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Hermès introduces the Cape Cod Chaine d’ancre

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Hermès have just released their new Cape Cod time piece, and although this particular style has been around for a number of years, with some additions and adaptions over time, the new look tosses its own aesthetic codes overboard by reinterpreting the anchor-chain link. The new Cape Cod is a strong new link harbouring a daring style and taking femininity on board in a subtly mischievous manner. On this large steel model, the “anchor chain” motif imagined by Robert Dumas in 1938 diverts watchmaking traditions by charting a course with creativity as its compass. The Cape Cod watch became a ‘square in a rectangle’ in the bold design sketched by Henri d’Origny in 1991. Original and playful, rigorous and graphic, this stylish figurehead glides smoothly through the waves of time with the ease of an ageless icon. In 1998, it adopted the double tour strap, which proved an immediate success.…

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Travel in style with House of Samsonite…

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One of our favourite luggage and accessory stores in Sandton City has to be House of Samsonite. And what better way to travel, than in incredible style. Not only do House of Samsonite offer a variety of different luggage options, but they know style! House of Samsonite is the official name for the online luggage store which supplies us South Africans’ with Samsonite, American Tourister, Lipault and Gregory, the world’s leading branded luggage and travel products for business, fashion, adventure and of course, leisure travel. From cabin luggage to extra large suitcases, garment bags and kiddies luggage to laptop sleeves and back packs – even through to handbags and other travel accessories, House of Samsonite have got you covered! Samsonite have been designing and creating luggage for over 100 years, and as one of the original brands in travel, they have continued to leverage their craftsmanship and heritage as an…

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O Bag opens their first South African store…

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The official launch of the first South African O Bag store caused quite the stir this past November, as these much-coveted designer handbags are being sported by international (and a few local) celebs and are the customisable handbag that every woman should have at least one of, in her collection. O Bag is an Italian handbag and shoulder bag collection that allows its owners to ‘create their own bag’ if you will. The bags are simple, yet beautiful and stylish, as well as being practical. Select your bag shape, your inner, your handles and even little bag accessories and put together your unique bag – what’s not to love? The O Bag bodies are made of a lightweight foam called XL Extralight®, which is soft and warm to touch, waterproof, strong, flexible and anti-microbial and come in a number of sizes, styles and colours. The range also includes trendy bag accessories…

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In Entertainment

Getting To Know Maps Maponyane

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Growing up with a famous soccer legend as a father didn’t affect Maps one bit. In fact, the young Maps didn’t even realise what his dad even did until he was about seven or so and was watching soccer on TV. He just thought his dad was really popular and had a lot of friends, and that was why people asked to have photos with him all the time. His parents made sure that both Maps and his brother grew up as normally as possible and didn’t get carried away by the fame and playing club soccer and hanging with friends near their home in Protea North in Soweto are some of his best childhood memories. Extremely close with both his parents and his only sibling, Maps lists his brother as one of his biggest role models. His brother carved his own way and for a number of years was…

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In Beauty

Skinceuticals Skincare Range Boosts Anti-Ageing

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They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder – and if that is the case, then we like to make sure that the beholder has the best to look at! Founded in 1994 in the USA by Dr. Sheldon Pinnell, Skinceuticals have since continued to pave the way with breakthroughs that have changed the face of skin science. Their products are formulated to not only correct the signs of aging, but also to protect healthy skin, and prevent future damage. Their mission is simple – to improve skin health, and this they do by providing advanced skincare backed by science, science that is born from decades of skin cancer research that led to pivotal breakthroughs in antioxidants, and their high potency formulas are concentrated in pure actives and proven to penetrate optimally into skin. They have a vast range of products available, ranging from masques, toners, retinol…

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It’s nothing but peachy at The Peech Boutique Hotel

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Johannesburg truly has exquisite hotels and beautiful places to stay, and as you know we love exploring in and around our city, and The Peech Boutique Hotel is certainly a gem that we are glad that we discovered. Located in the prestigious suburb of Melrose and close by to Sandton and Rosebank, it is ideally positioned in a suburb with boutiques, cafés and an adjacent park as well as a shopping centre easily and safely accessible. The Peech originally used to be a private family home which was built in the 1950’s and was discovered by James Peech who subsequently bought the property with the plans to turn it in to a beautiful and upmarket boutique hotel. The Peech’s still own and run the hotel to this day, as well as living on the property themselves which lends to the air of a home away from home, if you will.…

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Our fave must have back to school (or work) goodies…

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Yup, it’s that time of the year again – back to school and work, but do not despair! Not only could anything be better than 2018 was – but we have rounded up our very favourite back to the grind items from the cool team at Typo – to brighten up your lunch box, your desk and just about anything about your day in general… keep it shining this year… Cool Everyday backpack Perfect for teens, or those of us who just never grew up. Plus a backpack distributes the weight evenly, so no more sore toting shoulders. The Everyday backpack from Typo is not only super roomy for all your must have items, but comes in a variety of stylish colours – from chic black, to pale blue, pink with sparkles and even an edgy marble variation. What’s not to love? Available from Typo R 299. (receive a free…

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In Events

ULTRA SA set to be the dance event of the year… again!

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If you love a good night out – dancing up a storm and listening to some of the hottest international and local EDM DJ’s in the world – then ULTRA 2019 is the place for you. EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music (as made popular by the likes of Skrillex and Deadmau5) and if you love a good beat, partying like you are twenty years old and enjoying the beats of some of the world top DJ’s then you do not want to miss out on the 2019 event. ULTRA has been lifting spirits (and the beat) for an incredible twenty years already internationally and was first hosted in Miami, USA in 1999! Although the main event is hosted in America – countries such as Singapore, South Korea, Mexico and Brazil have seen their own events being birthed – and so has South Africa, now entering it’s sixth year in…

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In Food & Drink

Cocktail of the Month – Refreshing Ginger Cocktail

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New Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer, the intrepid mixer with a sense of adventure, is taking the enjoyment of fine spirits to the next level. The first South African ginger beer made specifically as a mixer, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer is a perfect fit for fine rum and whisky. This premium ginger beer brings out the sweet undertones in the spirit while allowing the pleasant spiciness of the ginger beer to shine through. Priding itself as the understudy to greatness, Fitch & Leedes understands the time and effort put into perfecting premium spirits. Lower in sugar in comparison to most other ginger beers, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer is finely balanced to ensure the best taste representation of what was intended by the master distiller. Made for the utmost purity in terms of quality and taste, Fitch & Leedes Spicy Ginger Beer amplifies the hard work…

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In Travel

Travel to Tantalizing Tanzania…

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The land of beautiful beaches, warm weather, sprawling Serengeti plains, the highest mountain in Africa, and of course… Freddie Mercury – Tanzania is a land filled with delights and discoveries second to none. Our home away from home for the four nights of our stay was the picturesque four-star Southern Sun Dar es Salaam hotel, which is located very centrally in the suburb of Kivukoni, a beautiful old neighbourhood with architecture harking back to its Arabic heritage, which adds to the air of history and adventure that exudes from this city. The hotel is modern and beautifully decorated in dark, polished woods and leather, with an exotic Moroccan theme running through it – artfully blended with an intrinsically African feel as well, from the arches and carved wood work partitioning’s to the fresh green plants and gleaming tiles (it’s too hot for carpets in this part of the world.) The…

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