON / MAKE-UP: DUNJA SCHULTZE OF BAGENCY / PROJECT
MANAGER: CHARLOTTE DEFFE
EXCLUSIVE
MAGDALENA JASEK (OUI), MAE LAPRES (MARILYN), EMILIE FOUILLOUX, JEAN-PAUL GOUDE, NICOLAS GHESQUIRE, MARIE-AMLIE SAUV, FLORENT BUONOMANO,
CAMILLE MICELI, JANE WITEFIELD, NATACHA RAMSAY LEVI / HAIR: PAUL HANLON OF JULIAN WATSON / MAKE-UP: DUNJA SCHULTZE OF BAGENCY / PROJECT
MANAGER: CHARLOTTE DEFFE
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Amalie wears:
AW14/15 printed sweater
Dora soft striped bag
Dora soft canvas bag
Taiga Moon Besace
Angel wears:
Silk crpe panties & bra
Dora Souple bag
Denim patchwork high boots
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Magdalena wears:
Dora canvas soft bag
Eel leather half-boots
Angel wears:
Statue embroidered dress
Pop chips earrings
Paul Goude Mini V chain ear cuff
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Daphne wears:
Dora crocodile bag
Glazed & metallic calf leather
ankle boots
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Model wears:
Animal wallpaper quilted
velvet jacket & cropped pants
Louis Vuitton hand jewel
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Mica wears:
Ostrich eel jacket
Velvet cropped pants
Quilted velvet bra
Pop chips earrings
Crocodile Petite Malle
Daphne wears:
Romantic jersey dress
Pop chips earrings
Eel leather high boots
Dora striped sport soft bag
Magdalena wears:
Silk smock & eel dress
Twist Epi Denim bag
Denim patchwork half-boots
Pop chips earrings
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Mae wears:
Embroidered crochet blouse
Bi-colour striped eel skirt
Aged G-014 bag
Pop chips earrings
Eel leather high boots
Emmy wears:
Rachel knit top
Bi-colour striped eel skirt
Embroidered crochet jacket
Crocodile twist bag
Angel wears:
Embroidered crochet eress
Gabardine Chelsea jacket
Pop chips earrings
Crocodile twist bag
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Amalie wears:
Embroidered crochet dress
Pop chips earrings
Twist Epi Denim bag
Paul Goude eel leather half-boots
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FROM WALKING AT PARIS FASHION WEEK TO SHINING A LIGHT ON SOUTH SUDAN, NYKHOR
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I dont know how to be short! she laughs. But it was only

after her first year at Doane College in Nebraska that
she decided to take up modelling full time, as studying
and working to support herself and her family was no
longer a practical option.
I saw the window of opportunity and knew I had to
make it work. I liked it because I saw that there was plenty
that you could do with modelling. Whether or not youre
a supermodel, you have the opportunity to develop
your voice and use modelling as a platform. And you
realise you can change so many things if you use it the
right way.
As her modelling career took off in America, Nykhor
saw the opportunity to use fashion as a means to
benefit her people back in South Sudan. She started
her campaign, We are Nilotic people of the Nile River,
which incorporates many different tribes along its
6 700km length as war broke out again in South
Sudan in 2013.
I saw that there were many models from South
Sudan who were refugees like myself. Some had been
separated from their families. Others had lost their
families. I wanted to bring these girls from the 64 tribes
of South Sudan together in order to shed light and tell
the world about the war.
After recruiting 10 girls, Nykhor decided the best
way they could share their stories was through art, film
and fashion. I arranged an exhibition in April 2014
at the Tribeca film festival in New York. There were
at least 15 South Sudanese models, film-makers and
actors there. Iwanted to start off with the best-known
South Sudanese people, as they already had a strong
following. They had peoples attention.
Nykhor flew South Sudanese girls from Canada,
Minnesota and Nebraska to document their stories. My
aim was to show that we are one people and that instead
of fighting against different tribes we must look at each
other and see that we are having the same experiences.
In the West (America) no one cares if Im from the
Nuer or Dinka tribe. We need to form a union and a
sisterhood, and show people in South Sudan that if we
can become brothers and sisters outside, they can do it
inside too.
In August last year, Nykhor returned to see her
family for the first time in 17 years. They still live in
Pinyudo, which has become a more or less permanent
home for thousands of refugees. There, she notes with
concern and frustration, almost nothing has changed.
But she was joyfully reunited with her parents and, while
there, filmed girls of all ages in the camp in an effort to
highlight what improvements need to be made and
how she can help.
s she stands in front of the blue

backdrop, striking poses with each click
of the camera, moving to the beat of
the music pumping in the background,
its hard to imagine that for the first
10 years of her life, Nykhor Paul grew
up with no reference to the life she
now leads. As she introduces herself
to me, her smile and her eyes hint at something powerful
beneath her composed demeanour. This tall South Sudanese
model has a story and, slowly but surely, I start to uncover
the tale of the hard-working woman, humanitarian and
mentor beneath the model poise. Nykhor may be ruling
the international runways now, walking for Balenciaga and
closing for John Galliano, but this life is worlds away from
where she comes from.
Born in Akobo in South Sudan, Nykhor grew up while
the second South Sudanese civil war was raging, fuelled
(like the first, in 1962) by religious disputes and inter-tribal
violence. In 1995, she and her family, members of the Nuer
tribe, moved to Pinyudo refugee camp in Ethiopia. Nykhor
vividly remembers the details: the overcrowding, the scarcity
of food and the lack of communication with the world
beyond the camps.
In 1998 Nykhors world changed forever. She was sent to
live in America with her aunt and young cousin along with
her uncle, who had arranged their departure through the
United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), a programme
that helps house and shelter refugees.
They settled in Nebraska, along with many other South
Sudanese refugees. The move was tough on her: relocating to
a new country, being separated from her parents, and being
unable to speak the language.
And America was nothing like Nykhor could have
imagined. The culture was very different Im a village
girl, literally from the jungle, I didnt have shoes, didnt see
TV, never saw a photograph, didnt have a toilet, I lived in
a hut house. We were freaked out by everything. Until then
I had only slept on the floor. [Americans] showed us lots of
things how to drive, how to operate a stove, what kind of
food we were going to eat They introduced us little by little
to Western culture.
After two years in her uncles home, she spent the rest of
her adolescence in foster homes. She is reluctant to go into
detail about that time its drawbacks and difficulties. Instead
she talks about how she participated in sport, making a life
for herself outside of the homes volleyball and basketball
being the obvious favourites, thanks to her height. She also
took ESL (English second language) courses to master the
new medium.
Her teachers at the ESL classes pushed her to enter
modelling contests and pageants. Ive always been a tall kid,
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My dream is to set up ways of making the refugees

self-sufficient, she says. They need to learn how to
help themselves. I want to teach the women about selfempowerment, because thats the journey that I have
been on. As the eldest daughter in my family, there
was a fate that was set out for me: I would have had an
arranged marriage and I would have continued living
in the camp, but I changed my course and rewrote
my story.
And that she has certainly done. Today, shes a
top model who is turning her career into a vocation;
her initiative won her a Humanitarian award
nomination at the Model Awards in 2014. Shes full of
purpose, dedication and determination.
What lies ahead? Having just given up her rental in
Harlem, New York City, she is hoping to make South
Africa her new home.
Whether on the runways, airwaves or our televisions,
one thing is certain: Nykhor is making her voice heard
and, yes, we are listening.
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IN HER JEANS
Co o l eno ugh f o r ever y style per s onality, in a wor ld of ver s atility we a r yo u r
denim your way
FA SHION
PHOTOGRAPHY
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KOPE | FIGGINS
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Knit, R999, Guess; striped

top, R2 199, Diesel; mom
jeans, R779, Topshop;
mens denim loafers,
R9200, Louis Vuitton
OPPOSITE
Cable knit jacket, R7395,
Paul Smith; denim jacket,
R1249, Topshop; cropped
light wash jeans, R2999,
Calvin Klein; pony hair
boots, R1299, Topshop
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Denim jacket, R779, River

Island; sequined top, R5 299,
Laurence Dolige at Studio8;
mesh and denim pants,
R5 200*, Marianne Fassler
2015/04/02 4:14 PM
Faux-fur jacket, R3999,

Scotch & Soda; boyfriend jeans,
R499, R.E at Woolworths; mens
studded loafers, R6499, Diesel
2015/04/02 4:15 PM
Wire appliqu dress, R2600,

Akedo; cropped flared jeans,
R759, and heels, R759, both Zara
OPPOSITE
Denim boiler suit, R4999, Tiger
of Sweden; boots, R1499, Zara
2015/04/02 4:17 PM
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Mens denim jacket,

R899, Levis; side-slit
tunic, R1590, and pants,
R1120, both Akedo; mens
denim loafers, R9200,
Louis Vuitton
OPPOSITE
Boxy chambray shirt,
R559, Zara; wool skirt,
R3900, Tamara Chrie;
boots, R1599, Aldo
2015/04/02 4:19 PM
2015/04/02 4:20 PM
OPPOSITE
Distressed denim shirt,
R3 250, Paige; leather
and denim pants, R2 295,
Hugo Boss
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MANAGEMENT / JUNIOR FASHION EDITOR: NICOLE NEWMAN / FASHION INTERN: MICHELLE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN / MODEL: NYKHOR AT
Neoprene jacket, R8 800,

Michael Maven; neoprene
and denim pants, R2 600,
Replay
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MANAGEMENT / JUNIOR FASHION EDITOR: NICOLE NEWMAN / FASHION INTERN: MICHELLE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN / MODEL: NYKHOR AT
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It doesnt shout for attention.

Its perfectly quiet
a forever style that needs no siren
to make a statement
fashion T A R R Y N O P P E L
photography J U S T I N P O L K E Y
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OPPOSITE
DRESS, R8 000, MICHAEL MAVEN
TUXEDO DRESS, R2 690, TART; LOAFERS,
R1 266, TRENERY
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JACKET, R1 599, TOPSHOP; TOP, R2 499, TIGER OF SWEDEN; PANTS, R8 390, BURBERRY; SANDALS, R579, FOREVER 21
OPPOSITE
SLEEVELESS BLAZER, R1 399, MANGO; TURTLENECK, R500, DEFINE AT STUTTAFORDS
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SHIRT, R4 400, MICHAEL MAVEN; PANTS, R1 299, JENNI BUTTON;

LOAFERS, R1 299, TRENERY
OPPOSITE
DRESS, R19 800, MICHAEL MAVEN; BOOTS, R4 999,
TIGER OF SWEDEN
2015/03/26 3:46 PM
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TARRYN OPPEL / HAIR: ALET VILJOEN C/O SNCM / MAKE-UP: KELLY PAITAKI AT GLOSS / FASHION INTERN: MICHELLE VAN DER WESTHUIZEN /
MODEL: LINNEA AT VISION
SLEEVELESS COAT, R7 800, TAMARA CHRIE; PANTS, R1 599, JIGSAW, LOAFERS, R659, ZARA
OPPOSITE
COAT, R4 699, SCOTCH & SODA; TURTLENECK, R559, TOPSHOP; LEGGINGS, R499, RIVER ISLAND; BOOTS, R1 699, MIMCO
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Saga wears: knit, R1 799, Jigsaw; skirt, R649, River Island; necklace, R1 350, Kaika Jewellery
Elen wears: bolero, R3 192, Gavin Rajah; skirt, R1 199, Zara
OPPOSITE
Jacket, R829, Topshop; jeans, R2 600, Gerard Darel; boots, R659, Zara
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Jacket, R22 000, Jenni Button; denim shirt, R2 599, Tiger of Sweden; skirt, R799, River island; trunk clutch, R68 000, Louis Vuitton
OPPOSITE
Elen wears: tasselled jacket, R3 999, Zara; dress, R1 599, Mari and Me; boots, R659, Zara
Saga wears: dress, R1 599, Mari and Me; long-sleeved top, R269, Topshop; lock necklace, R1 519, Swarovski at Spilhaus; boots, R1 799, Zara
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Dress, R2 000, Shana Morland; boots, R1 499, Zara

OPPOSITE
Poncho, R2 499, Country Road; skirt, R5 016,
Gavin Rajah
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Bolero, R1 599, Witchery; shirt, R759, Zara; skirt, R5 299, Tiger of Sweden
OPPOSITE
Leather jacket, R3 800, Nicci Boutique; bodysuit, R1596, Gavin Rajah; skirt, R559, and boots, R1 399, both Zara
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W E L L M AT C H E D
Come backstage to get inspired by our
edit of the best international beauty
trends translated locally, discover a
new must-have scent, and find out the
top products to buy now
2015/04/02 12:51 PM
BACKSTAGE
confidential
Take a walk with us into an imaginary backstage scenario, where the crme de
la crme of international beauty trends combined with local fashion create
awhole new flair. Why choose when you can have the best of both worlds?
by M A Y B E C O R P A C I
photography U L R I C H K N O B L A U C H
ROS Y CHEEK S A ND SOF T WAV E S in SH A N A MORL A ND

Anoushka Waistcoat, R1 650; silk dress, R4 500
Nykhor Sequined dress, R2 800
Charissa Silk top, R2 100; sequined flare skirt, R1 950
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BEAUTY
P OPPING E Y E S, PERF EC T LY S TAINED L IP S A ND SL EEK H AIR in T HEBE M AGU GU

Nykhor Dress, R1 200
Charissa Sweater, R900; skirt, R1 300; belt, stylists own
Anoushka Coat, R2 300; clutch, R1 600
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BEAUTY
SERIO USLY BOL D L INERS A ND SCHO OLGIRL PL AI T S in SA M A N T H A CONS TA BLE

Anoushka Jumper, R560; shirt, R380
Nykhor Sweater, R490; shirt, R380; peak, R240
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BEAUTY
OV ER -T HE-T OP L A SHE S, CRIMSON L IP S A ND W ISP Y BA L L ERIN A BUNS in TA R T

Nykhor Dress, R980; clutch, R855
Anoushka Tasselled jacket, R32 250
Charissa Silk scarf, R1 800, dress, R1 890, clutch, R955
2015/03/26 3:34 PM
BEAUTY
CL E A N FACE S A ND SL EEK, LOW P ON Y TAIL S in L UMIN

Charissa Coat, R3 200; shirt, R1 900; sunglasses, R269
Anoushka Top, R2 200; sunglasses, R4 170, Marc Jacobs
Nykhor Coat, R3 900; shirt, R950; sunglasses, R269
2015/03/26 3:34 PM
BEAUTY
PL UM L IP S A ND DEEP SIDE PA R T INGS in A KED O

Anoushka Dress, R2 600
Charissa Top, R2 100
2015/03/24 1:18 PM
BEAUTY
DE W Y SKIN A ND W E T T OP - KNO T S in SEL F I
Anoushka Organza jacket, R1 100; polo-neck jumper, R580
Charissa Top, R780
2015/03/24 1:19 PM
BEAUTY
CRE A M Y L IDS A ND D O UBL E-T E X T URED H A IR in RICH MNISI

Nykhor Jacket, R1 750
Anoushka Wrap jacket, R1 050; cuff, R129, Jo Borkett
Charissa Parka, R1 390
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ME TA LLIC E Y E S A ND L UX URIO US LO CK S in DAV ID T L A L E
Nykhor Feathered organza top, R6 800

Charissa Dress, R16 000
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KATINKA BESTER, RUDI GEYSER, JESS SEGAL/ MAKE-UP: SHAHNAZ COLA WRENSCH
AT SNCM USING DERMALOGICA / HAIR: ALET VILJOEN AT SNCM /MODELS:
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BEAUTY INSIDER
MISS DIOR
The New Feminism

Christian Diors iconic
fragrance Miss Dior remains the
embodiment of new feminism
and liber ty
When famed couturier Christian Dior

unveiled his defining New Look in 1947,
he not only revolutionised womens
wardrobes, with a new, voluminous yet
seductive silhouette, he also presented
them with the ultimate style gift: his first
eau in Miss Dior. He proclaimed that the
fragrance, the epitome of luxury, would
serve as the finishing touch to adress
one of the reasons why hes regarded as
a visionary.
But the fragrance was more than
just a symbol of style and beauty; it was
conceptualised with modern feminism
in mind, as inspired by his sister.

Mademoiselle Catherine Dior was no
ordinary woman. In 1944, as a member
of the French Resistance, Catherine was
arrested, tortured and imprisoned by the
Nazis, until she was liberated in 1945.
Despite the hardships she and many
more suffered at the hands of the Nazis,
Catherine returned to Paris asurvivor
M I S S D I O R W A S , A N D R E M A I N S , A C E L E B R AT I O N O F C O N T R A S T S :
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and a heroine. Her def iance was

celebrated with several medals, including
the prestigious Lgion dHonneur.
Two years later, her brother named his
inaugural fragrance in her honour.
Its naming Miss Dior although
innately chic, was serendipitous: while in
his design studio in Avenue Montaigne,
Dior and muse Mitzah Bricard received
an unexpected visit from Catherine.
Upon her entrance into the studio,
Mitzah said: Voil Miss Dior, and legend
has it that the couturier said: Miss Dior,
now theres a name for my perfume. And
an icon was born.
Defiant and determined, Miss Dior
(both the inspiration and the fragrance)
went on to symbolise liberty and
heroism. Dior wanted to promote a new
sense of self in post-war Europe where
possibilities were endless and fantasy and
sensuality became a way of life. His design
vision was to beautify and enrich womens
lives through fashion and fragrance, and
he expanded that fantasy to Hollywood,
where the likes of Grace Kelly and Olivia
de Havilland wore his designs.
The fragrance was considered
revolutionary then, and that legacy
continues today. Miss Dior was, and
remains, a celebration of contrasts:
youth and timelessness, free-spiritedness
and sophistication, tradition and
modernism. All these characteristics
are evident in the reincarnation of the
fragrance in its latest (and ultra-modern)
campaign, starring longtime Christian
Dior ambassador Natalie Portman.
In a video entitled Its Miss, Actually,

celebrated Dutch director Anton
Corbijn (Control, A Man Most Wanted,
The American), presents Oscar-winning
Portman as the unwilling bride edging
closer to an unwelcome reality. As she
walks hesitantly down the aisle, dressed
in bespoke Dior, alongside her father,
the story segues from colour to black
and white, where the young bride
listens to her intuition and frees herself.
As she makes her way to the edge of
the cliff (overlooking the picturesque
Cte dAzur) she sheds the layers of
her old self (by removing the ethereal
white gown) and reveals the newly
liberated, all-grown-up woman that
she has become (in a little black dress),
as the one sweeps her off her feet in
a modern touch in a helicopter, with
Janis Joplins anthemic Piece of My Heart
playing in the background.
Defiant, heroic and authentic, she is
following her own path much like the
inspiration behind the original fragrance.
Voil the Miss Dior in all of us.
THE FR AGR ANCE WAS MORE THAN

JUST A SYMBOL OF STYLE AND
BE AUT Y; IT WAS CONCEPTUALISED
WITH MODERN FEMINISM IN MIND,
AS INSPIRED BY HIS SISTER
Y O U T H A N D T I M E L E S S N E S S , F R E E - S P I R I T E D N E S S A N D S O P H I S T I C AT I O N , T R A D I T I O N A N D M O D E R N I S M
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BEAUTY
Best buys
Schwarzkopf BC Oil Miracle Barbary Fig Oil
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An instantaneous illuminator that replenishes
moisture in dry and damaged hair. This quick
treatment wont weigh your mane down and
will instead leave soft, strong and shining locks.
New formulas, smouldering sombre shades,

sensual scents and miracle hair products
heres our edit of autumns best buys
007 For Her EdP, R580 for 75ml

Smell like a Bond girl with this mysterious, feminine
scent. Hints of black pepper enveloped in Rose Milk
ignite the sensual-dangerous paradox.
Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating

Cheek Colour in Tawny Pink, R360
Awaken your cheeks with a fresh
and healthy glow. The silky texture,
enhanced by mineral and plant extracts,
ensures a long-lasting wear while
leaving skin velvety and smooth.
Elizabeth Arden
Flawless Finish
Perfectly Satin 24HR
in 14 Caramel, R365
The climate-resistant
formula withstands heat,
humidity and moisture,
ensuring a long-lasting
matte effect. It not only
covers all the bases,
but includes SPF 15
to protect skin from
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Crabtree & Evelyn

Nail Lacquer in
Pomegranate, R160
Give your nails a
moody tone this winter
with a shimmery, deep
Bordeaux shade. This
fast-drying varnish
glides on smoothly for
a gorgeous finish and
opulent, sleek tips.
Este Lauder Little Black Primer, R295

A little black dress for lashes? Here it is. This
tinted primer can be used alone on bare lashes
for a long-lasting natural finish, as a primer
under mascara to max out the lash surface, or
as a top coat to set the look and reduce
smudging and flaking.
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Bobbi Brown Face Touch-Up Palette, R520

Conceal, tone-correct, cover and finish skin with
precision thanks to this new four-in-one Bobbi
Brown palette. It has everything you need to
ensure that on-the-go skin always looks its best.
TEXT: MAYBE CORPACI / BEAUTY INTERN: EEDEN LA GRANGE / PHOTOGRAPHS: SBASTIEN ROHNER
Maybelline Colorshow Eyeshadow in

08 Violet Vice, R69.95
This soft, blendable and highly
pigmented shadow is bold and
breathtaking apply to the top lid and
work it in to blend for unconventional
smoky eyes.
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BEAUTY
I F
WHO AM I?
From fashion to fragrance, each Priv
scent is conceived with the same attention
to detail that goes into creating a haute
couture garment, and I am no exception.
I am a celebration of the peony flower,
abeloved symbol of the Chinese empire.
Like a love rekindled, the peony is a flower
that is reborn every year, representing
happiness, grace and prosperity.
T H I S
bottle
CO U L D TA L K
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
I have three twin sisters. We are all Zen
masters at heart, conjuring mysterious
gardens and fragrant dreams. Vtiver
Babylone is cool, calm and collected
with her untamed nature and earthy
scents. Rose Alexandrie is delicate yet
strong, as her powdery yellow mimosa
absolu blends with the freshness of
bergamot to give way to a rich, heady
scent. Figuier Eden is the sweet and
spirited sister, her fragrance of fig trees
and lingering amber woods recreating
a Mediterranean paradise.
NOTA BENE / ON THIS NOTE

Giving off a bouquet of emotions,
my bright top notes of tangerine,
pink pepper and raspberry burst with
voluptuous freshness, while my ultrafeminine peony accord is intensified
with May rose and rose essence.
My seductive side emerges as I caress
the skin with warm amber-like notes,
bringing it all together with a hint
of patchouli.
THE BOTTLE
I am housed in the classic Les Eaux
bottle. My lines are clean and
transparent, offering a window to the
golden crystalline fragrance within.
Inspired by the perfect pebbles of a Zen
garden, my stone-capped lid takes on
a smooth and sculptural form, adding to
my organic essence and feel.
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Armani/Priv Pivoine Suzhou

EdT, R2 250 for 100ml
THE PRIV WOMAN

A woman who embodies natural perfection, she
is something out of the ordinary. She is a breath
of fresh air with a love and appreciation for life.
She carries herself with style and sophistication,
while embracing her femininity to the fullest.
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interview with the Armani/
Priv Pivoine Suzhou
perfumers
WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY

I have always been drawn to Asian aesthetics because of
their rarefied elegance, pure lines and sophisticated use
of colour. In particular, certain Chinese designs and use
of materials have often inspired my collections.
Giorgio Armani
Pivoine Suzhou is a floral textured, ultra-feminine, delicate

fragrance with strong material content. It is a sophisticated
fragrance offering a simple elegance, free of ostentation.
Julie Masse & Cecile Matton, Pivoine Suzhou perfumers
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Maybe Corpaci and Nicole Newman
start their journey to (hairless) freedom
with laser hair-removal treatments
1. IPL LASER REMOVAL AT LEGS ELEVEN, FROM R230 PER SESSION
Nicole Newman, Junior Fashion Editor
What is IPL? Intense Pulse Lighting is a form of permanent hair removal

that works by means of controlled flashes of light. After your therapist has
shaved the treatment area, a gel is applied. A handpiece is then positioned
over the area and, with each pulse, light travels down your individual hair
shaft and into its root the heat destroys the follicle, preventing further
growth. The treatment session ends with a cooling gel spread over the
treated area.
Who can have it done? The latest IPL can be done on men and women on
almost any part of the body and on all skin tones. However, as it targets the
hair pigment, it doesnt work on red, grey or true blonde hair.
How long will it take? You will generally need between six and eight
treatments over a period of 18 months to remove up to 90 percent of
unwanted hair. At first, youll require sessions every eight weeks, but as hair
takes longer to reappear, sessions can be spaced further apart, at intervals
of four months.
How should one prepare? I usually wax my underarms but when Iwent for
my consultation, I was told not to wax, tweeze, thread, epilate or have
electrolysis for at least four weeks before my first IPL treatment and
in between treatments, as these methods pull the hair out of the root.
Hair needs to be present for the IPL laser to work. Dont
worry you can shave between treatments.
Results so far: I have had two sessions and the results are
already noticeable. My underarm hair (which usually
appears within two days after shaving) began to regrow only
about four days after the treatment. The hair also seems
to be sparser. I look forward to further positive results as
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laser salons
What is Soprano Ice? The Soprano Ice

method applies low-level energy via
a burst of rapid pulses in constant
motion on the treated area. The
feeling during the treatment is a rise
in temperature and a slight prickle
on the skin. The denser the hair, the
more intense the prickle becomes (it
felt a little uncomfortable, but not
unbearable). The laser device has a
pleasantly cooling effect on the skin.
Who is it for? This type of laser
is perfect for clients who like to
expose skin to the sun between
sessions, as well as for people with
very sensitive skin and a low pain
threshold. The treatment works
on the basis of a gradual increase
of energy, similar to a hot stone
massage (but not quite as pleasant).
How long will it take? The average
number of sessions for small areas
is eight, but it depends on the area
and on the individual. Treatments
are booked every four weeks to
allow new hair to grow out. The
upside is that the treatment itself
(when done on small areas) doesnt
take more than 10 minutes.
How should one prepare? Shaving is
the only method allowed on the
treated area between treatments,
but dont shave immediately
before your consultation or first
treatment, as your hair pigment
and density need to be assessed.
Also, moisturising, using essential
oils or having a massage 24 hours
before your treatment is a no-no, as
any of these will leave oil on the
surface of your skin.

Results so far: Im three sessions in
and the results are great. Ive treated
the little hair between my bosom.
The treatment isnt painful and the
sessions are super-quick, so you can
fit them into your lunch break.
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THE LASER BEAUTIQUE: 0861 850 851
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WELLBEING
R A C E-
READY
Have you ever watched an
athlete cycling, running or
swimming a long-distance
race and thought, Id like
to do that? Signing up is
just the start. Whatever the sport,
a race requires serious levels of
commitment and determination,
stamina and preparation. Two
women tell us about the rigours
of racing and the rewards
HOLLY MEADOWS, ELLE ASSISTANT EDITOR

DIGITAL , runs the San Francisco Womens Half Marathon
After youve ticked the first box, it should all be

method over matter. First step? Treat yourself to
stylish new running kit, because no one wants to
be that girl working out in a pair of battered old
takkies minus a sports bra Fitness has never
looked more fashionable, with sports apparel seeing
a major surge and the global market set to grow
to $178-billion by 2019. A new kit will boost your
confidence and maximise your performance. Take
the financial knock a quality investment is key.
Once you have your fashionable foot forward,
you follow a training plan. For a 21km race,
a four-month programme of four days a week
I cant take a jot of merit for entering the San

Francisco Womens Half Marathon. It was all
done for me, after I was invited to run on behalf
of ELLE and represent the Nike South Africa
team. Some 18 months later and I havent entered
my lazy legs into a single running race since, but
that tells me something Half the journey of all of
this marathon malarkey is getting your registration
sorted. Setting yourself a goal, having the guts to
put your name down and the courage to commit is
one big feat not to scoff at.
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is recommended, beginning with a 3km run

and building up to 16km in the final month.
Acombination of easy runs (jogging while talking),
hard running (150-plus pulse rate, no talking),
time trials, hill relays and rest days will prep you
to run a 21km with ease. That said, my training
consisted of two months of haphazard running
jaunts along the mountain, with an occasional
12km thrown in at the weekend. The result? Days
of excruciating leg cramps and long hot baths to
massage out the pain post-race. I learnt the hard
way that if you dont train properly and prepare
your muscles for the stress of a race, youll suffer
serious lactic acid build-up and your body will go
into shock. In hindsight, my training might have
been more successful had I joined a local run club,
or found myself a partner to motivate, encourage
and overcome hurdles with.
As anyone whos entered a race will tell you, the
highlight has to be the overwhelming roadside
cheering. Those times when you think your legs
are going to buckle, or when your mind is fighting
every urge to walk a little, its the banners and the
crowds and the constant shouts of encouragement
that keep you going. At the San Francisco Womens
Marathon it was all about the astounding strength
of the female spirit coming together for a cause;
some on a personal level, some to raise funds for
a charity, and others to honour a loved one who
had passed away. The sense of determination,
willpower and energy passing among tens of
thousands of women was utterly phenomenal and
unexpectedly emotional. Running a marathon, or
even a half, is something to be deeply proud of; a
moment you will forever look back on with a happy
heart and the knowledge that yes, you can do it.
So what does one need to participate? A healthy

dose of courage is a prerequisite, followed by
a reliable bike, helmet and cleats, Camelbak,
puncture kit and at least three months training.
A valid, detailed training programme and sensible
diet are critical to ensure your body is refuelled
as it starts preparing for the 109km ride. Phillipe
van der Leeuw, head of Swimming at Waterborn,
Brightwater in Randburg, created a five-week
programme for me. The mileage increases weekly.
Two weeks before the race, the training has to
taper off; two days beforehand, your body must
rest so as to be able to tackle the whole 109km.
The intention is to have a good ride on one of the
worlds most beautiful scenic routes without hating
every minute of it.
I personally had to do twice the work, as I began
training late. Id recommend that you start well
ahead of time to build up your fitness levels. At
the thought of not being ready, panic will set in,
especially when you hit a couple of hills, and you
will ask yourself why you even contemplated the
race. Fitness is not achieved in one day and it
takes dedication, but the rewarding feeling once
the race is done is unmatched. Little treats such
as a nice meal, a reflexology session or a favourite
massage have been vital to keep me motivated
and to even celebrate incremental milestones
throughout the programme. My rule? Work hard
and with commitment, but always be gentle to
your body and know your boundaries.
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racing tales
RACING IN STYLE - #ELLEACTIVE

When personalised gear makes you cycle the extra
kilometre Louise Birkner and the ELLE Belles
cycled the Tour 2015 fashionably kitted
out in Enjoy Fitness gear.
For customised cycling gear, visit Enjoyfitness.co.za
LOUISE BIRKNER, ELLE BUSINESS MANAGER,

braves the Cape Town Cycle Tour
My overzealous spirit has completed the Cycle

Tour many times, but physically I have never even
climbed on a road bike or gone up Chapmans
Peak, other than by driving a sporty cabriolet
with my hair windswept and my entire self
looking fabulous. The Cape Town Cycle Tour
idea was birthed early in January 2015 and Isoon
realised that there was more to this race than
met the unsuspecting eye. The preparation is
immense, from acquiring a road bike to getting
into a fitness and nutritional regime well ahead of
time. Failure to plan properly will result in leaving
the road with a safety vehicle or, even worse, in
the back of an ambulance!
TRAINING MADE EASY

Follow these tips to help you train for a race:
* Start training at least three months before
the race date
* Ask a professional for a detailed fitness plan
* Put together a playlist that keeps you pumped
* Train with a friend sharing the journey will
strengthen your determination
* Set realistic goals to overcome anxiety
* Give yourself little rewards as you reach
endurance goals
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PARTY
C E L E B R AT I N G T H E
ELLE BEAUTY
AWA R D S 2 0 1 5
Editor
Emilie Gambade
The annual ELLE Beauty Awards evening was an

occasion of elegance at Joburgs Hyde Park Corner
Lancmes
Melissa Jarvis
Este Lauders Lulu Ndevu and Cliniques

Natasha Bennett taking a selfie
Jackie Ronaldson and

Alex Kitsandonis
Junior beauty editor
Maybe Corpaci
The winners in the local and

international categories were revealed
in an evening of beautiful moments
Maxwell Kungwimba for Dior
Guests and winners

toasted the night with
sparkling wine supplied
by GM & Ahrens
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LIFESTYLE
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IN PRINT
Blandat founder
Debby van der Veers
Joburg home is a
celebration of print
and pattern
2015/03/31 12:11 PM
LIVING
THE
patternmaker
Debby van der Veer uses pattern and print in
her Joburg home with joyful abandon. She
shares with us what makes style work for her
photographs V A N E S S A
production L A U R E E N
LEWIS
ROSSOUW
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LIVING
Left The living room is made up

of 1970s furniture. The huge
rounded fireplace reminds her
of Ibiza and the African art
is from the tribe where her
husband was born
Below Debbys studio is
decorated in her own
wallpaper. Cow-hide rugs are
scattered all over the house
While attending art school in The Hague in

the Netherlands, I learnt that I didnt want to be
alonely artist in a studio waiting to be discovered
by the next gallery. So I did various jobs: working
as an assistant stylist, a model, a television
producer and an art director for a menswear
label. I was always adapting to others tastes and
choices, never my own. Leaving that commercial
setting, I pursued what I always wanted to do:
drawing. Sitting still is not something that suits
me, so I started to draw and figure out how I
could make a statement as an illustrator in this
part of the world. By starting my company
Blandat, I began to produce illustrations, which
translated as prints, on cloth and in fashion.
I decided to create exclusive prints as an
alternative to an African wax print.
The 1970s are a huge influence on me: the
colours, the designs and the shapes. They are
soft, yet firm and bold.
My family and I all look at objects differently.
We like a great Eames chair, but a kitsch painting
can be equally pretty. Ive sourced lots of my
favourite things off the streets. Beauty can be in
all kinds of design I like the cheap stuff just as
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LIVING
T he pieces i n ou r home were i nd iv idua lly selected a nd

a ll go together, yet at the sa me ti me noth i ng goes
Debbys Dutch designer

table (left) is surrounded
by woven chairs from
Ikea and on the table is
a plate by Rembrandt,
found at a market in
Belgium. Her studio
(above) is a showcase for
her Blandat prints
much as the expensive. There are no real rules:

the only important thing is that it needs asoul,
adesign, a life. It needs a story.
Our style is eclectic. It is a mix between 70s
design and robot chic. The Starck gun lamp
is a good example it mixes edgy design and
aesthetics while making a statement. The
wallpaper in the dining table is another a jungle
with grenades from my own collection. The
pieces in our home were individually selected
and all go together, yet at the same time nothing
goes; its this clash that makes it interesting. I use
the same principle in my prints the bigger the
clash, the more hysterical, the better.
A love of the 70s is apparent throughout the

house. The combination of browns with orange
and turquoise is beautiful, with a splash of gold
to make it more James Bond-ish. When I saw
the house for the first time, I fell in love with the
patterns in the tiles and bricks it was the first
house we saw in South Africa that had character,
was original and had a soul.
The house ultimately inspired me to go one
step further with Blandat, which was to expand
into interior design. Translating my prints into a
wallpaper collection in collaboration with designer
Robin Sprong, I have the perfect backdrop for my
collection of printed fabrics and garments.
At the moment I have a crush on ceramics.
There are nice developments going on; the
combination of ceramics and other materials is
very interesting.
Digital printing is going to be the next
big thing. Printing today is not limited to screen
printing, so there are endless possibilities.
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LIVING
MEET
DEBBY VAN DER VEER
@mrsblandat
.CO.ZA
GO ONLINE
to see and shop Debbys

capsule collection
Blandat is
A print design studio and brand, creating prints with a little edge.
Blandat also has its own capsule collection of clothing.
What and who inspires your prints?

Nature is always a big inspiration and Africa as a continent is an
inspiration bomb. There is plenty to draw from!
Where and how did you learn the art of illustrating?

At art school you learn many disciplines; there is no limit. I like making
prints and developing products. I was always drawing as a kid. Art school
teaches you to explore new boundaries and techniques, and to think out
of the box. Creating your own style and concepts never stops.
Tell us about your technique/s?

I draw and paint by hand, then I put everything together on the computer
and create combinations and repetitions.
You are about to launch a capsule collection. What can we expect?

The collection will comprise chic basics but with simple shapes and
oversized fits, all in Blandat printed fabrics or with printed appliqu
and embroidered parts. A kimono dress, boxy tops, a tee dress, simple
vests, an oversized straight coat and some accessories such as scarves.
Favourite item currently in your closet?

An oversized top with a dropped shoulder line. I like roomy fits
and oversized coats.
On your fashion radar for 2015?

The wide, straight silhouette is something you cant ignore.
INTERVIEW BY: HOLLY MEADOWS
If you could dress one celebrity, who would it be?

I think it would be a woman like Erykah Badu. Strong and
independent, shes not afraid of making a statement in any way.
And she is a classic beauty
Best piece of career advice ever given to you?

My husband told me to give up my job, believe in myself and start my
own company. The best advice ever. Although it would have been easier
to continue working for a boss, it wasnt satisfying.
Blandat-studio.com
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TRAVEL
Z A N -Z I - BA R
Zan-zi-bar: the very name evokes mystery, intrigue and

exotic adventure. Stone Town is where it simmers, says
Holly Meadows, with its crumbling coral-rag palaces, winding,
walled alleyways and history steeped in spices
Blessed with a sultry tropical climate, Zanzibar

is a semi-autonomous state within Tanzania,
consisting of two large islands, Ungunja
Zanzibar Island and Pemba. Clove and coconut
plantations cover the interior of these Spice
Islands. Pemba is laced with winding creeks and
lush mangroves, while Zanzibars coast is fringed
by sun-baked beaches and sleepy fishing villages.
For many, the highlight of a stay on Zanzibar is
the old Stone Town quarter a maze of cobbled
alleyways leading to ancient homesteads and
mosques, ornate palaces and bustling bazaars.
Each twist and turn brings something new
brass-studded doors with elaborately carved
frames, overhung by ornate balconies and
detailed minarets. Black-veiled Muslim women
fry balls of dough on street corners, and the
intoxicating sound of the muezzin call to prayer
floods the air.
I would be lying if I told you it was as though

time had stood still. The ancient trading hub of
East Africa is now a relic of its former glory, and
its a crying shame that not more has been done
to preserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
But, there is charm in the cultural melting pot
that remains recessed Persian-style houses jostle
with modern Afro clothing boutiques, a waterfront
dotted with old Arabic dhows, rusting 1970s-style
ferries, and an Italian-owned gelato shop.
WHEN TO GO Best time: the cooler spring months between August and October.
Avoid February to May when the weather is hot and humid, and the rainy season forces some hotels to close.
Note: During the fasting month of Ramadan, most restaurants are closed during the day.
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HERE ARE MY TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN THE
MAGICAL JUMBLE OF STONE TOWN
PALACE MUSEUM
An imposing white-washed building, the

former residence of Zanzibari royalty is
now a museum dedicated to the history
of Zanzibars Sultans. Climb the central
staircase and peel off into rooms archiving
the different periods of the sultanate era
(1828-1964). Do spend time in the chambers
of Princess Salme, who eloped with a
German merchant to Hamburg. Excerpts
from her autobiography, Memoirs of an Arabian
Princess from Zanzibar, provide a fascinating
glimpse into imperial Stone Town life.
Emerson Spice House
Palace Museum
EMERSON SPICE HOUSE
An enchanting rooftop restaurant and

hotel, once home to the last Swahili ruler of
Zanzibar. During restoration, thousands of
abalone and oyster shells were found in its
courtyard, hinting that once a
mother-of-pearl-jewellery shop
operated here. Arich Indian
merchant used to trade from
the building, and legend has it
that he would dry carpets of
sopping rupee notes (from the
ships) on the floors! Emerson
Spice House is drenched in
opulent Arabic/Indian appeal,
and its cosy cushion-seated
eatery offers unparalleled views
across Stone Towns skyline.
Zanzibars famous doors, made

from intricately carved teak and
embellished with brass studs, are
perfect photo-op spots
Emerson Spice House
FORODHANI GARDENS
As the sun sets over Stone Town, locals and

tourists alike flock down to Forodhani Gardens
on the waterfront, where a nightly food market
offers hot griddles laden with seafood. Quench
your thirst with freshly squeezed sugarcane
juice, and sample lobster and crab claw, and
skewers of octopus dipped in tamarind.
CAPITAL ART STUDIO
Located near the top of Kenyatta Road, the studio was founded in 1930
by Ranchid Oza, the semi-official family photographer for Sultan Khalifa.
Some 80 years later, it is now run by his son Rohit, a photographer
himself who still shoots on film. The shop is a photographic treasure trove,
and its walls are hung with the political and royal history of East Africa a
myriad lovingly framed black-and-white prints, with Prince Charless 2011
tour proudly featured at the entrance.
Stone Town
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TRAVEL
li
Visit Lazu
Zanzibars most famous
street food is its pizza
a mixture of egg,
vegetables, mayo and
meat wrapped in dough
and fried
LAZULI
SUNSET DHOW SAIL
Tucked away in a corner just off Shangani Road,

Lazuli is by far the best spot to eat lunch in Stone
Town. Cheap and cheerful, this clean, colourful
restaurant serves up a delicious array of modern
Swahili fusion dishes, from coconut chickpea curry
chapati-wraps to cashew nut and chicken salads,
and cinnamon-spiced iced coffee. Locals on their
lunch breaks and hungry tourists queue up for a
menu lovingly created by South African Bonita
Blom, who has lived in Stone Town for the last few
years with her Zanzibari husband and son.
The iconic dhow is an ancient Arabic sailing

vessel, carved out of mangrove timber and flagged
with a lateen mainsheet. These graceful boats
plied the trade routes between east Africa, Persia
and India for centuries. In fact, they are still built
and operated today, although mainly for Indian
Ocean fishing and transport. One of Zanzibars
biggest treats is to set sail on a sunset cruise and
watch the historic Stone Town shoreline glide by,
while the lights from mainland Dar es Salaam
twinkle in the distance.
SPICE TOUR
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Dhow sailina must
Anyone visiting Zanzibar simply must go on a

spice tour. Admittedly its a well-polished tourist
trap, but the experience is so worth it. Youll
take a taxi to an interior plantation (many of
which are no longer commercially functioning)
and a local guide will walk you
among vanilla pod vines, cumin
seed pods and turmeric root.
Feel your senses stir as your
guide tells tales of ancient spice
remedies, lets you sniff heady
splinters of lemongrass and taste
shavings of nutmeg an oldworld aphrodisiac.
sunset is
Peaceful, cool, and adorned by colourful

biblical murals the Roman Catholic
Cathedral of St Josephs is well worth the
detour from bustling Kenyatta Road. It was
built by French missionaries and is inlaid with
stained glass windows imported from Europe.
Try to visit when the local choir is practising,
and make sure to pop across the road and take
apeek at the intricately carved wooden chests
in the workshop.
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HOW TO GET THERE An ever-increasing number of airlines offer direct flights to Zanzibar. Hydrofoils and catamarans operate daily
between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar; booking kiosks are clustered together along the port. Pemba can be reached by plane and boat
from Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania.
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TEXT: HOLLY MEADOWS / PHOTOGRAPHS: SHUTTERSTOCK, GALLO IMAGES/

GETTY IMAGES, HOLLY MEADOWS
ST JOSEPHS CATHEDRAL
TRAVEL
GET LOST
One of the most liberating and rewarding

activities in Stone Town is to do away with
your map, get lost, and wander the labyrinth
of cobbled courtyards and walkways. Be
entranced by the heady aroma of strong
Arabic coffee, feel your way through a shop
hung with colourful Kanga fabrics, turn a
corner, look up, and marvel at a mosques
dome punctuating the skyline, bringing lyrical
verses of the Koran to mind. The beauty of
Stone Town lies in its many surprises.
Zanzibar covers
over 1 600 km2
and its population
numbers about
one million
Zanzibar is a
semi-autonomous
part of Tanzania.
Swahili, Arabic
and English are
the most widely
spoken languages
TEXT: HOLLY MEADOWS / PHOTOGRAPHS: SHUTTERSTOCK, GALLO IMAGES/

GETTY IMAGES, HOLLY MEADOWS, SDR PHOTO
DHARAJANI MARKET + SWAHILI COOKING CLASS
Food lovers and culture vultures will love this

chaotic market, fringing the old part of Stone Town
and spilling out onto side streets from beneath
agable-fronted awning. Dried squid, barrows of
fresh fruit, packets of spices and meat weighed out
on big brass scales this is where Zanzibaris come
to get their food fix. Visitors can take part in a
traditional Swahili cooking class. A local teacher
will meet you at Dharajani Market and lead you
into the maze of live chickens and sacks heaving
with spices. With the help of your teacher, decide
on a traditional recipe (such as aromatic rice pilau,
or kaimati syrupy spiced dough balls). Brave the
barrage of hawkers and tick off a shopping list of
ingredients before travelling by daladala (local
open-air taxi) to your hosts home. Here youll sit on
a straw mat around an open fire and learn how to
cook and eat in traditional Swahili style.
ward
fashion-foSrwahili
flair at Week
Fashion
SWAHILI FASHION WEEK

Swahili Fashion Week was
started in 2008 by Tanzanian
designer Mustafa Hassanali.
Now in its eighth year, the
event has grown to be the
biggest East African fashion
event. The shows kick off at
the beginning of December
each year in the Tanzanian
coastal city of Dar es Salaam.
Designers who made an
impression last year included
Afrikanus by Rui Lopez,
Jamilla Vera Swai and Gabriel
Mollel. Find out more on
Swahilifashionweek.com
WHERE TO STAY There are accommodation options at every level, from basic guesthouse to up-market hotel. As a rule, room rates
are quoted in US dollars and usually include breakfast. Travellers who arrive by boat can expect to be met by a group of touts whose
insistent attitude is difficult to resist.
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MENU
LOW CARB
bites
For a foodie fix, check out Low

Carb is Lekker by In Reynierse
a celebration of some of South
Africas favourite meals with all
the low-carb benefits
COCONUT AND FLAX

BREAD
(no-nuts bread)
CHERRY TOMATO AND

GINGER JAM
The entire quantity of jam is 19g carbs, which

translates to 1.2g carbs per 1T serving.
INGREDIENTS
2T coconut oil
400g cherry tomatoes
3T xylitol
1t chilli flakes
1T ginger flakes or grated fresh ginger
1t fine black pepper
t salt
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Carb is Lekker
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IN REYNIERSES
THREE DREAM
DINNER GUESTS:
Dr Seuss
CS Lewis
Audrey Hepburn
METHOD
Melt the coconut oil in a medium-sized

saucepan over medium heat. Add the
tomatoes and the rest of the ingredients.
Stir just enough to coat the tomatoes with
the spices. Simmer, without stirring, for
five to seven minutes, until the tomatoes
start to ooze in the fragrant syrup. Do
not stir. The tomatoes need to stay as
whole as possible. As soon as the syrup
reduces and turns a darker brown colour,
remove from the heat and put the lid on
the saucepan. Allow to cool to room
temperature.
1 cup coconut meal

cup flaxseed
cup flax meal
3T psyllium husk fibre
2t baking powder
t bicarbonate of soda
1T xylitol
t salt
3 large free-range eggs
2T coconut oil or butter
cup hot water
4T mixed seeds
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 180C. Mix all the dry

ingredients together thoroughly in a bowl.
Whisk the eggs and stir into the flour. Let
the oil or butter melt in the hot water and
then pour the mixture into the dough. Mix
well and let the dough rest for two minutes.
Pour into a buttered loaf pan and sprinkle
with the seeds. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
TIP:
Double the batter for a bigger sandwich loaf

suitable for a braai toastie.
Yields 1 loaf at 15g carbs for the entire
loaf. Simply divide into portions to get
aper-portion count.
t = teaspoon (5ml)
T = Tablespoon (15ml)
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INGREDIENTS
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INSIDE WORD
H O W
DESIGN
TEST
Take time to work on every

aspect of the design. For this
piece, we created organic
floral pattern-inspired
designs of blouses, dresses,
jackets, leather capes and
accessories, and over 50
rough sketches, before we
chose the final design.
In order to create
abeautiful object, you
have to experiment. Only
through testing your ideas
can you see possible results.
For example, we wanted the
dress to appear airy while
maintaining a silhouette that
was structured and strong.
We tested various textiles in
order to achieve this effect.
T O
CREATE A
BEAUTIFUL
OBJECT
COMPILED BY: HOLLY MEADOWS / IMAGES: ANNE-LISE VAN NIEKERK, BEVAN DAVIES
(HINT: TEST YOUR IDEAS)
ERREs Natasha Jaume and Carina

Louw share what it takes to make
this leather and silk organza creation,
nominated as Design Indaba 2015s
Most Beautiful Object in South Africa
@ERREfashion
@errefashion
COMMIT
Accept and commit fully

to the fact that creativity
is a hard task-master and
that to create any beautiful
object, real hard work and
determination is required.
Five people worked on the
dress at various stages, with
every petal being handstitched onto the dress. But
in the end, after clocking up
more than 100 hours, the
beautiful object was finished.
GET INSPIRED
Russian composer Tchaikovsky once said,

Inspiration is a guest that does not willingly
visit the lazy. We are true believers in this
statement and we always do extensive visual
research in order to find inspiration for our
collections. The inspiration for this dress
came from our travels to the gardens of the
Alhambra palace in Spain and the gorgeous
Babylonstoren gardens in Franschhoek.
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PLAY
An important part of
creativity is to have
fun with ideas. We
played around with
the hundreds of cut-off
pieces of leather lying
around in our studio
by hand-stitching them
onto pieces of fabric in
various ways.
REFINE
At this stage unnecessary details are eliminated and

the fit, fabric and design are refined until the whole
creation is perfect.
GO ONLINE
to see ERREs AW15

collection
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GEAR
MOTOR MOUTH
For sporty girls on the move, the eye-catching

and stylish Fiat 500L Trekking proves to be
a bright choice this month
MAKE USE OF
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able to connect media
players and smartphones.
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That tingling thrill thats

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IVE GOT, MAXIMISING
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HOROSCOPES
GEMINI
21 May 20 June
Its time to exercise some

caution regarding your
finances. If you draw up a
budget and stick to it, youll
be able to work yourself out
of a tight spot. Give serious
thought to financial planning
for the future.
CANCER
21 June 20 July
Youre likely to face

challenges from colleagues or
siblings, and you will need to
be flexible in order to cope.
Your intentions may be good,
but you cant fix everything.
Letting go will cause you far
less frustration.
not sure how to go about it.

You need to broaden your
horizons, you are bored
with your routine and youre
dreaming of better things. Sit
tight this month, though; itll
all happen soon enough.
SCORPIO
21 October 20 November
You have tremendous mental

energy right now, which is
increasing your ability to
work for longer and achieve
more than usual. However,
those around you will not
be able to keep up, which
could frustrate you. Try to
be diplomatic when it comes
to expressing your feelings.
SAGITTARIUS
21 April 20 May
What a lovely month

this will be for you. You
will get along well with
just about everybody,
but youll also be focused
and able to achieve a
tremendous amount in
your usual careful and
practical manner. Not
much will distract you,
apart from social events
and therell be plenty
of those to choose from.
LEO
21 November 20 December
Leo people are more focused

on personal matters than
external worldly issues
this month. Its a time of
introspection. Although
you will be paying attention
to your own needs, dont
disregard the views of others.
You can achieve plenty if you

proceed with caution and
take care. Dont act recklessly
or make hasty decisions; take
all factors into consideration
and make a balanced
judgment. Blind optimism
inspires everyone around you,
but it can also get you into
unnecessary trouble.
21 July 20 August
21 August 20 September
PISCES
21 February 20 March
Change is in the air this

could be a change of home
environment, your financial
circumstances or even your
career. Whatever it is, the
change will be beneficial to
you in more ways than you
may be aware of. Embrace
the new, even if you have to
swim upstream for a while.
The altered situation will
bring you fresh inspiration,
excitement and stimulation.
CAPRICORN
21 March 20 April
Although you have the

same workload and duties
as usual, you will find it
hard to concentrate and
complete tasks. You are
feeling restless and behaving
in a rebellious manner, just
the way a Capricorn person
can. This could be perceived
by others as avoiding your
responsibilities.
Youll have to work hard this

month to further your own
interests and assert yourself.
You have the chance to show
what you are capable of, in
your personal and private
life. As fortune has it, you
will also be cautious and will
want to think things through,
avoiding reckless mistakes
and keeping track of what
you are doing.
21 December 20 January
Exercise some restraint

youll want to assert your
opinions very honestly and
directly, without considering
others feelings. On the plus
side, youll have the energy
to work harder than usual.
LIBRA
21 September 20 October
BIRTHDAY CLUB
Being naturally creative

is a Taurus trait the
award-winning singer
certainly exemplifies it!
Work and relationships

are going well for you. You
seem to have managed
to work through most of
the difficulties that arose
in the last two months in
your personal life as well
as your work environment.
Although you are still under
a considerable amount
of pressure at work, and
have been given additional
responsibilities, you will
manage it all very capably.
ARIES
VIRGO
You are feeling restless and in

need of a change, but youre
ADELE
5 MAY
21 January 20 February
DAVID BECKHAM
2 MAY
Taureans, like this

best-dressed football
star, appreciate the
finer things in life.
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AQUARIUS
ROBERT PATTINSON
13 MAY
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PARTY
Only one quality, the finest, said the famous

widow, Madame Clicquot, herself. Since 1772,
the iconic French brand that she founded has
played an important role in the evolution of the
Champagne industry. Veuve Clicquot inspires
the world to Be Clicquot an ethos vividly
illustrated by the annual Veuve Clicquot Masters
Polo event in the Western Cape. This year it
was held on 7 March at Val de Vie Estate in the
Paarl-Franschhoek valley.
It was a day of glitz, glamour and all things
luxury and it sparkled with the excitement and
elegance of a glass of Champagne.
VIP guests, media and celebrities were
treated to a thrilling 12-goal polo tournament
and enjoyed a parade of beautiful fashion.
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CLICQUOT
MASTERS
POLO 2015
PARTY
Veuve Clicquot Masters Polo,

co-owned by Val de Vie Events and
VIVIDLUXURY, has grown over
the years and now attracts local and
international guests, such as actors
Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Hannah New
and Clara Paget as well as South
African celebrities such as Lee-Ann
Liebenberg and Nicky van der
Walt, Jeannie D and ELLEs own
cover star, Tarina Patel. The display
of Bentleys, associate sponsor and
official vehicle partner, added to the
magical setting.
Tickets for next years event will go on sale in

December at Computicket. Not to be missed
Jenni Button and Hilton Weiner showed their

new collections under the imaginative creative
direction of Warrick Gautier.
This years dcor theme was designed
to reflect Veuve Clicquots new International
mail campaign, inspired by Madame
Clicquot, says Aimee Kellen, Mot Hennessy
Champagne Portfolio Manager for South
Africa. She was considered one of the worlds
first serious businesswomen and conducted her
business through the mail, sending letters to
clients and suppliers. The campaign celebrates
her correspondence and her achievement
in making Veuve Clicquot the phenomenal
Champagne brand it is today, says Kellen.
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FASHIONS FALSE STEP?
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CHLO
2015
f I had told you three years ago that

wearing socks with sandals would be
a part of future fashion, you would
never have believed me. If Id told
you that mandals (man sandals) were
coming back into fashion, you would have
cringed inside. But both of these have
happened and, when we saw designers
doing it, as well as our favourite celebrities
and street style stars, we were quick to
follow in their newly chic footsteps.
The same goes for trainers with jeans
(or trainers with anything, really): this
look went from functional to fashionable
in one season of fashion week shows and
we couldnt get our hands on a pair of
Nike or New Balance fast enough. Even
Iconvinced myself that I needed a pair of
Free-Runs or I would fall behind in the
fashion lane Turns out the look really
wasnt for me and those Free Runs are
sitting patiently in my cupboard waiting
for me to take them to the gym.
But it seems that in fashion today we can
do no wrong. Well, provided the fashion
authorities give it the go-ahead. Just
look at Valentinos knee-length gladiator
sandals on the Haute Couture runway,
Chlos denim maxi skirts from Spring/
Summer 2015 (which I clearly remember
wearing in the early 2000s) or the poncho
that made its comeback on the Autumn/
Winter 2014 runways and are now
stocked in every major retailer. These are
pieces that, flashback four years, would
have constituted an all-out fashion faux
pas but now, since theyve been given style
approval, we cant wait to wear them.
Im not saying that we must rush
out and buy whatever our favourite
designers put on the runway, but they

definitely influence the way we exercise
our purchasing power and even what
we want to wear (or dont).
The real fashion faux pas, I guess, is
when you dont feel comfortable in the
trends of the season but you wear them
anyway. I was desperate for those Free
Runs; I tried and tried to make them
work with my wardrobe, but they werent
my style and I couldnt wear them with
confidence. They just werent me.
When Marni (and many other designers)
sent mandals down the runway and every
store was making Birkenstock lookalikes,
I knew that, even though I wanted to wear
them, they would end up waiting vainly
in my cupboard too. So I didnt even try.
Even though these two top trends didnt
work for me, they were worn with utmost
confidence and style by women the world
over and no longer qualified as a false
step in the world of fashion.
I find myself thinking back to my denim
maxi skirt (leather tie in the front and all),
which, until I saw the Spring/Summer
2015 Chlo show, I would have rather
died than admit I owned (and loved to
wear). Now that this look is back, theres
a small part of me that wishes I had
known that fashion often repeats itself,
and had held on to that denim maxi.
When you look back at photos of
yourself wearing cringe-worthy clothes,
dont be too quick to get rid of them: you
never know what the runway resurgence
will be next season. Whether its the
poncho, flared jeans, mandals or maxis,
just wear it well and you will never fall out
of fashion step.
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Nicole Newman tracks the trends
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