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Reclaiming heritage: Koketso Mohlala crafts and walks with her Pedi heritage unapologetically intact, shining
a light on Africa’s pride and beauty through Ditsala Designs. Photos: Supplied

Bold. African. Unapologetic.

Koketso Mohlala challenges Western beauty standards and shines a global spotlight on authentic African craftsmanship

Something from Louis Vuitton’s first newborn range makes the ultimate gift for a stork party. Photo: Supplied

Objects of Desire: Eyes on you

Up the ante with objects that demand your attention

Sold on it: H&M’s home concept store in Joburg carries its own range as well as local brands.

South Africa’s retail revival is cashing in

Newer retailers are setting the benchmark for South Africa’s retail landscape, with plenty of room for innovation in bricks and mortar

Jonathan Adler’s bright vases are striking enough to stand alone, if you don’t want to fill them with flowers. Photo: Supplied

Objects of Desire: Groundbreaking spring florals

For Spring …

The crescent moon shape
of the clutch bag is finished off
with pottery and a tassel.

Objects of Desire: Colourful, lively, easy on the eye

Designers of all disciplines have a knack for looking outwards and connecting different worlds, eras and cultures

Jewellery pieces from Bon Ami by Bonnie Mbuli

Bonnie Mbuli launches jewellery range

Internationally recognised actress Bonnie Mbuli launches Bon Ami, a collection dedicated to mental health awareness

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…

Robben Island symbol of oppression given new life

Cape Town jeweller Charmaine Taylor has "reincarnated" the Robben Island fence and these ‘pieces of history’ are proving popular with celebrities.

Richemont sales growth disappoints as China declines

Sales of luxury goods grew at a lower rate than expected as China continues to clamp down on the use of watches and jewellery as bribes.

Fun for the fingers: Carine Terreblanche’s rings in between, round and round, ring years and skeleton dream. (Supplied)

Ringing in the changes

Hand made avant-garde rings created by one of South Africa’s most talented jewellery designer, Carine Terreblanche.

Thing of beauty: Take Jo’burg with you wherever you go

Some of Jo’burg’s buildings have become meaningful markers for people in need of a sense of belonging in the alienating metropolis.

Richemont

China crack-down on jewellery bribes sees Richemont sales wane

Richemont’s revenue growth has slowed in China as a result of more prudent Chinese consumers and a government crack-down on jewellery used as bribes.

Things of beauty: Ambra Gambale’s Skullchemy range

Jeweller Ambra Gambale’s excursion into memento mori started with a collection of roadkill – "silly things", she says, "little bird skulls".

Made of memories: A Pichulik necklace tells a story.

Things of Beauty: Pichulik Jewellery

A rope is a line and a line is the basis of all the arts.

A clean line on the future

South African jeweller Kirsten Goss has become an international sensation.

Desirable: The dustbin locket by Fortunate Moyo

Unlocking silver’s magic with bold new designs

Fortunate Moyo — bartender, part-time musician and full-time jewellery apprentice at Keith White Designs — does "a lot of creative work".

Paris thieves swipe jewels worth $100m

Armed robbers pulled off one of the world’s biggest jewellery heists at a famed Paris store, investigators said on Friday.

Thieves make off with R5m-worth of jewellery in Durban

Jewel thieves made off with jewellery worth R5-million in Durban, police said on Monday.