Beautyafrica by Lục Phong

NOVEMBER 2015 R38.50 (VAT INCL) OTHER COUNTRIES R33.77 (EXCL TAXES)

WORTH

W W W. E L L E . C O . Z A

ELLE-42x275-ZA.pdf

18/9/15

8:24

C@ntrol MSS

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:57 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 2

2015/09/30 2:57 PM

Elegance is an attitude Kate Winslet

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:05 PM

Longines_HQ • Visual: KW4_CC6 • Magazine: Magazine_Elle_South_Africa_November2015 (CH) • Do

Conquest Classic

ELLE ad template.indd 2

15 (CH) • Doc size: 420 x 275 mm • Calitho #: 09-15-111464 • AOS #: LON_08701 • VP 08/09/2015

2015/09/30 3:05 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:43 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 2

2015/09/30 2:43 PM

021-418 0045

FSL_FALL15 ELLE ad template.indd Ad_Elle_1115 1 W1_OBoyfriend SKeren 420x275.indd 2-3

2015/09/30 2:40 PM

#FOSSILSTYLE FOLLOW US @FOSSIL:

021-418 0045

ELLE ad template.indd 2

2015/09/30 31.08.152:40 08:25 PM

CHANEL .COM

Chanel_no5_Elle 2015-09-25T09:30:59+02:00

ELLE ad template.indd 1

#THEONETHATIWANT

2015/09/30 2:51 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 2

2015/09/30 2:51 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:15 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 2

2015/09/30 3:15 PM

E R

NIVEA.co.za *Consumer study on 267 black women, who have bought an even tone product in the last 3 months, 2 weeks of usage. Available at selected retailers. Please call 0860 102 091 to find a store near you.

10017900_275X420.indd All Pages ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:48 PM

9/10

WOMEN

S THEY WO AID ULD

SWITCH *

REVEAL YOUR MOST

EVEN, YOUTHFUL RADIANCE.

NEW WITH EVENTONE PURE ACTIVE AND SPF 15 TO REDUCE DARK MARKS AND RESTORE EVEN SKIN TONE.

ELLE ad template.indd 2

2015/09/09 12:14 PM 2015/09/30 2:48 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:45 PM

- SINCE 1976 -

ELLE ad template.indd 2

2015/09/30 2:45 PM

@ELLEmagazineSA

54 Shop

the season’s trend

NOVE MBE R 2 015

Explorer

REGULARS

ON THE COVER 52 54 74

Beauty

Self tan made easy

122

124 126 134 138 146

Win a trip to the Seychelles for two Swimwear edit Feminism: what’s in the f-word? Sky high H&M x Balmain collection Active: Sweat vs Switch Decisions, decisions LA love Go it alone Meet the 2015 ELLE Boss winner

FEATURES 64 68 70 76

Insider: meeting Michael Kors Egg donation: would you? Escape: love letter to my home city Nostalgia: the revival of film photography

18 20 22 24 26 106 128 150 151 152

Editor’s letter Contributors Masthead Cover uncovered ELLE digital Subscribe ELLE Club Horoscope Stockists Last Word

RADAR 28 36 38 40 41 42 43 44 46 48

Fashion what’s new now ELLE Fashion Cupboard One to watch H&M The book that changed my life by Sisonke Msimang Culture Crunch a round-up of Africa’s November events ELLE Opinion ELLE Series Zeitz MOCAA ELLE Fella Beauty destination wellness Beauty destination packing

SHOPPING 58 60 62

Accessories: sandals & sunglasses Team edit: swimwear Luxe decoded: Ted Baker

FASHION 88 98

Explorer One stitch at a time

BEAUTY

108 118 120 122 123

Paradise lost… and found again Best buys Eau to know: Alaïa Paris Self tan: made easy One on One: Julia Roberts

LIFESTYLE 130 142 144

Designer space Voyage, voyage Menu deli bites

ON THE COVER Mieke Visser photographed by Travys Owen at One League; fashion director: Tarryn Oppel; hair: Kevin Epstein using Naturalmente; make-up: Algria Ferreira using MAC; fashion intern: Paige dos Santos; photographer’s assistant: Cass Collette; top and necklace, H&M x Balmain; bikini bottom, Amuse Society at The Store

@ ELLEmagazineSA

Contents.indd 18

2015/10/02 3:32 PM

DF Armani Code Homme FPFC Advert - ELLE APRIL - Size: 210W x 275H

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:42 PM

EDITOR'S LETTER GO EXPLORE, DREAM

TA L K T O M E

@emiliegambade

@EmilieGambade

During my childhood and teenage years, great escapes often took the form of summer road trips, from our home on the coast to my grandparents' house further west inland. The journey was always shaped by whatever the car my father owned at the time; I still remember our blue Renault 13 (it doesn’t exist anymore), with its big deep trunk and faux leather seats that burnt the skin when the car was parked for too long in the sun. We packed it the night before and in the wee hours we would leave the house to embark on a journey that would never fail to surprise and delight us. It didn’t matter that we knew the road and the destination by heart and could have recited the ancient cities and classic monuments we would pass on the way with our eyes closed. For my sister and I this was a great time of small adventures (and great fights as we attempted to play messed-up board games in the back seats' confined space). The minute we hit the road, it ‘smelled’ like holidays: from the tape-recorder that played our favourite music, the books read loudly to the rhythm of chocolate-coated biscuits consumed along the way, all the way to the (frequent) road stops. On one of those trips, as we stopped for lunch halfway to the destination, we heard the cries of a tiny kitten not far away from our car. Despite my father’s, uhm, advice to the contrary, we gave him chunks of ham, spoons of yogurt, and before we knew it, the little animal was sleeping on our lap, back in the Renault. The great escape had become even greater. Philomène (the cat, although a male, inherited the name of a great grandmother) joined the family and shared our seasonal journeys for the following 19 years, with the same (I am sure) excitement. Another time, my mother took us to her ancestral country, Bulgaria. The journey was by train all the way to Sofia, through Venice, and what was still at the time Yugoslavia. The trip lasted for days (or so it seemed at the time) with stops in the middle of the night and in the middle of nowhere; the sub-zero temperatures bit our toes while we crawled ourselves under a single blanket, clinging to my mother’s body to keep warm. We shared dried sausages with strangers who soon became friends, played cards, watched landscapes passing by like magical sceneries, and listened to the melody and the rhythm of languages we couldn’t understand, as the train traversed borders, mountains and unknown territories. But travels were not the only way to experience great escapes: books that seemed to carry in their pages enough to make one’s soul drift away. I have too many favourites to be named here, but The Little Prince by Saint Exupéry, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea by Jules Verne or Moby Dick by Herman Melville are still on my bedside table, music and of course, (piles of) magazines have provided me (and still do) with enough escapism to shape a little bit the way I look at the world around me, give me hope and confidence and, literally, open my mind to places and ideas I wouldn’t have been able to touch and feel otherwise. This is what this Great Escape issue is all about: a fashion adventure, a magical journey, a sensational read; our way to tell you: go, explore and dream. It is so worth it.

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO

Dear You,

18 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ED's_letter.indd 20

2015/10/02 9:27 AM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:58 PM

CONTRIBUTORS @stroberrybompi @stroberrybompi

CREATIVE SPACE In ELLE’s November issue, themed The Great Escape, we uncover those little moments that help us sail away from life’s demanding pace. From exotic travel, to mesmerising reads, all you need to do is dream and you shall find your great escape, much like this month’s contributors Jacques Weyers and Jabulile Dlamini-Qwesha

JABULILE DLAMINIDLAMIQWESHA NI-QWESHA

JACQUES WEYERS Fashion photographer Jacques Weyers lensed our Explorer fashion editorial. When asked to describe himself in just one sentence, he said: ‘40 going on 26.’ We love that spirit, Jacques!

@jacquesweyersstudio @jacquesweyersstudio

Contributors.indd 1

MY LIFE RIGHT NOW is a fine balance between work and family. IN ANOTHER LIFE I would probably be wishing I were leading the life I’m having in this one. MY THREE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ITEMS are my music, my Bose earphones and my iPad. I DOCUMENT MY HOLIDAYS on Instagram, of course! I DISCONNECT BY playing music as loudly as I can without blowing my speakers. MY DREAM TRAVEL DESTINATION is Zanzibar, even though I’ve been there 12 times already. NEXT ON MY TO-DO LIST is to clean my pool. IF I WERE STRANDED ON AN ISLAND it would be with my wife and two boys.

MY LIFE RIGHT NOW is one big oxymoron, with a side serving of well-organised chaos. I’m learning a lot, though. IN ANOTHER LIFE I would get paid to travel the world, finding out how people live, and more importantly how they eat. I could probably still manage that in this life, I suppose? MY THREE ESSENTIAL TRAVEL ITEMS are a power bank, Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream and a pair of sunnies. I DOCUMENT MY HOLIDAYS on Instagram, no doubt! I DISCONNECT BY staying offline, no social networks, especially WhatsApp. People can’t seem to imagine that there are other ways of reaching me, otherwise. MY DREAM TRAVEL DESTINATION is… I have so many, but if I had to narrow it down to two they would be Naha, Japan and Lalibela, Ethiopia. NEXT ON MY TO-DO LIST is preparing for a mini marathon that I will be running. IF I WERE STRANDED ON AN ISLAND it would be with a friend, who is great at telling stories, and he has so many to share.

PHOTOGRAPHS: SHUTTERSTOCK AND SUPPLIED

Beauty intern Jabulile Dlamini-Qwesha describes herself as part-extrovert and part-introvert, and says that her animated and bubbly personality is her best-kept secret. Incredibly shy and soft-spoken, she notes that it comes out in intervals but mostly in the way that she dresses.

2015/10/02 1:07 PM

V I C TO R I A & A L F R E D WAT E R F R O N T, C A P E TO W N H Y D E PA R K , JOH A N N ESB U R G

ELLE ad template.indd 1 AFRICA_ELLE_1OCT_FW15_CAMEL_210x275.indd 1 1506159_LGCH_SOUTH

2015/09/30 PM 15/09/20153:04 10:31

EDITOR EMILIE GAMBADE emilie@elle.co.za

@EmilieGambade

ART ART DIRECTOR Veronica Exter veronica@elle.co.za SENIOR DESIGNER Jo Youens jo@elle.co.za JUNIOR DESIGNER Bonolo Ramathebane bonolo@elle.co.za

@emiliegambade

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT EDITOR PRINT Tidi Benbenisti tidi@elle.co.za ASSISTANT EDITOR DIGITAL Holly Meadows holly@elle.co.za CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Malibongwe Tyilo malibongwe@elle.co.za CONTRIBUTORS Dimeji Alara, Brittany Cost, Lynette Botha EDITOR EDITORIAL INTERN Phethagatso Motumi EMILIE GAMBADE emilie@elle.co.za ONLINE INTERNS Boipelo Chababa, Jaime Waddington @EmilieGambade

READ

ART

FASHION ART DIRECTOR Veronica Exter veronica@elle.co.za FASHION DIRECTOR Tarryn Oppel tarryn@elle.co.za SENIOR DESIGNER Jo Youens jo@elle.co.za JUNIORASSISTANT DESIGNER Bonolo Ramathebane FASHION & FEATURES Ntombenhle Shezielle@elle.co.za ntombenhle@elle.co.za EDITORIAL CREATIVE ASSISTANT Niquita Bento niquita@elle.co.za ASSISTANT EDITOR PRINT Tidi Benbenisti tidi@elle.co.za INTERNS Paigh dos Santos, Jenna Maree-Kipling ASSISTANT EDITOR DIGITAL Holly Meadows holly@elle.co.za

READ

@emiliegambade

ACTING CHIEF COPY EDITOR Erla Rabe copyed@elle.co.za BEAUTYTyilo malibongwe@elle.co.za CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Malibongwe INTERNS Jabulile Sopete and Jaime Waddington BEAUTY EDITOR Nicole Newman nicole@elle.co.za ONLINE INTERN Brittany Cost Cindy Chang BEAUTY INTERNS Jabulile Dlamini-Qwesha, FASHION FASHION DIRECTOR Tarryn Oppel tarryn@elle.co.za ADVERTISING FASHION & FEATURES ASSISTANT Ntombenhle Shezi ntombenhle@elle.co.za ADVERTISING PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Naazneen Baulackey naazneen@elle.co.za CREATIVE ASSISTANT Niquita Bento niquita@elle.co.za INTERNS Paigh dos Santos, Phethagatso ACCOUNTS MANAGERS Motumi, (JHB) Ayanda Molefe, Boipelo Chababa and Jenna Maree-Kipling Thalia Pallotta tpp@futurejhb.co.za 011 485 3378 BEAUTY Jessica Fairman jess@elle.co.za 011 801 9077 BEAUTY EDITOR Nicole Newman nicole@elle.co.za ACCOUNTS MANAGER BEAUTY INTERNS Eeden la Grange and(CPT) Sarah Hilton-Barber

Jacelize du Preez jacelize.olivetree@gmail.com 021 045 0124 ADVERTISING MARKETING ADVERTISING AND PRODUCTION CO-ORDINATOR Naazneen Baulackey MARKETING NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGERnaazneen@elle.co.za Ryan Sorgente ACCOUNTS MANAGERS (JHB) MARKETING ASSISTANT Joanne Watson joanne@elle.co.za Thalia Pallotta tpp@futurejhb.co.za 011 485 3378 INTERN Ayanda Molefe Jessica Fairman jess@elle.co.za 011 801 9077 SUBSCRIPTIONS Times Media (Pty) Ltd 123 300 Tania Minnaar tania@elle.co.za 0110860 801 9171 ACCOUNTS MANAGER (CPT) ONLINE mysubs.co.za/ELLE

ELLEMagazineSA

Jacelize du Preez jacelize.olivetree@gmail.com 021 045 0124

ELLEMagazineSA

MARKETING MARKETING AND NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Ryan Sorgente MARKETING ASSISTANT Joanne Watson joanne@elle.co.za SUBSCRIPTIONS Times Media (Pty) Ltd 0860 123 300 ONLINE mysubs.co.za/ELLE MANAGEMENT

PUBLISHER Gisèle Wertheim Aymés gisele@elle.co.za PERSONAL ASSISTANT Cookoo Moodley BUSINESS MANAGER Louise Birkner louise@elle.co.za MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT Robert Hood MANAGEMENT PUBLISHER Gisèle Wertheim Aymés gisele@elle.co.za ENQUIRIES PERSONAL ASSISTANT Cookoo Moodley POSTAL PO BOX 2316 Randburg 2125 BUSINESS MANAGER Louise Birkner louise@elle.co.za EDITORIAL 011 801 9120 MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT Robert Hood

@ELLEMagazineSA

MARKETING 011 801 9077 ENQUIRIES

@ELLEMagazineSA POSTAL PO BOX 2316 Randburg DISTRIBUTION BY RNA, Bianca Davis 0112125 248 3607 EDITORIAL011 801 9120 PRINTED BY CTP Cape Town MARKETING 011 801 9077 REPRODUCTION BY Hirt & Carter, Cape Town TRADEMARK NOTICE The ELLE trademark and logo are owned in Canada by France-Canada Editions et 011 Publications, DISTRIBUTION BY RNA, Bianca Davis 248 3607 Inc. and in the rest of the world by Hachette Filipacchi Presse (France), PRINTED BY CTP Cape under Town licence from the trademark owners. each LAGARDERE ACTIVE Group companies. ELLE is used ELLEMagazineSA

REPRODUCTION BY Hirt & Carter, Cape Town TRADEMARK NOTICE The ELLE trademark and logo are owned in Canada by France-Canada Editions et Publications, Inc. and in the rest of the world by Hachette Filipacchi Presse (France), LAGARDÈRE ACTIVE each LAGARDERE ACTIVE Group companies. ELLE is used under licence from the trademark owners.

CHAIRMAN AND CEO LAGARDÈRE ACTIVE Denis Olivennes CEO ELLE FRANCE & INTERNATIONAL Constance Benqué CEO ELLE INTERNATIONAL Fabrice A Plaquevent CEO ELLE INTERNATIONAL media licences François Coruzzi BRAND MANAGEMENT OF ELLE Françoise-Marie Santucci LAGARDÈRE ACTIVE CHAIRMAN AND CEO LAGARDÈRE ACTIVE Denis Olivennes FRANCEBessolo & INTERNATIONAL SVP/INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF CEO ELLEELLE Valéria LlopizConstance Benqué CEO ELLE INTERNATIONAL A Plaquevent CEO ELLE INTERNATIONAL media licences François BRAND MANAGEMENT OF ELLE Françoise-Marie SVP/DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL MEDIA Fabrice LICENSES, DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT & SYNDICATION Mickael BerretCoruzzi ELLE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS CharlotteSantucci Deffe, Virginie Dolata SVP/INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF ELLE Valéria Bessolo Llopiz DEPUTY SYNDICATION TEAM MANAGER Thérèse Genevois SYNDICATION COORDINATOR Olivia Ciardi COPYRIGHTS MANAGER & DIGITAL SYNDICATION Séverine Laporte SVP/DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL MEDIA LICENSES, DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT & SYNDICATION Mickael Berret ELLE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS Charlotte Deffe, Virginie Dolata www.ellearoundtheworld.com DEPUTY SYNDICATION TEAM MANAGER Thérèse Genevois SYNDICATION COORDINATOR Olivia Ciardi COPYRIGHTS MANAGER & DIGITAL SYNDICATION Séverine Laporte INTERNATIONAL AD SALES HOUSE: LAGARDÈRE GLOBAL ADVERTISING www.ellearoundtheworld.com INTERNATIONAL AD SALES HOUSE: LAGARDÈRE GLOBAL ADVERTISING CEO Claudio Piovesana claudio.piovesana@lagardere-active.com CEO Claudio Piovesana claudio.piovesana@lagardere-active.com Lagardère Global Advertising Lagardère Global Advertising POSTAL 124 RUE DANTON, 92300 LEVALLOIS-PERRET, FRANCE POSTAL 124 RUE DANTON, 92300 LEVALLOIS-PERRET, FRANCE

WORLD’S LEADING FASHION MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS WORLD’S LEADING FASHION MAGAZINE–– 46 46 INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS Argentina - Australia - Belgium - Brazil - Bulgaria Canada- Canada - China- -China Croatia - Czech Republic France - Finland - Germany - Greece - Hong Kong -- India Hungary - India Argentina - Australia - Belgium - Brazil -- Bulgaria - Croatia - Czech Republic- -Denmark Denmark --France - Finland - Germany - Greece - Hong Kong - Hungary - Indonesia - - Indonesia Italy - -Japan - Korea - Mexico - Norway --Oriental - Portugal - Quebec - Romania- Russia - Russia - Serbia - Slovenia - South Africa - Africa Spain - Sweden - Thailand - - Thailand Italy - Japan - Korea Mexico - Norway - Oriental Poland- -Poland Portugal - Quebec - Romania Serbia- Singapore - Singapore - Slovenia - South - Spain --Taiwan Sweden - Taiwan The Netherlands - Turkey - Ukraine -- UK The Netherlands - Turkey - Ukraine UK- -US US- Vietnam - Vietnam

ELLE (ISSN 1025-9791) July 2015. Editorial contributions are welcome and should be sent to The Editor, ELLE, PO Box 15793, Vlaeberg 8018. All due care will be taken with material submitted, but the magazine and publishers cannot be held responsible for loss

ELLE (ISSN 1025-9791) November 2015. Editorial contributions areunsolicited welcomeeditorial, and should The Editor, ELLE, PO and Boxunsolicited 15793,editorial Vlaeberg due will care be as taken with material submitted, but the magazine and publishers cannot be held responsible for or damage. ELLE assumes no responsibility to return graphicbe or sent other to material. All rights in letters and8018. graphic All material bewill treated unconditionally assigned for publication and copyright purposes and material will be loss or damage. ELLE assumes responsibility to return editorial, or other material. All rights in letters unsolicited editorial and graphic will bethetreated as While unconditionally assigned for and copyright purposes and material will subject tonoELLE’s unrestricted right to editunsolicited and comment editorially.graphic ELLE is fully protected by copyright and nothing mayand be reprinted in whole or part without writtenmaterial permission from publisher. reasonable precautions havepublication been taken to ensure the accuracy of advice information givenbyto copyright readers, theand editor, publisher andbe proprietor cannot accept responsibility for any damage or inconvenience thatpublisher. may arise therefrom. be subject to ELLE’s unrestricted right to edit and comment editorially. ELLE and is fully protected nothing may reprinted in whole or part without written permission from the While reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of advice and information given to readers, the editor, publisher and proprietor cannot accept responsibility for any damage or inconvenience that may arise therefrom.

Masthead.indd 1

2015/07/01 6:09 PM

2015/10/02 3:04 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:34 PM

BEHIND THE SCENES pairs of sunglasses

UNCOVERED SA model Mieke Visser

hair changes from crimped to wet

For our Great Escape issue, we knew we would be featuring the ‘just in’ and much anticipated H&M x Balmain collection.In the fashion feature, we have selected key pieces, some glistening in the sun, contrasting with the nearby rocks or the striking blue sky. The shoot took place on the beach, with an idyllic backdrop: a deep blue ocean and clear skies; but what you don’t see are the gusts of wind (up to 44km per hour) nearly sweeping us off our feet. We chose Mieke Visser, a South African model we have worked with previously and absolutely adore, and talented photographer Travys Owen to create the fashion story and the cover. In keeping with our issue’s theme and the high summer season, we went with a macramé style top with gold accents and a collar necklace paired with a khaki bikini bottom from Amuse Society. Mieke’s hint at a smile and confident stature, bright blue skies, and a glistening sea (despite the crazy wind!), culminated in an image that silently says: hello to a sexy summer!

behind-the-scenes tweets as the shoot was kept ultra-confidential

pieces from the H&M x Balmain collection

− Tarryn Oppel

PHOTOGRAPHY: TRAVYS OWEN, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM & SUPPLIED

/hour wind speed

slices of pizza eaten on set

24 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Cover_Uncovered.indd 1

2015/10/02 2:07 PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

THE FIRST PERFUME BY

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:44 PM

DIGITAL

AFRICA

WIN

WORTH

R62 000

SOUT H

N O V E M B E R 2 015

WIN

A TRIP TO THE SEYCHELLES

W W W. E L L E . C O . Z A

FEEL THE HEAT

PIECES YOU IT, SHOP IT NEEDSEE AND LOVE IT!

SWIMWEAR

STYLES

OUR FASHION ADVENTURE

GET YOUR

BODY BEACH READY

V O L .20

DECISION FATIGUE? GIVE YOUR BRAIN A BREAK

N O.0 8 E L L E .C O. Z A

NOVEMBER 2015 R38.50 (VAT INCL) OTHER COUNTRIES R33.77 (EXCL TAXES)

T H E W O R L D’S B I G G E S T- S E L L I N G FA S H I O N M A G A Z I N E

MUST-READ THE F-WORD

SEXY SUMMER

EAT

ESCAPE

ELLE November Cover.2.indd 1

THE GR

Each month we’re giving away a perfume to the best #ELLESelfie. This month you could win 1 of 3 Paco Rabanne Olympéa fragrances worth R925 each

L SPECIA TRAVEL LO SO HOLIDAY WITH LA HOW TO IN LOVE FALLING 2015/10/02 2:50 PM

TOP @ELLEMAGAZINESA INSTAGRAM POSTS

#ELLESELFIE Tweet or Instagram us your #ELLESelfie featuring our November issue and we’ll publish the best on ELLE.co.za. Remember to include @ELLEMagazineSA #ELLESelfie

Wishing all our readers a happy Heritage Day! With love, the ELLE team X – 366 likes It’s the final day of our @cheraleelyle 5-day #NYFW #StyleDiary – 241 likes Love these @superga_sa flatforms from

@superbalist? – 597 likes For some trans-seasonal style inspo, we bring you @kristina_bazan #ClosetCrush – 410 likes ELLE loves blue denim! #NewSeason. Tap for details – 350 likes

@paighdossantos

5 scents for 5 lifestyles, @EsteeLauderSA #Aerin #LilacPath – 450 likes

#ASKELLE

See our 2015 ELLE Rising Star Design Awards in association with MRP finalists’ collections come to life on-screen

T W E E T

I N S T A G R A M

@hannahnietta: What type of personality do you need to have to be able to be a good fashion intern? #AskELLE You need to be open and have the ability to use your intuition and think ahead. @Flubby_Snookums: What are the less glamorous parts of a fashion internship? Packing boxes. @Anishasingh007: What’s the most exciting part of your job? Is it anything close to The Devil Wears Prada? #AskELLE I’ve been very fortunate to work with amazing designers and international brands. As for The Devil Wears Prada, it is not close but there are some similarities. @Nontobek0Sibisi: Do you feel the external pressure to always look your best? Sometimes. I think it’s important to stay true to your style, as it’s an expression of who you are, regardless of what that may be.

@ E L L E M A G A Z I N E S A

Y O U

T E L L

U S

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO; TIMOTHY GERGES

Fashion intern Paigh dos Santos answers your tweets

MUST-WATCH!

26 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE_digital.indd 1

2015/10/02 3:54 PM

OUR EDIT OF THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST FASHION AND BEAUTY TRENDS

RADAR

LADYLIKE LACE

PHOTOGRAPHY: PICTURENET; COMPILED BY NTOMBENHLE SHEZI

The lace designs seen at Roberto Cavalli’s Spring ‘15 show are the perfect way to add texture and a hint of romantic detailing to your look this season

Radar_Opener.indd 1

2015/10/02 3:07 PM

•R

R•R

FASHION DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

R•R

ADAR •

S U M M E R

S E A S O N

COOL CLUTCHES

The new Mimco Atomic Ranger collection featuring Soo Joo Park has us swooning over these super quirky zip clutches that are great day-to-night venture companions. The perfect size for all you need on the go, R999 a pop is the price to pay for a fun outfit finish. #Love

COLLECTORS’ ITEM

Fifty years as Fendi’s creative director is no mean feat for anyone, not even for Karl Lagerfeld. In celebration of this milestone, the Italian fashion house has released the book Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld that showcases his design vision, and it’s available from Amazon.

3 STYLE ICON

The things we can’t wait to covet, collect and check-out

THE GLADIATORS Gladiator sandals are a fashion perennial, and a must for summer. We’re inspired by Chloé’s SS15 collection, and love this pair from MRP, R150.

EYE-CONIC BELTS

We can’t get over the Le Left Bank belts from Missibaba’s iconic range. The hand and eye design on the belt makes it the quirkiest addition to our wardrobe this season, and it’s priced at R2 500.

COMPILED BY NTOMBENHLE SHEZI, PHOTOGRAPHY: ANDRE WEPENER AT THE PIXEL LOUNGE

Renowned for their sporty yet stylish appeal, Stan Smiths are cult favourites the world over. This time around they are reimagined with white polka dots, complimented by vibrant colours, thanks to Rita Ora. The constant reinvention of this classic adidas Originals sneaker means it ain’t going nowhere, and we’re not complaining.

28 @ ELLEmagazineSA

RADAR_Fashion 2.indd 28

2015/10/02 3:36 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:38 PM

•R

R•R

FASHION DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

R•R

ADAR •

TRAPEZE ARTIST

There’s an abundance of swimwear styles to choose from this season, but the one topping our list is the trapeze. It cuts in all the right places, and is best for beach activities or, if you choose, to look super cool alongside the pool. We found two options from Topshop worth a shop!

6 BOXED IN

Made out of shipping containers, the newly launched 27 Boxes in Melville, Joburg (75 3rd Avenue) is a wonderful hang-out spot and a great alternative to the markets and malls that tend to dominate the city. One of our favourite stores is A1 that’s run by Eleni Labrou of AKEDO, James Barrett-Poulsen and Amy Liu from Lumin, stocking all their designs.

SEEING RED

Wearing one solid colour from head-to-toe is a fashion faux-pas no more. Incorporating different tones and textures of red is one of the best ways to showcase modern elegance. Complete the riveting look with this red Louis Vuitton bag, R23 700

THE EXTRA DETAILS

No outfit is truly complete without something extra special. And we really love the accessories we spotted during London Fashion Week this past September.

RADAR_Fashion 2.indd 30

Full-piece, R649

PHOTOGRAPHS: GALLO IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK.COM; IMAGE: MARA HOFFMAN

GUSTAVOLINS

VALENTINO

COLOUR ME COOL

While most people’s eyes were set on the runway during New York Fashion Week SS16 collections in September, we looked to the streets and found cool colourful ensembles.

Bikini top, R339, and bottom, R259

2015/10/02 3:37 PM

IN FULL BLOOM This season is all about the flower, whether it’s carried off subtly with whites to achieve a minimal look, or is interpreted with bright colours and flowing garments. Either way this trend is as fresh as the flowers it’s based on. Style tip: Pair your feminine florals with pleated pleather skirts to add some edge. 1

1. DRESS R899 2. DRESS R1199 3. TOP R599 4. JACKET R2599 5. SHORTS R599 6. DRESS R1999 7. TOP R899 8. SKIRT R1199 9. TOP R399

MANGO BEDFORD

ELLE ad template.indd 1

CLEARWATER

EASTGATE

GATEWAY

MELROSE

MENLYN

SANDTON

V&A

WOODLANDS

2015/09/30 3:16 PM

•R

R•R

FASHION DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

R•R

ADAR •

E L L E

M E E T S

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for our top five Margaret Zhang looks

What is the one item in your wardrobe that you just can’t seem to throw out? I have this beautiful teal blue vintage skirt that I saved up for when I was about 14 – I can’t even think how I would wear it now, but the colour is so vibrant that I cannot let it go – ever! What is the secret to a perfect Instagram feed? There’s no right or wrong answer. Making sure you’re creating original content and developing your own signature (rather than replicating others’) is really important. In terms of the images themselves, finding the right light always makes for better images. What has been your greatest accomplishment so far? My global Clinique campaign alongside Hannah Bronfman and Tavi Gevinson has been such a surreal experience, and an incredible project to work on. Clinique is truly ahead of the curve in speaking to, and inspiring, an ambitious young female demographic through what the three of us do rather than what we look like. What five things will we always find in your handbag? My camera, my laptop, my phone, all of their chargers, and a massive bottle of water.

PHOTOGRAPHS: SUPPLIED BY MARGARET ZHANG

Our ongoing crush on Zhang, whose innate sense of style and talents are shaping the fashion industry, calls for an exclusive quick fire. Tarryn Oppel chats to the Sydney-based writer, stylist, photographer and creative director

COMPILED BY: TARRYN OPPEL / PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED

MARGARET ZHANG

32 @ ELLEmagazineSA

RADAR_Fashion 2.indd 32

2015/10/02 2:53 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 3

2015/09/30 3:24 PM

•R

R•R

ESCAPE DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

Tell us about the app. The TSTMKRS app is available for iOS and Android, and we think it’s a sexier version of Groupon. Our goal was to carefully curate and craft on-demand experiences at restaurants, nightclubs, bars, hotels, and much more, and let people create their own African experience. The app is integrated with Uber, whom we’ve partnered with at a strategic level, and has lots of cool perks like creating a wish list, internal ratings, and the opportunity to connect with the movers and shakers in the city you’re checking out. The app is free to download and browse, and you only pay once you’ve booked.

R•R

ADAR •

obinsoon Ch e r a e R

A L L

O U T

@sasyrae @tstmkrsafrica How did it all begin? I travelled throughout the continent for nearly a decade – 13 countries and counting – and every visit was epic. I shared my experiences on social media, and people kept posting comments like, ‘This is Africa?’ and more frequently, ‘Can I go to Africa with you?!’ I soon realised that the information about Africa as a travel destination was either hard to find, only focused on safaris, or outdated, which wasn’t appealing to millennials. The key to solving their problem was a combination of a mobile and desktop experience that was like nothing ever done before.

Tastemakers Africa is changing the way people perceive and travel through the continent. Ntombenhle Shezi caught up with founder Cherae Robinson to talk travel and the newly launched TSTMKRS app

How did the idea of creatives curating Tastemakers Africa’s Instagram feed come about? Africans are best served telling the Africa story. Creatives provide the pulse of a destination no matter where you are in the world. From the beginning these individuals have been key to our formation, aesthetic, and commitment to authenticity. It was only right that we featured their cities (and their travels) through their own eyes on our Instagram feed.

What are your travel must-pack items? Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC, Kiehl’s Body Butter, my headphones, a scarf (to wrap around my hair and keep it shiny and healthy), a mini-skirt and a pair of leggings.

YO U R U LT I M AT E G R E AT E S C A P E ? F R E E D O M , A N D A N Y W H E R E N E A R WAT E R .

PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED; @MATAANO – AYAAN AND IDYL MOHALLIM; @LAFROHEMIEN – AFROHEMIAN NOMAD; @TSTMKRSAFRICA; @GRASIEMERCEDES – GRASIE MERCEDES; @YAGAZIEEMEZI – YAGAZIE EMEZI; @VELMAROSSA – VELMA ROSSA; @FINDINGPAOLA – PAOLA MATHE; @CHRISHOUNS – CHRISTIAN NÉPHROLOGUE; @MILESHAVOC; @AURELIJL; @TWIGGYMOLI – TWIGGY MOLOI; @KENNYJMW – KENNY JULES MORIFI-WINSLOW

AFRICA

34 @ ELLEmagazineSA

RADAR_Fashion 2.indd 34

2015/10/02 2:53 PM

Li p1 0 6 _ SSO

2 0 1 5 - 0 9 - 0 7 T0 9 : 4 8 : 2 4 + 0 2 : 0 0

Lipidol is a range of six new oils for daily skincare. Featured product: Lipidol Sunscreen Oil 125ml UVA/UVB (SPF20). Supplements the skinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural oily layer stripped away by sun, wind and water. Available at selected Clicks stores at the recommended retail price of R79.95. lipidol.com

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:04 PM

1. Shirt, R2 650; blazer, R7 500 2. Pants, R4 600 3. Bag, R19 450 4. Heels, R5 795 5. Shirt, R3 150 6. Trousers, R5 995 7. Dress, R6 600 8. Skirt, R7 350

FROM THE

#ELLEFASHION CUPBOARD

PAUL SMITH Complete your wardrobe with clean-cut pieces that fit together perfectly for the office, or to casually layer for leisure

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO / FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL

36 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE_Fashion Cupboard.indd 34

2015/10/01 8:30 AM

OLAP_ELLE_FP_SEPT

GO BLONDER•GO BOLDER

WITHOUT DAMAGE OR BREAKAGE, MAKE YOUR COLOUR LAST LONGER. Get bolder and brighter colours from your next salon service – without the worry or the risk of doing any damage to your hair. Olaplex is a revolutionary new product that allows you to go bright, go bold, and have the hair you’ve always dreamed of. As chemical processes break down the bonds that are essential for healthy hair, Olaplex steps in to repair them before any damage is done.

REPAIR PROTECT

Ask your salon about the Olaplex treatment so that you can repair and protect your hair while discovering a whole new world of colour and style possibilities.

DISCOVER

ONLY AVAILABLE AT YOUR SALON www.olaplex.co.za

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:20 PM

R•R

ADAR •

Olivier Rousteing

•R

R•R

FASHION DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

SA L AU N CH As H&M makes its South African debut with an inaugural store in Cape Town, and we have finally caught our breath, Tarryn Oppel chats exclusively to Balmain’s creative director, Olivier Rousteing, about the sought-after #HMBalmaination collection

RADAR_onetowatch H&M.indd 24

PHOTOGRAPHS: SUPPLIED

We all know what they say about collaborations: it makes the outcome more impactful and creative than if it were executed independently. That’s why when news broke that retail powerhouse H&M would make its debut in Africa with a sought-after designer collaboration collection, stashing some extra money in a savings account was the way to go. I also base this decision on a friend’s personal experience from five years ago, when she queued up outside an H&M store, awaiting a designer collaboration that sold out within minutes. The thought of queuing up is enticing, when you know that the results yielded include a designer piece or two at pocket-friendly prices. It reminds me of that moment in Confessions of a Shopaholic when Rebecca Bloomwood fights over a pair of Gucci boots on sale. I don’t think my friend had to fight for her buys, but she did exceptionally well in the shopping department with a body-hugging black mini dress, covered in ribbon-like trim, and red chandelier earrings by Lanvin. Très chic, and signature Alber Elbaz.

2015/10/02 2:21 PM

R•R

FASHION •R

R•R

ADAR •

RA PHOTOGRAPHS: SUPPLIED

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

The Lanvin ♥ H&M collection sold out and the price tag for each item was a steal. The magnitude of such collaborations (one of 10 to date!) simply blew my mind. H&M’s age of collaboration kicked off in 2004 with Karl Lagerfeld, setting the bar high. Its list of designer collaborations now boasts some of the best names in the world of fashion: Stella McCartney, Viktor & Rolf (who even created a wedding dress as part of their collection), Roberto Cavalli, Comme des Garçons, Matthew Williamson, Jimmy Choo, Lanvin, Sonia Rykiel, Versace, Marni, Maison Martin Margiela, Isabel Marant, Alexander Wang and, most recently, Balmain. With each of them, luxury fashion was brought to the masses, and let us experience a world oft-times we only dream of: it is a meeting of two worlds – high street and high end – in the most creative way possible. Lagerfeld was once asked whether he was worried about working with a mass brand. His response? ‘Inexpensive is not “cheap” anymore, that’s why the luxury industry has to make an even bigger effort.’ Pre-viewing the collection at the H&M showroom in Cape Town, we were absolutely captivated: the fabrics, impeccable proportions, intricate detailing, every garment seemed tailored to perfection. Balmain’s creative director, Olivier Rousteing announced his collaboration with the Swedish brand at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, flanked by Kendall Jenner and Jourdan Dunn. ‘I had kept the secret for so long, it was the perfect way to finally share it with the world. I’ve had so much fun making this collection. I love my work so much, and always put my all into everything that I do. It was amazing to design the collection, and to think about the pieces that I know my followers have always dreamed of wearing,’ he tells me. The H&M designer collaborations usually take a few months to complete – from the first meeting to the end collection. On the process, he explains that ‘once the first samples were produced, the H&M team came to Paris for fittings. It was a very emotional experience for me. It was amazing to see how hard they had worked to capture the Balmain DNA in the pieces, and how respectful they had been to both the Balmain heritage and my designs.’

.CO.ZA

GO TO ELLE.CO.ZA

for an exclusive interview with H&M’s head of design, Ann-Sofie Johansson, about #HMBalmaination

Kendall Jenner

It’s a big deal to have access to an international collaboration right here at home; trust me, you’ll want the entire collection. So what should we grab as soon as the doors open? Rousteing really wanted people to get a true taste of Balmain, whether they buy the flockprinted logo T-shirt or one of the limited edition embellished dresses (I’ve already allocated budget to a sequined green number to wear on New Year’s Eve, or my birthday, or both!). If he, however, had to pick just one it would be the embellished velvet blazer that supermodel Jenner wore to the Billboard Music Awards. ‘I love the richness of the craftsmanship, and I love its oversized shape that anyone could wear. It’s effortless and cool, and you can wear it as a blazer or, do what Kendall did and, wear it as a dress with the thigh high boots.’ Be sure to brush up on your selfie skills, and get ready to snap and post with the hashtag #HMBalmaination, on 5 November. Whether you’re lucky enough to already own a few pieces from previous collections, or whether this is your first H&M designer collaboration shopping experience, don’t miss it. Here’s to another decade of boundarybreaking collaborations – for all! The collection is launching globally on 5 November. £

‘ I LOV E I T S OV E R S I Z E D S H A P E T H AT A N Y O N E C O U L D W E A R ’ 39 @ ELLEmagazineSA

RADAR_onetowatch H&M.indd 25

2015/10/02 2:22 PM

•R

R•R

ELLE READS DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

@Sisonkemsimang

R•R

ADAR •

T H E B O O K T H AT

CHANGED MY LIFE SISONKE MSIMANG

For this issue, writer and political analyst Sisonke Msimang tells us about the book that has made a lasting impression on her What is the title and author’s name?

What emotions did it inspire in you?

The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.

The best books don’t evoke one emotion – they open you up. They make you curious and they make you smile with recognition. They make you empathise and they also make you incredibly grateful that someone took the time to craft a world for you.

How old were you when you discovered it?

I read it in 1997 when it was first published. I was in my early 20s. How did you come across it?

Was there a particular character who grabbed your imagination?

The protagonist is Rahel, a young girl who is also an independent misfit caught up in a series of events over which she has no control. So, of course, I fell in love with her spirit. I also couldn’t help love her brother Estah, who is struck mute by something he witnesses. I loved the aunt, Baby Kochamma, and all her quirks. It was such a subtle and funny book. But the most incredible character in the book for me – and now more so as I try my hand at writing my own book – is the setting: the hills, the forests, and the town of Ayemenem in Kerala.

Did the book prompt you to do something differently?

I typically don’t read in order to act. I read to grow and to feel and to fall in love. I read for the words – their beauty and their wonder. What I have done in my life – the activism I have undertaken – has come from a different impulse; it’s come from being inspired by real people, by my circumstances. Books are a different thing for me. They are a necessary indulgence. That’s why I think all children – and black children in particular – should have access to as many books as they can read. Could you sum it up in a few words?

It’s a book about discrimination: about the caste system, about tradition, and what happens when people enforce unkind ways, simply because that’s the way things that have always been. £

ALSO ON MY SHORT LIST… Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga is a book I think every thinking woman should read. It’s funny, clever and necessary. The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born by Ayi Kwei Armah is a wonderfully wrought book about corruption, values, and the difficulties of post-colonial morality. Lastly, Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke offers gorgeous advice that speaks across the ages.

COMPILED BY NTOMBENHLE SHEZI / PHOTOGRAPHY: NICK WHITE

Back then everyone was talking about this young fresh voice; a beautiful Indian woman whose words read like poetry, and who was telling a shocking subversive story in the most lyrical way possible. She won the Booker Prize for it. This one has been on my shelf for almost 20 years.

40 @ ELLEmagazineSA

radar_book2.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:54 PM

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

•R

R•R

NOVEMBER R•R

ADAR •

C U L T U R E

C R U N C H

YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOT TEST HAPPENINGS IN AFRICA 30.10.15 – 01.11.15

KENYA

OUT OF AFRICA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 11.11.15 – 20.11.15

EGYPT

37TH CAIRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 07.11.15

CAPE TOWN

CINTRON PINK POLO EVENT

0 0 1 Storytelling is deeply rooted in the African culture, and the Out of Africa International Film Festival is the creative space where independent film-makers, producers and promoters get to share their creative vision. The Festival’s mission is to take these productions and market them to a global audience. outofafricafilmfest.com

0 0 2 The world of cinema expands beyond Europe and North

America all the way to Africa and the Middle East, and the 37th Cairo International Film Festival is proof. Regarded as the oldest film festival in the Middle East, it is a leading cultural event revealing Egypt’s role in the world of film. ciff.org.eg

0 0 3 The (pink-themed) polo event of the season is first and

foremost an important breast cancer fundraising initiative. Held at plush Val de Vie Estate, it remains one of SA’s most coveted social events. Celebrating cancer survivors, it’s a day of polo, high tea and fashion in aid of a worthy cause. valdevie.co.za/events/polo-events-

at-val-de-vie-estate/pink-polo.html

27.11.15 – 28.11.15

NIGERIA

AFRICA MEETS REGGAE

28.11.15

JOBURG

0 0 5 A public art festival, the Maboneng Township Arts Experience is an initiative conceived in Alexandra Township with the aim of empowering communities while giving a platform to unknown artists. Here, homes are transformed into temporary art galleries, and the entry fee of R100 (per person) buys you a tour through the township to view the art on display. maboneng.com

27.11.15 – 29.11.15

0 0 6 Set against the backdrop of Theewaterskloof Dam, Synergy

MABONENG TOWNSHIP ARTS EXPERIENCE

COMPILED BY: PHETHAGATSO MOTUMI/ PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED

0 0 4 Formerly held in Los Angeles, Africa Meets Reggae is a celebration of peace and unity synonymous with the genre. Legends like Shaggy, Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, King Sunny Ade and Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop Dogg) are some of the artists set to take the stage by storm this year. africameetsreggae.com

CAPE TOWN

SYNERGY LIVE

Live is an electronic dance music festival with a twist. Featuring DJs, comedians, artisan food and custom décor, it’s a weekend away just in time for summer. synergylive.co.za

ALBUM RELEASES: KURT COBAIN MONTAGE OF HECK (20 NOVEMBER)

Previously unreleased, raw, untouched music – some recorded at home – by late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain is what fans can expect on Montage of Heck. Offering further insight into the man and the musician who elevated grunge to the top of the charts, it is the soundtrack of the Montage of Heck documentary.

JUSTIN BIEBER JUSTIN BIEBER (13 NOVEMBER)

It’s been a bumpy road for Justin Bieber but he’s resilient and better than ever. Testing the waters earlier this year with a cool collaboration with Jack Ü (Diplo and Skrillex) on Where Are U Now, there’s no doubt that Bieber is back – with a new haircut and sound – and What Do You Mean? is the first single off the album.

ADELE 25 (20 NOVEMBER)

It’s been four years since the release of 21 – Adele’s brilliant sophomore album, crowned the best-selling album this millennium. She is finally back with 25, her highly anticipated new project that promises soulful, raw and real emotions in keeping with chart-topping hits Chasing Pavements and Rolling in the Deep.

41 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Culture Crunch.indd 1

2015/10/02 9:29 AM

•R

R•R

ELLE OPINION DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

R•R

ADAR •

N E W YO R K

A LWAYS A G O O D ‘ PA R TY ’ I D E A Fashion Week season is all about the future of design, yet for Dimeji Alara the after-parties are key to networking, and having some fun, too (with Lady Gaga and Riccardo Tisci), especially in NYC

@dimejialara

have the next show to catch, especially with NYC’s hectic traffic. Have you noticed how fast the shows end, and how, as soon as a show is over, everyone runs to the next one? Check out someone’s Twitter feed when attending Fashion Week… Ultimately, it’s always about the next show. But the after-parties are more about networking, letting your hair down (well…), and having fun after a long day of unending shows and presentations. This time, my favourite after-party was Riccardo Tisci’s, for his inaugural Givenchy show in New York, which took place in a three-storey mechanic garage in the heart of the city. And then there was Alexander Wang, whose party hall was packed with professional pole dancers. It was fun, fabulous, and I got to meet Steve Tyler, the fantastic make-up artist Pat McGrath, Naomi Campbell, June Ambrose, Riccardo Tisci, Carine Roitfeld, Lady Gaga (she was so approachable although her usual crazy self!), and a very pregnant Kim Kardashian-West, who left early, gracing the crowd with a fantastic: ‘I’m too old for this!’ But enough with the name-dropping… My point is: I’ve met most of these people several times before this past Fashion Week, but never this intimate, or in such a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Believe me, the after-party is an entirely different ball game. I’m a big fan of the shows, the adrenaline backstage, the speed and creative work that goes into putting a show together, and watching the collections live. But nothing beats the after-parties, especially when you’re hosted by the city that never sleeps. £

PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED / PICTURENET

While preparing for the New York Spring/Summer 2016 ready-to-wear collections, in early September, I was also in the process of writing my November column, which happens to be our Great Escape Issue. Even though I was dreading the 12-hour flight from Lagos to New York, the Big Apple is always – at least for me – a good idea. Called ‘the city that never sleeps’ for a reason, I almost always barely have a moment to catch my breath thanks to a string of back-to-back shows, presentations, luncheons, and after-parties that take place every day and night. A new locale (up until September, New York Fashion Week’s home was Lincoln Centre) means you literally have to run from one venue to another, show after show, throughout the day. It’s just like Paris Fashion Week, where the shows are scattered around different parts of the city. I try to attend as many shows as I can, and even more after-parties, because, most of the time, they are more fun than the shows, thanks to their laidback vibe. The principal objectives at every Fashion Week, of course, are to see the collections, discover new talents, identify what the designers are doing, spot new trends, and the list goes on. However, in this social-media-obsessed age, where everything is instantly available to all – either on live stream as it’s happening, Periscope, which I’ve just discovered and am very excited about, or Twitter – you can stay up-to-date with the events on and off the runway, without even stepping out of your (hotel) room. Yet nothing beats that magic of seeing the shows live, touching the clothes, and interviewing the designers and models backstage. But if you’re looking to network and meet like-minded individuals for intelligent discourse, forget the shows. Nobody has any time for chit-chat or networking because they

42 @ ELLEmagazineSA

RADAR_ELLE opinion.indd 42

2015/09/30 4:04 PM

ADAR • R

•

•R

R•R

ELLE SERIES DA

• R ADAR • RA

R•R

ADAR •

E L L E X Z E I T Z

M O C A A

C O S T U M E

I N S T I T U T E

FASHION MEETS ART

PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED/ COPYRIGHT THE ARTIST

Artist Cyrus Kabiru is best known for creating sculptural works from recycled materials that he finds on the streets of Nairobi. He will be part of the Fashion Meets Art exhibition, a highlight of the Standard Bank 2016 Costume Institute Gala

Who is Cyrus Kabiru? I am a visual artist who works with different media. How do fashion and art relate for you? What I make is art, but it often changes when it reaches the public to fashion, although fashion is also art. How and why did you start sculpting, recycling and creating art? I grew up in my neighbourhood being the best toymaker, using recycled materials. I never knew that I was an artist until people started telling me that I was making art, and that I had something inside me that was art. Where do you source your art materials? I collect materials from different places, often on the streets and when I travel outside the country. Tell us about your work. I started making the C-Stunner glasses when I was young. I was inspired by my father. They are all different and made up of found objects. The Black Mamba is a new concept that I am working on. It’s an African bicycle that Kenyans have named after the mamba snake. These bicycles are slowly disappearing, bit by bit, and that’s why I am working on them – recreating them. Why do you photograph yourself wearing your glasses? I photograph myself wearing the glasses because I am making a different type of art when I make them to when I model them. There are people who think that I just make the work, and others that believe that I am just a model – they don’t realise I am the maker and the model at the same time.

Cyrus Kabiru will exhibit at Fashion Meets Art at the Standard Bank 2016 Zeitz MOCAA Gala on 20 February 2016. For further details, or to request ticket information, contact rsvp@zeitzmocaagala.com or + 27 (0)21 418 7855

What does Afrofuturism mean to you? Afrofuturism is the future of art in Africa, and is a creative movement movement which everyone associates with my work. If you could create glasses for ELLE, what would they look like? The word ELLE reminds me of a sunflower, so I would design something with round bangles and yellow, blue and white beads, tin and wire. What awards have you won? The Young Innovator Award in 2007 (Sandbox Network, UK), the Maker Faire Africa Award for Best Artist Innovation – Thinking Outside the Box in 2010 (New York, USA) and in 2013 I was made a TED fellow at TED’s Young, the Gifted, the Undiscovered Conference in Long Beach, Los Angeles, USA. Where in the world have you exhibited? Over the last five years I have exhibited in major cities in England, the USA, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Holland, Turkey, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya. Among my favourites were the Lagos Photo Festival in Nigeria; Milan Design Week in Italy; The Maker Faire in the USA; the Istanbul Design Biennale in Turkey and Africa Design Days in Morocco. £

H I G H L I G H T O F YO U R C A R E E R ? S O FA R I T I S T H AT I A M A R E C O G N I S E D A R T I S T. 43 @ ELLEmagazineSA

RADAR_MOCAA.indd 43

2015/10/01 9:40 AM

•R

R•R

ELLE FELLA DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

R•R

ADAR •

A TIME TO ST A N D A T I M E TO S I T

@MrTyilo

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for Mali’s weekly columns

I haven’t always been at ease with standing ovations. I have felt the awkwardness as friends and fans of the designers rose to their feet, and the room slowly followed suit while I sat. I can’t recall my first one, and that makes me worry that it wasn’t genuine, that I did it because I felt pressured. But I do remember the most recent time vividly. I remember how effortless it felt, a wave of emotion came over me, and my body felt so light that I sprung to my feet before the designer even came out. I didn’t even feel like I’d exerted any physical effort. I looked around the room and realised that I wasn’t alone; the entire room was on its feet, clapping wildly as he eventually stepped out and took a bow. I reaffirmed to myself: this is how it feels to grant a well-deserved standing ovation. There’s no hesitation, no looking around. So moved by the moment it’s instinctive to stand up, clap, and perhaps even scream in adoration. I’ve felt that uncontrollable surge of excitement at only a few shows in my life. The first that I can clearly recall was in November 2007, at Johannesburg’s Park Station, at the now defunct True Love Fashion Awards: I wanted to jump out of my seat as Black Coffee sent models down the ramp in pairs, covered in fabric from head to toe, paired in a matching colour, looking like glorious twinning fashion ninjas with a penchant for drapey knits and seasonal colours. It made for a most striking colour and silhouette statement. I screamed when Black Coffee scooped the Designer of The Year Award that evening. Since then I’ve spoken to designers who’ve been on the receiving end of standing ovations. I know how much the encouragement and the validation mean to many of them, especially after weeks and months of hard work. Although the prevalence of local fashion weeks and other ramp shows might make us think that we have a fully developed fashion industry, that’s not the case. As an industry, we are still finding our feet, albeit at a rapid pace. We can certainly do with all the encouragement and validation we can get. And indeed, we have pumped a lot of it into the industry. But, as we grow, and some of our designers launch international careers, it’s essential to add discernment into the mix, to keep ourselves in check, and make sure we are aligned with the very best global practices in fashion design. I confess that I haven’t always had the best eye for garment construction; I’ve missed a hanging thread or two, a poorly stitched inside leg seam; I’ve even missed a bad fit because I was seduced by design and theatre. One can certainly enjoy shows for different reasons, even if they’re not perfect on all fronts. Still, when we stand for a designer and their studio’s work, we are not merely standing because they have managed to complete a show on time, or that they have met our expectations – such can be acknowledged with the common clap. When we rise to our feet, we acknowledge that our expectations were not merely met, but exceeded. Our standing ovation is an acknowledgment that what we have witnessed was an exceptional meeting of talent, vision and execution. We should only rise because we’ve been lifted by the spectacle of excellence before us. But when we rise for everyone, indiscriminately, we betray those very moments of excellence. £

PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES / GALLO IMAGES

It’s okay to be discerning when it comes to a standing ovation, writes Malibongwe Tyilo

44 @ ELLEmagazineSA

RADAR_ELLE Fella.indd 24

2015/10/01 9:15 AM

15239057 Town Ladies Night Advertorial_210x112mm.indd1 1 15239057 CapeCape Town Ladies Night Advertorial_210x112mm.indd

16/09/15 12:1512:15 16/09/15

HELLO CAPE TOWN! WANT TO ENJOY OUR

LADIES NIGHT? JOIN THE ELLE TEAM AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EMILIE GAMBADE ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, FOR A NIGHT OF STYLE ADVICE, MANICURES, TREATS AND DRINKS.

And stand the chance to win a gift box worth R5 000!

26.11.2015

6.30PM - 9.00PM

RSVP in store at either of our G-Star Cape Town locations V&A WATERFRONT, SHOP 254-256, 1ST FLOOR (021 418 9000) CANAL WALK, SHOP NO. 164, GROUND FLOOR (021 555 1176)

G_Star Raw.indd 90

2015/09/30 3:27 PM

ADAR • R

•

•R

R•R

BEAUTY DA

• R ADAR • RA

R•R

ADAR •

D E S T I N AT I O N W E L L N ES S

MERZOUGA, MOROCCO WHAT: A visit to the Saharan village of Merzouga, surrounded by sand dunes, lets you experience a different kind of treatment in psammotherapy – sand therapy or sand bathing (psammo meaning sand in Greek). WHY: Sand baths help with detoxification much like the effects a sauna session has on the body. The thermal therapy (due to the heat of the sand) also eases the pain caused by rheumatism and arthritis. The treatment takes place in the sand, where you are buried neck-deep for up to 10 minutes (wearing a hat of course). Once the treatment is complete you are wrapped immediately in hot towels to preserve the temperature that the body has reached. SPA: PALAIS DU DESERT HOTEL AND SPA Soothe your body and mind with argan oil and natural plants essences from the spa. palaisdudesert.com

THE DEAD SEA, ISRAEL WHAT: On the edge of the Judean Desert, Israel’s Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth (more than 400 metres below sea level). Known for its high concentration of salt and other minerals, and where no living organisms – including pollens and allergens – survive, this hypersaline lake boasts healing powers. WHY: The natural resources present in the water and the sea-bed’s black mud make it nature’s own spa. These minerals nourish and replenish the skin, while the low levels of pollens and allergens promote bromine – a chemical element with a relaxing effect on muscles and nerves. SPA: MIZPE HAYAMIM A retreat for both body and soul, situated amidst flowering gardens and an organic orchid, this green hotel will make you feel good – inside and out. mizpe-hayamim.com

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for five local wellness retreats

ROTO R UA , N E W ZEALAND WHAT: Located in the Northern Island, this thermal wonderland is known for its volcanic, geothermic and cultural restoration benefits. WHY: The ingredients found in Rotorua mud include antioxidants and minerals that restore connective tissue and reduce inflammation. The geothermal activity has created bubbling mud pools that replenish and restore nutrients, while the volcanic activity produces thermal hot pools and clouds of rejuvenating steam. SPA: POLYNESIAN SPA Relax in alkaline rock pools overlooking Lake Rotorua and get the most from local minerals. polynesianspa.co.nz

H I M A L AYA S , I N D I A WHAT: When looking for rejuvenation and relaxation through Ayurveda, the ancient naturopathic healing system (or the practice of understanding the science of life), India is your go-to destination. WHY: Ayurveda is about discovering your body, eliminating toxins, being close to nature, and deep relaxation – restoring the natural harmony of body and mind. Ayurveda and yoga are closely linked, so if Ayurveda is the science then yoga is the practice. It’s often taught in conjunction with other spiritual practices, such as meditation and kalaripayattu (a martial art). Before receiving treatment the doctor will ask about your health and life habits, and based on that will prescribe the necessary and relevant practices. SPA: ANANDA SPA, HIMALAYAS Appealing to Aryuveda’s highest aspiration, the spa recreates the synergy of mind, body and intellect through natural Himalayan heritage and practice. anandaspa.com

COMPILED BY: NICOLE NEWMAN / PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED

It’s been a long year, and our bodies deserve a time-out. Relax and rejuvenate at these wellness destinations for a 360-approach to a healthy mind, body and soul

46 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Radar_Beautypg 1.indd 34

2015/09/30 6:02 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:59 PM

•R

R•R

BEAUTY DA

D •

ADAR • R

• R ADAR • RA

R•R

ADAR •

B E A U T Y PA C K I N G Going on holiday is no reason to let go of your beauty routine. Nicole Newman shares her packing tips

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for our top 10 holiday beauty buys

I follow a daily beauty routine even when I’m on holiday. And if there’s one thing I do take seriously while packing for my holiday it’s my beauty bag. I pack two: the first for the trip ahead and the second is for my actual destination. It’s tricky to maintain your beauty routine while travelling long distance (be it flying or driving) and that’s why it’s important to pack products that are multifunctional and easy to use. Here are my essentials:

A facial oil is a must, especially if you’re travelling overnight. Oils protect the skin and help rebuild its natural lipid barrier that tends to break down when exposed to external influences (a change in temperature and over-cleansing). Sisley Black Rose Facial Oil, R2 430, is the perfect luxury companion when travelling.

The real fun begins when you reach your destination, and for me it’s about unpacking my bag laden with indulgent, beautiful products. During the year we’re so busy with work, family and friends that we don’t have the time for luxurious beauty routines – from masking to an essential oils bath – and this is why we should treat ourselves while on holiday. I plan on doing that with Dior Hydra Life Beauty Awakening Rehydrating Mask, R605.

Always keep a nourishing hand cream in your bag to counteract the impact that air-conditioning has on the skin. L’Occitane’s Dry Skin Hand Cream, R330, with shea butter, works wonders and feels amazing. Waking up in enclosed transport is no fun, and smudged mascara is never a good look, so opt for a smudge- and rub-proof product, like Maybelline Mascara, R130, or don’t wear it at all.

Now what would a summer holiday be without a glow? It makes us feel rejuvenated and it grows each day we’re away, so enhance it with a foundation for maximum impact, like Clarins Eclat Minute Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base, R345. Lightweight, it illuminates and colour-corrects (even skin tone is paramount to your holiday pictures).

Remove your make-up especially when travelling overnight – it’s one of the few occasions when face wipes are acceptable (and at festivals). Although convenient, face wipes don’t require water but leave a certain amount of residue that could irritate your skin, so it’s best to follow it up with Dr. Hauschka’s Facial Toner, R143. It keeps your skin feeling fresh, and its perfect 30ml-travel size can be used at any point during the journey. Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Corrector and Concealer, R455 each, combine targeted skin care with the benefit of hiding any signs of a disturbed sleep.

And for that final signature beauty element, the fragrance… Keep it floral and fresh with a stand-out scent like Mimosa & Cardamom by Jo Malone, R1 480. I will be packing it because of its contrast between honeyed mimosa and spicy crushed cardamom.

COMPILED BY: NICOLE NEWMAN / PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED

After spending my day in the sun (wearing ample SPF) I love the idea of starting a new serum, like Elizabeth Arden Flawless Future, R685. Follow this closely with a hydrating moisturiser, like Chanel’s famous Hydra Beauty Micro Serum, R1 255, which not only feels amazing but is also too pretty to leave behind.

48 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Radar_Beautypg2.indd 34

2015/10/02 1:11 PM

TIME CAN WAIT SKIN APPEARS YOUNGER FOR

85% (1)

OF WOMEN

BREVETS DÉPOSÉS 5 PATENTS PENDING

(3)

Immortelle, the flower that never fades, comes from deep in Corsica and is L’OCCITANE’S most treasured discovery. Its regenerative power is combined with a unique complex of seven naturally derived active ingredients (2). The Divine formula helps correct the signs of aging, making skin appear smoother and firmer with a renewed glow of youth. L’OCCITANE, a true story.

Divine Cream R1390. Shop instore or online at www.loccitane.com. While stocks last.

ELLE ad template.indd 3

2015/09/30 2:54 PM

mp 1 6 4 5 1 3

2 0 1 5 - 0 9 - 1 8 T1 7 : 3 6 : 2 1 + 0 2 : 0 0

shirt

R159 .99

Items only available in selected stores from 12 October. All items will be available online at mrp.com from 12 October.

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:34 PM

playsuit

R119 .99

top

MP164513

R69.99

Shop online at mrp.com ELLE ad template.indd 2

2015/09/30 3:34 PM

COMPETITION

WIN

A THREE-NIGHT STAY AT THE HILTON SEYCHELLES NORTHOLME RESORT AND SPA WORTH R62 000

.CO.ZA

In need of some R&R just before the year ends? One lucky ELLE reader stands the chance of winning a three-night stay at the Hilton Seychelles Northolme Resort & Spa’s new Deluxe Ocean View Pool Villa and two return flights courtesy of Air Seychelles. Set in lush tropical gardens, the boutique hotel offers everything you need in an island getaway destination. With water activities, revitalising spa treatments, panoramic ocean views, and a timeout by the infinity pools, there is no better place to de-stress and unwind. Travel in style with Air Seychelles, and experience its award-winning in-flight dining options and on-demand entertainment systems at every seat. Go on, live in the moment! A N D

C O N D I T I O N S

-Offer is valid from 01/12/15 to 01/12/16. -Offer is not valid during the festivity seasons, blackout dates applicable. -Offer is not transferable and cannot be redeemed as cash. The three-night stay is on half board basis (breakfast and dinner included). -Hilton Northolme welcomes children from 13 years old and above. -Booking is subject to availability and will be confirmed at least one month in advance. Booking request to be sent to: sezlb.info@hilton.com. -Gift voucher to be presented to front desk on arrival.

TO ENTER SMS ‘ELLESEYCHELLES’, followed by your full name and physical address, to 34975. Entries close on 26 November 2015. For more terms and conditions, turn to Address Book.

PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED

T E R M S

GO ONLINE

for full terms and conditions

52 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Mktg Competition (deleted 6448618dee893d2d07a227ed18865263) copy.indd 1

2015/10/02 4:09 PM

p54 THE BIG SWIMWEAR EDIT p58 SANDALS p62 DECODED: TED BAKER

SHOPPING R

IT IN E P

adrilles top our s p s E ho

alez

o nz

la G

le s,

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO / FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL

ummer his s ist t el

SHOPS_Opener.indd 1

ril

0 0 0, Su p e r

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for an exclusive interview with Gala Gonzalez

2015/09/30 4:48 PM

ESCAPE Neoprene swimsuit, R1 499, Amuse Society at The Store

Trapeze top, R1 099, Seafolly; high waist bottom, R1 699, Jets

KAUAI

Sneakers, R1 999, adidas

Perfect for any adventurous girl â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reflect the tropical waters in desaturated prints while staying active and fresh in neoprene Wedges, R999, Aldo

Bikini top and bottom, R1 099 (for set), Beach Cult

Bikini top, R600, and bottom, R400, both Billabong

MARA HOFFMAN

Neoprene spring suit, R1 500, Billabong

SHOPPING

Bikini top, R249, Cotton On; high waist bottom, R1 099, Seafolly

Neoprene crop top, R1 400, and neoprene briefs, R850, both Amuse Society at The Store

Cap, R1 199, Tiger of Sweden

Flip-flops, R369, Havaianas

Sunglasses, R1 350, Guess at SDM Eyewear

Bikini top, R740, and bottom, R660, both Banana Moon

Bikini set, R295, Euro Sun (only available at Takealot.com)

Boob tube, R445, and bottom, R550, both Piha at Slimsuit Distributors

54 @ ELLEmagazineSA

SHOPS_The Trend.indd 54

2015/10/02 5:09 PM

SHOPPING ESCAPE

Bikini top, R200, and bottom, R150, both Woolworths

Bikini top, R700, and bottom, R500, both Ted Baker at Stuttafords

Bikini top, R300, and bottom, R300, both Gabrielle Swimwear

Sunglasses, R1 025, Vogue Eyewear at Luxottica Sandals, R999, Steve Madden

Backpack, R1 900, Pichulik x Design Afrika Zwazwa

Bikini top and bottom, R1 400 (for set), Beach Cult

Sandals, R499, Wild Alice at Queue

Flip-flops, R279, Havaianas

BALI While living the island life barefoot, keep it light, loose and laid-back in a mix-andmatch bohemian style

Swimsuit, R295, Sun Things (only available at Takealot.com) Swimsuit, R1 902, Banana Moon

Swimsuit, R1 000, Amuse Society at The Store

Bikini top, R400, and bottom, R300, both Billabong

Bikini top, R1 345, and bottom, R1 186, both Maaji

MAAJI

Bikini top, R550, and bottom, R220, both Sun Things

55 @ ELLEmagazineSA

SHOPS_The Trend.indd 55

2015/10/02 4:59 PM

Denim swimsuit, R2 199, Seafolly

Sequined swimsuit, R1 299, Amuse Society at The Store

Broderie anglaise swimsuit, R1 000, Billabong

ESCAPE

Sandals, R499, Danielle Michelle at Zoom

Bikini top, R499, and bottom, R399, both RVCA

SANTORINI Inspired by the clear blue waters and calming environment – take a walk along the cobbled streets and enjoy a luxurious sunset Swimsuit, R3 199, Jets

Bikini top and bottom, R1 399 (for set), Beach Cult

Sunglasses, R4 800, Tom Ford at SDM Eyewear

Strapless bikini top, R650, and bottom, R500, both Amuse Society at The Store

.CO.ZA

Bikini top, R250, Woolworths; bikini bottom, R80, MRP

Sliders, R399, GIA at Queue

Watch, R74 695, Hermès at Picot & Moss

Sleeved bikini top, R350, Gabrielle Swimwear; bikini bottom, R440, Beach Cult

Beach bag, R799, Seafolly

Crochet bikini top, R450, and bottom, R450, both La Lula

56 @ ELLEmagazineSA

SHOPS_The Trend.indd 56

2015/10/02 4:46 PM

STILLS: ANDRE WEPENER AT THE PIXEL LOUNGE / IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES / SHUTTERSTOCK / FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL / FASHION INTERNS: PAIGH DOS SANTOS, JENNA MAREE-KIPLING

GO ONLINE

for our top 10 beach accessories

MICHAEL KORS

INE

e interview onzalez

SHOPPING

SHOPPING ESCAPE

Sunglasses, R1 885, Dolce & Gabbana at Luxottica

Ruffled bikini top, R170, and bottom, R140, both Woolworths

OHNE TITEL

Sandals, R1 399, Pesso

Swimsuit, R849, River Island

IBIZA

Match your swimwear to the hot sun â&#x20AC;&#x201C; go bright, neon and printed with a touch of sexy sport for a day at the beach to remember

Racer back top, R450, Billabong; bottom, R199, Woolworths

Swimsuit, R650, Gabrielle Swimwear

Visor, R40, MRP

STILLS: ANDRE WEPENER AT THE PIXEL LOUNGE / IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES / SHUTTERSTOCK / FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL / FASHION INTERNS: PAIGH DOS SANTOS, JENNA MAREE-KIPLING

Sandals, R1 295, Carvela at Spitz

Trapeze top, R199, and bottom, R199, both Cotton On

Cropped top and bottom set, R324, Speedo

Bikini top, R90, and bottom, R80, both MRP

Bikini top, R299, and bottom, R199, both Sun Things

Bikini top, R1 186, and reversible bottom, R1 254, both Maaji

Trapeze top, R1 199, and bottom, R899, both Seafolly

57 @ ELLEmagazineSA

SHOPS_The Trend.indd 57

2015/10/02 5:04 PM

SHOPPING IT’S A

MATCH Complete your look with sunnies that match your sandals for a meant-to-be summertime combination

Sandals, R699, Aldo; sunglasses, R2 385, Tommy Hilfiger at Safilo

Sandals, R1 499, Ted Baker at Stuttafords; sunglasses, R4 675, Gucci at Safilo

Sandals, R699, Melissa; sunglasses, R4 799, Chloé at Moscon Optics

Sandals, R1 099, Topshop; sunglasses, R2 593, Prada at Sunglass Hut

STILLS: ANDRE WEPENER AT THE PIXEL LOUNGE / FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL / FASHION INTERNS: PAIGH DOS SANTOS, JENNA MAREE-KIPLING

Sandals, R11 300, Louis Vuitton; sunglasses, R2 299, Retrosuperfuture

Sandals, R7 250, Burberry; sunglasses, R4 475, Prada at Luxottica

58 @ ELLEmagazineSA

SHOPS_accessories.indd 60

2015/09/30 5:04 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1 WIT930_Elle_Ad_FA.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:25 PM 15/09/2015 3:40 pm

SHOPPING Bikini top, R840, and bottom, R440, both Beach Cult

Cool Crochet Enjoying a champagne breakfast in a hilltop hotel in Spain Jenna Maree-Kipling, Fashion Intern Bikini top, R450, and bottom, R450, both La Lula

Classic Bandeau With an iced Limo-Nana in the sun-kissed coastal city of Tel Aviv

Tidi Benbenisti, Assistant Editor Print

High-Waist Simplicity At a beach bar watching the sun set with girlfriends in Santo Ant찾o Ntombenhle Shezi, Fashion and Features Assistant

Strapless swimsuit, R700, Billabong

Mixed Prints Strolling the gardens of a luxury retreat in the heart of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco Jo Youens, Senior Designer

EDIT

Bikini top, R650, Moontide at Slimsuit Distributors; bikini bottom, R909 for set*, Dax Martin

We pick the swimwear to compliment a dreamy summer bucket list

Phethagatso Motumi, Editorial Intern

ESCAPE

Swimsuit, R1 599, Seafolly

Clever Cover-Up Stand up paddling for hours before a moonlit bonfire in Mozambique Tarryn Oppel, Fashion Director

Rash vest springsuit, R860, Roxy

Swimsuit, R1 001, Speedo

Modern Retro Settled in a luxurious ch창teau, poolside in the South of France Veronica Exter, Art Director

60 @ ELLEmagazineSA

STILLS: ANDRE WEPENER AT THE PIXEL LOUNGE / IMAGES: SHUTTERSTOCK / FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL / *NOT SOLD SEPARATELY

Bright Full-Piece Mojito in hand, taking in the clear ocean water of the Maldives

TEAM

SANDTON CITY, VICTORIA & ALFRED WATERFRONT & PARTICIPATING STUTTAFORDS STORES

061.05.001 ELLE ad template.indd RSA Stuttafords 1 Elle Nov 210x275 FW15.indd 1

2015/09/30 18/09/152:37 10:35 PM

DECODED

CLASSIC COOL The ‘No Ordinary Designer Label’ Ted Baker ushers in a new season with its coveted Nalini Bag in vivid colours and luxurious textures C AT C H I N G C O N C E P T S It was while on a fishing trip in Glasgow circa 1987 that founder Ted Baker was inspired to launch his eponymous label, specialising in men’s shirts.

THE NALINI BAG

O U T T H E B OX T H I N K I N G Known as the ‘No Ordinary Label’, Baker built his international label and propelled it to global heights without ever using the support of an advertising campaign. The secret: a laundry service offered originally for every shirt purchased in his store. Clever!

EFFORTLESS EVOLUTION Already established as a menswear line for contemporary shirting, in multiple cities in the UK, Ted Baker expanded into womenswear in 1995. Today it boasts footwear, eyewear and accessories lines.

ON-HAND OPULENCE With a winged silhouette contrasted on the side panels with printed snakeskin, the shopper is available in subtle pinks, pastels and nudes. Silk printed lining and a zip pocket make its interior spacious and luxurious. W O V E N W O R L D LY In just over 25 years, Ted Baker has evolved into a leading lifestyle brand, with stores stitched across the world from Hong Kong to Dubai and New York.

FEMININE FUNCTIONALITY V E R S A T I L I T Y I S K E Y: T H E S T R A P C A N B E W O R N LONG ACROSS THE BODY OR CLIPPED SHORT F O R O V E R -T H E - S H O U L D E R C O N V E N I E N C E . £

COMPILED BY: PHETHAGATSO MOTUMI / IMAGES: SUPPLIED

M AT C H - M A D E M AT E R I A L Made from 100% Bovine leather, the Nalini Bag is secured with a metal clasp, finished off with gold tone hardware and embossed branding.

62 @ ELLEmagazineSA

SHOPS_Decoded .indd 62

2015/09/30 4:45 PM

NEW EVEN SKIN TONE

BEAUTIFYING FOUNDATION R132.95

MORE BEAUTIFUL SKIN APPEARANCE in 8 weeks*

OPTIMAL COVERAGE with blur effect

12 HOURS flawless teint

*clinical study within 12 weeks

WWW.CATRICE.EU

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 2:49 PM

INSIDER

E M P I R E S TAT E of

With his singular take on American sportswear that translates into timeless pieces, Michael Kors has built an estimated billion-dollar empire of glamour and chic. Emilie Gambade flies to New York to meet the designer

64 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Michael Kors.indd 64

2015/10/02 1:03 PM

INSIDER

It’s a little after 9pm and ‘80s cult British pop-rock band, Duran Duran, arrives at the Standard Hotel Highline in the Meatpacking district; lead by Simon Le Bon, the quartet strikes a nonchalant pose on the red-turned-gold carpet. Following the band, which is set to perform later in the night at the Boom Boom Room (the sky-high club at the top of the hotel), a coterie of celebrities and supermodels dressed in sequin, tight-tothe-body, signature Kors dresses. Tonight’s #flashyourgold event, a celebration of the designer’s latest collection of Gold fragrances, is tantamount to the man’s way-of-life and style: glitz, glam and, of course, gold. And fun too. Kors knows how to throw a good party; the rooftop restaurant with vertiginous views over the Hudson River is crowded with celebrities, cocktails float from hand to hand, and the atmosphere is infectiously gleeful, an electric energy on par with Kors’ usual state of mind. Kors arrives dressed in his usual allblack uniform (jacket, denims, shirt and aviator shades) and tanned to dark gold perfection; he waves at the crowd, throws bright smiles and jokes, a PR exercise performed as good as a mere walk in the park, albeit one paved with media and flashing cameras. (Admittedly, flashes and cameras go even more frantic when Kate Upton walks in followed by photographer Mario Testino with Naomi Campbell at his arm).

Duran Duran

The #flashyourgold event held at the Boom Boom Room

Kate Upton

Mario Testino and Naomi Campbell

@ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Michael Kors.indd 65

2015/10/02 1:03 PM

INSIDER

The designer is in his element and it’s easy to see how much he loves it; he is warm, really funny and utterly lacks pretension; he greets the journalists with genuine interest, answers the same questions over and over, elaborating on the fragrances and what was the concept behind them (‘it completes one’s outfit’), or how much the smell of kimchi, a fermented Korean side dish, bothers him. John Demsey, Estée Lauder Group President, says, ‘He has a wonderful sense of humour. Michael is about this,’ he adds, pointing out to the crowd, the glam, the general sense of happiness.

‘NO MATTER WHAT HE DOES, KORS PROJECTS OPTIMISM; HE OOZES JOIE-DE-VIVRE AND THAT TRANSLATES DIRECTLY INTO THE BRAND’S ETHOS, EVENTS AND SHOWS’

Backstage at Michael Kors SS 16

PHOTOGRAPHS SHUTTERSTOCK, GETTY/GALLO IMAGES AND SUPPLIED

That pretty much sums up the designer and the effervescence that surrounds him from even his early childhood: an only child, 55-year-old Kors was born Karl Anderson Jr. to his mother, Joan, a model who later remarried Bill Kors. The legend has it that Kors helped his mother to choose her wedding dress, even advising her on the design (‘Take off the bows, keep it rather clean’). He was five-years-old. Fashion seemed therefore an evidence: At 19, he dropped out of FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) after only a semester-and-a-half, and started to work in a Manhattan-based boutique located not far from the 5th avenue that regularly assisted Jacqueline Onassis, Rudolf Nureev and Greta Garbo. Kors spent his days helping clients and designing for the store, and his nights at Studio 54, dressed slightly over-the-top (he calls it ‘full disco insanity’) until he finally launched his eponymous brand in 1981; think garments topped with bright teeth, big smiles, beautiful hair, for a confident, sexy and feminine woman. Kors loves the public and the public loves him back. His fan base spans from Anjelica Huston, Rene Russo to Adriana Lima, Kate Upton, Jamie King and a plethora of famously sexy and gorgeous blondes and brunettes who epitomise the I-feel-good attitude that is so synonymous with the label. No matter what he does, Kors projects optimism; he oozes joie-devivre and that translates directly into the brand’s ethos, events and shows. No wonder he asked Duran Duran to perform on the night, the band is, to him, ‘glamorous, energetic, optimistic and it’s sexy! It’s everything Michael Kors is about.’ Fast forward a few days later, and although the décor has changed, it is the same buzz and happy energy. I am backstage at Kors’ Spring/Summer 2016 show, inspired by New York artist Georgia O’Keeffe and dubbed ‘South West Desert,’ on St John’s Lane in Tribeca: a room full of models (Kendall Jenner and Erin O’Connor are among the famous faces), make-up artists

66 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Michael Kors.indd 66

2015/10/02 1:04 PM

PHOTOGRAPHS SHUTTERSTOCK, GETTY/GALLO IMAGES AND SUPPLIED

INSIDER (under the direction of British makeup icon Dick Page), hair stylists (lead by the brilliant Orlando Pita) and nail artist Jin Soon, are walking, painting, brushing, preparing the models for the show in some chaotic yet still orderly and synchronised ballet. Although they play a crucial part in the overall look and feel of the show (make-up and hair are essential to building the character behind the season’s collection), both Page and Pita agree that Kors is the one setting up the pace and the look of the season. For Page, it’s all about nudes and anything but contour. The make-up director doesn’t like trends and has no intention of setting up his own: ‘Be free to have yours,’ he advises. In between two comments to hair stylists (‘No, no, don’t do volume, please!’) Pita explains the pen-in-the-hair technique he is applying on the models’ hair: dusty hair worked in a side-part with dry shampoo, and completed with an amber stick from Kors’ collection. The Kors’ range this season was dreamy and luxe with negligée silhouettes, blouses in silk georgette halftucked into silky skirts with large leather belts falling on the hips, and matching ensembles with appliqué flowers. And while the models probably smiled a little less than usual, for the mood was more romantic than ecstatic, the show was still very much Kors’ approach: be simply fabulous. Couldn’t be more appropriate for a mega-brand that spins billions of dollars every year. That’s gold, indeed. £

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for a Michael Kors SS16 runway hair how-to

WHICH GOLD F R A G R A N C E A R E YO U ? White Luminous Gold: Sparkling and opulent with a burst of pear, jasmine and amber. Rose Radiant Gold: Fruity top notes, rich florals and soft musks for the hypnotic romantic. 24K Brilliant Gold: Notes of orange mandarin, wood and florals for the feminine seductress.

67 @ ELLEmagazineSA magazineSA

ELLE Michael Kors.indd 67

2015/10/02 1:05 PM

REPORT

EGG D O N AT I O N

w o u l d y o u?

When I first met *Elizabeth she was not who I expected her to be. I had heard stories of girl squads travelling to Thailand to donate their eggs in exchange for an all-expenses paid trip. I thought it sounded awful, desperate even. Why on earth would a woman do such a thing? Isn’t it dangerous? And what about the consequences of having tens of offspring in different parts of the world? Just the thought of parting with a piece of your body, be it an egg or an organ, for money, seems seedy to me. I expected a naïve girl, someone inexperienced, brazen and indifferent. But, that couldn’t have been further from the truth. Elizabeth is very attractive, with Mediterranean skin, thick hair and dark hazel eyes. She is smart, serious and articulate, the perfect egg donor. Now 27, a PhD student and in a committed relationship, Elizabeth first found out about egg donation through a friend and was admittedly drawn to it because of the financial compensation; these days you receive around R7 000 for one cycle. She was recommended a local South African agency (of which there are many including Egg Donation South Africa, Nurture, and Gift

ov Life) and began the sign-up process. What first strikes me is the sheer amount of time and energy required to even tick the boxes of a potential donor. You complete a lengthy application that indicates all your familial history and other personality characteristics. You submit photos, proof of ID, and consent forms, some agencies also do an interview. If accepted, which can take anything from a few days to a few months, you are matched to a potential mother and undergo a screening process. This includes blood tests to assess

68 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Report_Egg.indd 68

2015/09/30 9:41 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY / GALLO IMAGES. *ELIZABETH IS A PSEUDONYM

Holly Meadows chats to one woman who donated her eggs and travelled to far corners of the world to do so

PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY / GALLO IMAGES. *ELIZABETH IS A PSEUDONYM

REPORT fertility, a scan to ensure that you are healthy, as well as STD are some corrupt agencies unethically practicing ‘shared cycling’ and genetic testing. A psychological evaluation is also part of where they split one cycle of eggs amongst more than one couple, the process. I shiver at the thought of discovering some terrible without informing them so that they pay regular rates per cycle. hereditary ailment, and Elizabeth tells me it’s a scary reality you And, while a woman would usually produce one or two eggs per cycle, hormonal stimulation (depending on the dosage) can make leave yourself vulnerable to finding out. In Elizabeth’s case, as with many, once her screening process you produce anything from five to 25 eggs per cycle. Ovarian had been successful she was put on a pill plan to sync her period to Hyper-Stimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a real threat and occurs the egg retrieval date that matches the mother or surrogate. When when a woman’s ovaries enlarge to accommodate the increased number of follicles stimulated. OHSS can create free fluid buildtold, she stopped the pill and started her period a few days later. On day three to five of her cycle she began hormonal stimulation, up and a severely swollen abdomen as well as torsion, or twisted where she had to inject herself in her stomach once a day for ovaries that can be fatal if not given urgent medical attention. eight to 14 days, with scans every few days to assess the progress. Elizabeth tells me about three women needing emergency hospital The purpose of the stimulation is for your body to produce more treatment when they came back to South Africa after being sent eggs than usual during one cycle so as to increase the chances overseas to donate by an alleged local rogue agent, Mbali Lecher. of releasing healthy and mature eggs for receipt. On completion The woman is a notorious scam artist according to reports online of stimulation you take a trigger shot to release your eggs. This and has done anything and everything from ripping-off clients to shot is induced 36 hours before retrieval, a process that consists of exploiting donors and duping international clinics. With such horror stories circulating I ask Elizabeth what keeps fasting for several hours before going under general anesthetic or conscious sedation. The procedure itself can take anything from her involved in the industry. Despite having reached her donor 15 to 45 minutes and is non-invasive, using a needle aspirator limit she is now assisting a US agency in sourcing South African guided by an ultrasound machine. Recovery is usually the same donors. ‘It’s the ability to make peoples’ lives complete… I will day, however doctors like their donors to go for a post-retrieval never forget my first donation. I received a letter of thanks from the mother (via the agency) and it was so infectiously heartfelt that scan to make sure everything is normal. Elizabeth has now donated six times, and has reached her limit; it moved me beyond belief… I do not think about her children women are not legally allowed to donate more than this. Of the six as my children.’ And, with adoption becoming increasingly difficult, especially if single or gay, and infertility on the rise with times, three of them have been overseas in India and Thailand. Developing countries, such as South Africa, India, Nepal, couples wanting to start families later on in life, the reality is Thailand and Mexico, are more popular destinations for egg that third-party eggs, especially the ones that read Ivy League donation and IVF because they provide the service to intended college educated and negative to chromosomal defect, are a parents (IPs), as well as surrogacy and fertility treatment, at a hot commodity. The exchange of money for body parts, and the price tags fraction of the cost of what it would cost in the US, for example. Elizabeth has had positive experiences overseas, staying at five- associated with what’s deemed more desirable genetically, does star hotels, receiving good medical attention, paid-for flights all feel a bit shady to me. I ask Elizabeth if she would donate and internal travel, a daily allowance, and payment of between without compensation and she tells me she has done so once for R20 000 to R67 000 per cycle. ‘I think it’s grossly unfair that a friend. She also says that in her experience it’s the girls driven egg donors are compensated so poorly in South Africa,’ she says, only by cash, with no genuine desire to give life, that tend to fall stressing that those who take it seriously invest a great deal of through the cracks, tiring of the process and peeling off from time and effort, enduring physical and emotional strain. While the commitment. When you consider the big picture it would be foolish not to Elizabeth agrees there’s a line between tissue trafficking, or paying exorbitant amounts for eggs, and fair compensation, she realise that money will always be involved – for the intended warns of the amount of money clinics and agencies representing parent, the donor, the doctor, the clinic, and the agency – it’s donors receive too. Infertility is big business, and, ‘if donors can a reality we can’t avoid. Elizabeth seems smart, clued up and genuinely passionate about being able to make a woman who be compensated appropriately in the US and other countries, why cannot conceive a mother. And, while that might not be the case can’t the same happen here,’ she says. The low rate of compensation in comparison to overseas is one for all, the demand has never been more real than now. The factor Elizabeth believes is driving women to donate abroad. But question is, would you? £ going overseas can come with serious risk. The amount of fraudulent egg donation agencies and surrogacy scandal stories ‘I THINK IT’S GROSSLY UNFAIR on Google alone is alarming. Elizabeth THAT EGG DONORS ARE COMPENSATED SO is well aware of this and made sure to POORLY IN SOUTH AFRICA’ do her research beforehand, she tells me that some agencies over medicate the girls so that they produce dangerously large amounts of eggs. The What are your thoughts thinking behind it is that the more eggs, the more likely the couple on egg donation? will undergo one IVF cycle, however Elizabeth warns that there Tweet us @ELLEMagazineSA

69 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Report_Egg.indd 69

2015/09/30 9:41 PM

ESCAPE There is no better way to find out more about a destination than through the sentiments expressed by its citizens. Ntombenhle Shezi invites five women to write a letter to their city

Caroline Wachsmuth is a bespoke skincare, body care and fragrance designer living in San Francisco

Not sure where to start, but maybe with something romantic. San Francisco, I fell in love with you in 2009, right there from the sky, looking at the ocean through the window. I felt something similar when I had my first date with Cape Town. So yes, it was instant. I felt rejuvenated by your light, refreshed by the breeze, and mesmerised by the beauty of the surrounding nature. I realised that my teenage dream was probably coming true: to live in a beautiful city by the sea. I feel at home, safe, and inspired when I am by your side, even when the fog hits. It’s beautiful to watch it drawing shapes over the mountains, the ocean, and your colourful Victorian houses. I love hanging out around Hayes Valley, where the local creativity spark still remains despite all the changes you are going through. Another thing I love is going to Divisadero and Hayes, where I never miss checking out what’s new at the Perished Trust. I love sitting at The Mill for coffee or buying my veggies at the Farmers Market on Saturdays. Then, of course, driving on the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise, hiking over Tamalpai or along Lands End Trail to Cliff House, where I catch the sun setting over you. It’s then that I am reminded that there is nothing more blissful in the world than you. I will always smile thinking of your electric past, the eternal prints of counter culture, of the rock and political icons fighting for equal rights, freedom, peace, love and creativity. I told you it would be romantic. I love you and your soul. Don’t change too much.

70 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Escape_Love Letter.indd 70

2015/10/02 3:41 PM

ESCAPE ‘I feel our precious memories are fading away. And even so, I love you and will continue to love you’

Helena Yoo is an interpreter and art director who travels extensively, but for whom there is no place for the soul quite like her home city, Seoul

We’ve known each other for more than 16 years. It gives me great joy to express how I feel about you. I recently went through a phase where I was convinced that I wanted to leave you for several reasons. As you know, I am sick and tired of the overall mood of big cities, such as yours and Tokyo’s. The rapid development, fast and advanced city life, sometimes gets me down. Not many people can understand this, however, I bet you know what I mean. I love the historical sites, but it pains me to see all that history being replaced by cutting-edge buildings. I hold you so deeply in my heart and hope the changing stops. I feel our precious memories are fading away. And even so, I love you and will continue to love you. Thank you for maintaining the archaic Seolleung Royal Tomb; I love my (almost) nightly walks on the promenade. Moreover, you are the city that my family has called home for so long. I have travelled extensively but when I see the ‘Seoul’ signs every time I return, I think about my parents, sisters and grandmother. It’s a reminder that you are my – our – hometown. While you’ve changed a lot, and continue to do so, I always believe that your transformation won’t affect my family’s love for you, and for each other. You are a part of our sweetest memories especially those of sharing delicious food together. As you continue to grow, and your history seems to fade a little more each time, I believe that the nostalgia will remain in the heart of your soul. Like a life-long friend, I know you will be there for me forever.

71 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Escape_Love Letter.indd 71

2015/09/30 10:04 PM

ESCAPE Maame Adjei is an actress and producer from Accra, and considers her capital city as cosmopolitan as any other One hundred and fifteen square kilometers, 2.2 million people, hustle, bustle, cosmopolitan and authentically African. There are few places I love more than you, Accra. With your eclectic mix of residents from the African diaspora to European city hoppers, you have everything a modern city has to offer. I love the trendy sushi bar at the dazzling Santoku in Airport (one of the best restaurants around) and I can’t get enough of the life-changing tilapia from Chez Clarisse in Osu. You really are everything and more. Between shopping gems from wellknown Ghanaian designers, like Christie Brown and Mina Evans, to the vintage haven that is Kantamant – one of the largest clothing hubs in the world – I know I can always find something to engage my personality and style. Your vibrant colours, possessive sound, and chaos have made you the fast-paced, 24/7-city that you are. Your nightlife is as diverse as you are. Whether getting down to highlife, electronic dance music or hip-hop, I can always find a space to cater to my moods. But modernity can never overshadow your culture. Your people: our energy, the way we walk, our hospitality, our food and our being, reminds me that no matter where I go, there is no other place that can fill and embrace me like you do.

I know we’ve had a love-hate relationship for some time. I believe there is a thin line between those two emotions. But I’m writing to tell you that no matter what, you are my first love and will always be in my heart. From having a bite of euphoric pancakes at Eggs in Brooklyn, or going to Two Hands (for their acai bowls), you surprise me daily. Your streets give me energy, yet other times they take the energy away from me. No two days will ever remind me of each other because you’re full of surprises. Your roads are trafficked with memories of great times, hard times, and life’s big adventures. Your summer nights are perfect, your patios always the gateway to new friendships and future ex-boyfriends. Autumn brings change and the beautiful colours of golden leaves, and walks through Central Park will stay with me forever. Your winters are unforgiving, even relentless at times. But they bring with it the shining lights of the holidays and carollers on the corners. You pick me up when I am down, New York. You pull me down when I am up. With you it’s a roller-coaster called the Number 6 train. But we’re in this together, and I love you! 72 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Escape_Love Letter.indd 72

2015/09/30 10:05 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: SHUTTERSTOCK; SUPPLIED; JASON ERIC HARDWICK; KINGS-ART.COM

Aurora James is the creative director of Brother Vellies, and is forever enchanted by New York’s unpredictability

ESCAPE ‘I love that I can hop onto my bike to the next music, writing, food and film festivals that you offer’

PHOTOGRAPHY: SHUTTERSTOCK; SUPPLIED; JASON ERIC HARDWICK; KINGS-ART.COM

Jo Henselwood is a mother and teacher from Melbourne, who’s temporarily residing in the outback bush of Ngukurr, but misses and visits her city regularly Melbourne, oh, how I love thee, a divided city of eco-friendly, bike-riding hipsters from the north of the Yarra River, and the stylish, sophisticated Mercedes drivers in the South. My heart lies with the hipsters. Spending sunny Saturday afternoons at the Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy North with a frisbee in one hand, beer in the other, bikes relaxing on the lawn, and everyone wearing the Melbourne uniform of skinny jeans and secondhand garb, while listening to sweet tunes from community radio station Triple R. I love the impossible task of choosing which pub to have dinner at, which boutique beer [a craft beer made locally with organic ingredients] to drink, and then settling for some cheap and tasty dumplings joint in Chinatown. I love walking down a dingy, dirty, lane covered in graffiti to find a trendy bar waiting to indulge my senses. I love the enormous array of cafés that jump out at you everywhere you go, and where the barristers are put under the grill by their eco-cup wielding caffeine fiends. Both Northerners and Southerners unite when it comes to Australian football and good food. I will forever love the mighty Essendon Bombers, and will forever be ridiculed by my mates for the adoration. I love seeing an arthouse movie at Cinema Nova in Carlton. And I love that I can hop onto my bike to the next music, writing, food and film festivals that you offer. £

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for more Letters to My City

73 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Escape_Love Letter.indd 73

2015/09/30 10:05 PM

FEMINISM W H AT ’ S I N T H E

f-word? Feminist. For some, the term still calls to mind an exclusive cult of bra burners high on the desire to render the ‘Y’ chromosome extinct, where you have to flash your hairy pits just to get your voice heard. Yet, the original definition was something far less controversial. In her famous TED Talk, ‘We Should All Be Feminists’, Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie reminds her audience of the dictionary definition of feminism: ‘A person who believes in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes.’ Despite this definition often resounding with a large variety of women and men, the term is frequently dropped as a slur, and has seemingly strayed from its roots in equality. Sampling Adichie’s TED Talk in her track ***Flawless, Beyoncé became one of the first high-profile celebrities to step out publicly in favour of feminist ideology, and in favour of the idea that we all can be feminists. Women everywhere (and men, more covertly) loved the song, electrified by Beyoncé and Adichie’s brand of equality: women could be sexy, sexual and married, and still call themselves feminists. Still, among the traditional feminist community, the response was not always favourable, and there was some fair criticism, partly directed at some potentially misogynistic lyrics, partly at Beyoncé for not being feminist enough. The problem is that the claims frequently liken feminism to one same exclusive club: quit shaving and maybe you have a shot at getting in. As the feminist stereotype goes, simply forget feeling sexy or beautiful. Every time you check your make-up in the mirror, curse your vanity; every time a man holds open the door for you, be offended, not flattered. Whenever a Beyoncé song comes on the radio, don’t dance. If you decide to dance to ‘90s femme punk (your only option, really), make sure that each time you sway your body to the rhythm, it’s only for you and not for a society that’s lustily watching. Every single second, the fate of our future as women hangs on your hips. As a young and self-professed feminist, who loves both Beyoncé and Bikini Kill, as well as a mere human who isn’t quite strong enough to obey my own politics religiously on every front, I’ve heard all of these things both earnestly and sarcastically. And often, the most painful criticism comes from other women, the very sisters I should feel and fight for, who either mistake feminism for feminist clichés or attempt to rate each other on a scale of non-feminist to bad feminist to true feminist, as if the movement could be described by a linear and one-dimensional definition of a woman. Fortunately feminists, like your favourite trends, now come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours.

‘Fortunately feminists, like your favourite trends, now come in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours. 74 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE_Feminism.indd 68

2015/10/01 10:37 AM

PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK

You’ve heard the word before: sputtered off someone’s lips with disdain, or bestowed warmly, loaded with lavish acceptance and admiration. Celebrities, politicians, influencers slander it, or confess their leaning. She’s it, she’s not it, he’s it (can he even be it?)… Brittany Cost asks, what exactly does it mean to let the f-word slip?

PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK

FEMINISM

Instead of blindly following one feminist mould, it’s up to you to choose your own adventure. Take ELLE UK’s December 2014 issue for example, that targeted the penumbra of definitions surrounding feminism by featuring both women and men in a conversation on empowerment. Included was Emma Watson, now famous for fronting the UN’s #HeForShe campaign, which sought to involve men in the feminist mission. Referring to non-feminists, actor Mark Ruffalo told ELLE UK, ‘You’re insulting every woman who was forcibly restrained in a jail cell with a feeding tube down her throat for your right to vote, less than 100 years ago. You’re undermining every woman who fought to make marital rape a crime. In short, kiss my ass you ignorant little jerks.’ While Ruffalo comes off a bit strong (maybe let’s focus on education, not name-calling), the campaign’s other celebs echo similar sentiments. Actress, author and script writer Lena Dunham said, ‘Do you believe that women should be paid the same for doing the same jobs? Do you believe that women should be allowed to leave the house? Do you think that women and men both deserve equal rights? Great, then you’re a feminist.’ Dunham, of course, is famous for her TV show Girls, an extremely raw take on the life of middle class, 20-something women in New York City. While Girls is often accused of ignoring racialised realities, non-white women are leading much of the feminist assault on mainstream culture as well. In 2014, the Haitian-American scholar and commentator Roxane Gay published an acclaimed collection of essays, ironically titled Bad Feminist, which targets the tension women face as feminists with seemingly un-feminist interests (like listening to Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines), a contradiction that Gay discusses through cultural criticism and her own personal experiences. In the explosive realm of popular entertainment, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna are worshipped as renegade feminist goddesses. On another level, Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO, wants to ban ‘bossy’ because it undermines women’s right to be assertive. Critics have claimed that Sandberg’s ethos makes women work twice as hard at their jobs and skyrocket company profits, without ensuring that they’ll be rightfully remunerated; at the same time, no one is forcing women to invest 100% in her vision. With the cacophony of modern feminist voices, it’s better now to mix and match, even (and especially) in South Africa. Known for her roles in various soapies, South African actress Mmbatho Montsho recently created the YouTube series, Women On Sex. In it she features interviews with women from diverse backgrounds in a fusion of first-hand accounts and performance art, addressing what sex means to them. What’s touching about this local series is its refreshing lack of judgment; while each woman can express her own viewpoint, the overall message is that each woman has the right to her own opinion, but not to that of another woman. Through the series, Montsho confirms every woman’s right to be respectfully heard. Following the anticipated release of the series, I interviewed Montsho for ELLE’s Women’s Month series in August. To the question, ‘What does it mean to be an African woman?’ she replied, ‘There are as many types of African women as there are women in Africa.’ And she’s right. What’s more: there are as many types of feminists as there are women around the world. Instead of forcing women into a singular feminist stereotype, feminists need to appreciate our own differences, and involve everyone in the discussion on equality and what it means to utter the f-word. Not every woman will have the same definition of empowerment, yet every woman wants to be respected for her choices, whether as a mother, businesswoman or academic, or all of the above. Instead of exclusion (because, isn’t that the whole enemy of empowerment?), let’s include. Let’s let Beyoncé be a feminist. Let’s let everyone that loves and supports women that believes in a woman’s right to be herself, whatever form that self may take. Want respect? Just join the club. £

Instead of blindly following one feminist mould, it’s up to you to choose your own adventure’ 75 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE_Feminism.indd 69

2015/10/01 10:37 AM

NOSTALGIA

FILM FA N TA ST I C

In this age of instant everything, the traditional and meticulous artform of analogue photography is experiencing a revival. Veronica Exter speaks to three photographers captivated by this nostalgic trend the ETHER EA LIST ‘I am really into colour and composition as well,’ says Amanda Friedman, the Detroit-born and LA-based photographer, who finds film more appealing than digital in terms of quality, especially when shooting at night. ‘Where you want to get rich, clean blacks in the shadows. Film has a very rich, buttery quality and I’ve found even skin tone looks better. With digital, noise starts to factor in,’ she adds. Clean, graphic and classic portraiture is how she describes her style of photography, although she is quick to note that travel, fashion and fine art night landscape intrigue her. And while digital provides you with instant results, film – albeit more expensive and requires more time – gives her the tangible results that she longs for. Particularly evident in her fine art night landscape project, which she says is her most memorable to date. ‘There was something very peaceful, almost meditative that I felt when I would go out on a foggy, dark night to shoot. The scenes I found were always very quiet and lonely, quite a shift from my everyday hectic life.’ Friedman shoots for a variety of clients including Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, The London Sunday Telegraph/STELLA and The New York Times. Her work has been published in the American Photography 15, 17 and 18 annuals. amandafriedman.com

amanda_friedman_photo

76 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Buzz_Film.indd 76

2015/09/30 4:10 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: AMANDA FRIEDMAN: MODEL: STELLA BERKOFSKY; STYLIST: AVENA GALLAGER; HAIR: JASON MURILLO; ANDILE BUKA; PAUL SHIAKALLIS

AMANDA FRIEDMAN

NOSTALGIA the DISCE R N I NG M A N ANDILE BUK A Through film photography, Andile Buka has learned to become more discerning – about subjects, locations, and moods. ‘Shooting on film makes me think carefully on what exactly I want to capture in that moment. The process itself is very therapeutic. And for me it’s all about the process more than the end result. I think the biggest thing about shooting film is being able to capture moments and not being able to see the results right away. It’s the excitement and the comfort that comes with not knowing whether the images will come to life. Walking the line where you are totally confident and totally insecure and that difficulty makes me want to be in it more,’ he says. Film photography has also helped him understand his camera better and what he is doing. ‘It’s very technical and requires patience, which I have learned over the years.’ Despite it being a more expensive path, Buka says it’s all worth it in the end, like seeing the end result in Crossing Strangers, which he showcased at the Tokyo Art Book Fair in September, using his Contax G2 and Mamiya RZ67. ‘I look at individuals and spaces that are unnoticed and overlooked, which were my inspiration and I’m happy to have the project culminate in a book.’

Andile_Buka buka_andile

@paulshiakallis

PHOTOGRAPHY: AMANDA FRIEDMAN: MODEL: STELLA BERKOFSKY; STYLIST: AVENA GALLAGER; HAIR: JASON MURILLO; ANDILE BUKA; PAUL SHIAKALLIS

Paul Shiakallis Stills/ Motion

the PER FECT ION IST PA U L S H I A K A L L I S For Paul Shiakallis it’s all about authenticity. ‘Film looks more real in comparison to digital. Negative film in particular is imperfect, it’s grainy, coarse, and it has a realistic sense of depth. I shoot mostly portraits and landscapes on film. Because the number of frames you can shoot on film is limited, my approach is different; I have to spend more time with the subject. I only get 36 frames before I have to take a break to change the film. I like that I can’t shoot hundreds of images because it prevents me from losing interest in the subject matter. Since I have limited images, it makes my image selection process way more simplified. I can see the image I want instantly. Whereas with digital I change my mind too often, my selection process changes every time I look back at the images,’ he says. Shiakallis recently completed a year-long project on the female members of the Botswana heavy metal cult, The Marok, capturing their metamorphosis from day to night, acceptance and voice that they’re not afforded in typical patriarchal Botswana society. It was challenging, but self-enlightening. £

The Marok member, Phoenix Tonahs Slaughter

77 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Buzz_Film.indd 77

2015/09/30 5:28 PM

INSTANT ACCESS TO EVERY ISSUE OF ELLE - BUY IT NOW! WIN

A TRIP TO THE SEYCHELLES

R62 000

SEXY SUMMER

SWIMWEAR

STYLES

GET YOUR

BODY BEACH READY DECISION FATIGUE? GIVE YOUR BRAIN A BREAK

MUST-READ THE F-WORD FEEL THE HEAT

PIECES YOU IT, SHOP IT NEEDSEE AND LOVE IT!

OUR FASHION ADVENTURE

E AT THE GR

E P A ESC

IAL L SPEC TRAVE Y SOLO LA HOLIDA O T E WITH W V HO IN LO G IN L FAL

GO TO ELLE.CO.ZA NOW

Zinio.indd 1 Access.indd 1 ELLE Instant

2015/10/02 11:48 2:58 PM 2015/06/02 AM

PHOTOGRAPH: JACQUES WEYERS AT AGENCY BOOK / DENIM SWIMSUIT, R2 199, SEAFOLLY; SHIRT, R399, FOREVER 21; WINDBREAER, R2 999, G-STAR RAW; HAT, R250, K-WAY AT CAPE UNION MART; EARRING, R350, NECKLACES, FROM R300 EACH, RINGS, FROM R400 EACH, AND BRACELETS, FROM R450 EACH, ALL ANVIL & I; SOCKS, R59, FALKE; SLIDERS, R2 499, MARI AND ME

p80 SKY HIGH p88 EXPLORER p98 RISING STARS

FASHION

Fashion_Opener .indd 69

Your journey through summer calls for a shared fashion message of confidence, strength and longevity

2015/09/30 9:34 PM

SKY HIGH

LIGHT UP SUMMER NIGHTS IN SLEEK AND SEXY STRUCTURED PIECES FROM THE H&M X BALMAIN COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE TO ELLE

photography

OPPEL

TRAVYS OWEN

fashion T A R R Y N

TRAVYS OWEN

80 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Balmain.indd 96

2015/09/30 6:59 PM

Leather jacket, R4 499, skirt, R1 199, and belt, R1 199, all H&M x Balmain OPPOSITE Velvet bikini top, R650, and bottom, R500, both RVCA; sleeveless blazer, R1 499, and collar necklace, R1 199, both H&M x Balmain

81 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Balmain.indd 97

2015/09/30 7:00 PM

Sequined dress, R2 299, H&M x Balmain OPPOSITE Dress, R1 899, and belt, R1 499, both H&M x Balmain

Fashion_Balmain.indd 98

2015/09/30 7:00 PM

Fashion_Balmain.indd 99

2015/09/30 7:01 PM

Fashion_Balmain.indd 100

2015/09/30 7:01 PM

Tube top, R299, embellished jacket, R5 599, and earrings, R399, all H&M x Balmain OPPOSITE Blazer, R1 499, and earrings, R399, both H&M x Balmain

Fashion_Balmain.indd 101

2015/09/30 7:02 PM

Top, R749, and skirt, R749, both H&M x Balmain; sunglasses, R3 399, Retrosuperfuture OPPOSITE Boyfriend blazer, R1 899, sunglasses, R599, and bag, R2 999, all H&M x Balmain

Fashion_Balmain.indd 102

2015/09/30 7:02 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: TRAVYS OWEN AT ONE LEAGUE/ PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: CASS COLLETTE / FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL / HAIR: KEVIN EPSTEIN USING NATURALMENTE / MAKE-UP: ALGRIA FERREIRA USING M.A.C / FASHION INTERN: PAIGH DOS SANTOS / MODEL: MIEKE AT BOSS

.CO.ZA

to view the complete #HMBALMAINATION collection

GO ONLINE

@ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Balmain.indd 103

2015/09/30 7:02 PM

GO ON YOUR GREATEST ADVENTURE IN LAYERED,

UNCOMPROMISED, FUNCTIONAL PIECES

fashion T A R R Y N photography J A C Q U E S

OPPEL WEYERS

88 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 88

2015/10/01 10:48 AM

Vest, R350, Old Khaki; bikini bottom, R440, Beach Cult; shirt, R2 499, G-Star Raw; hat, R250, K-Way at Cape Union Mart; earring, R350, charm necklace, R450, skull ring, R400, stacking rings, R500 (for a set of three), and bracelet, R450, all Anvil & I

89 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 89

2015/09/30 9:25 PM

Crochet bikini top, R480, and bottom, R480, both Beach Cult; fringed top, R449, Forever 21; hat, R150, Old Khaki; pendant necklace, R300, charm necklace, R450, bracelet, R450, and stacking rings, R500 (for a set of three), all Anvil & I

90 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 90

2015/09/30 9:27 PM

Printed blazer, R5 099, Tiger of Sweden; bikini top, R549, and bottom, R499, both Amuse Society at The Store; hat, R250, K-Way at Cape Union Mart; earring, R300, necklace, R450, bracelet, R450, and stacking rings, R500 (for a set of three), all Anvil & I; socks, R59, Falke; boots, R1 249, Palladium Boots

91 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 91

2015/09/30 9:27 PM

Crochet bikini top, R480, Beach Cult; bikini bottom, R140, Woolworths; mesh and leather top, R2 595, Suzaan Heyns; boots, R1 249, Palladium Boots; earring, R350, stacking rings, R500 (for a set of three), and bracelet, R450, all Anvil & I; camping chair, R499, and lantern, R299, both Cape Union Mart

92 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 92

2015/09/30 9:28 PM

Bikini top, R1 169, Beach Cult; suede jacket, R1 199, Zara; hat, R250, K-Way at Cape Union Mart; earring, R350, and charm necklace, R450, both Anvil & I

93 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 93

2015/09/30 9:28 PM

Vest, R129, Topshop; shorts, R1 999, Calvin Klein; necklace, R450, rings, from R400, and bracelets, from R450, all Anvil & I; boots, R1 299, Palladium Boots; sleeping bag, R599, Cape Union Mart

94 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 94

2015/09/30 9:29 PM

Trapeze bikini top, R1 199, Seafolly; neoprene bikini bottom, R849, Amuse Society at The Store; mesh parka, R5 999, Diesel; sunglasses, R1 935, Ray-Ban at Sunglass Hut; earring, R350; necklaces, from R300, rings, R500 (for a set of three), and bracelet, R450, all Anvil & I; socks, R59, Falke; sandals, R2 495, Michael Kors at Callaghan

95 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 95

2015/10/02 3:20 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: JACQUES WEYERS / PHOTOGRAPHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSISTANT: MATTHEW MOON / FASHION DIRECTOR:

Body suit, R980, and sleeveless jacket, R1 690, both Wake at The Fashion Agent; hat, R250, K-Way at Cape Union Mart; charm necklace, R450, rings, R500 (for a set of three), and bracelet, R450, all Anvil & I; socks, R59, Falke; sandals, R2 495, Michael Kors at Callaghan

96 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_Adventure.indd 96

2015/09/30 9:31 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: JACQUES WEYERS / PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: MATTHEW MOON / FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL / HAIR AND MAKE UP: ALET VILJOEN C/O SNCM / FASHION INTERN: JENNA MAREE-KIPLING / MODEL: JACKIE AT FUSION

Cropped top, R299, Lilly’s Rails; sleeveless jumpsuit, R2 599 G-Star Raw; suede zip top, R759, Zara; soft sleeveless jacket, R1 499, and weekender, R999, both River Island; hat, R150, Old Khaki; suede backpack, R2 600, Joanna Hedley; charm necklace, R450, stacking rings, R500 (for a set of three), skull ring, R400, and bracelet, R450, all Anvil & I; socks, R59, Falke; boots, R1 249, Palladium Boots

Fashion_Adventure.indd 97

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for behind-the-scenes pics

2015/10/02 3:23 PM

HAMZA GUELMOUSS R A B A T, M O R O C C O

NEWLY DISCOVERED TALENT FROM OUR EIGHT ELLE RISING STAR FINALISTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH MRP

ONE STITCH AT A fashion T A R R Y N photography K O P E

OPPEL

|FIGGINS

98 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_ERS.indd 98

2015/10/02 2:54 PM

DAISIE JO GROBLER CAPE TOWN

THE 2015 ELLE RISING STAR DESIGN AWARD IN ASSOCIATION WITH MRP

99 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_ERS.indd 99

2015/10/02 3:50 PM

CARA GEACH CAPE TOWN

Crochet bikini top, RXXX, and bottom, RXXX, both Beach Cult; fringed top, R339, Forever 21; hat, R150, Old Khaki; pendant necklace, R300, charm necklace, R450, bracelet, R450, and stacking rings, R500 (for a set of three), all Anvil&I Sliders, R2 499, Mari And Me

82 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_ERS.indd 100

2015/10/02 2:54 PM

ALEXIA HECHTER CAPE TOWN

THE 2015 ELLE RISING STAR DESIGN AWARD IN ASSOCIATION WITH MRP

101 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_ERS.indd 101

2015/10/02 3:51 PM

BIANCA MESSINA CAPE TOWN Sneakers, R1 099, Rita Ora x Stan Smith at adidas

102 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_ERS.indd 102

2015/10/02 2:55 PM

BLÜNKE JANSE VAN RENSBURG

Loafers, R9 200, Jimmy Choo at Luminance

CAPE TOWN

THE 2015 ELLE RISING STAR DESIGN AWARDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH MRP

103 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Fashion_ERS.indd 103

2015/10/02 3:52 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: KOPE | FIGGINS AT ONE LEAGUE/ FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL / HAIR: KEVIN EPSTEIN

SIYABONGA NTINI DURBAN

@ ELLEmagazineSA

104

Fashion_ERS.indd 104

2015/10/02 2:55 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: KOPE | FIGGINS AT ONE LEAGUE/ FASHION DIRECTOR: TARRYN OPPEL / HAIR: KEVIN EPSTEIN USING NATURALMENTE / MAKE-UP: ALGRIA FERREIRA USING M.A.C / FASHION INTERN: JENNA MAREEKIPLING / MODELS: KAYLA AT FANJAM, NORA AT VISION

DIANDRA HAUPT PRETORIA

Fashion_ERS.indd 105 .CO.ZA

for the behind-the-scenes video

GO ONLINE

THE 2015 ELLE RISING STAR DESIGN AWARDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH MRP

@ ELLEmagazineSA

105

2015/10/02 3:02 PM

S U B S C R I B E

T O

SPECIAL OFFER Subscribe to ELLE for 12 months or renew your subscription and stand a chance to win one of 13 CHARLOTTE RHYS fragrance hampers valued at R2 400. You’ll pay only R257 – that’s a saving of 35%.

Enigmatic and seductive or exotic and alluring? Whatever you are in the mood for, indulge with the brand new fragrances RHYS: Oud Blanche and Oud Noir. from CHARLOTTE RHYS

Please call 0860 123 300 or email ‘hand delivery’ with your contact number in the subject line to ellesubs@timesmedia.co.za and we will contact you. (Hand delivery option available on existing routes only.)

Oud Blanche is full bodied and imbued with the pleasing complexities of Oud, making it sensual and pleasing to the senses. And Oud Noir is rich with all the charm of the “Arabian Nights” – an indulgent delight. Don’t miss out, set the trend and be the first to wear the new CHARLOTTE RHYS fragrances. Visit www.charlotterhys.co.za.

O F F E R V A L I D U N T I L 3 0 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 5 . S U B S C R I B E T O D AY F O R R 2 5 7 ! SMS ‘ELLESUB’, YOUR NAME, CELLPHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS TO 33871 (Each SMS costs R1.50) CALL 0860 123 300 EM AI L ellesubs@timesmedia.co.za O N LI N E GO TO mysubs.co.za/ELLE and choose to get your ELLE in the mail or za.zinio.com (digital).

can subscribe to ELLE for only R198 for 12 issues. Visit VitalityShop on discovery.co.za to get this great saving. You can use your Discovery Miles and/or Discovery Card to pay. DISCOVERY VITALITY (PTY) LTD IS AN AUTHORISED FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER. REGISTRATION NUMBER:

DISCOVERY VITALITY MEMBERS

1999/007736/07. Terms and conditions apply. A 12-month printed subscription in South Africa costs R257. The monthly debit order rate is R27 per month. This offer is limited to SA residents only and is valid until 31 October 2015. Terms and conditions: Each SMS costs R1.50, free minutes do not apply and errors are billed. Overseas subscriptions are an all-inclusive rate of R1 000 (first-class mail) and may not include all promotional items packaged with the magazine. For the full terms and conditions, turn to Address Book.

106 @ ELLEmagazineSA

MKTG_subscribe .indd 1

2015/10/02 4:10 PM

C O M C E L O S E R

Beauty_Opener.indd 1

Your head-to-toe summer beauty guide begins right here, right now

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO / BEAUTY EDITOR: NICOLE NEWMAN / FULL-PIECE, R1 200, AMUSE SOCIETY AT THE STORE/ MODEL: MARIANNE AT MAX MODELS

p108 PARADISE LOST p118 BEST BUYS p120 EAU TO KNOW

t a e r G e Th

BEAUTY ESCAPE

2015/10/02 1:21 PM

L O S T ...and found again. It’s time to explore some of this summer’s best kept beauty secrets

by N I C O L E N E W M A N photography N I Q U I T A B E N T O

T H E S Q UAT S Q UA D The perfect derrière is on every woman’s summer list, but it takes time, effort and a little help from some of our favourite beauty products. Define your butt by doing squats, box jumps and lunges across the room, because if you lunge without moving your muscles tend to become lazy. Exfoliating daily stems blood flow and speeds up the solidifying process, as does daily massaging with a body-firming moisturiser such as Clarins Body Lift Cellulite Control 200ml, R495. Full piece, R1 200, Amuse Society at The Store

Beauty_MainF.indd 98

2015/09/30 9:06 PM

OH, OIL Invest in a body, or, better yet, a multifunctional oil this summer. Oils contain high contents of Vitamin E and fatty acids, which give our skin a natural boost, while the anti-oxidants target anti-ageing and repair dry skin. Kiehlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daily Reviving Concentrate 30ml, R700, and Clarins Tonic Body Treatment Oil 100ml, R490, are easy and effective for everyday use. Briefs, R1 100, Seafolly

XX @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_MainF.indd 99

2015/09/30 9:06 PM

RIGHT HAIR, RIGHT NOW Seawater, swimming pools and the sun can cause havoc to your hair. During summer, hair needs added moisture and attention in order to keep it (feeling and looking) healthy. Use a hair mask once every two weeks with KĂŠrastase Nutritive Gluco Active Mask, R425, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to use hair oil more often than not, such as Davines Oi Oil, R240, especially on the ends of your hair. If the frizz factor is affecting you, braid your hair into plaits for a quick fix. Full piece, R3199, Jets

XXX @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_MainF.indd 100

2015/09/30 9:06 PM

BRONZE BEAUTY Keep your face out of the sun, and create your own glow by highlighting the places that the sun would reach naturally, like the top of your eyebrows, the bridge of your nose, and cheek bones, while applying bronzer in the alternate spaces from the top side of your forehead, hollow of your cheekbones and down to your jawbone. Try Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Powder, R565, and MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Golden Glow, R370, for that glow. Neoprene top, R1 099, Seafolly

XX @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_MainF.indd 101

2015/09/30 9:07 PM

H2O Keeping your skin and body hydrated during summer is essential. Keep a water bottle within armsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reach and drink at least 1.5-litres a day, and even more when you are exercising. Moisturising your face and body is a must and should be done twice daily. Add Dermalogicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Skin Hydrating Booster, R850, to your moisturiser for extra hydration. Bikini top, R600, RVCA

XXX @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_MainF.indd 102

2015/09/30 9:07 PM

FEET FIRST Summer is all about walking barefoot on the beach, or wearing sandals in the sun. After the cold winter months, your feet probably look and feel dry. The solution: some added moisture! Use tissue oil or an intense moisturing and restorative cream, such as Kiehlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Intensive Treatment and Moisturizer, R325 for 100ml, paying special attention to your heels. For maximum benefit, apply the treatment before you go to bed and cover your feet with a pair of QVS Moisturising Booties, R115, available at Woolworths. Neoprene top, R1 099, and briefs, R1 100, both Seafolly

113 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_MainF.indd 103

2015/10/02 1:15 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO / HAIR AND MAKE-UP: NANDI KAI AT SNCM / MODEL: MARIANNE AT MAX MODELS

HANDS ON Impeccably manicured and soft-looking hands are a must, all-year round. Achieve both by simply choosing the right products: a cuticle oil or balm, such as Rain Biologie Cuticle Balm, R69, applied every morning or night, keeps the skin looking and feeling softer, and adds longevity to your manicure, while a gel top coat, like Revlon Colourstay Gel Envy Diamond Top Coat, R119, keeps your polish looking fresh. Always have hand cream in your beauty bag, like Crabtree & Evelynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s La Source, R370 for 100g. Full-piece, R3 199, Jets

Beauty_MainF.indd 104

2015/09/30 9:08 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO / HAIR AND MAKE-UP: NANDI KAI AT SNCM / MODEL: MARIANNE AT MAX MODELS / SENIOR DESIGNER: JO YOUENS / BEAUTY INTERNS: JABULILE DLAMINI-QWESHA, CINDY CHANG

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for our behindthe-scenes photos

LEG PERFECTION Shorts, skirts and dresses call for one thing: to step-up our leg game. It’s no secret that even-toned skin looks healthier and makes us feel happier. This is why we love St. Tropez Perfect Leg Spray, R90; easy to use, it’s the perfect, last-minute love and attention step to leg-perfection. Bikini bottom, R850, Seafolly; heels, R559, Madison

115 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_MainF.indd 105

2015/09/30 9:08 PM

PROFESSIONAL OPINION

‘Summer make-up is all about beautiful, radiant and healthy skin, which isn’t hard to have when following the correct daily steps. To achieve glowing skin be sure to gently exfoliate, moisturise, and apply an SPF before starting with your make-up.’ – Nandi Kai, make-up artist

G E T

T H E

L O O K

best bronze Nothing says summer quite like perfectly contoured golden cheeks and bronze highlights in all the right places. Here is your (fail-proof) stepby-step guide to achieving that

summer bronze look

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

to see behind-thescenes photos

We’ve used 1. Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer, R495 2. Sisley Sunleÿa Age Minimizing Global Sun Care SPF 30, R2 688 3. Clarins Aquatic Treasures Summer Bronzing Compact, R475 4. Rimmel Magnif’eyes Mono Eye Shadow in Bronze Magnate, R70 5. Catrice Illuminating Highlighter Pen, R70 6. Lancôme Cils Tint Mascara, R370 7. MAC Sheen Supreme Lipglass Tint in Pop Sugar, R220 8. L’Oréal Colour Riche Matte in Cliche Mania, R155

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO & SUPPLIED / COMPILED BY: NICOLE NEWMAN

Step 1: Your cheeks are going to be doing all the talking so keep the first step simple. Apply minimal foundation that’s been mixed with a face sunscreen – this will ensure a natural all-over glow from the word go. Step 2: Apply a golden bronzer along and slightly underneath your cheek bones – this will define your features and give you a naturally sun-kissed look. Step 3: To give your eyes the glow, take a bronze-coloured eye shadow and apply it along the eyelids, lifting it slightly above the crease. Step 4: Use a highlighter underneath your eyebrows and along the top of your cheek bones to lift your bone structure. Step 5: Brush out your brows because there’s no such thing as too bushy this season – it will also make your face look young and fresh. Step 6: Apply two layers of mascara to open the eyes. Step 7: Finish off with a rose-tinted lip balm or, for a bolder result, a pop of bright colour lipstick with a coat of gloss over it – the wet-look is best for bronzed perfection.

116 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_how to.indd 98

2015/10/01 9:30 AM

5132 Rimmel Perfect Match - ELLE 210x275 ctp.indd 1 ELLE ad template.indd 1

8/17/15 9:08 AM 2015/09/30 2:39 PM

BEAUTY THE SUN-READY EXFOLIATOR Kiehl’s Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub in Grapefruit, R425 Immediately add exfoliating to your daily routine. From cleansing to comfort, this creamy and nourishing scented body scrub satisfies all your in-shower needs.

THE BEST BRONZING FACE TAN Sisley Self-Tanning Hydrating Facial Skin Care, R899 A useful multi-tasking summer essential, this self-tanning skincare beautifies the complexion and perfects skin while prolonging your tan.

THE ALL-YOU-NEED OIL La Mer The Renewal Oil, R2 350 This translucent elixir fortifies the skin’s barrier, making it more resilient, giving you a fresh-faced glow. Shake the bottle to activate The Miracle Broth, and use it as a primer before moisturising or as an evening mask.

THE SCENT THAT STAYS Giorgio Armani Huile de Parfum, R1 395 With citrus bergamia and mandarine as top notes, and deep base notes layered with woody elements and vanilla, this oil fragrance boasts a distinct and long-lasting alluring scent.

THE ANTI-SHINE SUN PROTECTOR Eucerin Sun Gel-Crème Oil Control Dry Touch SPF 50+, R190 The ultimate sun cream created for oily and acne-prone skin, it is protection-perfection in a bottle with a long-lasting, dry matt finish.

THE RADIANT-FINISH FLUID Chanel Sheer Iluminating Fluid, R610 Enhance your natural summer glow with a dab or two of this lightweight and super sheer formula. It evens out skin tone and adds radiance and luminosity.

BEAUTY

best buys Looking for your summer beauty essentials? These gems will see you through the season pre and post sun

THE ESSENTIAL SKIN QUENCHER Nimue After Sun Hydrator, R639 Apply a generous, even layer of this soothing gel cream (instead of your moisturiser) after exposure to UVA and UVB rays to alleviate the effects.

PHOTOGRAPHY: SÉBASTIEN ROHNER / BEAUTY EDITOR: NICOLE NEWMAN / BEAUTY INTERNS: JABULILE DLAMINIQWESHA, CINDY CHANG

THE INSTANT RADIANCE IN A TUB The Body Shop Vitamin C Glow Boosting Moisturiser, R170 Massage this lightweight gel cream in daily to hydrate and pep-up dull facial skin, and enjoy the orange zest scent explosion and the fresh feeling on your face.

118 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_Best Buys.indd 118

2015/09/30 2:54 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:02 PM

BEAUTY

eau

TO K N O W…

Alaïa Paris, R1 125 for 50ml, R1 625 for 100ml SWEET HEART NOTE Peony

THE DESIGNER Tunis-born, Paris-based Azzedine Alaïa

FLORAL HEART NOTE Freesia

THE FACE American model, Guinevere Van Seenus

SPICY TOP NOTE Pink pepper SPICY TOP NOTE Pink pepper BOLD BASE NOTE Musk

GO ONLINE

for a runway review of Azzedine Alaïa’s latest collection

THE BOTTLE French industrial designer Martin Szekely shaped it like a mix between a meteorite and polished pebble

Modelled on the ideal and timeless beauty of women today, creating a contrast between floral top notes and animalistic base notes. SPRITZ IT ON at Au Petit Fer à Cheval in the Marais district in Paris WEARING a tailored, laser-cut dress and geometric-drop earrings IT ALSO PAIRS WITH soft, feminine edges, structured leather and steep stilettos YOU’LL WANT TO SPLURGE ON first edition books and antique sculptures POUR YOURSELF a French 75; champagne, gin, lemon juice and simple syrup AND TURN UP Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien by Édith Piaf STROLL DOWN THE STREET THINKING ‘I am beauty itself’

COMPILED BY: NICOLE NEWMAN / IMAGES: SUPPLIED / SHUTTERSTOCK

.CO.ZA

120 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty Eau To Know.indd 1

2015/09/30 7:54 PM

ELLE ad template.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:01 PM

BEAUTY T H E

PREPAR AT ION

self-tan Want a healthy bronzed summer skin without the sun’s damage? Here’s our guide to a sun-free, streak-free, and safe

head-to-toe golden glow

PREPAR AT ION As with anything in beauty, the longevity of your self-tan is based on the attention given to the foundation phase. Over the winter months our skin becomes dry and dehydrated, so it’s imperative that all excess skin cells are buffed away. Use an exfoliator to get rid of the dead cells and even out skin tone before applying your tan of choice. Pay special attention to your heels, elbows, soles and knees to avoid orange-tinged edges. Also, there’s nothing good about fake-tan-clogged pores, so wait two days after waxing or shaving to start your tanning process.

APPLICAT ION

RAL PH LA U

RICHARD NICOLL SS 15

5 S1 NS RE

POS T-TAN

Before applying the tan, take a cool shower to ensure your skin is product-free. The cool water also prevents any irritation by tightening your pores. To avoid the build up of product apply a thin layer of moisturiser to your face, elbows, knees, feet and hands, which ensures the tan slides on smoothly. To buff the colour onto these areas, and avoid orange-stained hands, use a tanning mitt. For hands and feet, use the tan already on the mitt and sweep downwards from forearm or ankle. Use a moisturiser to blend lines between toes and fingers, and pat away any excess colour from hands and feet with make-up wipes. Leave your bronzed body for an hour before brushing over it with a microfibre cloth – making sure there’s no surplus.

POS T-TAN 1. Africology Body Scrub, R530 2. Kiehl’s Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub, R395 3. Caribbean Tan Bronzing Mousse, R95 4. Neutrogena Make Up Wipes, R85 5. Vita Liberata Tanning Mitt, R135 6. Revlon Touch and Glow Loose Face Powder, R229 7. Thalgo Bronzing Activator Lotion, R561 8. Clarins Extra Firming Day Cream, R820 9. Nivea Intensive Moisturising Body Lotion, R43 10. Dermalogica Sheer Tint Moisturiser, R665

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for five quick bronzing tips

Your self-tan process should always take place in the evening, allowing the tan to settle overnight. Shower the following morning to remove any excess tan, and to get your new colour looking more natural. Pat your body dry to avoid any streaking, and apply a moisturiser from head-to-toe to seal the colour in and give your glow longevity. If you’re brave enough (and take your tan seriously), take lukewarm showers, as hot water will strip your tan faster. The tan on your face will fade faster so mix your self-tan product with a moisturiser to prolong the colour, or use a tinted moisturiser or a face product with self-tan in it. . £

COMPILED BY: NICOLE NEWMAN / PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED / PICTURENET

APPLICAT ION

122 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_Brief.indd 112

2015/09/30 5:51 PM

BEAUTY

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for five new Lancôme buys

O N E- O N - O N E

Julia Roberts Academy-Award winning actress and Lancôme ambassador, Julia Roberts opens up about make-up mishaps, family fun, and cool clothing crushes

COMPILED BY NICOLE NEWMAN / PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED

What’s the best part about being the face of a French brand? I feel a lot chicer than I really am. I get a spring in my step with the level of chicness that surrounds me.

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra, R499 for 30ml; Lancôme Grandoise, R440

What was your first make-up experience as a teen? I remember going into my mum’s bathroom and using her liquid eyeliner. I picked it up and tried to apply it the same way I saw her do it. I ended up with black all over my eyeballs. So horrifying. Was that your worst make-up disaster ever? Nothing was worse than anyone who wore makeup in the ’80s! I did white concealer. Who does that? [Actress] Donna Mills came out with a make-up video called The Eyes Have It. I remember watching it with my friends and being transfixed.

What’s been the best beauty trick you’ve picked up over the years? The eyelash curler was a game-changer. And learning how to do my hair, which just came from years of watching a master [Serge Normant]. I can’t do it as well as he does it, but I try. What’s the one current beauty trend you’ve considered trying? The bob. I want super-short hair so I could have it pop and be cool, but Serge [Normant] is like, “I’m not doing this.” He won’t do the bob or anything. Your skin is famously luminous. What’s your number one secret? I’m really happy to have Lancôme at my disposal, but it’s down to genetics. That’s where it starts. Do you find certain foods help your skin glow? I’m mainly gluten-free. I try to eat well and be conscious. When I can I go for organic. What’s your favourite thing to do when you travel to France? I’m growing quite fond of the annual trips. It’s nice because I travel with my family. The kids love the merry-go-round next to the Eiffel Tower, and they adore the people who work at the hotel. It’s becoming this little pilgrimage we do every year. Where do you travel to when you want to unwind? New Mexico. When my husband, Danny, and I started dating, we travelled there a lot. The quietude, the enchantment, and the nature – it’s a great place for the five of us to run around. Do you have a guilty pleasure? I love to watch Scandal. You know it’s a guilty pleasure when you’re watching something on TV and you hear someone come in so you turn it off and throw your remote across the room. Where do you like to shop? My stylist’s [Elizabeth Stewart] clothing rack. I also love Heist in Venice. It’s a cute little shop filled with fabulous things. £

123 @ ELLEmagazineSA

BEAUTY_One On One.indd 114

2015/09/30 7:45 PM

ACTIVE L E T ’S S W E AT…1000 DURATION: 60-MINUTE CLASS Holly Meadows, Assistant Editor Digital, embraces a 60-minute sweat workout to burn off extra calories

WHAT TO EXPECT Classes comprise anything from five to 15 people and you alternate between sessions on the treadmill, and sessions on the floor. When on the treadmill the routine includes a combination of incline walking (up to 30 degrees), sprinting and running. The incline walking is my favourite because it really tests your endurance, and it’s been proven that when you walk on an incline of over 18 degrees you burn three times more calories from fat than running on a zero degree incline. But don’t be put off if you’re not used to hiking or running as you can select between three levels dubbed walker, runner and jogger, which cater toward beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of fitness respectively. When on the floor expect a combination of exercise routines involving boxing, weights, resistance bands, suspension trainers, bosu balls, jump boxes and more.

T HE S W I T CH DURATION: 60-MINUTE CLASS Tarryn Oppel, Fashion Director, explores Switch and all it has to offer, and yields tangible results

F I T

N O T E S

switch V S

S W E A T

1 0 0 0

The quest for the

beach-ready body kicks off in earnest as

we put two HIIT (high intensity interval training)

programmes to the test

THE VERDICT From attending between two and three classes each week for six weeks, I’ve definitely noticed a dramatic improvement in my fitness level. My usual 45-minute spinning sessions are now comparatively easy, and I’m finding myself turning up the cadence to work my body harder. While I might not have my bikini-ready body just yet, I’m noticing a tighter bum and a flatter stomach, which is spurring me on to get slim, strong and healthy for summer. sweat1000.com @sweat1000

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for ELLE’s Summer Playlist

I’ve tried basic gym routines, BBG and personal training, but I have never felt motivated enough to continue nor did these bring the results as fast as I had hoped they would. Until a friend of mine convinced me to try Switch. What I love about Switch is that it takes two: you and your partner. So your friend is your motivator, and if you don’t have a partner, problem solved: make a new friend or get through it with a Switch trainer. WHAT TO EXPECT Each session begins with a five-minute power yoga warm-up in subdued lighting, followed by a 60-minute, high intensity circuit training consisting of varied arms, legs, abs and cardio exercises that last two minutes each. You end with a five- to 10-minute stretch session. THE VERDICT The music (a DJ plays a a killer set), the seven-plus trainers (encouraging and super cute), and the fact that I can feel every inch of my body working is a winning combination. With the daily-refreshed Switch weight loss, toning, arm workouts at least four times a week, I’m feeling stronger, with a noticeably flatter tummy, which has led me to eat more healthily. I’ve been wanting to lose a few centimetres for that bikini-ready body and have finally found the right place that will help me achieve this, but most importantly where I enjoy doing so. All you need is a sweat towel, water, good training shoes, and an open mind to disco lights and working really hard. See you on the Switch floor…

switchplayground.com £

@sweat_1000

HII T T U NE S…M U SI C T O M A K E YO U M OV E Jack Ü featuring Justin Bieber, Where Are U Now / Calvin Harris & Disciples, How Deep Is Your Love / Major Lazer & DJ Snake – Lean On / Galantis – Peanut Butter Jelly

@switch_fitness

PHOTOGRAPHY: GALLO IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK.COM / COMPILED BY: NICOLE NEWMAN

I joined Sweat 1000 because it offers a combination of high intensity aerobics, core stability work and weight training and toning all packed into one hour. If your time is precious, Sweat is perfect because you know you’re going to get the maximum all-round workout, and burn 1 000 calories each session. Be prepared, the fitness programme is action-packed, high-level physical training, but with the constant mentorship of an instructor and pumping DJ remixes, the class will be over before you know it.

124 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_ELLE Active.indd 112

2015/10/02 1:26 PM

PROMOTION

WORLD

PSORIASIS D AY

‘A day on the beach never seemed like a possibility’

P O T E N T I A L B E N E F I T S O F C O M B I N AT I O N T O P I C A L T H E R A P Y W I T H B E TA M E T H A S O N E D I P R O P I O N AT E A N D C A L C I P O T R I O L 7-9 1 Combines skin cell normalising effects of calcipotriol with anti-inflammatory effects of corticosteroid. 2 Enhances treatment effectiveness — more effective than either ingredient alone. 3 Rapidly and consistently effective for mild to moderate psoriasis. 4 Once daily application replaces frequent application of one or more singleingredient products. 5 Clinically proven to improve measures of quality of life.

World Psoriasis Day is celebrated annually on 29 October in order to raise awareness, educate, dispel myths, and let people with psoriasis know that they are not alone. So what is psoriasis, and what causes it? Dr. Ayesha Moolla, a consultant dermatologist in private practice in Gatesville, explains: ‘Psoriasis is a condition, primarily of the skin, that occurs due to abnormal activity of the immune system, causing the cells, blood vessels and nerves to grow faster than usual.4 Unlike normal skin, where the cells take about a month to mature and are shed unnoticed, cells affected by psoriasis mature within seven days, causing them to heap up into characteristic patches or “plaques” of thick, red skin, covered with white or silvery scales.’1,5 Common skin symptoms include:3,5 • Plaques over the back of the elbows, front of the knees, lower back and around the umbilicus. • Itching, burning or pain. • Bleeding. • Messy flaking of the scalp. • Discoloured finger and toe nails, which may lift from the nail bed. All ages may be affected, but psoriasis most commonly begins in the teenage and early adult years, before the age of 40.6 ‘Psoriasis can be easily confused with other common skin conditions, especially eczema, which requires different types of treatment. Therefore any skin condition must be properly assessed by someone qualified to make the diagnosis,’ says Dr. Moolla. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, it can be treated effectively: • Most people diagnosed with psoriasis (75%) have mild to moderate psoriasis with limited skin involvement that is responsive to topical medications or phototherapy.7 • These types of medications include corticosteroids, to control inflammation; calcipotriol, a compound derived from vitamin D that reduces the abnormal growth of skin cells; and creams, which soften and promote the shedding of abnormally built-up skin.7 • Although coal tar is also used, a lot of people don’t like it because it’s messy, stains clothing, and has a very strong odour.7 • A notable advance in the treatment of psoriasis is a combination treatment formula that is based on the action of calcipotriol with the anti-inflammatory effect of betamethasone dipropionate — a corticosteroid.7 • In addition to preparations for the skin, the combination treatment is available as a gel for use on the scalp.7

SPEAK TO YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT THE TOP-TO-TOE SOLUTION FROM ADCOCK INGRAM. F O R M O R E I N F O O R S U P P O R T V I S I T T H E S O U T H A F R I C A N P S O R I A S I S A S S O C I AT I O N W W W. P S O R I A S I S . O R G . Z A

References: 1. International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA). World Psoriasis Day. http://www.worldpsoriasisday.com. Accessed 10 July 2015. 2. Raboobee N, Aboobaker J, Jordaan HF, et, al. for the Working Group of the Dermatological Society of South Africa. Guideline on the management of psoriasis in South Africa. S Afr Med J 2010; 100(4): 257-282. 3. Ahmed A, Leon A, Butler DC, Reichenberg J. Quality-of-life effects of common dermatological diseases. Semin Cutan Med Surg 2013; 32: 101-109. 4. Schön MP, Boehncke WH. Psoriasis. N Engl J Med 2005; 352: 1899-1912. 5. Laws PM, Young HS. Update of the management of chronic psoriasis: new approaches and emerging treatment options. Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2010; 3: 25-37. 6. Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). Diagnosis and management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in adults. Edinburgh: SIGN; 2010. (SIGN publication no. 121). Available from: http://www.sign.ac.uk. Accessed 10 July 2014. 7. Chiricozzi A, Chimenti S. Effective topical agents and emerging perspectives in the treatment of psoriasis. Expert Rev Dermatol 2012; 7(3): 283-293. 8. Van de Kerkhof PCM. The impact of a two-compound product containing calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate (Daivobet®⁄ Dovobet®) on the quality of life in patients with psoriasis vulgaris: a randomized controlled trial. Br J Dermatol 2004; 151: 663-668. 9. Kragballe K, Van de Kerkhof PCM. Consistency of data in six phase III clinical studies of a two compound product containing calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate ointment for the treatment of psoriasis. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2006; 20: 39-44. ZA.15.CDR.115 08/2015 Adcock Ingram Limited. Reg. No. 1949/034385/06. Private Bag X69, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa. Telephone + 27 11 635 0000. www.adcock.com

ADVERTORIAL_Psoriasis.indd 1

2015/10/01 9:39 AM

S N O

Your brain might need a break, says Nicole Newmann

Moving out of my parents’ home last year was an interesting process; the family house had been my home for my entire life until then, and finding a new place was both exciting and challenging: I had no idea what to look for in a possible apartment; did I want to stay in their area or move somewhere completely different? Did I want to live alone or with friends? Would I move into a furnished or an unfurnished apartment? I spent hours looking at options online and found myself struggling to set on one single preference. It left me feeling confused and frustrated and, at times, exhausted (too much Googling, too much thinking). These might have been early symptoms of decision fatigue. Even smaller decisions, like what to wear in the morning or what to pack for lunch can suddenly become overwhelming, because in the end, it has exactly the same affect on our minds. No matter the gravity (or lack thereof) that these decisions hold, they are affecting us equally and can lead to decision fatigue. From the moment we

wake up, we’re faced with decisions. Even when we aren’t actively choosing between two things, the brain is still engaged in the decision-making process, and as we get older the number of choices increases dramatically (adults make around 35 000 decisions, while children remain relatively decision-free at around 3 000 a day). Unlike physical fatigue, where you can feel that your body is tired, or that you’re struggling to keep your eyes open, decision fatigue happens unconsciously, when mental energy is at a low. As we are presented with more choices throughout the day, the more difficult each becomes for the brain to process, resulting in what could be considered a risky result – from posting an inappropriate photo on Twitter or Instagram, or spending too much on dinner at a new restaurant.

126 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_Wellness.indd 126

2015/10/01 9:20 AM

PHOTOGRAPHS: GETTY IMAGES / GALLO IMAGES; SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

WELLNESS Roy F. Baumeister, an American social psychologist, was one of the first specialists to research decision fatigue, and how it impacts the choices we make on a daily basis. According to Baumeister, there is finite store of mental energy for exerting self-control. Baumeister says that willpower is like a muscle, and decisions that require us to exert self-control can cause this muscle to fatigue, resulting in regrettable decisions or, the ultimate energy saver, making no decisions at all. Now, more than ever, we have to constantly make decisions; due to the rise of the digital age, we are expected to make one split-second choice after another. What should I tweet? What filter should I use? And what will people think of this picture? It’s exhausting. And this decision fatigue is routinely warping our judgement. In the same way that a rugby player is more likely to make a bad pass or tackle towards the end of a match, or a judge is more likely to deliver a harsher verdict at the end of the day (as the fatigue of his fateful choices starts to set in). A study supported by the National Institute of Health shows that in 1976 the average American supermarket carried around 9 000 products, where 15 years later the number had more than tripled to 30 000. Psychologists Sheena Iyengar, of Columbia University, and Mark Lepper, of Stanford University, found that consumers who faced 24 options as opposed to six were less willing to decide to buy anything at all, and those who did were less satisfied with their purchase showing that too much choice can become a burden and, ultimately, counter productive to the process of deciding what to do, buy, wear and eat. As we use up our store of mental energy, and our willpower begins to weaken, our ability to compromise kicks in (why do you think the sweets are always in the store’s last aisle?). In the hopeful attempt to store energy we begin to attach our decision-making to one dimension of the choice, such as quality or price, and are likely to end up walking out of the store with a bag full of sale items that we will (probably) never wear – despite listening to our convincing sub-conscious inside the store. We live in a world where making decisions isn’t an option, it’s a part of life, so the best thing we can do is try to eliminate or simplify the choices we have to make, and conserve our mental energy for the important decisions that take time to process. Despite the fact that it feels as though it (almost) needs a quick answer, take a step back and analyse what is required from you before you

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for more decisionmaking advice

• Using a Magic 8 ball • Flipping a coin • Playing ching chong cha • Making an origami paper fortune teller

make a choice; you often don’t need to decide then and there. You can take time to consider different outcomes; limit your choices by introducing routine into your life, like waking up at the same time every day, or having two options for lunch to choose between. But the best advice? Stay openminded – that way your decisions will take less of a toll on you. That’s what I’ve been doing for the past few weeks. I make my morning decisions the night before. If I am going to gym I lay my clothes out, and set my alarm at a time where I know I will be able to snooze once and begin my day. So, the next time your friends ask you where you should all go for dinner, say: ‘I’m easy’, and conserve your mental energy for a more important decision like what to order… £

127 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Beauty_Wellness.indd 127

2015/10/02 1:33 PM

Your monthly menu of discounted offers and treats. It’s your reward, just for reading ELLE!

1 OF 5 HEALING EARTH MONGONGO NUT BODY CARE HAMPERS VALUED AT R1 070 EACH*

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for details of the hampers and how to enter

1 OF 5 50ML ROBERTO CAVALLI SIGNATURE FRAGRANCE VALUED AT R950 EACH

A SILVER PEACOCK HAMPER VALUED AT R5 140

1 OF 3 THOMAS SABO NEW LOVE BRIDGE COLLECTION VALUED AT R1 980 EACH

PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED

A VINCE CAMUTO BAG, PURSE AND SUNGLASSES ALL VALUED AT R5 300

Mktg Elle Club.indd 1

2015/09/30 3:29 PM

p130 DESIGNER SPACE p134 LA LOVE p144 DELI BITES

LIFESTYLE t a e r G e Th ESCAPE

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF ANGELS

PHOTOGRAPH: SHUTTERSTOCK

Known as the Creative Capital of the World, Los Angeles brims with energy, shopping, and dining experiences for the mind, body and soul

LIVING_Opener .indd 1

2015/09/30 7:57 PM

LIVING

Elements of the quirky and the unexpected coexist in their showroom

text B I E L L E photography K R I S T I N A

BELLINGHAM

STOJILJKOVIC

AND

WARREN

VAN

RENSBURG

‘ We love ver y sha r p ta ilori ng as much as sof t-roma ntic a nd gauz y sil houet tes. We love items that push the bou nda ries w ithout i nti m idati ng the wea rer’

130 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Lliving_at home.indd 130

2015/09/30 8:55 PM

LIVING

DESIGNER SPACE

Taking an unconventional approach to fashion, the Johannesburg home and studio of Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan Gabriël Du Toit reflect the same design aesthetic. Opulence meets the unexpected, whether in colour, print or texture, to create a space that’s signature Klûk CGDT

When it comes to fashion, Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan Gabriël Du Toit’s work is both unconventional and timeless. We witnessed these traits when the duo opted out of the traditional runway show in favour of a more unconventional showcasing in the form of an exhibition at CAAM Collective Gallery in De Waterkant. Drawing inspiration from various ideas, both their autumn/winter 2015 and spring/ summer 2016 collections reflect Asian/Oriental influences, which they say is their way of defying the norm and not working within a restricted framework of what is on trend. ‘We have an irreverent approach to fashion: no rules are sacred,’ the duo explains, and that design vision translates into their richlytextured design studio and home, which we were fortunate to visit.

The KLûK CGDT studio exemplifies the duo’s appreciation for sharp tailoring, combined with romantic silhouettes and tones

131 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Lliving_at home.indd 131

2015/09/30 8:55 PM

LIVING

How would you describe your signature aesthetic?

We would probably be considered a bit schizo: we love very sharp tailoring as much as soft-romantic and gauzy silhouettes. We love items that push the boundaries without intimidating the wearer. What are the top five things that have shaped your inimitable style?

Our customers: they are our prime motivation to do what we do. We love all the unique personalities we deal with daily. History, pop culture, art: these find a place in every collection. Tony Duquette: a US theatre and interior designer, who used unconventional materials and understood how to combine and to mismatch. Japan: the Japanese have had a huge influence on fashion with their intellectual approach to design, and their particular and mannered culture. They are not defined or restricted at all by ‘what should be right.’ Naivety: we wouldn’t have started if we’d known about the pitfalls in advance…

The duo’s deeply influenced by the art and sensibility of Japan The showroom is dressed in current favourite colours citrine, black, blush and jade

How does your fashion sense translate into your décor?

TEXT BY: BIELLE BILLINGHAM; PHOTOGRAPHY BY: KRISTINA STOJILJKOVIC AND WARREN VAN RENSBURG; BEHIND-THE-

We have an irreverent approach to fashion: no rules are sacred, we hate a ‘look’ and this applies to our décor, too. If an item is beautiful and relevant, it will work. We love pieces that transcend a season.

132 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Lliving_at home.indd 132

2015/09/30 8:57 PM

LIVING ‘ If a n item is beautif u l a nd releva nt, it w ill work . We love pieces that tra nscend a season’

How would you describe the link between fashion and décor trends?

With hyper-connectivity and communication, the boundaries between people, trends, seasons and disciplines are becoming increasingly blurred. Almost everything is possible, available and crosspollinated; nothing occurs as an isolated sequence of events. Your favourite colour at the moment?

Black. Also, citrine, blush, greige and jade. How do you define modern luxury?

It’s more about time, space and ease than acquiring or owning an item. What is the importance of style?

TEXT BY: BIELLE BILLINGHAM; PHOTOGRAPHY BY: KRISTINA STOJILJKOVIC AND WARREN VAN RENSBURG; BEHIND-THESCENES PHOTOGRAPHY: SDR PHOTOGRAPHY; GOWN CLOSEUP: MORE FIRE PRODUCTION

Style tells the story of who you are and how you want to be understood. We do not believe a person can look good without inhabiting a beautiful space or eating great food. Style is not one-dimensional; it should cover everything. There is no point in decorating a home if you look out of place and uncomfortable in it. What is the most important quality of a designer?

To see the world and reimagine it in your own way; this is the way we progress. What are you working with at the moment?

We have recently been designing Basotho blankets, which has been a fantastically creative challenge. Vlisco, the Dutch-printed, West African-style fabric, is a continual inspiration, as the prints date back 150 years and have incredibly amazing stories behind them. £

133 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Lliving_at home.indd 133

2015/09/30 8:57 PM

TRAVEL

LA e l o c i N wman Ne Summer time in the City of Angels, with only four days to figure out what it’s all about. Nicole Newman gives us (her version of) the LA lowdown I’ve always believed I would make the perfect Californian girl. Whether it was my childhood dream of becoming an actress and living below the Hollywood sign, or my love of year-round good weather, romantic scenes with shaggyhaired surfers below the Santa Monica Pier, or the Clueless-esque picture of exploring Beverly Hills Drive, shopping bags in tow – I have always felt the LA calling. LA might be famous for Rodeo Drive, Madison Avenue, the Hollywood mark and tourist attractions like Universal Studios and Avenue of the Stars, but the Californian city I soon uncovered, with the help of Uber and Google Maps, was different. From shopping and sleeping to eating (all the Mexican dishes I could find) and drinking (in some of the coolest bars around), this is my love affair with LA...

Travel LA2.indd 124

2015/09/30 7:21 PM

ESCAPE S TAY HERE From casual-cool lodges to high-end hotels, these are the places to stay at when in LA THE GARLAND

offering views of the city centre and Hollywood Hills. Focus feature? The Spare Room prohibition era-style cocktail lounge with its two-lane vintage bowling alley – a must-see moment behind unassuming double doors on the mezzanine level of the hotel. thehollywoodroosevelt.com The Garland

The home-away-from-home hotel: as you arrive you feel as though you’ve been there before (and never want to leave again). Situated amongst tall trees, in the leafy suburb of the San Ferdinando Valley, in North Hollywood, The Garland is more than simple accommodation; it’s a community. This newly renovated urban retreat was built in 1972 by Fillmore Crank for his wife (and actress), Beverly Garland, and remains family-owned, which is what keeps it a step above the rest. The bohemian décor carries through from the private suites to the swimming pool; the revamped bar and restaurant, The Front Yard, is right on your doorstep.

THE ACE HOTEL

Built in the beginning of 2014, The Ace Hotel marked the beginning of the renaissance of the Downtown LA district. Housed by the historic United Arts building (established in 1927 for the Maverick film studio), this ultra-cool hotel remains a favourite on the scene with DJs playing, live bands performing, pop-up shops and creative collaborations taking place in bunker-like bar on the outside. The delicately restored, threestorey Theatre at The Ace Hotel is perfect for film watching. A series of contrasts between modernity and nostalgia, it also includes a rooftop pool that offers freshly squeezed cocktails and pop-up yoga classes. acehotel.com/losangeles

thegarland.com

As the host of the first Academy Awards in 1929, The Hollywood Roosevelt is an institution, serving as the original hang-out spot of screen icons Marilyn Monroe, Charlie Chaplin and Clark Gable. Originally conceived in Spanish Colonial style, the hotel still boasts poolside cabanas and suites, topped off with the Gable and Lombard Penthouse

The Ace Hotel The Hollywood Roosevelt

THE HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL

The Mondrian

THE MONDRIAN

If you’re walking down Sunset Boulevard at night you cannot miss this luxury boutique hotel situated on Hollywood’s hottest street. Thanks to its Skybar, The Mondrian is the go-to place for evening drinks that lead on to a good (and often long) night out. With views of the city from the pool deck, to exclusive dining (think seared scallops and ceviche) at in-house restaurant Herringbone, and within walking distance from shopping paradise on the strip, it’s one of the hottest locales around. morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian

The Hollywood Roosevelt The Hollywood Roosevelt

TRAVEL

135 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Travel LA2.indd 125

2015/10/02 9:41 AM

TRAVEL SHOP LIKE A LO CAL Big brands or bespoke boutiques, don’t miss these shopping spots 3RD STREET PROMENADE

Just off the Santa Monica boardwalk with bars, buskers and cute (shirtless) boys, to add to the experience, this street-style shopping is a must. Don’t miss Anthropologie, Paparyus and an Urban Outfitters so big you might not find your way out. ABBOTT KINNEY BOULEVARD

Your one-stop-shop for one-of-a-kind buys, this Venice-based boulevard is laden with bespoke beauty shops, such as organic skincare specialist Alexandra Wagner, boutique buys at Heist, and local vintage-inspired jewellery from Kamofie and Company.

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

THE GROVE

to discover local LA designers

A beautiful and cleverly constructed outdoor shopping centre connected to a farmer’s market, The Grove is a wonderful space in which to spend your morning, wandering from shop to shop. Here you’ll find everything you need from Nordstrom to an interactive iStore. BEVERLY HILLS DRIVE

Q UICK T RIP T IPS 1

N. ROBERTSON BOULEVARD

If you’re looking for the perfect blend of high-street-meets-local-luxe, this is your spot. On the corner of Madison Avenue, take your time and enjoy the oversized (and perfectly styled) store windows. Be sure to check out BNKR for once off buys from Down Under.

Don’t rely on public transport, as it’s not so common, instead download the Uber app before your trip. The city is big, and it’s the best (and easiest) way to get around. Book for your favourite restaurant online on OpenTable.com before you go to avoid disappointment. It’s a popular city and you don’t want to miss out. Los Angeles is notorious for its traffic so plan your days properly by grouping your activities by area. Buy a portable smartphone charger before you go. With the long days spent away from your hotel, don’t miss out on capturing your travels because your phone battery died.

D ON’ T L E AV E W I T HO U T… 1. Going to the Griffith Observatory and seeing the LA lights at night. 2. Going on a hike, or bike ride in Runyon Canyon. And you can’t miss a Cycle House class (a local LA craze that we can’t wait to have in Cape Town).3. Having tortilla chips, guacamole and salsa – you’ll find them almost everywhere you go and they’ll be the best you’ve ever tasted.4. Hiring a bike at the Santa Monica Pier and following the track to Venice Beach. There you’ll witness scenery reminiscent of Katy Perry’s California Gurls video. 136 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Travel LA2.indd 126

2015/09/30 7:22 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: SHUTTERSTOCK & SUPPLIED

As soon as you see the famous Beverly Hills Drive sign, with its signature palm trees and super-slick black SUVs, you know you’ve arrived at the heart of the city. The shops here include international brands such as Club Monaco, Maje, Sephora and COS.

TRAVEL

The Eveleigh

ESCAPE

THE EVELEIGH

BA R HOPPING Dotted throughout the city, here’s where Angelenos grab a drink (or few) summed up in just a few words…

Sit outside in the courtyard and enjoy the witty banter from the barmen. THE CABANA CAFÉ AT THE BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL

Intimate, Old-Hollywood Glamour.

Try the hotel’s very own sparkling wine, Bouvet Brut, and the McCarthy salad (a favourite of celebrity guests).

THE IVY AT THE SHORE

CECCONI’S

Preppy, pretty and super popular.

Order the hand-made pasta, and a drink at the bar – dress to impress and look out for celebs!

BAR MARMONT

Pump

The Cabana Café

Restaurants, drive-thrus and hotels in between, here are my top tips when you dine out

PUMP

Cecconi’s

The Ivy At The Shore

Bar Marmont

DINING O U T

Festive, fun and foot-loose friendly. GRACIAS MADRE THE BUNGALOW

Gracias Madre The Bungalow

PHOTOGRAPHY: SHUTTERSTOCK & SUPPLIED

Low-key luxury combined with good company.

Best. Mexican. Food. Ever. And did I mention that it’s vegan? Try the homemade Agua Frescuas.

T R AV EL SI ZE BE AU T Y C/O DERM ALO GICA From left to right: Precleanse, R 160; Skin Resurfacing Cleanser, R170; Multi Active Toner, R170; Body Hydrating Cream, R170 Conditioning Body Wash, R170

137 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Travel LA2.indd 127

2015/09/30 7:23 PM

TRAVEL GO IT

A LO N E Travelling alone can be both liberating and intimidating. Four women share their stories M A DEIR A, P OR T UGA L ZIM UGO CHUK W U, 27, FO UNDER A ND CEO OF T R AV EL NOIRE I’m a pretty spontaneous traveller, one day I happened to open up the destination map on the Airbnb website and when I zeroed in on Northern Africa, up popped this beautiful (almost too beautiful) island that I had never heard of. The island was secluded, easy to get to from Lisbon, and upon further research, had the most beautiful year-round weather. It was the destination that I chose for my annual ‘think week’ – an uninterrupted stretch of time where I get to reflect on my vision and goals for the coming year. On these ‘think weeks’ I also get to wander and reconnect in ways that I’m unable to when I’m travelling with people. I study my customers and read through testimonies and feedback. I also do a lot of reading. I stayed in this beautiful, quaint traditional Portuguese palheiro (little barn house). It was completely made of stone and had unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. My Airbnb host was amazing. She was a little older than I was but young at heart. She gave me amazing recommendations of things to do and see, and even took a few rides with me to get some local pizza and gelato. I recall one day running out of money, and my cab driver simply said, “No problem, welcome to Madeira!” For the first few days, I spent some time around my corner of the island, Estreito de Calheta. After I became acquainted with the area, I rented a car and drove around and had no set itinerary.

Going Solo.indd 124

chu o g U m Zi

kwu

I visited the tops of mountains and ate at local restaurants overlooking the ocean. I walked on boulders along the beaches. I sat across bridges and dangled my feet over the calm waves. I did what I wanted, on my own terms. I drove around the island for hours, getting lost, and taking incredible landscape pictures. I got to experience extreme calm and serenity. There’s something incredible about solo travel – it gives you permission to sit in silence, wander without worry, and relish in local culture. You get to explore and engage with the destination in a way that’s really hard to do if you’re surrounded by people with their own agendas. When travelling solo you’re able to you come closer to who you really want to become.

Top: Taking a dip in the infinity pool overlooking the ocean; Above: Having a photoshoot done with my Airbnb host against the traditional stone wall; Below: Soaking up the sun in my office for the week — hammock included

E SSEN T IAL S Chamomile tea My MacBook Beats Studio headphones Both passports My iPad for reading books

2015/10/02 2:52 PM

TRAVEL ESCAPE SHA NGHAI, CHIN A JOA NN A HEDLE Y, 29, FA SHION DE SIGNER I chose to do the last semester of my MBA solo in Shanghai. On the flight over (having done very little research) I was overcome with “what am I doing, and why???” and it didn’t get much better when I landed to grey skies, and not a single working ATM in the international airport. I had paid an exorbitant amount on my credit card to a taxi company, who then gave me a driver who didn’t speak English, didn’t know where the Sofitel was, and drove me round and round on a polluted highway for ages. After I overcame the initial issues, I fell in love with Shanghai. The wild pace, culture, food, locals and expats, architecture, and sheer social experience blew my mind. From the mega-malls to the tiny Chinese markets selling vegetables in winding alleys. Be brave and have an open mind – in China eating everything from toads to turtles is normal. Our local Tesco sold live eels in plastic bags. My highlights would have to be a visit to the famous waterfront, the Bund, long considered one of the iconic symbols of the city, and along which many of the best hotels, bars, restaurants and nightclubs overlook the river to the fantastical skyline of Pudong (the finance side of the river). I stayed in the French Concession, which I definitely recommend, close to the charming Tienzifeng market, where you find a collection of old shikumen (stone-gated) houses and lanes, with galleries, shops, cafés and restaurants. The food in Shanghai is incredible, from traditional dim sum and soup dumplings in street cafés to wagyu steak on the 25th floor overlooking the Bund. For a real treat head for a ridiculously opulent brunch on the weekend at one of the big hotels – expect free-flowing champagne and platters of lobsters and snow crab. The metro in Shanghai is incredible – clean and super-fast – helping you bypass the crazy traffic. As a woman alone communication was very frustrating – a literal incapability of ordering water, buying shampoo, or saying the hotel address nearly drove me to tears at times. However, once you’ve accepted this barrier, the highlights in Shanghai are endless. I guess

edle H a n n a Jo

the best part of it was the understanding I gained from going somewhere that literally is the future, to understand where the world is going at such a colossal pace. The vibrancy and clash of old world and new taught me so much.

E SSEN T IAL S

Top: Chinese lanterns in Shanghai’s Old City; Above: Shanghai’s famous waterfront, the Bund; Below: Shanghai skyline

Smartphone with VPN to reroute your IP address and allow for Google English to Mandarin app translator Medication, much in China is counterfeit Half empty suitcase for vintage finds A smile

139 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Going Solo.indd 125

2015/09/30 8:42 PM

a Georgin is Avlonit CA PE M ACL E A R, M AL AW I GEORGIN A AV LONI T IS, 28, URBAN ECOLO GIS T

Top, above and below: Laden with spectacular beauty, Malawi is known for its sandy beaches and inviting azure water

My work as an environmentalist takes me all over Africa, and there’s nothing like a bit of adventure after an intense few days on project ‘mission’. I’m often solo for work and so it follows that my travels are often solo, too. After running a workshop in Lilongwe, I couldn’t wait to take the bumpy road trip to Lake Malawi. Lying within the tumbling hills of the Western Rift Valley, they say you haven’t seen Malawi until you’ve seen the lake – a shining blue gem in the crown of the country’s natural assets. With golden sandy beaches and azure water you might be forgiven for thinking you’re on a tropical island somewhere in the Indian Ocean. Call me selfish, but I’m an independent traveller, and prefer soloing it and making decisions on my own terms; it makes tripplanning easier and allows for a lot more me-time to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with who I am and what I love. Being alone also opens one up to meeting new people and engaging in meaningful local experiences, and what better place than in what people call the ‘warm heart of Africa.’ I met an inspirational green architect who, after an epic bicycle journey from Cairo to Cape Town,

had packed up her life and moved to Malawi after falling madly in love with the country and a dashing Malawian man, en route. She and her boyfriend showed me all the best spots in the village, and we spent one night dancing to amazing Chichewa artists, into the early hours of the morning at the Funky Cichlid. I stayed at Tuckaways, decked with beautiful reed chalets overlooking the water, where one gently wakes up to the sounds of the children playing in the waves on the lakeshore, exuberant cockerels and bleating goats. From here, I set about my adventures in Cape Maclear, which offers a host of activities. I highly recommend a kayak to Tumbi and/or Domwe Island to snorkel offshore amidst the kaleidoscope of cichlid fish. A hike in Lake Malawi National Park offers a view onto the lake islands from above, where you can visit the graves of early explorers and gasp at the interesting rock formations. Wander through Chembe Village between the giant ancient baobabs (one in particular under which David Livingstone purportedly stood and mistakenly thought he had found the source of the Nile), and take an earlymorning yoga class at Kayak Africa overlooking the lakeshore sunrise. Among many other tasty eats in the village, tuck into a traditional goat curry with a healthy dash of local Nali chilli garlic sauce. A walk along Golden Sands beach and a swim at Otters Point, amidst the giant boulders, is a must, and if you love local craft bring along a reference picture and get a dress made in your choice of fabric. I left Malawi with a distinct highlight – the surreal spectacle of a giant male fish eagle as he majestically swooped down to catch a fish three metres in front of me while I was splashing and laughing with little boys in their traditional handcarved fishing canoes. A place of spectacular beauty, filled with such simple pleasures, Lake Malawi is truly a place to reconnect with your source and with nature.

E SSEN T IAL S Anti-mosquito spray Kanga Large sun hat A good pair of walking shoes Eco-friendly sunscreen [And the book] Feral by George Monbiot

140 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Going Solo.indd 126

2015/09/30 8:42 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: SHUTTERSTOCK & SUPPLIED

TRAVEL

TRAVEL ESCAPE

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for five destinations to travel solo

Jo Youens

PHOTOGRAPHY: SHUTTERSTOCK & SUPPLIED

M ACHU PICCHU, PERU JO YO UENS, 38, EL L E SENIOR DE SIGNER

Top: View of the ruins of the Inca city of Machu Picchu; Above: Tablesetting aboard the Hirum Bingham train; Below: Young girl in Cusco

‘Excuse me, miss, could you take a picture of us?’ I got up again from my exquisite table set for one to photograph another grinning couple, while travelling aboard the luxurious Orient Express Hirum Bingham train to Machu Picchu. Unless you’re hiking the Inca Trail, you’ll likely fly into Cusco and ride the train to Machu Picchu. The train runs between Peru’s Cusco and Aguas Calientas, the town at the foot of Machu Picchu. Set in the 1920s-style Pullman carriages, with table, lamp, three-course meal, and Peruvian wine flowing, I giggled at how I, the eternal bachelorette, had booked myself onto the most romantic train ride imaginable, chugging along the Urubamba River with canyon walls on either side. I finished my meal and escaped the canoodling couples to the bar in the last carriage where I watched the Peruvian landscape unfold with the company of live music. A few days earlier, I embarked on one of my many solo adventures to get lost in the ruins of the ancient Incas in Machu Picchu. I flew in via Buenos Aires, on to Lima, and officially started

my Peruvian adventure with a couple of days in magical Cusco, the UNESCO world heritage site. Cusco’s cobblestoned streets, pre-Columbian buildings, cathedrals, museums, food markets and incredible hotels, make this the perfect little city to explore for a few days. I stayed in a lavish 16th-century former Jesuit seminary, Hotel Monasterio, which I highly recommend. When the train reached Aguas Calientes, I checked into the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel for two nights. Away from the crowds, it overlooked the Urubamba River that crashes through town in a channelised course of wild rapids. The sound of water can be heard everywhere. At only 2 020 metres above sea level, it couldn’t be a better place to acclimatise. I checked my bags in, and took a bus up to Machu Picchu. Once at the top I was faced with the iconic postcard image of Machu Picchu. Lazy Llamas graze the grounds and the landscape is filled with vibrant orchids, exotic bromeliads, colourful butterflies, and hundreds of species of endemic birds. The place is dotted with tourists, as many as 2 500 visit the site a day. I spent two days exploring the lost city, including the Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Moon, which stand majestically amidst this exquisite natural backdrop. I thought back to the Sacsayhuaman fortress I had visited in Cusco. Built in the shape of a snake, the Incas believed the snake represented our own way through this world. Like the snake, we crawl, and evolve slowly, trying to find our destiny and sense in the universe. As a woman travelling alone, Peru is the perfect place to do this. The ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu will mystify and intrigue all travellers. Even anti-beaten path travellers are seduced by the idea of wandering among the iconic Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. It is truly one of the world’s seven New Wonders. £

E SSEN T IAL S Water Rain jacket (even if it looks like a beautiful day) Mini Spanish translator book DSL camera Altitude sickness pills

141 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Going Solo.indd 127

2015/09/30 8:42 PM

V O YA G E v oy a g e

It revolutionised the luxury goods industry forever, and now, more than a century later, the Louis Vuitton trunk remains at the core of the Maison’s business and legacy, writes Tidi Benbenisti

They say the world is our oyster, but I like to think of it as a trunk (shape aside). Sturdy enough to sustain some tough knocks; enveloping; the keeper of prized possessions. Unlock it and find space for those special moments that represent your [life’s] journey not necessarily travel miles. I’m reminded of my childhood, where everything seemed possible, and I was fearless. Whenever I got up to mischief, which was all too often, I’d shut the world out by sitting inside a trunk stored in my grandparents’ bedroom. It was tucked underneath the bed; resting over a piquet

blanket. It never gathered dust, and always looked pristine despite its age and fading colour. Rectangular, it featured two locks, and was spacious. As a child, its size overwhelmed and intrigued me, but became my sanctuary, where I’d sit crossed-legs or lie curled up, resting my back against its solid structure, with pens and paper in hand, pretending to be a writer (funny that). It’s where my mind would wander in search of a new plan to escape the punishment that followed for cutting paper with my grandfather’s barber utensils or my grandmother’s sewing scissors. It was sturdy, with soft lining, multipockets, where I’d always f ind something new that had probably been there for years; these may not have been heirlooms to some, but they were to me. And when I was ready to face the world again (or my grandparents), I’d stand up, stretch my legs, step out of it, place my pen and paper on the trunk bed, and hear those reassuring clicks: locked. I knew my dreams, my prized possessions, were safely locked away. Even though I outgrew sitting inside it, the trunk remained my special place, the keeper of my journey. Over the years, it became home to other prized possessions that belonged to my grandparents and family: laden with memories, a timeline, and legacy. It wasn’t a fancy trunk, it didn’t carry a signature brand name, but it was uniquely ours. That desire to protect prized possessions in 1837 may not have been the reason why a young Louis Vuitton entered the world of luggage-making in the first place, but as a 16-year-old apprentice for box-maker and packer Monsieur Maréchal in Paris, his decision changed the course of design history forever. It was a time when luggage, no matter its size, was handled with little attention

VOLEZ, VOGUEZ, VOYAGEZ — LOUIS VUITTON: THE EXHIBITION On 4 December, the Grand Palais is set to unlock Louis Vuitton’s defining journey, which commenced in 1854, and continues today, as curated by Olivier Saillard. The Travel & Leather goods section is the vision of George Vuitton. Shaped as a merry-go-round, the Louis Vuitton booth focuses on the Maison’s innovative and avant-garde luggage and bags. Exploring the Maison’s evolution, nine chapters are decoded, as conceptualised and designed by Robert Carsen. Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton: The Exhibition concludes on 21 February 2016. 142 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Louis Trunks.indd 142

2015/09/30 9:01 PM

PHOTOGRAPHY: ARCHIVES LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER / LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER AND SUPPLIED

ESCAPE

PHOTOGRAPHY: ARCHIVES LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER / LOUIS VUITTON MALLETIER AND SUPPLIED

ESCAPE and care, whether flung onto the back of a horse-drawn carriage, train or boat. Storing valuable personal belongings, travellers longed to ensure that their items were safe, making trunk makers sought after traders, including Vuitton. After 17 years, having honed in on his craftsmanship, Vuitton unlocked his future and opened his own shop in Rue Neuvedes-Capucines near the Place Vendôme. Specialising in the making of prestigious trunks, the Louis Vuitton malle (trunk in French) became a coveted creation for all – from adventurers to royals. Rectangular in shape, its flat top and bottom make it conveniently stackable. Made in Asnières-sur-Seine, on the outskirts of Paris, the atelier is the heart and soul of Louis Vuitton, where the art of trunk-making was observed and learned by all the sons, and where 300 made-to-order trunks are still created today. Whether a travel or an iPad trunk, to store shoes and books, or an oversized steamer, the trunk, boasting the coveted Louis Vuitton Monogram and design aesthetic, remains at the core of the Maison’s legacy. W het her feat u red i n standalone ad campaigns or on the big screen, the trunk’s appeal is timeless. Remember Penélope Cruz in 2009’s Nine, dressed in red with stacked Louis Vuitton trunks to her left; and an unimpressed-looking Audrey Hepburn walking past a trunk in the 1957 film Love In the Afternoon; or Sarah Jessica Parker’s Monogramed luggage carried by Mr Big in Sex and the City in 2008; timeless, coveted, iconic. So iconic and influential, when Nicolas Ghesquière unveiled his first collection as creative director in March 2014, he referenced the quintessential Louis Vuitton trunk, albeit scaled down tremendously in size, and turned it into a coveted bag, the Petite Malle. Despite the Maison’s celebrated evolution (expansion into apparel, accessories, footwear, and bags), the trunk remains its hero and icon; the centrepiece and genesis; the eternal symbol of luxury, and home to one’s journey and most prized memories, safely locked in a (coveted) casing.

LOUIS VUITTON TRUNK TIMELINE 1837

Young Louis Vuitton heads to Paris on foot to apprentice for Monsieur Maréchal, making boxes and then trunks.

1854

Having gained extensive experience, and excelling as an artisan, Louis Vuitton opens his first shop in Paris, signifying the birth of the luxury Maison and the inaugural Louis Vuitton malle (trunk in French).

1886

1858

Featuring grey Trianon canvas, it boasts a flat top and bottom, making it stackable and easy to transport. The Damiar canvas is introduced in 1888. Over the years, the Maison introduces different hues (yellow, brown, orange, black for its Vuittonite Canvas trunks) and textures (Copper, Zinc, Wood, Canvas, and varied leathers).

Already considered master trunk-makers, Louis and Georges, unveil and later patent the Tumbler Lock, boasting a single lock and two spring buckles, thus ensuring clients’ luggage cannot be picked. Having faith in the design, Vuitton challenges escape artist Harry Houdini to escape from a locked Vuitton box. Despite Houdini’s failure to accept the challenge, the lock remains central to the trunk’s legacy.

1896

Helming the company, Georges introduces the signature LV Monogram canvas (drawing inspiration from Oriental influences using flower and quatrefoil). £

143 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Louis Trunks.indd 143

2015/09/30 9:02 PM

SPINACH, GOAT’S CHEESE AND SUNDRIED TOMATO OVEN-BAKED FRITTATA

DELI

Preparation time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 – 6

bites

INGREDIENTS

1t olive oil 1 red onion, chopped 80g baby spinach 1 clove garlic, crushed 200g soft goat’s cheese 50g sundried tomatoes, chopped 6 large free-range eggs 50ml cream Salt and pepper for seasoning

Cape Town’s Saucisse Boutique Deli is where owner-chef Amanda Lewis cooks wholesome dishes, including this moreish spinach, goat’s cheese and sundried tomato oven-baked frittata

A fervent supporter of good, honest food, Lewis runs an eco-conscious and energy-efficient deli with produce sourced from local suppliers. Her book, EAT. FOOD. is due out in 2016.

@saucissedeli

AMANDA’S TOP THREE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS:

1. @Food52 2. @food&thefab 3. @foodbandits

.CO.ZA

DID YOU KNOW?

GO ONLINE

for five minutes with Amanda Lewis

Some of the famous faces who have visited Saucisse include Lily Allen, Ron Livingstone, Natascha McElhone and Hilary Swank.

Using a 20cm round baking tin: 1 Heat the oven to 200°C. 2 Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onions and cook until soft. Add the spinach and garlic to the pan, cover with a lid and cook for two minutes until the spinach has just wilted. 3 Drain the onion and spinach to remove any excess water. Season with salt and black pepper and spoon into your baking tin. 4 Add the soft goat’s cheese and chopped sundried tomatoes, mix the ingredients so that each section has the same flavour combination. 5 Mix the free-range eggs and cream with salt and black pepper, then pour over the vegetables. 6 Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just set in the centre. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before removing from the tin. Cut into wedges to serve. Serve with toasted ciabatta slices and a fresh herb salad to make it into a meal on its own.£

COMPILED BY LYNETTE BOTHA; PHOTOGRAPHY: SHUTTERSTOCK & SUPPLIED

METHOD WHO IS AMANDA LEWIS?

144 @ ELLEmagazineSA

LIVING_Menu.indd 128

2015/09/30 7:40 PM

PROMOTION H O W

T O

SUCCEED AS A WOMAN IN THE WORKPLACE (HINT: IT’S NOT ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW, BUT WHO YOU IDENTIFY WITH)

How do you balance the demands that come with being a woman in the workplace? Schuyla Goodson Bell, managing director of Cummins Southern Africa, shares her insight on the essence of being a woman in the workplace

YOUR PASSION IS YOUR LEVERAGE

Despite making their name by providing power generation equipment, Cummins Southern Africa has been honing in on a woman’s best skill: by letting her leverage the passion she possesses to her benefit.

IGNORE THE STEREOTYPES

facebook.com/CUMMINS

PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED

@Cummins cummins.com

Stereotypes will never go away, instead it’s to your benefit to unpack your truth as a woman, and cancel your conditioning, so you can define success on your own terms. Go for what feels right and natural to you. It’s key to be in sync with your authentic self.

EMBRACE THE WOMAN IN YOU

CREATE A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT

It’s easy to criticise and find fault in everything that we do, but it’s important to embrace who you are as a woman. The quirks, the moodiness, the niceties and the stillness are an integral part of being a woman. The sooner you stop defining yourself in a box, and embrace what makes you unique, the better.

There is plenty of negativity to go around, but in order to thrive in the workplace you need to surround yourself with positive influences. Create a circle of support with mentors and likeminded people, because by making them a part of your inner circle, they will help build you up, and give you the perspective you need. £

TAKE AN EDUCATED RISK

Embracing failure as a good thing is the key for success and future growth. Success always requires risk, and sticking your neck out, so weigh the pros and cons, and go for it. You will never know unless you try something new.

‘DEFINE SUCCESS ON YOUR OWN TERMS, AND REALISE IT’S OKAY FOR IT TO CHANGE’ – SCHUYLA GOODSON BELL 145 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Living_Inside Word_Cummins.indd 145

2015/09/30 9:14 PM

EVENT

BOSS 2 0 1 5

The inaugural ELLE Boss Award in partnership with Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award celebrated entrepreneurial spirit, determination and inspiring women words emilie gambade

Stacey Brewer, winner of the 2015 ELLE Boss Award in partnership with Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award

A top floor suite at the 54 on Bath hotel in Joburg was host to a special scene recently: eight female judges seated in a half moon, a pile of résumés and motivation letters in hand, meet, quiz and listen to six remarkable female leaders. For over five hours, they debate and discuss the talent, skills and extraordinary professional and personal projects of the entrepreneurs and managers placed in front of them. In the end, they have a difficult task of selecting only one winner. This was the set up for the inaugural ELLE Boss Award in partnership with Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award, a competition that was launched in January of this year. A few months later, on the evening of 27 August, Charlotte Montel (Chargée d’Affaires at the French Embassy in Pretoria), Johanna Mukoki (CEO of Travel with Flair), Cherie Keating (CEO of Dermalogica), Totsie Memela (Director Memela Pratt), Happy Ralilana (Head of Business Banking at Barclays Africa), Vanessa Gounden (Founder and Creative director of the eponymous British luxury label), Bronwyn Nielsen (Journalist and Producer for CNBC Africa), and chair of the panel, Lesego Sennelo (Director of AWCA Investment Holdings Limited), joined the ELLE team and publisher, Gisèle Wertheim-Aymés, to select one winner among the six selected finalists (three in the corporate category and three in the entrepreneurship category) out of a total of 54 entries. On the night of the judging, although the competition was fierce and the debates powerful, a great sense of sisterhood was floating in the air: it was less of a race to win than a time of deep sharing and mutual recognition; it was less of a contest than it was an open conversation between women who have all been there and done that, women who have struggled, stumbled and gone up again, women whose extraordinary stories of fights, successes, attempts and errors echo way beyond the walls of the room. We were in this together. For all of us, there was learning in their sharing; the stories and experiences told

146 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Boss_Socials and Event.indd 146

2015/09/30 3:21 PM

EVENT were both a lesson and an inspiration: like the incredible journey of Lynette Magasa, CEO of Boniswa Corporate Solutions, paved with challenges, resilience, personal coaching, upswing and a phenomenal ascent in a highly competitive and maledominated industry; the rise and success of Air Mauritius Regional Manager, Carla de Silva, who moved up the career ladder from being a flight attendant to heading up the Air Mauritius Southern Africa and Latin America operations while studying towards her PhD in Leadership and Management Innovation; and Stacey Brewer, Co-Founder of eAdvance and SPARK Schools who, through an innovative model, changed the way in which education is presented in South Africa. There were emotions, vulnerability and a prodigious sense of achievement and empowerment. In one of the characteristically impassioned conversations that rose in the evening of the judging, the eight judges debated the selection of the winner, from the evident (and still obvious) struggle to juggle one’s career with parenthood and marital life to involvement in social activities, creative thinking, innovation and business acumen. Stacey Brewer was chosen as the overall winner of the 2015 ELLE Boss in partnership with Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award: the co-founder (along with Ryan Harrison) and Chief Executive Officer of SPARK Schools, ‘which provides quality primary school education at a much lower cost than independent schools’. Brewer not only had an incredible insight into her business and the industry she works in, but also a drive and passion that translated into a searing vision for her business. Just like the principles on which her school system is

Our six finalists from left: Lynette Magasa, Carla da Silva, Tamsyn Ferreira, Stacey Brewer, Lori Milner and Sal Govender

based, ‘Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility and Kindness,’ Brewer is an example of hard work and tenacity. The first school opened in January 2013 in Joburg; today, there are four schools in the area, with four more set to open in 2016. Brewer will join the other international recipients of the Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award next year in Reims (the ‘unofficial’ capital of the Champagne-Ardenne region in France), an opportunity to network with other worldwide winners. Lynette Masaga and Carla da Silva were her runners up, both in the corporate category. Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States, once said, ‘You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once, but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.’ Witnessing the stories of the finalists of the ELLE Boss Award in partnership with Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award, there was no doubt that courage was contagious and hope had filled the room. Here’s to more of it!

Bronwyn Nielsen, Cherie Keating, Vanessa Gounden and Happy Ralilana

147 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Boss_Socials and Event.indd 147

2015/09/30 3:22 PM

EVENT

BOSS 2 0 1 5

What makes for an innovative boss? Focus, determination, business acumen and self-belief. A rising star in business, the inaugural ELLE Boss Award in partnership with Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award 2015 celebrates business women whose entrepreneurial spirit stands out. Held in Joburg on 27 August at Tsogo Sun Hyde Park’s Luce restaurant, the 2015 ELLE Boss Award in partnership with Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award was a night of glamour, vision and success. Special thanks to our business partner, Veuve Clicquot, for celebrating our country’s visionary business achievers in style

Lesego Sennelo, Stacey Brewer, Gisèle Wertheim-Aymés and Laurent Boidevezi

From left: Aimee Kellen, Patrick Madendjian, Gisèle Wertheim-Aymés, Laurent Boidevezi and Emilie Gambade

PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHAEL EDWARDS

Aimee Kellen and Kgotso Mpakanyane

148 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Boss_Socials and Event.indd 148

2015/09/30 3:24 PM

EVENT

The evening concluded with the beautiful Cara Frew singing as guests indulged in the dessert with Veuve Clicquot RosĂŠ

Lynette Magasa and Carla da Silva

The ladies were gifted with Dior make-up and a Dermalogica hamper, whilst the men received Campo Marzio pens

Totsie Memela, Vuyelwa Mahlangu and Emilie Gambade

Charlotte Montel

Dinner viewing from every angle of the restaurant was made possible with Hisenseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 65-inch television sets

Johanna Mukoki and Lucy Kenny

149 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE Boss_Socials and Event.indd 149

2015/09/30 3:25 PM

HOROSCOPES

Networking is an essential part of growing any business, but not everyone finds it second nature. This month our Goat will see the wisdom in developing this skill, if only to learn that stepping outside of one’s comfort zone can lead to innovation and opportunity.

A passion for fashion hooked this teen on sketching women in dresses and suits. The free style of ‘60s urban youth inspired his early designs, morphing to his sleek and sexy lines, which took the ‘70s jeans market by storm. Success went undercover in the ‘80s, when his boxers and briefs became all the rage. Ad campaigns featuring models in sexually suggestive poses continually find him in hot water. Calvin Klein’s career has Scorpio written all over it.

AQUARIUS

TAURUS

Try not to fall into the trap of over-focussing on your disappointing financial status now. A global perspective could offer an attitude adjustment, a chance to reframe your self-worth, and involve you in a cross-cultural collaboration that combines research and development.

November socialising with co-workers helps set the tone for a pleasant and relaxing work environment, especially appreciated as a counterpoint to end-of-year deadlines. The pleasure principle could be sowing the seeds for a potential romance.

CAPRICORN

December 22 – January 20

October 24 – November 22

Lucky you to have friends who reel you in when there’s danger of falling for an inappropriate someone. Switch on that Scorpionic ability to look beneath the surface to discover what’s making you an easy target for that kind of acknowledgement. SAGITTARIUS

November 23 – December 22

With your career in a growth spurt, it’s the perfect time to ground that heady optimism with a dose of homespun humility. Your ability to teach and inspire depends on managing your ego to allow a deeper source of wisdom to drive the work.

April 21 – May 21

July 24 – August 23

Our Lioness can begin to shift financial worries by discovering what’s underneath your need to splurge. Practicing moderation won’t cramp your style, it will leave more time for you to focus on the things that matter. Believing that you can bounce back is half the battle won. VIRGO

August 24 – September 23

Hearing one’s partner say ‘lighten up’ is rarely interpreted as supportive or helpful. Your capacity to read undercurrents makes it a great month for research and investigation, but offers less clarity when there’s an interpersonal issue at play.

GEMINI PISCES

February 19 – March 20

Planning the next fantastic voyage could get top billing on Mermaid’s November agenda. Don’t narrow down options in isolation since it’ll be the two of you making this trip. As for collaborating on the details, look at it as an exercise in power sharing.

May 22 – June 21

LIBRA

Thoughts of romance preoccupies our Butterfly this month, but when it comes to exercising your insatiable curiosity, practicing the art of conversation is preferable to snooping around in somebody’s private life. Maybe it’s time to propose a date.

Remember that your feelings around justice and fairness are heightened this month when you’re called upon to mediate a workplace conflict. People trust that somehow you’ll be able to restore the sense of optimism that’s been lost in the storm. £

CANCER ARIES

June 22 – July 23

Grace and ease describes your partnership vibe this month so take advantage of the smooth sailing and tackle sensitive issues you two tend to sweep under the carpet. Now is a good time to research options for structuring joint finances, if you haven’t done so already.

This month’s Scorpio new Moon asks you to become more conscious about expressing your fears and vulnerabilities around the topic of romance. Sometimes healing involves getting the perspective of somebody from another culture who sees things with different eyes.

March 21 – April 20

September 24 – October 23

Deepen your perspective. Email the.galactic.gogo@gmail.com

.CO.ZA

GO ONLINE

for your weekly horoscopes

ILLUSTRATION AND PHOTOGRAPHS: SHUTTERSTOCK

by THE GALACTIC GOGO

January 21 – February 18

LEO

150 @ ELLEmagazineSA

Horoscope.indd 1

2015/10/01 10:00 AM

ADDRESS BOOK Prices and availability were checked at the time of going to press. ELLE cannot guarantee that prices will not change or items will be in stock at the time of publication A

adidas

021 442 6200

Amazon www.amazon.com Africology

021 425 7083

011 884 4141

Anvil & I

Jo Malone

Beach Cult

Joanna Hedley

021 425 2258

078 430 7929 K

Clarins

0800 203 925

Clinique

Palladium Boots

021 551 2369

Paul Smith

021 418 0007

Pichulik

021 408 7600

Kérastase

011 286 0700

Picot & Moss

0860 692 274

Pesso

L’Oréal

011 286 0700

0860 692 274

011 669 0500

Sunglass Hut

011 465 1550

Superga

Queue 021 465 1636/ 011 706 9343

Sun Things

Lancôme

Cape Union Mart

Luminance

Caribbean Tan

L’Occitane

Roxy

011 325 4765

021 863 0373

021 418 0030

Catrice

Lilly’s Rails

0860 347 2436

Louis Vuitton

021 552 0726

Luxottica

Maaji

072 749 5904

031 313 1486

The Body Shop

011 971 0800

Tiger of Sweden

0860 254 257

Topshop

Sisley

Dr Hauschka

Missibaba

St. Tropez

Diesel

021 424 8127/ 011 880 2099

011 783 0882

Maybelline

Elizabeth Arden

MAC

Edgars

Madison

021 597 1700 0860 692 274

Eucerin

0860 254 257

Falke

021 951 2137

Forever 21

021 555 3324

0860 692 274 021 460 1911 021 702 3970

SDM Eyewear

011 516 3000

Seafolly

021 510 4510

Speedo

021 418 0916

Spitz

021 424 5446

Steve Madden

021 418 9893

Stuttafords

Mari & Me Mimco

011 784 0561 011 685 7070/ 021 419 5900

The Store

021 461 7424

The Fashion Agent

011 268 0989

Vita Liberata 021 465 8569

Woolworths

Zara

Slimsuit Distributors

021 673 1487

Mango

021 460 1911

0861 723 456

Melissa

021 702 3617

011 880 3850

Safilo

Dermalogica

010 225 2833

011 783 5215/ 021 914 1390

Thalgo

042 293 2199

Ted Baker

021 555 3691

RVCA

021 486 6100

Rimmel

021 405 9700

Dax Martin

011 268 1001

011 782 9895

Revlon

079 854 1149

Cotton On

011 791 3385

011 286 0700

021 425 4559

073 487 3418

011 608 0023 021 592 4700

Calvin Klein

Davines

021 555 4797

Suzaan Heyns

Retrosuperfurture info@retrosuperfuture. co.za River Island

021 418 1185

PHOTOGRAPHY: TRAVYS OWEN

021 418 2240

La Mer

021 683 1716

Old Khaki

082 464 6988

Callaghan

La Lula

0860 692 274

021 673 1480

Kiehl’s

Chanel

0860 692 274

011 656 1111

078 430 7929

Burberry

021 460 1911

Nivea

Jets

021 442 8900

Neutrogena Nimue

021 425 2521/ 011 783 0733 021 447 3919

042 200 2600

Havaianas

Billabong

011 325 5923/ 021 425 8933

021 551 4416

H&M

072 815 5812 011 447 8238

MRP

Giorgio Armani

Aldo

Banana Moon

011 483 8001

076 669 4657

011 791 6890

Moscon Optics

021 418 9000

Gabrielle Swimwear

Alaïa Paris

021 415 3411

G-Star Raw

011 334 7020 021 419 6303 021 551 5161

0860 022 002 021 446 8700 Zoom

021 555 2021

011 707 7300 021 552 3722 011 879 1000

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Each SMS costs R1.50 incl VAT. Additional VAT charges may apply. Free SMSs do not apply and errors will be billed. Bill payers’ permission required. All entrants must be 18 years or older. Usage is entirely at your own risk. The client and its associates/partners cannot be held liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of entry into a competition/taking up a service. By entering this service/competition, users consent to receiving further marketing and/or promotional messages. Recommended retail pricing and information correct at time of going to print. 151 @ ELLEmagazineSA

addressbook.indd 154

2015/09/30 7:09 PM

LAST WORD

#LETGO

@hollymeadowssa

Share your #letgo mantras with us

JOIN THE C O N V E R S AT I O N

@ELLEmagazinesa

It was a rare, warm winter’s morning up the west coast and my friend and I pulled on our sneakers and went for a run along the beach. I knew what we were both thinking: we better burn off the indulgences from the night before. But, as we neared the palm tree that we’d set as our half-way mark, I pulled off my takkies and socks and stumbled toward the ocean. I was hot and sweaty, puffing and panting, and I needed to feel the icy cold water on my feet. I needed to lift my head from the mental workout challenge, and look out to the ocean and soak it all up. I needed to give up. ‘Let’s walk back, let’s just enjoy this,’ I said to my friend. She looked horrified that I’d cut our exercise in half, but once she’d let the water lap up her ankles, and once we’d sunk our feet a few steps across the coarse wet sand, she thanked me for making her be kind to herself, for giving her the licence to stop pushing and punishing herself. We strolled back together, content, and guilt free, watching the ships line up for the harbour and the tortoises crawl out from under the fynbos. These were all things we wouldn’t have noticed if we’d been nose down in running mode. I thought to myself, how I wish I’d take a little more of my own advice. But, of course, I rarely do. I feel bad about myself an unhealthy amount of the time. Wracked with anxiety for not having replied to this person, or not having cleaned out my closet instead of lunching out, for not having woken up earlier and gone to the gym, for that extra glass of wine, for forgetting my dad’s birthday, for letting myself get a few kilos heavier… It’s an endless list of ‘I should have done this.’ I go all red and awkward if someone tells me I look nice, they must have a hidden agenda I think. I get up in the morning, look at myself in the mirror and call myself a hippo, swearing this will be the week I go carb- and alcohol-free. I beat myself up for forgetting to have cancelled an appointment,

for not having paid my traffic fines, for enjoying a weekend without having ticked off something on the to-do list, for not having read the news, for not having called my Ouma, for making a decision that might let others down, for being too honest, and for saying no… to anything. I’m in perpetual limbo, hung up on everything, forever being so hard on myself, vicious even. In a recent video gone viral, shared amongst our work chat group, a collective of older women express their concerns for the women of generation now, and reveal what they would do differently if they were young again. They worry about our world of pressure – to be the perfect mother, wife, and friend; pressure to be successful, a boss, and a leader. ‘If I had my time again, I wouldn’t create a to-do list, I’d create a to-not-do list,’ chimes one lady. They talk about the importance of life’s little indulgences, so often pushed aside in today’s dog-eat-dog society. They tell us to be in the moment, to be at peace with the world, to let go, to be kinder to others, and to ourselves, and to spend more time being, not doing. With a staggering 12-million women in the UK alone feeling that they’re about to burn out, we can all relate to the stress of onerous work hours, frenetic lifestyles, and the burden of social media to look good, whatever that means. It’s no wonder so many women – myself included – are teetering on the brink of dangerous states of mental and physical health. But, as modern women, we have a responsibility to put our foot down, not only for us, but for the next generation of women. I’m just beginning to forgive myself for letting my friend down last minute, to laugh at myself when I fell face first after too many mojitos, to understand what’s really important in my life, to leave work at 5pm for a change, and to not open my laptop until the next day. I’m just beginning to say no, and to enjoy the moment instead of pushing myself to run further. I’m just starting to #LetGo. £

PHOTOGRAPHY: NIQUITA BENTO

Self-critical, can’t take compliments, and forever putting herself under pressure. Holly Meadows takes some time out to let go and just be

152 @ ELLEmagazineSA

ELLE_Last Word.indd 1

2015/09/30 7:05 PM

O&M CAPE TOWN 83076/E

WHY CHANGE WHAT NATURE HAS PERFECTED? Water contained within a plant. It’s the most natural thing in the world. That’s why we’ve introduced the PlantBottle TM from Valprè ® – a PET bottle made from up to 30% plant material. It’s inspired by nature for a better tomorrow, because at Valprè ® everything we do is for tomorrow.

83076-WCWNHP ELLE ad template.indd 275x210.indd 1 1

2015/07/14 2015/09/30 11:16 2:47 PM AM

COMING SOON

LUMINANCE SANDTON | NOVEMBER 2015

Hyde Park Corner, Johannesburg Tel. 011 325 4765 Pop-Up Store | Nelson Mandela Square, Johannesburg Tel. 011 326 7941 www.luminanceonline.com

ELLE ad template.indd 1

@LuminanceOnline

2015/09/30 2:56 PM