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are (if you’ll pardon the pun) similar beasts. In my wardrobe in particular, where they are rare and conjure feelings not unlike those I have when I see a lioness – irresistibly attracted and cautious – but also in their psychology.

Though they are now staples, both fabrics have countercultural cred and will always enable a sense of emancipation.

Read about the evolution of animal print in ‘Untamed’ on page 30 and then head to Edgars for the sophisticated state of animal this season. Get your preview of the line-up on page 44. As always, there’s a fantastic array of denim on offer – turn to ‘Denim for Days’ on page 32 for a look - and read our Denim Guide for top tips from industry insiders and more.

Beauty, on page 66, takes its cue from the strong and gentle message of both denim and animalia this season with simple skin, powerful colour pops and effortlessly modern hair. See our showcase of products to get you feeling confident, sexy and flawless on page 60 too.

And for a true journey into the wild, turn to our travel feature ‘The Call of the Wild’ on page 74 and take up some of the great travel deals for Edgars Club members.

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See in store Calvin Klein has opened its first SA concept store at the V&A Waterfront.

Expect sleek, modern interiors to complement the chic range of casual basics and accessories.

Hot this month on our radar Kendall Jenner / 20 / reality star, designer darling and new face of Estée Lauder

5 minutes with Gert-Johan coetzee was one of eight designers invited to celebrate YsL’s 50 years of edgy beauty Tell us about your design style.

It’s about sophisticated glamour.

What has been the most exciting part of this process? Seeing a woman’s face light up when she wears one of my designs.

Tell us about the the YSL iconic palette you took inspiration from. I was given the surreal purple palette, which reminded me of a different time and place.

Tell us about your design? I’m captivated by the whimsy of mermaids and I wanted shimmer and ombré tones in surreal shades of purple. This gown ticks all my boxes as a designer.

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New arrival The River Island store has opened at Canal Walk just in time to stock up on next season’s trends – don’t forget to swipe your Thank U card!

club trend: Animal print This season, animalia is making a sophisticated comeback, seen on the runways at Céline, Tom Ford and Carven.

Whether you opt for a pop of print on your accessories and shoes or go all out with a statement dress, now is the time to invest in this fierce trend.

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Summer scent We can’t get enough of the new Viva La Juicy Gold Couture fragrance (from R545), now available at Edgars. Just one spritz will give you a sensual air of sophistication.

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Chic accessories to crave for March Be on trend and on time with watch brand Daniel Klein. Ranging between R495-R995, these watches are now available at 20 Edgars stores.

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Spend R299 or more on Pearl Culture Jewellery and receive a pair of pearl studs valued at R199 for free while stocks last.

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animal print – in particular leopard – might be taking centre stage this season, but fashion has always been obsessed with the call of the wild…

skin – symbolic not only of her rank but also the magnificence of the ancient egyptian nation. the 1559 coronation robe of Queen elizabeth I was heavily trimmed with spotted ermine – a fur restricted at the time to royalty and high nobility. dancer, civil rights activist and the world’s first black sex symbol, Josephine baker, was renowned for walking the streets of paris with her pet cheetah, chiquita – a potent vision of empowerment, exhibitionism and danger. Known for being ahead of the fashion pack by opting for exotic feathers over furs, one of baker’s favourite lbFds (little black flapper dresses) was covered in genuine peacock plumes, a print that was all the rage in the 1920s. enter the glamour goddesses of the ‘50s: marilyn monroe, rita hayworth, ava gardner, sophia loren and elizabeth taylor, who all shared a predilection for wild cat print in the form of hats, cuffs, collars, full-length coats and even (real fur) bikinis. these were women who not only represented the ultimate ideals of beauty, but also a post-war world where females – albeit movie stars – could be independently wealthy, powerful and in charge of their own sexuality. they celebrated this elevated position in society by wearing the ultimate status symbol: animal pelts such as leopard, cheetah and ocelot. the starlets’ uniform of choice ignited a global fashion craze, an unfortunate

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What connection could there possibly be between an ancient egyptian ruler, a medieval ‘Virgin Queen’, an exotic dancer who defied the racial boundaries of her time, an iconic blonde bombshell and legendary lavender-eyed actress, an androgynous disco singer, an edgy british supermodel, a formidable magazine editor and the new generation of avantgarde pop stars? all are members of a fiercely powerful, high-profile tribe of women who, over the decades, has each offered her own assured vision of how to wear animal print.

It goes without saying that animal print in its most primitive form – fur – was first worn for the practical benefits: coverage, protection and warmth. but it was when clothing crossed the prehistoric boundary from being merely functional to conveying cultural and political status, wealth and later, sexual liberation and fashion savvy, that patterned animal skin as well as, to a lesser extent, feathers and reptile leathers, became the inspiration for so many of the world’s most fascinating female protagonists. take cleopatra for example, who is often depicted in art history dressed in, as well as lounging on, leopard

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side effect of which was the mass hunting of wild cats. long before peta (people For the ethical treatment of animals) were launching their ethical fashion campaigns, however, christian dior was pioneering the migration of animal print from fur to fabric. his now legendary 1947 s/s collection was the first to use leopard as a print on a day dress he named Jungle and an evening gown called afrique. of all fashion’s provocateurs, no one comes close to grace Jones at rocking the animal print. Jones owned the late ‘70s and ‘80s with her sexually overt feline energy that earned her the nickname ‘the black panther’; a beguiling ‘man-eater’ who was controversially photographed in a tiger cage by French artist Jean-paul goude and whose signature catsuits in leopard and tiger print expressed a fetishised femininity that has been emulated by everyone from madonna and rihanna to lady gaga and Nicki minaj. ever defiant of convention, in 2009 she appeared on stage in New York wearing an eiko Ishioka-designed zebra-print catsuit. as one does if you’re grace Jones at the age of 61. animal print also seems to be a prerequisite for membership of

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the cool britannia set. leading the print pack is anna Wintour, editor of american Vogue, and supermodel Kate moss. both are rarely spotted without some form of leopard print and moss especially can always be relied on to bring a little rock-star attitude to her look. animal instincts and it’s not like they’re Before you dip your paws lacking for choice. preen, into leopard print, follow burberry, tom Ford, these top tips Jonathan saunders, • Faux is always fabulous. stella mccartney, chloé, • Full print dresses are on céline, givenchy, Isabel trend, but if you’re new to marant, emanuel ungaro, leopard keep it small with saint laurent and the a statement bag, a ballet flat king of the jungle, or the lining of a lightweight roberto cavalli, have winter coat. all taken a walk on the • Avoid anything too tight, wild side in their recent shiny or synthetic. You want collections. locally, what to look swanky, not skanky. would a marianne Fassler • Channel rock-star attitude collection be without with leopard-print jeans her signature leopard and an ethereal top with print, often rendered in Victorian detailing. poptastic colours and • Make it modern with paired with africanbright animal prints. inspired patterns.

• Dominate the boardroom so why is it that we all in a leopard-print pencil want to get our claws into skirt and nude turtleneck. leopard print right now? the truth is, it has never been out of fashion, but the last few years has seen the democratisation of the motif, with leopard spots adorning everything from puffer jackets and high-tops to trophy jackets and tailored pants. What was once considered exotic has now become a classic, appealing to women of every sartorial persuasion. Whether your tastes run to punk, sexy, sophisticated or boho, leopard is definitely the purrfect print to make you feel like the queen of the style jungle.

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The call of the wild You needn’t be a wildlife connoisseur or wilderness veteran to appreciate the humbling majesty of being on safari – you simply need to open your heart

My heart is thumping against my chest. I’m flushed with awe and exhilaration, gripped by a rush of emotions covering the spectrum from enchantment to panic.

She’s close enough for me to make out the individual hairs in her dark lashes, to trace the deep grooves and furrows in her wrinkled skin, and study her drooping undercarriage, dripping off her like leather saddlebags. I can feel the breeze generated by the flapping of her ears as her trunk disturbs the dust at her feet.

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“A safari is not about ticking off checklists so much as bearing witness to life” For many, a wildlife safari is a kind of interactive David Attenboroughnarrated documentary experienced in sophisticated 3D, enlivened by the bump and grind of a 4X4 that navigates through a bushveld with the promise of bumping into creatures that can fill us with delight.

Of course not every safari encounter is gentle or languid. Some moments are presaged by elaborate tracking, or predicated on luck, others feels like a chase and can get the blood racing.

Some animals are skittish. We forget, while purposefully searching for the Big Five, that in their world, there’s a ceaseless game of life and death. I’ve experienced the panic and terror of a galloping zebra whizzing past our vehicle, anxious to escape a lion, hot on its heels. That happened almost two decades ago, yet I still recall how that zebra’s adrenaline-fuelled getaway quickened my own pulse.

Witnessing such breathtaking events is manna for the soul, but so too are simple glimpses of birds fanning their wings, or the microscopic activities of insects doing their bit to keep this mysteriously-ordered chaos in check.

For me, a safari is not about ticking off checklists of crucial sightings so much as bearing witness to life in all its diversity. The sheer grace of a giraffe’s long-legged lope is as curious as watching springbok pronking through the veld or monkeys swinging through the canopy. There’s as much beauty watching warthogs snuffling

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in the grass as there is listening to the clown-like guffaws of wallowing hippos. And it’s as chilling to hear the maniacal laughter of hyenas cutting through the night as it is catching sight of submerged crocodiles waiting to ambush unsuspecting antelope near the river’s edge.

Time out here hones my senses, putting me back in touch with an unseen world. The whiff of fresh dung, the sudden alertness of a rhino as its twitching ears pick up slivers of sound, the tension in an impala’s muscles as it braces to flee from whatever’s skulking in the nearby bush.

The wild also allows for quiet contemplation. It’s a blank canvas, a space that can jolt you into consciousness. On walking safaris, especially, I’ve become aware of ‘tuning in’ to the world around me so there’s a more direct engagement with what’s out there.

Our connection with wilderness, I believe, is built into our DNA. Our ancestors communed with wild animals and that relationship is part of our birthright, even if we have dispensed with it in favour of civilisation.

Perhaps part of the sad beauty of any safari experience nowadays is the knowledge that you’re in a fastdisappearing world. The rate of species extinction is unprecedented. It’s another reason African game safaris are so precious, why they should be embarked upon and cherished.

We’re blessed to live in a part of the world where such encounters are still possible, where the fight to protect our natural heritage is a battle still being waged rather than a long-forgotten lost cause.

More than mere emotional escapism, a safari is a state of being. It has the power to rewire the brain’s circuits, reconfigure reality and deepen our understanding of life itself. Because when a wise old elephant gazes into your eyes, what you see as you stare back is really some wondrous proof that there’s something beyond human intelligence at work in this universe.

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pass get through the one direction concert like an experienced directioner with the help of these three concertgoers

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graphic designer and one direction super Fan Ziyaad gives us the inside track on handling the concert like a pro Biggest concert faux pas? as a faithful directioner, spelling the boys’ names wrong is very embarrassing, so make sure the banner you’re happily waving around doesn’t say, “Please marrY me liYam”. another big mishap? singing the wrong lyrics. don’t come near the golden circle and “accidentally” sing a vamps song halfway through Harry belting out You & I. the ultimate outfit to wear to a one direction concert? take your cue from the boys’ style and keep it casual with on-trend accessories – think black skinny jeans, a white tee worn under a denim shirt or checked flannel. better yet, rock a statement slogan tee and tie the shirt around your waist. Whatever style you adopt, just remember to keep all your valuables close to you and in a safe spot.

What is your strategy for getting close to the stage? as with any concert, the key is to get there early, even if that means camping out a few days before. once inside the venue, scramble as close to the front as possible. this is the moment you’ve been dreaming about when zayn locks eyes on you as the sweet lyrics of One Thing fill the space between you two.

You manage to get backstage – what is the first thing you say to Harry? i would firstly die! and then, once i had been brought back to life, i would compose myself and try to act as natural as possible. the question i would ask him is, “may i please raid your closet?”

How do you plan on documenting the concert? Pictures, pictures and more pictures. Plus, i’m saving my ticket stub and will most probably have a special t-shirt with the boys’ faces on it.

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Fund Manager scott takes a stress-Free approach to the night do you know what you’re getting yourself into – can you carry a teen girl on your shoulders for an hour? i’ve been training at the gym with some early morning weights and yoga sessions.

When the concert ends, the throngs of teenage girls stampeding the backstage entrance will probably resemble the bulls in Pamplona. What is your exit strategy?

Having been to Pamplona, i think a one direction concert is going to be Earplugs and entrance worse! the plan is to leave strategies aside, here are 10 minutes before the end. a few points to remember this won’t make me popular to help your evening run with georgie so there will be as smoothly as possible bribery involved. my advice • Agree on a meeting point to parents is to have a good before the concert starts in bribe at the ready. case you get separated. describe your one direction • Bring water to keep concert survival kit? ear hydrated in the queues. plugs are a must, but • Why not make a day of it. if bieber’s concert was Pack a picnic, catch a Park anything to go by, most and Ride and get there with of the dads will be at the plenty of time to spare. back discussing financial • If you’re going with a young markets. a beer or two is child, make sure they have also essential so bring your number on them, even cash with you. if it’s written on their arm.

Have you familiarised • Big cameras risk being yourself with the songs? confiscated so stick to We hear the new album on smart phones and small repeat, so i know the tunes digital cameras. but not the words. i wouldn’t • Wear comfortable shoes. want to embarrass georgie • You’ll be there for a few by singing. hours so bring some money Your daughter finds out for drinks and snacks. which hotel one direction is staying at. do you drive her there in the middle of the night or risk being labelled ‘worst dad of the year’? Worst dad of the year for the whole year.

What lengths did you go to to secure your daughter a ticket? i had the entire team online an hour before the ticket sales opened. it was far more stressful than running global investment portfolios!

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Melanie talks to us about hitting the concert alongside her excited daughter What was your daughter’s reaction when she heard one direction was coming to SA? excited hops up and down and the occasional scream. the one direction cd was put on repeat shortly after this.

Who is your daughter’s favourite band member? louis tomlinson.

What’s in your daughter’s poster-making kit and what is your poster PoA? the poster-making kit is still being compiled as she’s been too busy counting down the days on her calendar until the new one direction cd and dvd are released. that said, i have started stocking up on a1 size cardboard, glitter pens and plenty of colourful crayons. i imagine my daughter will also be paging through magazines in search of pictures of the boys that she can add to her poster. my advice to parents is to buy in bulk!

Your daughter asks you to hang back at the concert because you’re making her look uncool in front of her friends. do you act like the laid-back mother and back off or ignore her and carry on singing to your favourite 1d tune? i would probably back off but after five minutes i wouldn’t be able to stop myself from quietly singing along to the songs before getting louder and having her tell me to back off again. i think the safest bet is not to sing along or, if you must, make sure to do so out of earshot of your daughter and her friends.

How do you plan to deal with the emotional aftermath when they leave cape town? i plan on creating a digital photo album of the concert with lots of pictures of her and her friends. concert keepsakes are always a good idea.

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