Fashioning Modern Africanism

Wednesday, 26 th  January 2022   – Organisers of the highly anticipated entertainment and lifestyle gathering today announced the return of the 3 rd   annual Cotton Fest set to take place in March 2022 in Newtown, Johannesburg. Our theme for 2022 is "university and campus" and we have created our very own university of COTTON FEST campus through which the festival will offer a multi-layered university campus experience including a concert, merch, cafeteria, sport area and even lockers for you to store your personal belongings.    With the return of the class of COTTON FEST 2019 and the sophomores from 2020, together with the freshers of 2022, it’s almost time for the graduation of the Class of 2022 at The University of COTTON FEST.    Known for merging both established and upcoming South African talent,  COTTON FEST not only showcases the diversities in music while fusing the gaps within the different local current movements. With best South African artists expected to perfor

Patrick Joseph is an International bespoke lifestyle and fashion brand based in the UK,  Founded by Kwa-zulu Natal born Fashion Designer - Patrick Mhlanga. This past Sunday afternoon, Patrick announced on an interview with yours truly that he's set to debut in South Africa with a collection of bespoke casual and street wear fashion line. The Patrick Joseph brand, known for its flexibility and agility in catering to both men and women's ready to wear fashion pieces, launched in 2011 after Mhlanga turned his passion for design and tailoring into a bespoke clothing line which later hit various runways including the London fashion week in 2019.  Mhlanga served time in the British Army and studied MSc in Business Management before breaking into fashion. He has become one of the most influential emerging fashion designer's in Great Britain with Patrick Joseph featuring in major fashion magazines including Drapers and Fab magazine UK.                         " I am so proud t

Dutch denim brand   G-Star RAW   announces today its latest worldwide ‘Hardcore Denim’ campaign with the doggfather the hiphop industry, the iconic Snoop Dogg. Helmed by a custom-made version of the soundtrack single ‘Say it Witcha Booty’, by the multi-platinum artist, Snoop Dogg is back like he never left.  Snoop needs no introduction – he’s a living legend and a globally recognised innovator, simultaneously iconic and super accessible, just like denim.  G-Star RAW has a long tradition of working with “true originals'' like Snoop, authentic and exceptional people who are one-of-a-kind and true masters of their craft. This Snoop Dogg X G-Star RAW campaign merges G-Star’s Hardcore Denim philosophy with Snoop’s signature blend of humour, sickest style, and backside appreciation.  The collaboration is brought to life by a video that is creatively celebrating denim booties, featuring both men and women, beautiful islands, hot air balloons and yes … even dogs.  Gwenda Van Vliet, CMO

With global trends having moved more towards day time entertainment in the past few years, more so over the past few months, the ultimate luxury destination  Altitude Beach  today announced their season opening happening later this month.   Known for exclusivity and a premium offering of daytime dreaming, Altitude Beach is nestled in the heart of the northern suburbs, intimately and safely tucked away next to the Fourways Mall.   Having made a high impact on Joburg’s entertainment scene just over the past 18 months, this premium water-front dining and lifestyle venue is stepping it up a notch just in time for spring. The recently renovated venue features a state of art new roof application, a mouth-watering sustainable new menu as well as a long list of exclusive live entertainment   THE NEW ROOF The one of a kind retractable and translucent roofing structure was designed to let natural light in, while keeping the harmful UBA rays out during the summer time. The dynamic roof structure