How to Rock the Latest Fashion Trends of 2023: The Art and Psychology of Dressing Up
By Angel Dukashe [Taken from @Lethabowwoods] Dressing up is not just a childish game or a Halloween tradition. It is a phenomenon that...
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Fashion
- Oct 6, 2023
Are vintage trends making a comeback?
By Tshepiso Tshabalala Picture: A picture of 90’s fashion. There is no denying that Gen Z is an influencer of many trends today. Music,...
- Oct 5, 2022
Archaic or Iconic?
by Anoka Latchmiah Vogue magazine, first issued in 1892, celebrated its 130th anniversary on 12 September. This celebration has brought...
- Mar 15, 2022
Editorial: The Politics of Fashion: Fashion and Feminism
by Casey Ludick Fashion has always been political because it holds a mirror to society, reflecting the socio- political viewpoints held...
- Mar 9, 2022
Editorial: Just a dog mom missing her baby
by Jade Rhode I must admit, I do not want to be here in Makhanda. Here are a few reasons why: 1. The water situation, I cannot get used...
- May 20, 2021
Fashion Instagram 2020: Masked celebs
by Jade Rhode Be hygienic… But make it fashion. Many local and international celebs showed off their masks during the midst of the...
- May 1, 2021
Firsts in Fashion: The first designer
by Casey Ludick “Your Honour, you of all people should understand the importance of being first… I have no choice but to be the first…....
- Apr 26, 2021
A decade of decadence: The best and memorable looks of the Met Gala
by Jade Rhode I’m sure that many of us look forward to the Met Gala every year, to see our favourite celebs decked out in the best of the...
- Apr 3, 2021
Coco Chanel – from rags to riches
by Jade Rhode From the iconic garments to memorable fashion statements, here is all you need to know about the legendary Coco Chanel....
- Mar 11, 2021
Stay away from the fads!
by Casey Ludick Body Positivity and Acceptance is a revolutionary movement that shook the fashion industry to its core. With social media...
- Mar 4, 2021
Not a statement, a way back to myself
by Nosipho Mathaba “Unprofessional”, “untidy”, “ghetto” – Words used to describe the natural hair of a black woman. For years, the roots...
- Feb 17, 2021
“X” marks the spot: When fashion brands collaborate with artists and A-listers
by Jade Rhode How cool is it when people come together to collaborate? But how iconic is it when artists or celebrities collaborate with...
- Jan 18, 2021
Gender and fashion - An evolving relationship
by Nosipho Mathaba Fashion is denoted as any form of clothing, accessories and/or furniture. However, fashion cannot be reduced to just...
- Jan 9, 2021
Fashion careers explained: Top jobs in fashion
by Jade Rhode There are many career opportunities in the fashion industry, each playing an integral role. What career do you think...
- Jan 5, 2021
The bald and beautiful: No shame in shaving your head
by Jade Rhode Shaving your head does not only have to be for religious or cultural purposes anymore. Those purposes being for example,...
- Dec 22, 2020
Interview with rising fashion designer: Robyn Clark
by Jade Rhode Fortunately, we live in a world where brands and collections are starting to focus on being more gender-inclusive. Gender...
- Dec 20, 2020
Interview with rising fashion designer: Natheefah Abdurahman
by Jade Rhode We often have the perception that modesty does not equate to fashion. This local designer proves this stereotype to be...
- Dec 17, 2020
Interview with rising fashion designer: Sasha Sakarai
by Jade Rhode SX-D by Sasha Sakarai is a brand that we need to see more of in today’s world. Why? Well, it caters for every age and...
- Dec 12, 2020
What’s the issue with body hair on women?
by Jade Rhode Hair is meant to protect the human body. If this is the case, why do most women feel the need to remove it? "[The word]...
- Dec 4, 2020
Real men wear pink
by Nosipho Mathaba Masculinity is evolving. We can see that it is slowly but surely escaping the dark ages. In a society where women all...
- Sep 29, 2020
Editorial: My journey through quarantine madness
by Casey Ludick In the beginning, quarantine seemed great for an introverted person such as myself. Limited interaction, long stretches...
- Sep 29, 2020
The lockdown cut & dye
by Zinam Klaas A combination of lockdown boredom and a lack of salons and barbers, more and more people decided they needed to change up...
- Sep 29, 2020
Curls, coils, and kinks: Know your hair type
by Jade Rhode We all have a complicated relationship with our hair, right? We sometimes find ourselves in the “it’s not you, it’s me”...
- Sep 11, 2020
Can fashion as we know it still exist during Covid-19?
by Zinam Klaas The fashion industry is a $1.2 trillion global industry, with more than $250 billion spent annually in the United States...
- Jul 27, 2020
Interview with rising fashion designer: Jessica-Ann Shepherd
by Jade Rhode Fashion allows you to be creative in your own right. Some might see your vision as odd, but for this rising fashion...
- Jul 13, 2020
Fashion: hits or misses?
by Otsile Mabote It is 2010, the best year of my life. Everyone in the country is buzzing with excitement because of the World cup. There...
- Jun 9, 2020
A look into Africa: Ethiopia
by Zinam Klaas and Amahle Shib Ethiopia is known as the place of origin for coffee-beans. It is a very beautiful country with many...
- May 30, 2020
Reviewing the normalisation of religious appropriation
by Simphiwe Magolego Religious appropriation is one of the hardest topics to discuss in mainstream media. It is known to initiate major...
- May 6, 2020
Fashion or arson: the Skhotane subculture
by Otsile Mabote What do you call someone wearing designer labels 'kop to tail' (head to toe)? I'm talking about silk shirts,...
- Apr 29, 2020
A look into Africa: Nigeria
by Zinam Klaas & Amahle Shibe Nigeria is divided into many ethnic groups, also called tribes, individually having their own uniqueness....
- Apr 29, 2020
Punk fashion – an interview with Tayla Burgess
by Jade Rhode Marc Jacobs, Gert Johan Coetzee, Diane Von Furstenberg; each of these iconic designers have a backstory. They were once...
- Apr 28, 2020
Fashion: An ongoing Human Rights revolution
by Jade Rhode After purchasing a garment, did you ever wonder who took the time to make your R300 dress, your R60 scarf or your R500 pair...
- Apr 26, 2020
Editorial: Fashion and status
by Casey Ludick I grew up in a middle-class family in Cape Town, South Africa. I never really understood what it meant to be truly poor...
- Apr 26, 2020
Fast Fashion: A clothing calamity
by Julia Kinghan Fashion is a form of self-expression and is considered to be an art. Unfortunately in the last 20 years it has become...
- Apr 26, 2020
Life in Lockdown: Fashionista survival guide
by Nosipho Mathaba Trying to find ways to keep yourself busy during quarantine is very daunting. Especially if you consider yourself a...
- Apr 15, 2020
The ins and outs of reselling
by Otsile Mabote If you think sneakers are just for “sneakerheads” then you'd be wrong. Looking back 10 to 15 years ago, you would need a...
- Mar 12, 2020
Fashion in Asia: How India and China are bringing big brands to their knees
by Prashalan Govender Does it seem that more and more official pages of brands have more and more South Asian and Chinese faces? It’s not...
- Mar 3, 2020
Astro Edition: a world of aesthetics
by Denzel Nyathi If you’re a regular Makhanda straatmate, you were probably at Organic Live this past Saturday. If you’re not, there’s...
- Feb 15, 2020
The VMAs served looks last night
By Prashalan Govender When it comes to award shows, the Emmys, Oscars and Golden Globes are a great night for fashion but the VMAs...
- Feb 15, 2020
Sho Madjozi takes over Colors: A Sho sign of success
By Renee Moyo South African rapper Maya Wegerif, famously known by her stage name Sho Madjozi, recently put South Africa on the map when...
- Feb 15, 2020
Positive progression in the Miss SA Pageant
By Naomi Grewan The Miss South Africa finals took place on Women’s Day this year. As we celebrate the victory of Zozibibi Tunzi, our Miss...
- Feb 15, 2020
2019's most fashionable Camp-fire
by Denzel Nyathi Tonight, New York is glittering more than usual as The Met Gala is underway and the biggest names in every business are...
- Feb 15, 2020
UCKAR's barefooted pragmatists
By Denzel Nyathi Many students at the university currently known as Rhodes (UCKAR) have noticed what seems to be a growing number of...
- Feb 15, 2020
Love your guarantee
By Casey Ludick Society has created this taboo around the concept of imperfection, and we praise the idea of perfection itself. Someone...
- Feb 15, 2020
2019's fashion comeback kids
By Sphoesethu Magudulela Five, or even three years ago, you would never believe me if I told you that you would be spending your...
- Feb 15, 2020
The change in fashion since #MeToo
By Prashalan Govender In 2017 allegations regarding the media mogul Harvey Weinstein came to light and fueled the discourse around the...
- Feb 15, 2020
Fashion and representation: a world without boundaries
Tasked with representing their own UCKAR LGBTQIA++ community, two writers for Activate Online, namely Paloma-Lucia Giustizieri and Aaron...
- Feb 15, 2020
Tribute to the -‘90s (and the noughties)
By Sian Wilson - Fashion Editor For as long as I can remember, I have grappled with my identity. I believed that what you think of...
- Feb 15, 2020
South African Fashion Moguls
By Avuzwa Japhta Avuzwa Japhta, a 2nd year Journalism student, was tasked with tracking down a few of UCKAR’s campus-based...
- Feb 15, 2020
Fast Fashion
By Aaron Adriaan Main stream consumer culture and unsustainable fashion The concept of fast fashion is one that has been circling the...
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