GLAMOUR South Africa

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Glamour South Africa

ED’S LETTER

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TRUE COLOURS • We enter the new season with a bold splash of colour and print, celebrating our African heritage and looking to a future of style, redefined on African terms.

The art of reinvention • ONE WOMAN’S TRASH IS ANOTHER WOMAN’S TREASURE

GOLD RUSH • Beautifully crafted and designed to last through the ages, these jewellery pieces were created by phenomenal women.

OLD CITY, NEW GAZE • We’ve been indoors all winter, so now we’re ready to get out into that refreshing, warm breeze. Freshen up your look with our summer faves: vibrant textures, bright, solid hues and bold prints.

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Bag a Baguette! • The ‘it’ bag of the season is the iconic baguette worn by almost every celebrity in the ’90s and 2000s. it’s the perfect accessory to your summer looks.

Think Pink! • Nostalgic summer days are almost upon us. this candy-coated hue gives us all the feels.

LBD 2.0 • The little black dress has undergone a major revamp in 2020. it comes in a variety of silhouettes, interesting cuts and details, so make it part of your wardrobe update.

Fashion Radar?

Reinventing an Icon • Newly appointed Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of watches and jewellery, Francesca Amfitheatrof ushers in a new era of design with the launch of her first collection, LV Volt.

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THE SHINE THEORY • Embrace your body as a canvas this season. The order of the day? Structured dimensions, glitter, gems, jewels and irredescent shadows.

Beauty Radar?

Q&A JUST ASKING KEKE PALMER • Daytime talk show host, actor and spokesperson Lauren Keyana ‘Keke’ Palmer shares her her daily beauty routine.

THE BODY WORKS • Our WFH chairs have put our bodies through a lot. It’s time you gave your entire body some much-needed TLC by indulging in one of these heavenly spa experiences.

THE ALTERNATIVE • Founder of natural skincare line Koko Kollection Cleo Johnson’s passionate about alleviating poverty, skills development and empowerment. She believes in making a difference no matter how small.

Lashes are always a good idea • Maha Morley-Kirk, the brains behind international lash line brand Pinky Goat, has some exciting news: South Africa can get in on that flutter too.

Your favourite beauty product substitutes • If you can’t (or don’t want to) run to the shop every time you run out of beauty products, then we’re about to help you out with a few alternative products so that you can replenish your stash.

DOWN MEMORY LANE • Ready for a throwback? Feeling nostalgic, we at Glamour share the first beauty product we ever tried.

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Viola’s voice • Poised to star as both Michelle Obama and blues legend Ma Rainey, Viola Davis says the key to a character is discovering what they’re fighting for and what holds them back. She talks about her extraordinary journey out of poverty and into the deeply troubling Hollywood system.

GLAMOUR’S MOST GLAMOUR-OUS THROWBACK

Taking a stand • As the pandemic of gender-based violence continues, thousands of individuals are working tirelessly, fighting for change. In honour of these dedicated activists, we highlight some of the many organisations working to improve the safety and rights of women and children in South Africa.

You deserve to relax • Who’s going to part with their hard-earned cash for a jersey you made? Here’s why hobbies don’t have to become side-hustles.

Put your feet up • Forget fad diets and get-ripped-quick routines. Rest is...