Why Real Wealth Still Signals Through Systems, Not Symbols. I’ve been thinking about this for some time, especially as brands like Loro Piana and Bottega Veneta began moving into more visible, mainstream distribution. It left me wondering whether luxury itself is having an identity crisis. Luxury once thrived on discretion. It operated on a quiet …
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From Chanel to Thebe Magugu and Tongoro, let's explore why fashion brands that invest in African art, craft, supply chain and cultural infrastructure compound authenticity and long-term brand equity.
Image Courtesy: GoReal Studios Jill Snijman is the Marketing Manager of French luxury beauty brand Lancôme, having joined L'Oréal South Africa in 2021. With over 16 years’ experience in marketing management, she is passionate about people development and leading happy high-performance teams to deliver real business results. She’s a mom of three who is passionate about …
A trip to the French Riviera cannot be complete without visiting Grasse. As someone who grew up obsessed with scents, I had been dreaming of visiting the world's perfume capital for years. I spent years admiring my mother's coveted collection of perfumes... Chanel No. 5, Elizabeth Arden and Lancôme. Over a few glasses of Minuty …
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It is the first week of a new year and the resolutions are getting out of hand. Some may have already fallen off the bandwagon and some are more determined than ever. One of the most popular resolutions (apart from joining the gym), has always been to read more. Therefore, we have compiled a list …
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Photo: Breakfast at Tiffany's Trailer - Wikipedia Diamonds for breakfast in true Holly Golightly style are now possible with the rise of the luxury designer cafés worldwide. Luxury brands have identified the need to diversify their brand building and experiential marketing activities by investing in the hospitality industry and partnering with Michelin-starred chefs in the launching …
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A rose amongst the thorns, Chef Candice Philip has become one of South Africa's prolific fine dining chefs who has built a name for herself in a male-dominated industry. Granted, it has been reported that 56% of people who work in the hospitality industry are women and we have all heard the archaic rhetoric of …
South Africa, the land of gold, diamonds and the Big Five. It is where oceans meet, where mountains are majestic, and where the sun sets rhythmically down the burnt-orange savanna. It is a melting pot of culture and diversity. Riddled with powerful stories of triumph in the midst of inequalities and inequities, it is a …
In the spirit of continuation and felicitations, we round up our top 10 champagne brands of all time. In our previous article, we covered Madame Clicquot, the glorious Krug Grande Cuvee, and many more. The term champagne campaign was loosely coined and based on the meticulously planned invasion of the South of France. During World …
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"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas", and you have not made any holiday bookings yet, let alone taken out the Christmas tree from the storage. It has been a hard year that has now made an unexpected yet pleasant turn, and you are in the mood to get away, unwind, celebrate and enjoy …
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