Ollie in London: The Days that followed Fashion Week

Following London Fashion Week, and the scrumptious food consumed during said week, I turned full-on tourist. I gave up the stiletto heels for functional shoes, big coats and scarves. One thing I can say about world travel is that once you know what vibe you’re into, you’ll find a mellow way of getting to it…

Meditating on British and South African fashion

“The following is rooted in subjective deductions and personal taste.” Sometimes I like to think there is a blueprint to being stylish. I sometimes state that patriotism, history and their baggage have no place in the new world order of innovative design. I fool myself. I look to reoccurring patterns and design motifs and refuse…

When all is said and done: The J&B Met 2014

 “Always dress like you’re going to see your worst enemy.” — Kimora Lee Me, at The Terrace B&B where I prepared for the day’s proceedings. [Picture taken by Ludwe Kobo for Hy-Se-Sy-Se Magazine] I sometimes get philosophical about clothing. I wax poetic lyrics about the beauty and duality of it all. I sometimes wallow in self-misery at…

Rememberence of a legacy becomes spectacle

Following the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africans, and even people abroad, have taken to making profits from the state funeral expected to halt the world come Sunday. Eyewitness News posted a picture of former wife of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela at the Bryanston Methodist Church earlier. Ordinarily a church service is considered sacrosanct, however, the notoriety…