South African colloquial language never seizes to make headlines in the social informal settings. Suka emabozeni is an isiZulu street language used to caution one, on goodwill, or alert a person of the detrimental effects subscribing to something without having full knowledge on the concept. Simply put in lame man’s terms: move away from the...Continue Reading
Black African people are starting to take share in the apparel/ footwear market and not leaving it to the internationals to dictate how we dress up. In terms of locally produced footwear the brand Bathu has been vocal and penetrated the market head on. Drip foot wear is the new kid on the block that...Continue Reading
Enter #DontRushChallenge or #PillowChallege on social media and you will be gobsmacked at the level of creativity digital inhabitants ooze. Instant gratification will always follow us from generation to generation. #DontRushchallenge you would assume, on the on set, has a leg of displaying some kind of patience to it and purports a process rather than...Continue Reading
Ama 2000 are the trend setters of the new decade into 2020. This is the generation born after the year 2000 and are growing to be more and influential with the power of social media backing them up. Today’s youth has become closer and engage with each other more than ever before given the connectivity...Continue Reading
We hate to say it, but when it comes to “shopping” local brands aren’t exactly the first thought to cross our minds. But maybe they should be. Local fashion brands are making waves and definitely killing it ,both urban and streetwear industry gets bigger and bigger each day and giving consumers a choice of style...Continue Reading
Inkabi, a Zulu word meaning a Hitman or an ox depending on the context, is now making waves when we speak of urban culture and fashion. Many youngsters in townships are taking Inkabi style to the next level. Young people in South Africa are rocking the Inkabi swag also known as the “taxi driver look”...Continue Reading
Before thrifting became a trend many people were not attracted to buying used clothes, however in the recent years thrift shopping has become a big part of the lives of those on a budget life who love fashion. Many have found appeal in the unique and budget friendly options found while thrifting ,as well as...Continue Reading
It is the younger generation that is always been in the spotlight where umswenko, street fashion, is agitated. This ranges from the hair, pants and decorative jackets that bear a symbol of the youth and is also an advantage for the youth to try out new things and show off their sense of what they...Continue Reading
People have been accustomed to traditional clothing. Sometimes this means attire that respects religious customs and values, other times traditional just means jeans and a t-shirt. The truth is that people want to look good but in essence they get dressed up to be accepted. Complying to these traditional standards of clothing has given them...Continue Reading
I think it’s possible that we have one of the most fun youth cultures in the world. It is crazy, liberal and filled with attitude. Music, both local and international, is a big enabler for the youth. Inspiring them to see themselves in new and sometimes crazy ways. The way in which music is sold,...Continue Reading
