SUMMER RENDEZVOUZ SERIES: VISITING THE WORLD’S LUXURY PERFUME CAPITAL, GRASSE

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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SOUTH AFRICA’S BEST LUXURY EXPORTS OF 2023

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 …

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CHAMPAGNE CAMPAIGN: KING GINA’S TOP 10 CHAMPAGNE BRANDS OF ALL TIME (PART 1)

Photo: Sebastian Coman Photography Friday, 27 October was Global Champagne Day and The Springboks won the Rugby World Cup for the Fourth time on Saturday, these are all great reasons to celebrate with a glass of bubbly all week, this week. We also have ABSA's iconic Champagne in Africa Festival coming up in November, so it's …

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