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Flexform’s Latest Indoor Collection
Always keen to stay on top of, and often even anticipating changes in lifestyles, Flexform is a company that interprets the contemporary home as the natural space where everyone can finally be themselves, engaging in their favourite activities: relaxing, reading,...
Iconic mid-century modernists
Iconic industrial designers Charles and Ray Eames left an astonishing legacy behind. Aside from their stylishly functional furniture, their mid-century modernist home – at once residence and studio – comes under the spotlight this year as it celebrates its 70th...
Mother’s Ruin Gin by The Dead Rabbit Distillery
Mothers Ruin is Dead Rabbit Distillery’s symphony of liquid sophistication that beautifully sings a harmonious ode to the world’s most celebrated and affable dram, Gin. As popularity of this divine spirit steadily rises, the increasingly high demand for Gin has...
The memoir Cécile marks the life of one of SA’s most remarkable design doyennes
Cécile celebrates the life and work of Cécile Tilley, a design doyenne, style icon and the founder and ongoing inspiration behind renowned interior design studio and retail company, Cécile & Boyd. Cécile & Boyd is internationally respected for their...
Indigenus – Versatile Connection
Indigenus has released their most affordable planter range to date with new GRC (glass-reinforced concrete) Tuber planters designed by Haldane Martin. As the name implies, the Tuber sits as if it is rooted in the ground. Its solid bearing means it can be interspersed...
Taylor Blinds & Shutters – Brave Brands
At the beginning of this year WGSN, global leaders in trend forecasting, released its 2019 report on brands and marketing. Touching on everything from the power of collaboration to meaningful content and the importance of authenticity, it also highlighted the rise of...
22 Years by Matthew Willman
Celebrated South African documentary photographer and author, Matthew Willman, presents under one title, a unique collective of over 280 images selected from his 22 years as a global photographer. Willman’s latest book ’22 Years’ is an extraordinary visual account of...
LABOTESSA opens an exclusive perfumery and homeware boutique on Church Square
LABOTESSA’s elegant new boutique is now open to the public and stocks a curated selection of high-end fragrances, room scents and bathroom amenities, ranging from French brands Diptyque and L’Artisan Parfumeur to Italian range Dr Vranjes, Japanese label Comme des...
Gaku Lamp by Crema
An adjustable-height pendant lamp hangs down inside a frame, while a wireless version features non-contact charging functionality to power a luminescent lamp. Normally laying on the charging dock, the lamp can be moved around freely when lighting is needed elsewhere....
Ramón Esteve Retrospective. Feria Hábitat 2019
Ramón Esteve is an Architect and Designer, one facet having arisen as a consequence of the other. In 1991, he founded Ramón Esteve Estudio under the belief that architecture is a global discipline. His architectural training evolved from a transversal view in which...
The Lalela Scarf unveils its latest art-led, luxury fashion collection at FNB Art Joburg
Apparel with purpose – this is the raison d'être behind The Lalela Scarf, an international luxury fashion brand that exclusively supports Lalela, a non-profit arts education programme for at-risk youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. The gorgeous designs that give The Lalela...
Cécile & Boyd Luxury Candle
From humble beginnings as a lifestyle store, Cécile & Boyd has grown to encompass interior design, architectural concepts, creative direction and visioning, and is honoured to have received many awards and accolades. The...
Forest Tranquility
On KwaZulu-Natal’s verdant North Coast, this home’s project involved a team including Tyron Reardon as design architect and Simon Wayne as project technician. Durban-based Metropole Architects’ current undertakings include work in Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria, and internationally in Rwanda, Israel and Cyprus.
All-new Prohibition Blue Gin is coming to a cocktail near you
Light up your favourite gin cocktail this sunny season with new Prohibition Blue Gin, the latest innovation from Silver Creek Craft Distillery. This striking blue wonder gets its colour from the flower of the Blue Pea, which means it is 100% natural, and turns pink...
Poltrona Frau – Quantum Leap
Space exploration is mankind’s destiny, and generations that do not have access to it will be left behind. By the year 2030, $15 trillion in global wealth will be transferred to the next generation. Architect George Giorgio brings the wisdom of the New Era in Space...