Pucker Up for Tough Times
Fact: #2667
First described by economist Juliet Schor in her 1998 book The Overspent American, the “lipstick effect” refers to the tendency… Read More
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Mzansi’s Fashion Faves
Fact: #2666
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
Fact: #2665
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
Fact: #2664
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
Fact: #2663
Two South African designers, Maxhosa Africa and Thebe Magugu, showcased their work at the latest Paris Fashion Week in late… Read More
Hippo Havoc
Fact: #2662
The only non-African population of wild hippos is in Colombia, South America, being the decedents of those illegally imported by… Read More