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Animal seems to be a trend that never actually goes away. It just seems to peak at certain times, now is once again that time. 

I need to admit that I have never…

Just in case our wardrobes begin looking like fruit bowls with all the bright colour we are so in love with, the runways have began to introduce pastels. …

The British Fashion Council announced Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen as the winner of The British Fashion Awards esteemed Designer of the Year award 2011. Burton's creative direction at Alexander McQueen has allowed McQueen's legacy to live on while still giving her own twist of creative genius to a collection that has outshone its rivals on and…

Scarlett Johansson stars in the cover story for the December 2011 issue of Interview Magazine. Photographed by Solve Sundsbo. ..................................................................................…

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Once again it's time for one of the best festivals in South Africa, Synergy Live 25- 27 November 2011 on Boschendal Wine Estate in Franschhoek. 





Here are some key looks on what to wear for the festival that I put together...…

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Once again H&M collaborates with a top designer to give us a taste of what it feels like to buy into luxury products. This time with Versace.

The range launched yesterday but there are…

Prada's lookbooks have to be by far the most creative out there. The latest 'Motionbook' (or video lookbook) is titled 'Real Fantasies'. This is a must see for any creative. Interesting and arty to say the least. Love it!....................................................................................................................…

The H&M Holiday campaign 2011, features models Karen Elson with her sister, Joan Smalls, Edita Vilkeviciute, Tony Ward, Georgia May Jagger and her mother Jerry Hall. ................................…

A few months ago I highlighted the work of brilliant photographer Kristian Schuller. More photographs from his ebook '90 Days One Dream' have been released. 90 Days One Dream is a road movie of fantastically staged photo shoots by Kristian Schuller. An adventure that became about one thing for everyone involved – a dream. The book was a daring project parallel to the TV…

Mane Attraction – Working with art director Tanya Watt, photographer Chris Nicholls captures colorful winter beauty trends with these stunning studio portraits featured in the December issue of Flare. Models Catherine Dea and Katrina (Next Canada) wow while donning voluminous tresses by hair stylist Danilo and neon accents by makeup artist Greg Wencel. Embellished tops from…

Gavin Rajah, the iconic fashion designer who is all about couture, refined craftsmanship and sophisticated glamour, chatted to the neofundi team.

Your favourite decade of fashion: 2000’s

The most timeless designer in your opinion: Hubert Givenchy

The most creative designer: The late Alexander…

I have been a huge fan of Zara and have watched them grow over the last 20 years.

The first time I got to experience a Zara store was in the city of Alicante, Spain 1995. What struck me most was their ability to turn the latest catwalk fashion, and I mean overnight, into a well priced garment for the 'high street'. I remember what my Spanish friend Ernesto said, "Tonight you will see the style…

Elle loves fashion events with a purpose, like yesterday evening’s Bloom that was put on by Positive Heroes and the City of Cape Town. Guest enjoyed live entertainment by Sterling EQ and Lindiwe Suttle while viewing some of the best designer collections South Africa has to offer, including an auction of designer items inspired by the theme, ‘Bloom’. Some of the designers who…

                  Michelle Williams for Elle UK December 2011 by Alexei Hay (Cover)

I have compiled a look of some of my favourite covers currently circulating around the globe.…

Stella McCartney got it down pat when she described her collection with one word: “Summer!” As the official creative designer for the British Olympic Team in the 2012 games, her new collection for the year was definitely inspired by fitness, but had its share of breezy, lazy pieces, as well. The season’s tighter, curvier lines and all-over prints also balanced the trademark menswear…

Inspired by my Street Scene post a few days ago, I decided to do a little research on this up and coming shoe designer, Burak Uyan. Uyan comes from serious fashion pedigree – born and raised in Germany, he worked at Givenchy and later at Giambattista Valli, where he headed up the design team. He…

These covers are from Vogue UK in the 60's. I love vintage covers and it is interesting to note how much has changed in 50 years. Close-up shots were the order of the day, the cover girl seems to be more mature and more intense make-up was used. Always bearing in mind that Photoshop never existed.…