Pucker Up for Tough Times
First described by economist Juliet Schor in her 1998 book The Overspent American, the “lipstick effect” refers to the tendency… Read More
Pucker Up for Tough Times
Mzansi’s Fashion Faves
According to the Eighty20 Data Portal, Superbalist was the most mentioned South African online store for purchasing clothing, while Mr… Read More
That’s the Tea-mu
One year after its launch, online retail giant Temu has gained significant traction in South Africa. During Q3 2024, weekly… Read More
A fashion statement with a bang
The bikini swimsuit, introduced by French designer Louis Réard in 1946, was named after Bikini Atoll—a small ring of coral… Read More
Threads of Africa
Two South African designers, Maxhosa Africa and Thebe Magugu, showcased their work at the latest Paris Fashion Week in late… Read More
Hippo Havoc
The only non-African population of wild hippos is in Colombia, South America, being the decedents of those illegally imported by… Read More