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 …
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 …
"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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'Tis the season to spoil and be spoilt. 'Tis the season for Mariah Carey's iconic album to be played on repeat everywhere you go. We have been bitten by the festive season bug and have narrowed down our list of luxury gift ideas to make your life easier. Our indulgent list will win over the …
Critically acclaimed South African interdisciplinary artist, designer, and fashion practitioner Lesiba Mabitsela is a changemaker who has received recognition for his contribution to the documentation of sustainable practices in art and design. As a multi-skilled visual artist, he incorporates costume, video, photography, and performance into his work, using his background in fashion design to explore …
Matsi Modise is an entrepreneur, investor, and a candidate at Harvard Business School. She is the founder of Furaha Afrika Holdings and serves on various boards, both in Africa (public and private sector) and internationally. She is also a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) and the World Economic Forum Global Shapers. Matsi travels …
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This reflection examines luxury as a personal and societal concept, consisting of high-quality materials, fine experiences, and aspirational undertakings. It explores various aspects of luxury, including stealth-wealth, craftsmanship, sustainability, and the increasing democratization of luxury brands. It highlights how the meaning of luxury has evolved, following societal shifts and conscious consumerism, and it notes an emerging need for established luxury brands to adapt their strategies to meet the evolving expectations of new-generation consumers.
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