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World stage: South African designer Gugu Peteni (centre) thanks the audience after showcasing one of her collections at the New York Fashion Week on 11 September 2024.

Gugu Peteni: A story of creativity, identity and breaking barriers in fashion

The designer is redefining global couture with her bold range and storytelling

Snarl: The temporary taxi rank, set up after the Oceans uMhlanga development went up on the former public transport node, is too small and has caused congestion in the area. (Lyse Comins/M&G)

uMhlanga Oceans node property owners in taxi dispute

Local business and property owners say trade and values have plummeted due to taxi traffic congestion caused by the lack of a permanent public transport facility

Living like a king: LVMH chief executive Bernard Arnault and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend John Galliano’s show for Dior at Paris Fashion Week in July 2012. Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

The wolf in cashmere

Series King of Dreams tells the cautionary tale of how Bernard Arnault used LVMH and fashion to expand his power

View from below: the Atrium looks gives the spectacular view of the museum’s silo’s. (Photos by Nicki Prium and Larnelle Bakala)

Proteas, delicious food and fashion combine at the Zeitz MOCAA Art & Opulence Gala

Elegant pink couches, flower chandeliers, sequins and silks form part of the gala’s aesthetics that marries Italian sensibilities with African vibes

Royal: Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco leave the Gucci shop in Rome in 1959. Photo: Reporters Association, Archivi/Mondadori Portfolio

The rise and fall of the fashion House of Gucci

The story of the Italian brand is one of drama, not only in its aesthetics, but in its chaotic rise to success

Strong convictions: Koyo Kouoh is the curator of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town, which houses the largest private collection of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora in the world. (Mikhailia Petersen)

Curator celebrates black joy and aesthetics

The latest exhibition by Zeitz MOCAA’s Koyo Kouoh is a refreshing take on being black

Sneaker store Shelflife worked with Jordan 2 to produce signature footwear.

Objects of Desire: Collectible Collaborations

Just when you thought 2022’s collaborations were slowing down, the biggest brands are bringing some last minute bangers to our radars

Inside look at the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. Picture: Supplied

Zeitz Gala celebrates black excellence in art

The Zeitz MOCAA Gucci Gala, themed Art & Opulence, will host some of South Africa and Africa’s biggest names in fashion, design, entertainment and art

The Zeitz MOCAA museum at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa(Photo by: Marc Hoberman/Hoberman Collection/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa partners with Gucci to put on its first annual fundraising gala

Art & Opulence-themed event will preview an new exhibition titled When We See Us

Gucci’s leather bucket bag bears the fashion house’s GG logo.

Objects of Desire: Signature Pieces

Leave your mark with a signature piece.

Earrings
designed by Jiamini Yatta
combine gold and beads

Objects of Desire: Unknown Pleasures

Pleasure can be found in some of the most unassuming corners of our world

Objects of Desire: Statement Staples

Naturally Gucci The House of Gucci continues to draw inspiration from the natural world, translating these details into intricate works of fashionable art. Gucci’s interlocking G…

Epitome of poise: The work of Cynthia Sifa Mulanga is hot property in the art market right now, as evidenced by her recent collaboration with luxury brand Gucci. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

In the bag: Artist Cinthia Sifa Mulanga, Gucci and Princess Diana

Congolese-born, South Africa-based artist Cinthia Sifa Mulanga collaborated with Italian luxury fashion brand Gucci in a tribute to the late Princess Diana

Empowered by VR headsets with facial recognition technology and VR haptic gloves, providers and patients will be able to interact virtually in a hyper-realistic manner, allowing them to feel like they are actually in the same room together. (Photo by Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)

A healthcare revolution lurks in the metaverse

The metaverse’s democratising, inclusive and diversity-rich potential can equalise access to healthcare.