In this conversation, I sit down with Ditiro Mashigo, an artist and also a fashion and textile designer whose work moves fluidly between fibre, form and faith. We speak about building cultural capital, the discipline of luxury, and how South African artists create value that endures beyond visibility. Rooted in lineage and intention, her practice offers a powerful reflection on art, authorship and legacy.
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.
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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