The Edit Woman: Spring/Summer ‘15

THE EDIT

SPRING/SUMMER ’15

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CONTENTS upfront ED’S LETTER IT LIST fashion & beauty It’s twisted Modern army Face-off C’est Céline Easy street Eccentric monochrome A walk in the park Pink summer Creme of the crop

BUSINESS MANAGER Tamsyn McCrow mccrowt@sundaytimes.co.za, 083 288 3319, 011 340 9650 ACCOUNT MANAGERS Faith Thomas faith@fashionedit.co.za, 082 852 8998 Charlotte Nutman (coastal) nutmanc@timesmedia.co.za, 078 358 6154

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ADVERTISING CO-ORDINATOR Jamie Kinnear

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PUBLISHER Andrew Gill

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interview COVER STORY Supermodel Josie Borain in an exclusive interview

IN CONVERSATION WITH Asanda Sizani

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CAUGHT UP IN CORAL

fashion SHAPE SHIFTER A minimalist approach in monumental shapes

ECCENTRIC BIRDS Contrasting textures and clashing colours

The freshest lip colour for spring

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feature OPINION Helen Jennings writes about Great Dames

IN THE CITY Mary Holland’s hot spots in New York

THE EDIT X MIMCO The Mimco experience in Australia

24HRS A day in the life of Jodie Ennik

All shades from cappucino to alabaster

SUMMER NOTES A roundup of must-haves

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Effective solutions for uneven skin tone

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SUBURBAN BLISS Top treatments at The Four Seasons Spa Westcliff

BOYISH CHARM The best beauty buys on Yasmin Furmie’s top shelf

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PRINTING Paarl Media Gauteng Published by Times Media (Pty) Ltd 4 Biermann Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg. © Copyright: Times Media (Pty) Ltd. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent of the publishers. The publishers are not responsible for unsolicited material. The Edit is published by Times Media (Pty) Ltd. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Times Media (Pty) Ltd. All advertisements, advertorials and promotions have been paid for and therefore do not carry any endorsement by the publishers.

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beauty MY NUDE

EDITOR Tiaan Nagel nagelt@sundaytimes.co.za CREATIVE DIRECTOR Megan Guyt COPY EDITOR Kholeka Kumalo MANAGING EDITOR Matthew McClure FASHION EDITOR Roxanne Robinson FASHION ASSISTANT Khomotso Moloto BEAUTY EDITOR Tessa Passmore DESIGNER Thembekile Vokwana PROOFREADER Yvonne Fontyn

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PURE ROMANTICISM Femininity in its purest state. Lacy garments with ruffles, in sheer and flowing fabrics are the ‘it’ items for Spring at MANGO. 1

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MANGO BEDFORD

CLEARWATER

EASTGATE

GATEWAY

MELROSE

MENLYN

SANDTON

V&A

WOODLANDS

CONTRIBUTORS Aubrey Jonsson

AUBREY IS A JOBURG-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER WHO SHOT OUR ECCENTRIC BIRDS FEATURE. 1 summer tipple? Gin and tonic.

R100 for a secret Santa gift?

A moleskin pocket notepad.

A holiday destination 1 000km away? Rockwood Mountain Lodge in the KZN Midlands. The most appealing thing about it is the silence of the forest, and little or no cellphone signal!

10am on a Monday? Normally retouching or shooting.

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LETTER “OFTEN WE START WITH AN EDITORIAL WISH LIST; CONCEPTS THAT MIGHT BE TOO AMBITIOUS”

Helen Jennings

GLOBAL FASHION, ARTS AND CULTURE SPECIALIST HELEN WROTE OUR GREAT DAMES FEATURE. 1 summer tipple? Prosecco.

R100 for a secret Santa gift? Prestat chocolates.

A holiday destination 10 000 km away?

Fundi Lagoon, Zanzibar – a remote boutique hotel in Pemba overlooking the Indian Ocean. Pure peace.

10am on a Monday? Walking quickly through the streets of London.

Karen van Wyngaard

HAIR STYLIST KAREN WORKED ON OUR ECCENTRIC BIRDS FEATURE.

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1 summer tipple? Gin martini.

R100 for a secret Santa gift?

The most decadent chocolate.

A holiday destination 1 000km away? Bo Kaap, 25km from Nelspruit. It’s a piece of heaven that overlooks the Drakensberg escarpment, wild horses roaming around, a place to switch off.

10am on a Monday? In an ideal world, I’d be having a full body ayurvedic massage, somewhere exotic like Kerala in India. But in real life I would be in the salon or on a shoot.

HELEN JENNINGS’S PORTRAIT BY LAKIN OGUNBANWO, KAREN VAN WYNGAARD’S PORTRAIT BY LEANNE CLUNIES ROSS

I really believe my team and I have the best of both worlds.

Working on a dynamic weekly publication like Sunday Times Fashion Weekly, we get to share the latest trends, best shopping and interesting designer discoveries with our readers. We seldom have a minute to stand still and take it all in. And when we work on our biannual trend guide, The Edit, we have the opportunity to craft editorials over time, source spectacular pieces and interview fashion legends at length.

Often, we start with an editorial wish list – concepts that might be too ambitious, but that we aspire to do regardless.

For this issue, we pulled it off and sat down with ’90s supermodel Josie Borain (see page 30) to find out about her legendary career working with Calvin Klein on his groundbreaking campaigns, and life thereafter. Josie bowled us all over on set – no drama, no strict dietary requirements, no requests for chilled Evian water in expensive Baccarat crystal, no avant-garde electro pop to get her in the mood. This true supermodel, at 52, walked on set, cued the photographer and, frame after frame, delivered beautiful shots.

Another tick on our wish list was shooting our Eccentric Birds editorial (see page 52) in Clive Rundle’s overgrown garden in Kensington, Joburg. I remember this garden and his passion for finding the right iris bulb to plant en masse from interning with him many years ago. Clive’s garden is as spectacular now as it was then.

This issue is filled with all of our favourite finds and musthaves for the season ahead. I hope you enjoy poring over it as much as we did creating it.

IT LIST / FASHION

THE HANDBAG

IT’S

TWISTED PHOTOGRAPHY Waldo Swiegers PRODUCTION Roxanne Robinson Azteque Twist handbag, R50 500, Louis Vuitton

FOR A LIGHTER TAKE ON OLD-SCHOOL LUXURY, THIS ABSTRACT AZTEC-PRINT HANDBAG IS YOUR TICKET TO A BRIGHTER SUMMER

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A WORLD OF STYLE IN THE HEART OF AFRICA With over 300 stores, there’s always something for you

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MON – SAT 9AM TO 8PM SUN & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 9AM TO 6PM

IT LIST / FASHION Pouch, R999, Mimco

MODERN

ARMY

Tom Ford sunglasses, R4 800, SDM Eyewear

For the best in minimalist military gear, get in line with this season’s simple silhouettes, updated with graphic details in deep amber and burnt orange PRODUCTION Roxanne

Heels, R11 990, Louis Vuitton

Robinson

Lola James Harper Candle No. 16, R400, Maison Mara

PROENZA SCHOULER

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Ring, R299, Mimco

Aēsop Rind Concentrate Body Balm, R450 for 120ml

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Dress, R1 399, Witchery

Skirt, R779, River Island Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector in Rosewood, R250

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CATWALKING/GETTY IMAGES, SUPPLIED

Emporio Armani watch, R5 299, Watch Republic

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IT LIST / FASHION

THE NECKLACE

FACE

OFF PHOTOGRAPHY Waldo Swiegers PRODUCTION Roxanne Robinson

Lanvin necklace, R21 600, 2A

INSPIRED

BY SONIA DELAUNAY’S EXHIBITION IN PARIS, EMBRACE BOLD JEWELLERY WITH ABSTRACT FACES IN SEMIPRECIOUS STONES

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IT LIST / FASHION

THE SHOE

C’EST

CÉLINE PHOTOGRAPHY Waldo Swiegers PRODUCTION Roxanne Robinson

Céline wedges, R13 900, 2A

WHETHER IT’S A NIGHT OF DISCO DANCING OR FINE DINING, STAY IN GOOD FORM WITH THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVE FLATFORMS

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IT LIST / FASHION

MAC Electric Cool Eye Shadow in Switch to Blue, R230

EASY

STREET Take inspiration from Serge Gainsbourg by combining boy brogues and bowler hats for the ultimate, effortless cool PRODUCTION Roxanne

Retrosuperfuture spectacles, R1 899, Peers and Fisher Optometrists

Marchand van Tonder pendant, R9 750, Tinsel

Hat, R149, Foschini

Robinson

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Calvin Klein watch, R2 800, The Swatch Group

Denim jacket, R3 500, Gant Top, R2 299, Tiger of Sweden

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choice

Top, R1 900, Karen Millen Nudie jeans, R2 399, Infinite Bleu Handbag, R00 000, Xxxxx Xxxxx

Socks, R79, Country Road Brogues, R4 000, Dr Martens

Handbag, R1 279, Charles & Keith

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CATWALKING/GETTY IMAGES, SUPPLIED

Wallet, R1 699, Tiger of Sweden

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fashion is not about standing out

Sandton - Eastgate - Rosebank Menlyn - Gateway V&A - Canal Walk - Cavendish

IT LIST / FASHION

Rimmel ScandalEyes Gel Eye Liner, R110

ECCENTRIC

MONOCHROME For an offbeat take on this conventional theme, mix bold prints with asymmetrical shapes to channel an eclectic spirit PRODUCTION Roxanne

Robinson

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choice

Sandals, R899, Country Road

MARNI

JW Anderson dress, R11 500, Maison Mara

Skoon Remedi Purifying Cleanser Whitewash, R355

Parka, R1 599, Country Road

Twist ring, R6 600, Louis Vuitton

Handbag, R2 999, Mimco

Jersey, R999, Witchery

Mules, R469, Charles & Keith Watch, R1 835, Swatch

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CATWALKING/GETTY IMAGES, SUPPLIED

Top, R1 999, Day Birger et Mikkelsen

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A WALK IN THE

PARK

Clarins Ombre Iridescente Eye Shadow in 01 Aquatic Rose, R270 (on shelf October 12)

Treasured denim jacket? Check. Charming tea dress? Check. Here’s the best of what’s in store for the freshest season PRODUCTION Roxanne

Thula Sindi dress, R2 599, Spree

Hat, R149, Foschini

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choice

Robinson

MICHAEL KORS

Denim jacket, R4 900, Scotch & Soda

Prada sunglasses, R4 475, Luxottica

Belt, R129 for a pack of two, Foschini

Bracelet, R2 820, Kirsten Goss

Platforms, R1 199, Steve Madden Handbag, R1 100, Dune

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ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CATWALKING/GETTY IMAGES, SUPPLIED

Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream, R1 030 for 50ml EDT

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IT LIST / BEAUTY

PINK

SUMMER Usher in late sunsets, zesty sundowners and warm breezes on our backs with some of our favourite scents PHOTOGRAPHY Waldo Swiegers PRODUCTION Tessa Passmore

My Burberry, R980 for 50ml Sweet peas, golden quince, patchouli.

Prada Candy L’Eau, R480 for 20ml EDT Citrus, benzoin, caramel.

Hermès Jour d’Hermès, R1 805 for 85ml EDP Gardenia, citrus, sweet peas.

Dolce & Gabbana Limited Edition Light Blue Sunset in Salina, R1 400 for 100ml EDP Vine leaves, orange flower, cedarwood.

Chanel Chance Eau Vive, R1 565 for 100ml EDT Grapefruit, white musk, vetiver.

Bvlgari Aqva Divina, R970 for 40ml Salty bergamot, magnolia, nude amber.

Aerin Ikat Jasmine, R1 495 for 50ml EDP Jasmine, honeysuckle, sandalwood.

Stella McCartney Stella Eau de Toilette, R825 for 50ml Rose, frozen lemon, freesia.

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CREME OF THE

CROP

Every brand has a best in show – the cream or serum that includes the most exclusive, effective and rare ingredients, no matter the cost. These special skincare products will hold pride of place on your bathroom shelf, long after the cream is finished PHOTOGRAPHY Waldo Swiegers PRODUCTION Tessa Passmore

Chanel Sublimage La Crème Texture Fine, R4 600 for 50g Cultivated in Madagascar, the fruit and flowers of Vanilla planifolia are Chanel’s botanical treasure. Once purified, the most active molecules are isolated and used to create extracts used in the creme. The delicately fragranced product adds radiance to skin and targets issues such as loss of firmness, uneven skin tone and wrinkles.

Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Diamond Transformative Energy Crème, R3 900 for 50ml Ever heard of black diamond truffle?

Neither had we, until Estée Lauder patented it in their newest Re-Nutriv creme. The extract helps to add and prolong vitality in skin cells and technologies help increase natural collagen production by 215% after 72 hours. Also expect lifting and firming.

Dior Prestige La Crème de Nuit, R4 655 for 50ml The weighty black jar contains Rose de Granville, Dior’s own rose created especially for its cosmetic benefits. Also known for reducing inflammation and being resilient, this delicately scented creme

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boosts skin’s metabolism. And the formula’s biometric structure allows ingredients to permeate skin at a slower rate, making eight-hour sleep even more precious.

La Prairie Anti-Aging Rapid Response Booster, R3 470 for 50ml Two weeks is all it takes for the silky serum to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. It contains peptides and hydrators for a twice-daily, luxurious, anti-ageing ritual.

Lancôme Absolue L’Extrait Rejuvenating Ultimate Elixir, R5 600 for 50ml Two-million rose cells are used in each jar of this softly scented creme. The cooling, rose-gold applicator makes using it as a daily facial treatment a pleasure and the rich formula leaves skin feeling silky.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream Silver Edition, R2 500 for 100ml Fans of this daily cream will know a jar sells every few seconds for good reason. Clinical trials prove that Padina pavonica algae in the forumla helps reduce the depth of wrinkles, improves skin firmness and hydrates skin in 15 days.

EXCLUSIVE TO WOOLWORTHS

COVER - Structured jacket with stretch from R599 | Jacquard statement skirt from R399 THIS PAGE - Jacquard suit jacket with stretch from R699 | Jacquard suit pant with stretch from R499 (both available end September) | Suede stiletto R850 OPPOSITE PAGE - Pure cotton embellished shift dress from R699 (Products available at selected Woolworths stores, while stocks last.)

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INTERVIEW / EXCLUSIVE

NOT YOUR AVERAGE

JOSIE

FROM GAMINE CALVIN KLEIN SUPERMODEL TO ASSURED WOMAN, AT THE AGE OF 52 SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST TRUE SUPERMODEL HAS FOUND HERSELF

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JOSIE WEARS CÉLINE DRESS, APSLEY 2; STAN SMITH SNEAKERS, ADIDAS

TEXT Jocelyn Warrington PHOTOGRAPHY Travys Owen/ One League HAIR Mary Gouveia MAKEUP Carl Isaacs PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT Cass Collette

INTERVIEW / EXCLUSIVE

JOSIE BORAIN’S CROPPED HAIR AND ANDROGYNOUS BEAUTY WERE ANACHRONISMS IN A TIME WHEN FASHION MAGAZINE COVERS WERE DOMINATED

BY PICTUREPRETTY CINDY CRAWFORD AND CHRISTY TURLINGTON POUTS. SO IT COMES AS SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE, THEN, THAT THE SUPERMODEL I MEET AT LA CUCCINA IN HOUT BAY IS ANYTHING BUT ANDROGYNOUS.

Jocelyn Warrington: You were 21 when Calvin Klein signed you on a three-year, $1-million package, living, working and playing in Paris and New York.

That’s a long way from white middle-class Joburg suburbia, where you grew up.

Josie Borain (wolfing down a croissant – “the kids are banting!”): Yes, a lot happened when I was very young. I only got into modelling as a backdoor to try to get work in the fashion industry. I was 18, dyslexic, had no matric certificate and had followed a boyfriend to Cape Town. It was just a job. I tended to look at things that way back then. I saw my face plastered all over Times Square and I only took one photograph. I guess my upbringing had something to do with it – I come from a family of realists. We don’t sweep things under the carpet. And the older I get the more intolerant I become of pretences – even slightly judgmental of them.

JW: But you were big! As big as it was possible to be?

JB: I had the right look. I came on to the scene when models were all long-haired and cutesy. I was a refreshing change, that’s all. I don’t think I was a very good model really. In nearly every picture I’m looking off camera, usually in profile. I was never a poser or a pouter.

JW: You made a lot of money though?

JB: I did, and I’ve been careful with it. I don’t do Prada handbags and Gucci sunglasses. I wear hand-me-downs from Chic Mama, a charity shop in Hout Bay. JW: Okay, so you didn’t snort your money up your nose, but you lived it up, surely? I mean, come on, you were fraternising with supermodels and film stars?

JB [laughs]: I was – I am – actually very shy, which people sometimes interpret as rudeness. At those parties, I’d hang out with the barman, and I’m not even a drinker. I’d pick up my camera and take photographs of the models in makeup or of the crew, the working people. I was more comfortable like that.

JW: It was a shield, then, your camera?

JB: Yes, definitely a shield. You have to remember that it was a very different world back then. South Africa was incredibly insular – the only magazines we had were Fairlady, Rooi Rose and Scope.

There was no social media. There was a lot less information and also a lot less confusion, I guess.

We were breaking rules without knowing we were doing it. Nowadays, everything is so politically correct, everyone is trying so hard to be perfect.

There was no therapy in the ’80s. We blundered through the issues as we faced them.

JW: Issues like the death of your first husband?

He was a photographer, right, and it is to him that you credit your love affair with photography? Was it an instant attraction between you and the camera?

JB: It was. And I worked with some great photographers, Peter Lindbergh, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, and later, when I shot commercials, with cinematographer Néstor Almendros. They were pure genius. That level of creativity is such a turn-on.

Then digital came along and anyone could take a photograph.

JW: There were other men though. You’re divorced with children by two different fathers. You even dated “The Earl” Charles Spencer for a while . . .

JB: I’ve made a few mistakes [laughs]. No, I actually wouldn’t call them mistakes. They were what they were. I was introduced to Charles by his former wife, Victoria [Lockwood]. I had a two-and-a-half-monthold baby. I dated him for nine months.

JW: It just happened to be during the time that his famous sister, Princess Diana, died in a car accident.

And you attended the funeral. That must have been surreal?

JB: Yes, when they put her in the ground there were only three non-family members on that island – the butler, the chauffeur and me! I do ask: “Why me?” I guess they knew I wouldn’t sell the story [laughing], I’d just give it away for free!

JW: And you were married shortly after that to your second husband?

JB: Langley is 10 years younger than me. We had

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But when I look back I see that all these people came into my life when I was in a kind of lull. They chose me. And they weren’t really my people. I’m so much better off now in so many ways. I can see the patterns in my life and I’m grateful for that insight. These days, my friends and my children are what’s important to me. I choose my own tribe.

JW: So tell us about motherhood? You have an 18-year-old son, Peter Raven, who’s living and working in New York, and two teenagers, Willow, 15, and Phoenix, 13?

JB: Parenting sucks! No one tells you how scary it is or that you will live for evermore in constant fear of your children’s safety.

My happy place is in my own home with my children around me, where I know they are safe, like a lioness with her pride – and no hangers-on.

JW: You’ve never considered emigrating?

JB: I worry about my children’s futures.

And I was away from home for a long time – from ’82 to ’95. But my heart is here. They say you fall in love with either Africa or India. I fell for Africa.

JW: What’s next, then, for Josie Borain?

JB: To finish raising my children. I’ve also started making art, so maybe that will lead somewhere. I’m in a very lucky place right now – I don’t need or want anything. Maybe when I’m done with the kids I’ll start walking.

I might walk to Egypt.

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We ask Haidee to pick her top five magazines 1. The Gentlewoman, for its intelligent, forward-thinking content and profiles on educated, professional women rather than the typical focus on actresses and young starlets.

“I SAW MY FACE PLASTERED ALL OVER TIMES SQUARE AND I ONLY TOOK ONE PHOTOGRAPH”

3. Double, for innovative photography and fashion presented in a horizontal format.

Photographers are given at least 20 pages to express themselves; a combination of still life, art and fashion photography uninterrupted by advertising.

4. Document, for its modern, interesting use of photographers and stylists to create a true fashion spread, without advertising restrictions. It’s well printed and one of the more interesting magazines from New York.

5. Holiday, a great travel magazine. Each issue focuses on a country or place and examines it culturally and topically. It’s not a “where to go and what to do”, but after reading it you are inspired to travel there.

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JOSIE WEARS BOTTEGA VENETA DRESS, APSLEY 2; EARRINGS, STUDIO 8

2. Vogue Paris, for its overriding French style; a perfect combination of chic and sex appeal, with a slightly ’70s and ’80s approach to fashion.

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SHIFTER

INSPIRED BY TADAO ANDO’S MINIMALIST APPROACH, EMBRACE MONUMENTAL SHAPES IN INKY BLUES AND NATURAL LINENS PHOTOGRAPHY Warren van Rensburg/Lampost PRODUCTION Tiaan Nagel

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FASHION

Acne jacket, R4 000, Maison Mara; culottes, R1 000, Superella; visor, R399, Country Road; brogues, R3 100, Karen Millen OPPOSITE PAGE CĂŠline coat, R49 500, 2A

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Victoria by Victoria Beckham dress, R12 999, Studio 8 OPPOSITE PAGE Jersey, R899, Country Road; Ana Srdic shirt, R3 700, That’s It!; pinafore dress, R1 000, Superella; Maria Calderara necklace, R8 400, Catheryne Gaeyla

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Kenzo jacket, R19 000, Catheryne Gaeyla; Ana Srdic shirt, R3 800, That’s It!; culottes, R1 399, Country Road; handbag, R23 400, Cartier; brogues, R3 100, Karen Millen; Maria Calderara earrings, R2 000, Catheryne Gaeyla OPPOSITE PAGE Isabel Marant top (worn inside out), R7 500, Studio 8; Maria Calderara earrings, R2 000, Catheryne Gaeyla

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FASHION

Shirtdress, R5 100, That’s It!; Alaïa handbag, R36 000, 2A; brogues, R3 100, Karen Millen OPPOSITE PAGE MM6 shirt, R3 995, Tik Lee

TEAM PRODUCTION Tiaan Nagel PHOTOGRAPHY Warren van Rensburg/Lampost PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Sheena Bagshawe HAIR Karen van Wyngaard/Lampost using Evo MAKEUP Renate Willems/Red Hot Ops MODEL Farryn Ter-Ossepiatz/Boss PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT Ed Blignaut FASHION ASSISTANT Khomotso Moloto

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GREAT

DAMES AS BEAUTY IDEALS SLOWLY SHIFT, WOMEN WHO RESONATE ON A LEVEL DEEPER THAN YOUTHFULNESS ARE CHANGING THE FACE OF INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGNS TEXT Helen Jennings PHOTOGRAPHY Ari Seth Cohen

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Kim Kardashian has nothing on Joan Didion. When the 80-year-old literary genius was unveiled as the face of the SS15 Céline campaign earlier this year, the news – and Juergen Teller’s image of her looking suitably recalcitrant in black sunglasses – near enough broke the internet. Trending across social media in minutes, it made headlines around the globe from glossies to broadsheets to blogs.

Didion is far from the only mature lady to front campaigns for major fashion houses recently. The same season, Saint Laurent caused a similar stir with its advert starring 71-year-old folk heroine Joni Mitchell. And 93-year-old Iris Apfel nestled up to Karlie Kloss for Kate Spade and played on her unparalleled taste in jewellery for Alexis Bittar.

This trend has been emerging for some time.

Marc Jacobs has worked with both Cher, 69, and Jessica Lange, 66. Helen Mirren, 70, and Diane Keaton, 69, are spokeswomen for L’Oréal.

Nars collaborated with Charlotte Rampling, 69.

Susan Sarandon, 68, has signed to Uniqlo and Neiman Marcus. And Lauren Hutton, 71, has strutted her stuff for Lucky Brand. Senior models have been in high demand too – Daphne Selfe, 87, for Dolce & Gabbana, Leslie Winer, 61, for Vivienne Westwood and Jacky O’Shaughnessy, 63, for American Apparel.

So on planet fashion it’s never been more hip to be a venerable dame than it is right now. This seeming shift away from an obsession with being young towards a more diverse appreciation of beauty is breaking with conventions that have been in place since the youth quake of the 1960s, which ironically is when some of these golden girls were in their so-called prime. So what is at work here?

“The industry has become jaded with the triedand-trusted formulas and we’re all suffering image fatigue,” says Sara Hemming, a leading visual director who has worked on campaigns for Stella McCartney, Prada and Dior.

“That’s why brands are trying a lot harder to cast women who make a statement and resonate on an emotional level. Most young models don’t have that.

Whereas someone like Joan Didion has integrity and is someone we admire, which is why Phoebe Philo knew she could evoke the brand’s DNA.” The same could be said of all of these women.

They’ve lived exceptional lives and exude an inner confidence that makes them attractive irrespective of age. For millennials, they are the icons to aspire to. For thirtysomethings and fortysomethings, they’re living proof that it’s possible to grow old with grace – and good shoes.

“The women who can afford to buy luxury goods tend to be older and want fashion that has meaning.

That’s why these ads sell,” adds Hemming. “Ideals of beauty are always changing, that’s the nature of fashion, but right now it’s about unusual looks

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and standing out.”

In South Africa, Jackie Burger has always championed natural beauty and is admired for embracing her grey hair. The former Elle editor recently founded Salon58, a series of curated events where intelligent women share a sensorial discovery of local fashion, food and art. Now 56 years young, she’s as striking as ever but admits it takes effort to keep confident. “Working in fashion, it’s inevitable that as your years shift, you begin to question yourself. Am I still relevant? Should I do something about my appearance? But you have to walk your talk and be authentic to yourself,” Burger says.

With maturity comes a fantastic wardrobe, one that Burger has expertly edited over the years. “When you’re young it’s your prerogative to experiment. As you grow older you rely on the emotion of wearing a certain colour or pattern. Your respect for quality and cut becomes profound. You address tailoring and appreciate beautiful fabrics that sit and flow on your body.”

Her style icons hail the bygone era of retro glamour when being young and thin weren’t the only goals. “Katharine Hepburn’s white shirts, Simone de Beauvoir’s turbans, Marlene Dietrich’s pinstriped suits – and the scarlet mouth that goes with it. I look to pioneering women who never failed to live their strength and creativity.”

Burger welcomes mature campaign girls and cautions against crying wolf on the industry. “Baby boomers grew up to be astute consumers so it would be stupid to ignore them. Iris and Joni are representative of their generation and we admire their liberated aesthetic. But this all needs to be sustained. It’s easy to call it sensationalism but we have the choice to support it or not. There is a need for us all to enjoy the luxury of substance again.”

Does she plan to still be making a sartorial statement at Apfel’s age? “I hope so. I’ll wear my rings, red lipstick and something deliciously crazy.”

What all of these campaign stars share is their fame. It’s much easier to stay looking perfect – and in the public’s consciousness – with the accoutrements of a celebrity lifestyle behind you. And it also has to be said that they’re all white. With rare exceptions such as Iman, who is still landing magazine covers at the age of 60, and Pat Cleveland, who has modelled alongside her daughter, Anna, for both Zac Posen and Lanvin, older women of colour remain woefully underrepresented.

Marketing executive Abrima Erwiah, cofounder of Ghana-based ethical fashion line Studio One Eighty Nine with Rosario Dawson, takes inspiration from her aunt, Naomi Sims. She rose to prominence as part of this first generation of black supermodels including Iman, Cleveland, Grace Jones, Toukie Smith, Peggy Dillard and Bethann Hardison. Her

“It’s more important to think about the lasting impact that these advertisements have and how they can shape our views towards ageing”

1969 Life magazine cover spearheaded the Black is Beautiful movement and still resonates today.

“It’s important for young people of all races to celebrate people of all races, genders, shapes, sizes and backgrounds. If we only tell one story, whatever story that may be, how can we grow?” says Erwiah.

“If you consider that the average age in Africa is 18.6, it’s clear we have a lot of young people who need to see our heroes grow older and have staying power. We need to know that we will be here tomorrow. And we need to learn how to develop and have a place in society at every age. Brands have a great opportunity to speak to a wide demographic by working with diverse models who reflect their audience’s interests.”

Today, older women of every creed have achieved more professionally than previous generations and aren’t ready to retire from society or style anytime soon. It’s these unsung seasoned ladies that Sue Bourne’s hugely successful film Fabulous Fashionistas puts in the limelight. The award-winning director chose six women living in the UK with an average age of 80, each with her own inimitable dress sense.

“My films are about finding the extraordinary in the apparently ordinary,” Bourne says. “From Bridgette, who lives on a pittance but puts amazing looks together from charity shop buys, to Baroness Trumpington, who has a clothing catalogue fetish and goes to the hairdresser every week, they’re all fantastic role models. Everyone is scared of old age but these women are still squeezing the pips out of life.”

Across the pond, Ari Seth Cohen has been photographing clotheshorses of a certain age in New York since 2008 for his blog, Advanced Style.

Now a book and film, his output has partly inspired fashion’s love affair with mature couture. He has worked on castings for Karen Millen and Lanvin and the blog inspired Marc Jacobs’s AW12 collection.

“The senior set has been ignored for so long

so it’s wonderful to see a rise in the use of older faces in advertising,” Cohen says. “I think it’s more important to think about the lasting impact that these advertisements have and how they can shape our views towards ageing, rather than worrying if this is a gimmick or not.

“Blogging has opened up our visual catalogue and created a diversification,” he adds. “These women are showing us all that beauty, brains and style don’t end, but rather grow with age. There is a sense of freedom in the way they dress and live their lives. I hear from young girls every day, saying that they are no longer afraid of getting older. They can’t wait to look and live there lives like these women. For me, that is really rewarding.”

Sue Kreitzman stars in Advanced Style and Fabulous Fashionistas and earlier this year Selfridges selected her for its Bright Old Things campaign alongside a cast of other veteran creatives. A former food writer with 27 books to her name, in 1998 she turned her talents to becoming an artist instead. Now 75, her primitive paintings and “assemblages” of goddesses and heroines are created from acrylic, nail varnish and found objects.

She exhibits widely and has become a street-style star thanks to her statement accessories and unique outfits, which are all handmade from vintage fabrics.

No wonder Tatty Devine has designed a necklace in her honour.

“When I leave my flat, I cannot bear to leave art and colour behind so I wrap myself in both and sashay forth into the world. I am quite famous for my ‘walking collage’ style. It brings me much joy,” Kreitzman says.

Her notoriety puts wind in the sails to what she calls today’s “old lady revolution”. All women – and men – can take courage from her exuberant style and lead by her indomitable example.

“We are living longer, we are living better, we are vital and valuable members of the populace and we refuse to be invisible!”

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IN THE CITY

LET’S HEAR IT FOR

NEW YORK NEW YORK-BASED EDITOR MARY HOLLAND’S BLACK BOOK OF HOT SPOTS IS THE ONLY BIG APPLE POCKET GUIDE YOU NEED PHOTOGRAPHY Mary

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When you are in town, the best place to stay is The Standard. It’s one of the first hotels I ever stayed at in New York. Both of the Standards, on the Highline and East Village, have incredible views!

While you’re there, you have to try their cheeseburger and a mezcal cocktail.

New Yorkers don’t do breakfast – they do brunch.

I love Russ & Daughters for anything with salmon; El Rey Coffee Bar & Luncheonette; Dimes, and Mile End Deli. The good news is that if you get there early, it’s likely you’ll avoid a queue.

The coolest spot to take an Instagram snap is from Brooklyn Bridge Park – the views of Manhattan are astounding.

Where do I begin with my favourite clothing stores? For shops that won’t break the bank, I love Steven Alan, Bird, and Madewell. We also recently acquired our own & Other Stories, and Cos stores.

I’m not the biggest fan of department stores, but if you’re looking to peruse a host of designer collections, go to Bergdorf & Goodman. A friend of mine, who is in decor and styling, took me there and explained all the different interior-designer elements. We had a glass of champagne with

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all the Park Avenue princesses at the Kelly Wearstler-designed restaurant on the top floor.

It’s a real old-school uptown experience.

If you are interested in art, visit the Museum Mile. It runs along 5th Avenue (next to Central Park) and is home to the Met (which opens its rooftop in summer), the Guggenheim and the Neue Galerie. While you’re there, grab a coffee and pastry at the Austrian coffee house, Café Sabarsky.

The Moma is further downtown on West 53rd Street, so jump in a cab or take the subway down.

I think it’s best to get around by foot. I love to walk in New York. While cabs are often easier, it’s sometimes quicker to take the subway or just walk.

My best kept secret address is Arcade, a bakery hidden in the lobby of a building downtown. It’s not easy to find good croissants in New York and Arcade has the best! I also love the conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden. And Fornino, a pizza restaurant at the end of Brooklyn Bridge Park, which has delicious pizza and great views of Manhattan – just avoid it on a Sunday when families descend upon it!

If you’re in need of some serious retail therapy and want to splurge, buy a bottle of wine at a

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restaurant. There is no end to splurging in New York! Also try ABC Carpet & Home; The Line; Fivestory; Creatures of Comfort; Dover Street Market, or just take a walk down Madison Avenue.

My favourite bookstore is McNally Jackson in Soho and Powerhouse Arena in Dumbo.

The most fashionable address in town is Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bar, which opened earlier this year.

Unless you’re part of the fashion scene it’s next to impossible to get a booking. And Cosme, a restaurant that chef Enrique Olvera just opened, is the hottest restaurant in town.

The best place for a cocktail is the top of the Standard. The views are incredible and the interior feels like you’ve stepped into an episode of The Jetsons. Try Bemelmans Bar, a fancy piano bar at the Carlyle Hotel, for a real New York Upper Eastside experience. And the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn has a great rooftop.

The place to be seen is probably The Clocktower on Madison Avenue. It’s at Ian Schrager’s new the New York Edition hotel and has a Michelin-star chef, so I bet people are clawing to get in.

For a stylish intimate dinner, go to Navy, a seafood restaurant hidden away on Sullivan Street in Soho; Buvette, a French restaurant in the West Village, or Marlow & Sons in Brooklyn.

Don’t leave NYC before you see a show on Broadway; visit Central Park – go further north to avoid the tourists; walk a bridge and have oysters at Grand Central Station . . . tourist things you just have to do. If you’re there in the summer, see what free shows are on. Many of the parks offer loads of free concerts and movie screenings.

LIZEL STRYDOM,

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MISSIBABA CREATIVE AND BUSINESS PARTNER

We ask Lizel to pick her top five Cape Town shopping destinations

1. Birba Furniture. Amazing quality, handcrafted, mid-century modern inspired furniture that’s locally manufactured from solid wood. I can’t wait to get my hands on the unique pieces from their first collection, Neutra, inspired by the legendary architect.

2. Maison Mara. This concept womenswear store is a feast for the senses, stretching over three intimate floors. Now we can stock up on our Acne denims locally.

3. Kirsten Goss. The hottest fine jewellery from this mega-talented designer. I am obsessed with the statement origami earrings. A marvellous daily temptation.

4. Equus at Cavalli. This super-chic boutique is beautifully designed with superb local design talent. I love Melissa Jayne’s clothing label, Kretschmer. Her Femme Fatal dress in midnight blue is a must-have. I’m also mad about the amazing scarves from Trebene.

5. Haute Antiques. I always lose track of time visiting this place. Gilles de Moyencourt has a great eye for hunting down exquisite treasures and his store is layered with beautiful finds.

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MIMCO CREATIVE AND MANAGING DIRECTOR CATHRYN WILLS IS A POWERHOUSE WHO EFFORTLESSLY DIRECTS A BRAND DEDICATED TO THE PLEASURES OF BIJOUX TEXT Tiaan

Nagel As I arrive at the spectacularly cool Mimco offices in Melbourne, Australia, creative and managing director Cathryn Wills greets me wearing a Bella Freud Solidarité Feminine sweater, instantly affirming her point of view.

She is, after all, running an international accessories brand that prides itself on celebrating woman.

Over a quick, super-Italian lunch, we discuss everything from South African politics and her last trip to Porte de Clignancourt in Paris, where she tracked down vintage finds to spark a new direction for the season, to the face of Mimco’s latest

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Atomic Ranger campaign, international supermodel Soo Joo Park. It soon becomes crystal clear that the stylish Wills prioritises understanding the business from multiple angles.

Mimco has been crafting accessories for nearly 20 years in Australia and, last year, extended its offering to the South African market, igniting Wills’s interest in South African politics to better understand the local market and consumer. Her passion for the continent and quest to empower woman led her to join forces with Simone Cipriani, from the Ethical Fashion Initiative of the

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International Trade Centre, which resulted in a beaded clutch and shopper project in Kenya last season.

Back in the boardroom, Wills introduces me to one of Mimco’s senior design managers, Ruth Walker, and together they take me through Mimco’s latest inspiration: “She’s the Atomic Ranger,” says Walker.

“She’ll fight if she has to. She’s strong and she is equipped for survival.”

The first chapter of the Atomic Ranger season is utilitarian, which sparks the Reconnaissance chapter that follows. The collection is inspired by warm, strong khakis, honey, vanilla and highlights of aperol orange and represents the ultimate in utility-pretty.

Think antique gold chains in light, foil gold; rich, tiger-eye stones mixed with glass pearls, and heavy-gauge threads wrapped through box chains and cup chains. As the season progresses, the collection introduces the Artisan Traveller, talking to the notion of brave spirit animals that walk alongside our Ranger as she navigates the earth hunting for broken art, into which she will breathe new life.

Fronting the iconic brand’s new campaign is fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s most recent muse, Park, who flew in from Seoul, South Korea, (directly after opening Chanel’s runway show) to shoot the campaign in Melbourne. Park defies many notions of the stereotypical supermodel in her refusal to be typecast, and for this reason Wills was drawn to her. “Mimco believes in women in all their individuality, their strength and their ability to lead, inspire, nurture and educate. Soo Joo Park was a perfect brand fit who celebrates these values and traits,” shares Wills, proudly.

And it seems that the feeling was mutual.

Park was “impressed by the creative team at the helm of the brand, taking an idea with a strong story behind it and using quality materials to produce special and highly

collectable pieces”. The beliefs at the heart of Mimco – quality product, eclectic styling and women empowerment – resonated.

Early the next morning after a day of design inspiration, we jet off to join Australian members of the press, most of whom are based in Sydney, and attend the press presentation, as well as the opening, of Mimco’s new, highly anticipated flagship boutique on Sydney’s Pitt Street Mall. Located in Australia’s most prominent and luxurious retail strip, the flagship store marks the beginning of an exciting new journey for the brand, combining state-of-the-art architecture with effortless style and luxury.

For Wills, luxury is about quality, soul, innovation, storytelling, heritage and creativity and technology allows Mimco to convey all of the traits that are close to the brand’s heart.

As a true creative in tune with her brand, Wills also understands the beauty of crafting bespoke products in a highly competitive era of all things digital and mass produced.

After a celebratory day, I join the rest of the Mimco team for a spectacular dinner at the Bennelong inside Sydney Opera House, surrounded by the city’s breath-taking lights, and am finally able to take it all in. True to Mimco’s testament of affordable luxury, I was treated, in similar style, to a glimpse of a tremendous team passionately working on a solid brand. It’s difficult not to be inspired by the creativity instilled by a visionary.

LINDIWE SUTTLE,

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We ask Lindiwe to pick her top five all-time favourite songs

1. “They Don’t Care About Us” by Michael Jackson. It is such a rebellious song that still rings true. Michael Jackson was not only an entertainer – he used his voice to speak out against injustice and that’s a true artist.

2. “Orphan Girl” by Gillian Welch. Growing up in southern US, I was surrounded by country music. I lived in SA for 10 years without family, so this was my theme song.

I get like an orphan girl being so far away from them.

3. “Greatest Love of All” by Whitney Houston. My hero. She was the woman many black girls looked up to and she was my vocal coach. I learned to sing by singing her songs in my room for years.

4. “Love is a Good Thing” by Sheryl Crow.

She captured me with her soulful country voice and moving message about not being silent about things that matter. The song has a chant-like message: “Love is a good thing.”

5. “Bitch Better Have My Money” by Rihanna. My ultimate dance-swagger song that gets me moving. As a strong woman, this song pumps me up with bad-ass-ness. I think all girls need to have this unapologetic “I’m a boss” vibe.

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STYLISH JODIE ENNIK LEADS A BUSY LIFE RUNNING HER PRODUCTION AGENCY, LAMPOST. THE ENTREPRENEURIAL CREATIVE SHARES WHAT IT’S LIKE TO WALK IN HER SHOES TEXT Jodie

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Ennik PHOTOGRAPHY Warren van Rensburg/Lampost

4:00 PM

My alarm wakes me up and I grab my gym gear to get ready for a 7am session with my personal trainer, Doug. I’m used to early mornings from shoots and generally have no problem with getting up, as long as it involves a cup of tea first. And so begins my first negotiation of the day – to see if I can avoid running 400m on the treadmill. I enjoy gym but the rebel in me resists any kind of order, so there is quite a lot of smart talk from me to Doug throughout the session.

– it’s like a bit of brain stretching. Next up is a staff meeting with my Joburg team, Kate, Leigh, Daniella, Gugu and Sphiwe, and Angela, who works for me from Cape Town and Skypes into the meeting. There’s a lot to cover across all the divisions of Lampost, from photography, stylists, makeup and hair artists to our character agency of 200 people. I take some time with Daniella, who handles our social media, to discuss what images we’ll post for the day and week ahead.

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11:00 AM

I’m back at home from my gym session and eat a healthy breakfast, usually fruit and a poached egg.

Given the opportunity I would probably skip this meal but my husband, Ronald, is persistent. He’s a wonderful influence on my health. I check my e-mails and respond to any that may have come in during the evening or early morning. When I get these out of the way first thing in the morning before the next batch of e-mails comes in, it gives me a little head-start on the day. Then it takes me about 20 minutes to catch up on the world news, usually on CNN, BBC and eNCA, with my two cats, Kenzo and Harlem, and a goodbye kiss from Ronald, who’s heading to work.

9:00 AM We prep for tomorrow’s photoshoot on location for an advertising campaign with a celebrity and there are some last-minute logistics to lock down.

When I’m not shooting, I’m in the office. I enjoy production, probably because most of it involves some kind of problem-solving and lateral thinking

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potential photographic and stylist interns – they’re great! I sign them up for a three-month internship to work alongside our photographers and stylists.

Our internship programmes are a great way of finding young, new creative talent. Even our permanent staff entered the business this way.

I sign off proofs for a book we’re printing and Kate gives it a proper look too. I am so happy to finally see it in print! It looks wonderful. Shortly afterwards, I leave to check the location for tomorrow’s shoot to make sure the floor on the rooftop is prepped as planned. It’s going to be a long day, not to mention cold when we arrive on set first thing at 7am, so I need to make sure everyone will be comfortable.

1:00 PM I grab a quick lunch at Croft & Co in Parkview. I normally eat on the run and today is no different.

Thankfully, the service is prompt so I’m in and out in good time to meet one of our photographers at a client’s office for a job briefing. It’s a fun one that involves casting interesting characters and locations for a radio station campaign. Next, one more stop at a different shoot that Leigh is producing to touch base with the client and crew. It seems to be going well and they’re running ahead of schedule. I rush back to the office to interview

The office is bustling with new characters arriving to sign up with Gugu, who handles Lampost cast.

When I am at the office I like to look in on them and meet them personally. We have a selection process with our cast, so those who have made it to this stage are usually what we are looking for, but their shoot will be the final say. My day ends with making overnight-stay arrangements for the model flying in from Cape Town for tomorrow’s shoot.

5:30 PM

I arrive home just in time to tickle Kenzo and Harlem hello and get changed for an event.

7:00 PM

Ronald and I head out to an art exhibition.

It’s opening night and a festive event, so I’m looking forward to bumping into a few friends and seeing some great art. I’m a big fan and collect contemporary artwork, especially photography, which I have a passion for collecting. My home and office are literally covered in pieces.

10:00 PM

We arrive home and head to bed to finish the documentary I started last night about photographer Sebastião Salgado, “The Salt of the Earth”, before I go to sleep. It contains such powerful imagery and is a wonderful film.

11:00 PM Off to bed. I’ll be up at 5:30am tomorrow and like to get at least seven hours’ sleep when I can. I’m like a big child, really.

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LESLEY WHITBY,

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MAKEUP ARTIST

We ask Lesley to share her top five denim tips 1. Branded denim makes all the difference. It is not just denim snobbery – the cut and fit are generally superior and you get your money’s worth because a good pair of denims will last for years. The one retail store that does have excellent affordable denim is Topshop.

2. Fabric is important. It can’t have too much Lycra or be too hard. Soft-ish denim is best.

3. I am not a fan of too much happening by way of washes or stitching, for example. Stick to one detail.

4. I find mid-waist jeans most comfortable. Your butt doesn’t pop out every time you bend over, like when you’re wearing low cuts.

5. The darker the denim, the better.

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FASHION Jessica (left) Ana Srdic shirt, R3 600, Ana Srdic trousers, R4 300, both That’s It!; head wrap, stylist’s own; handbag, R3 250, Missibaba; sandals, R1 500, Marianne Fassler Danielle (right) Dress, R8 500, sandals, R1 500, both Marianne Fassler; sunglasses, R4 500, Blubird Optical; Frida earrings, R95, Egality

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FASHION P.A.R.O.S.H. jacket, R7 295, Tik Lee; dress, R5 800, Marianne Fassler; Pichulik earrings, R350, Egality

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FASHION Coat, R1 200, Black Coffee; Roberto Cavalli dress, R51 200, Catheryne Gaeyla; sandals, R1 500, Marianne Fassler; Frida earrings, R95, Egality

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FASHION Jessica Top, R795, Anmari Honiball; head wrap, stylist’s own; Maria Calderara earrings, R6 100, Catheryne Gaeyla Danielle Jacket, R11 895, Emporio Armani; shirt, R2 750, Thomas Pink; head scarf, stylist’s own; pink necklace, R169, Jo Borkett; beaded necklace, R2 000, Henriette Botha

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FASHION Jacket, R3 499, Ted Baker; shirt, R3 350, Thomas Pink; trousers, R5 800, Marianne Fassler; earring, stylist’s own; handbag, R7 250, Missibaba; shoes, R3 600, Pretty Ballerinas

TEAM PRODUCTION Roxanne Robinson PHOTOGRAPHY Aubrey Jonsson/One League HAIR Karen van Wyngaard/ Lampost using Evo MAKEUP Lesley Whitby/ Lampost using MAC & Dermalogica MODELS Jessica M/Fanjam & Danielle G/Fanjam PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT Johan Botha FASHION ASSISTANT Khomotso Moloto LOCATION Clive Rundle’s garden

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BEAUTY Neo (left) Clarins Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base in Golden Caramel 05, R345; MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow in Photosphere, R230 Erin (right) Rimmel Brow this Way Eyebrow Gel, R70; Smashbox Brow Tech Matte Pencil in Brunette, R290

Neo’s nude is Black Up Full Coverage Cream Foundation in HC11, R455, and Erin’s nude is The Body Shop Moisture Foundation SPF 15 in Shade 03, R230.

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BEAUTY Karen (left) Dior Addict Fluid Shadow in Aurora, R445; Ordinary Skincare Moisturising Balm, R310 Anke (right) Essie Nail Polish in Fierce, No Fear, R125; MAC Strobe Cream, R410

A touch of light, reflective product on a Cupid’s bow accentuates lips in the absence of lipstick. Anke’s nude is MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NC30, R360, and Karen’s nude is L’Oréal True Match Foundation in N1, R195.

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Clarins Joli Rouge LongWearing Moisturising Lipstick, R265, recently relaunched a new formula that includes mango oil for up to six hours of moisturising wear. Available in 20 shades, the lipsticks offer a satin finish and the casing now weighs 15% less than the previous version, making it easier – and lighter – to carry around the many different options you’ll want to keep on hand.

Clinique Turnaround Revitalizing Treatment Oil, R445, adds much-needed moisture to parched skin. Use with Turnaround Overnight Revitalizing Moisturizer, R540, for an extra boost in overnight nourishment.

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Chanel’s new pair of anti-ageing products feel and smell sublime. Le Lift Masque de Massage, R1 165, firms, smooths and contains neroli extract to regulate microcirculation. And Le Lift Concentré Yeux, R1 240, is a light, cool gel that diminishes puffiness. Both products harness epigenetics, the science of how genes are impacted by your environment, making these products well worth the splurge.

Dior’s new limited-edition Cosmopolite Collection is all about shimmery metallics mixed with muted plums and greens. Some of our favourite products that make up the range include the Diorblush Cheek Stick, R460, for a pop of pink on cheeks; Dior Addict Fluid Shadow, R445, which looks like a gloss but gives you molten-metallic lids, and Diorskin Nude Cosmopolite Illuminating Face Powder, R630, adds iridescence.

Avon’s latest range of cleansers, Anew Clean, gently remove the day’s dirt and oil while preparing skin for treatment. Anew Clean includes Purifying Gel Cleanser, R89, for oily skin; Anti Aging 3-in1 Cleansing Water, R119, which acts as a toner, and Comforting Cream Cleanser & Mask, R89, to plump up moisture levels.

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Hypnotic, opulent and tantalising best describes Michael Kors Rose Radiant Gold, R1 295 for 100ml fragrance, which is part of the Michael Kors Radiant Gold limited-edition collection.

After two weeks of use, nine out of 10 women said they would switch to Nivea’s Perfect & Radiant range, which was tested by 267 South African women. The range addresses dark marks and pigmentation with ingredients such as vitamin E, and magnolia extract helps to reduce oiliness. Take your pick from the Cleansing Foam, R60; Facial Day Cream SPF 15, R80, and Facial Night Cream, R80, for normal skin. If your skin is normal to oily, try the 3 in 1 Mattifying Cleanser, R80, and Light Moisturiser SPF 15, R80, for oily skin.

We ask Zanele to pick her top five beauty products

1. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant. I like to give my skin a gentle scrub every second day and this one is perfect. My skin always feels supple and smooth. Regular exfoliation is a must.

2. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Recovery.

A serum can sometimes seem like an indulgence but I cannot live without the extra moisture it gives you. If your skin’s looking tired and dull, I’d recommend this for a boost of energy and radiance. I also use it to minimise scarring.

3. La Prairie Cellular Purifying Clay Mask. My skin gets oily during summer and nothing else works as well to keep me shine-free, without stripping my skin of natural oils.

4. Clarins Beauty Flash Balm. Had a late night and don’t want your face to show it?

This is a skin SOS in a tube.

5. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant. I use this multipurpose gel as a lip balm, cuticle and hand softener and anywhere on my body that needs the help.

When you get that tingle from fever blisters, a quick rub stops them dead in their tracks.

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Noreva Trio White Facing Depigmenting Mask, R190 for 30ml The leave-on mask uses Noreva’s active ingredients, reductol and vita C2G, which control melanin production and contain light-reflecting agents to boost complexion and uni-care technology to ensure uniform, precise distribution.

BRIGHT SIDE Hyperpigmentation is one of the leading skincare concerns in South Africa, but not all types are the same. Here are some of the most effective products that even skin tone without harming your skin TEXT Tessa

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SkinCeuticals Advanced Pigment Corrector, R1 777 A daily treatment that corrects existing marks, enhances skin’s resistance to new pigment and adds luminosity. Available from dermastore.co.za.

Eucerin Even Brighter Spot Corrector, R170, and Eucerin Even Brighter Day Cream, R260 In Eucerin’s clinical study, 97% of testers noted good and very good results using these products and high tolerability after four weeks of use. The range works by using an ingredient called B-resorcinol, which blocks the active centre of an enzyme, called tyrosinase, to normalise melanin production.

The spot corrector is ideal for the back of your hands.

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Vichy ProEven Advanced Daily Dark Spot Corrector, R409 Free from parabens and hydroquinine, this daily moisturiser gently improves skin tone and can be used twice daily. The formula helps reduce the look of the size, number and intensity of dark spots, plus it’s designed for sensitive skin.

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Clarins Bright Plus Brightening Repairing Night Cream, R600, Clarins Bright Plus Intensive Brightening Smoothing Serum, R605, and Clarins Bright Plus Brightening Hydrating Day Lotion SPF 20, R595 A fantastic trio that includes sea lily extract to promote overall radiance.

In a consumer test, 96% of South African women agreed that their complexions looked brighter after regular use. The day lotion contains an SPF, which is ideal for protecting skin.

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WHAT BEATS AN EXTRAVAGANT RETREAT FAR AWAY FROM THE CITY? A NEIGHBOURHOOD SPA THAT LEAVES YOU WITH THE SAME LUXURIOUSLY RESTORED FEELING. THE FOUR SEASONS SPA WESTCLIFF IS THE ULTIMATE INDULGENCE TEXT

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“The treatment begins with a foot-cleansing ritual, where weary toes swish around a copper bowl filled with warm water and cucumber”

Hotel spas have a reputation for being stuffy and overpriced, with treatments that leave you feeling more wound up than unwound. The new Four Seasons Spa Westcliff, however, is such a welcome respite for Johannesburg city-spa goers.

Whether you’re after a heavenly day packed with holistic treatments in a friendly space or a quick manicure between meetings, this spot is the ultimate break from the city – within the city.

Treatments aside, even the views of leafy Saxonwold from the Après-Spa outdoor lounge quarter make the spa worth a visit. How lovely it is to sprawl on a lounger under big clear skies sipping on a post-treatment mango smoothie.

Once you’re inside the spa, you almost feel like you need to whisper. The muted, Scandi-meetsAfrica interior sets the tone for an almost-sacred place of contemporary calm. The cedar, lavender and sage scent wafting through the space is a mix of the artisan Yswara candles dotted throughout, and a distinct, earthy smell emanating from the authentic wooden fittings.

The spa uses two luxurious brands for treatments: Biologique Recherche, from France and a first in South Africa, and Terres d’Afrique, a local brand that’s inspired by African botanicals and natural ingredients. The most difficult decision you’ll face here is deciding between treatments.

My treat of choice? Terres d’Afrique Harmony Balancing Full Body Massage, R820 for 60 minutes.

After a quick change into a fluffy robe in the enormous change room, which also boasts a sauna and steam room, I’m led to my treatment room along a quiet corridor, which runs perpendicular

to the spa pool outside. The treatment begins with a foot-cleansing ritual, where weary toes swish around a copper bowl filled with warm water and cucumber. A therapist then uses a dollop of natural scrub to gently exfoliate soles, heels and toes. This is the point at which you’ll find yourself involuntarily exhaling your woes.

In less than five minutes, shoulders relax and a cool flannel, sprinkled with minty oil, is handed over to refresh tired eyes. Once you’re lying on the cushioned table, the massage begins, and includes a gentle lymphatic drainage with the use of a hand-carved wooden tool called a TriTouch. The tool looks like a Boomerang but feels like a tiny foam roller and is used with aromatic oils to ease and stretch tight muscles.

Usually, a lymphatic massage is intense and slightly uncomfortable at times, but the Terres d’Afrique experience will have you nodding off in no time.

The ingredients used in the brand’s products are locally and naturally sourced, including Aloe Ferox, which is known to soothe, and organic coconut and kalahari melon oil to moisturise and nourish your skin.

The massage ends with my therapist gently touching my arm, whispering to me that my treatment is over and bringing my senses back to reality. Sadly, a one-hour treatment feels like a Joburg minute – nowhere near long enough.

Overall, the slick, modern, city space that is the Four Seasons Spa Westcliff is sophisticated, unstuffy and definitely worth a visit. Post-treatment, you’ll feel as if you’ve had a blissful break from the hustle and bustle of the city, even if you’ve just dashed out of the office over lunch for a quick spoil.

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CHARM Yasmin Furmie, one of South Africa’s fashion darlings, shares her best beauty products with us PRODUCTION Tessa Passmore PHOTOGRAPHY Waldo Swiegers

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TOP ROW Revlon Flex Styling Gel Normal Hold, R36 Keeps hair where I want it and isn’t harsh.

E45 Intense Recovery Body Lotion, about R50 Well priced and not too greasy.

Davines Alchemic Shampoo Silver, R220 Kind to hair and the environment and keeps my blonde looking good.

(The Edit also likes Davines Alchemic Conditioner, R305.)

L’Oréal Men Expert Hydra Energetic Ice Cool Face Wash, R90 I love the icy-fresh feeling it gives, plus it’s cheap as heck.

Spoon, R55, Country Road Byredo Baudelaire, R2 900 for 100ml The very best beauty product, as I need to smell good for my beauty routine to feel fulfilling.

Acqua di Parma Oud Shower Gel, R890 I’m obsessed with oud and it dominates my perfume range.

BOTTOM ROW Clarisonic Plus Sonic Skin Cleansing Brush, R3 500 I use it with a foamy cleanser.

Verso Super Facial Serum, R1 450 It makes my skin feel renewed by morning.

(The Edit also likes Verso Day Cream, R1 200, as a daily moisturiser.)

Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Powder in No 40, R750 A perennial favourite that works as an all-over powder and a blush.

Guerlain Rouge G L’Extrait in M27 Luxure, R675 The best red that suits most skin tones.

(The Edit also likes Guerlain

KissKiss Lipstick in 305 Forever Brown, R550.)

Bobbi Brown Long Wearing Gel Liner, R295 Glides on easily and stays put.

Essie Nail Polish in Little Brown Dress, R125 A well-loved shade.

Ceramic holder, R618, Generation Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream, R880 Light and smooth.

Dermalogica Solar Defense Booster SPF 50, R650 Everyone needs a good sunblock.

Dermalogica Precleanse, R520 I love it because it melts away makeup and makes my skin feel dewy.

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Marble tiles courtesy of Italtile Bryanston italtile.co.za All other marble props courtesy of Country Road

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IN CONVERSATON WITH

ASANDA SIZANI

You’ll never catch her wearing wedges or following in the footsteps of fads, which is how this fashion editor keeps her elegant, charismatic and colourful style rooted PHOTOGRAPHY Travys Owen/One League HAIR & MAKEUP Algria Ferreira using MAC LOCATION Robert Sherwood Design

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My personal style signifier? An embroidered baseball jacket with an eclectic tapestry of geometric pattern, beading and mini-mirrors sewn onto it. I would wear it every day if I could. It has all the elements I love in clothing: meticulous craftsmanship, colour, versatility and sporty femininity.

This jacket is a true reflection of my personal style.

The first fashion-related decision I made this morning?

Sneakers or courts.

The one item every woman should have in her wardrobe?

A minimalist shirtdress in pure silk or cotton. A good shirtdress is a closet pillar that can be dressed down in a refined way or elevated for formal occasions. I love how you can wear a midilength shirtdress over a cozzie in summer

and leave the skirting unbuttoned. Easy elegance.

My next obsession? MaXhosa by Laduma’s SS16 collection and Lulo Cafe’s new single.

This season I’m looking forward to? Tennis dresses, neoprene swimsuits, dining outdoors, live music, undone hair and luminous skin.

My all-time favourite timepiece? A white gold Piaget Altiplano. I’m a huge fan of Piaget’s clean, highly refined aesthetic.

The one thing you will never see me wearing?

A wedge of any kind.

The fashion moment that changed my life? A phone call in early 2011, offering me the position of Elle fashion editor. I grew up in a small town, King William’s Town, in the Eastern Cape. I was not exposed to anything remotely close to fashion and publishing industries, but I’ve dreamt about working in fashion since I learnt how to draw.

Beauty staples I can’t live without? I love to layer fashion as well as fragrances. I never leave the house without a layer of Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt over Lime Basil & Mandarin. My other staples are Chanel Les Beiges sheer powder, Guerlain Cils d’Enfer So Volume Maxi Lash mascara and MAC Ruby Woo. My skin savours Optiphi’s Hydration Therapy, and Intense HA Infinity Serum.

My all-time favourite fashion icon?

Sade. That sleek, jet-black ponytail, that ruby lip and her feminine use of menswear. There’s no denying Sade’s enduring influence on fashion and beauty.

She is always elegant and regal. I admire women of style and substance; women who live out their truths and are not slaves to trends. She is the epitome of a modern classic woman.

I never leave home without? A prayer.

My favourite drink? A pomegranate mojito mocktail.

My favourite restaurant? Ristorante Il Bargello, a charming pizzeria across the Gucci Museo on Piazza della Signoria in Firenze, Italy. I have special dinner-date memories there.

The last meal that truly impressed me?

Freshly made wild-mushroom ravioli from Stelle Restaurant in Parkview. I love simple, classic Italian food.

The one thing you will always find in my fridge?

Boxes of Fry’s. I have been vegetarian for 13 years and I love Fry’s selection of vegetarian and vegan, cruelty free foods.

The one indulgence I can’t live without? Dessert.

My favourite fashion websites and blogs? The Coveteur, Kisua, Okayafrica, Fashion Gone Rogue, Shine by Three, Style Bubble, Ashley Ring My Bell, Song of Style,Tracee Ellis Ross, Man Repeller, Tales of Endearment, The Zoe Report, and Shine

by Three.

The last picture I took on my phone? My #ootd [outfit of the day] for Instagram.

Mbali jacket, R1 700, Kisua Jo Malone Lime, Basil & Mandarin Cologne, R1 480 for 100ml

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