Amid my late night research on up-and-coming fashion brands in South Africa, I came across ‘Soul Design’. Here I am thinking “Alright, another cool jewelry brand based in Cape Town”, but there is so  much more to it apparently. So #KlaasInSession with Abi James – the heart and soul of Soul Design – who took…
Tag: Africa
To First World Charity Organizations based outside Third World Nations
This isn’t an open letter or some such vitriol. First, and foremost, I would just like to commend the many Charity organizations, foundations, conservation groups, groundbreaking socioeconomic movements and such, on the work they have done. Truly! Some magnificent and life-changing efforts and results have been made in the world, from: bringing clean and fresh…
Street style 4.8
I’d never fail you with not publishing another set of street style shots from my escapades. I spotted them from the corner of my eye. In the middle of one of the hottest days they were decked in black, whites and greys. I could not resist getting a shot of them. I want the hat…
African identity is not patterned fabric
This is something done by everyone, and even Africans are not exempt from this facet of stereotyping. I believe that Africa and it’s identity cannot, and should not, be reduced to a kind of print fabric. You hear the words often uttered with cavalier disregard, as if ethnic authenticity and a connection to the truth…
Partying in Cape Town: March 2014
The party season has commenced in Cape Town. We are bombarded with advertisements left-right-and-center  on university campuses,radio shows,television shows and social networks like twitter,tumblr,instagram and facebook. One of the leading event and street wear brands – ‘Head Honcho’ founded by one of Forbes “30 most promising young entrepreneurs in Africa’ Nick Kaoma- has been having…