by Casey Ludick Fashion has always been political because it holds a mirror to society, reflecting the socio- political viewpoints held...

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...

by Jade Rhode Be hygienic… But make it fashion. Many local and international celebs showed off their masks during the midst of the...

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…....

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...

by Jade Rhode From the iconic garments to memorable fashion statements, here is all you need to know about the legendary Coco Chanel....

by Casey Ludick Body Positivity and Acceptance is a revolutionary movement that shook the fashion industry to its core. With social media...

by Nosipho Mathaba “Unprofessional”, “untidy”, “ghetto” – Words used to describe the natural hair of a black woman. For years, the roots...

by Jade Rhode How cool is it when people come together to collaborate? But how iconic is it when artists or celebrities collaborate with...

by Nosipho Mathaba Fashion is denoted as any form of clothing, accessories and/or furniture. However, fashion cannot be reduced to just...

by Jade Rhode There are many career opportunities in the fashion industry, each playing an integral role. What career do you think...

by Jade Rhode Shaving your head does not only have to be for religious or cultural purposes anymore. Those purposes being for example,...

by Jade Rhode Fortunately, we live in a world where brands and collections are starting to focus on being more gender-inclusive. Gender...

by Jade Rhode We often have the perception that modesty does not equate to fashion. This local designer proves this stereotype to be...

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...

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]...

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...

by Casey Ludick In the beginning, quarantine seemed great for an introverted person such as myself. Limited interaction, long stretches...

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...

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”...

by Zinam Klaas The fashion industry is a $1.2 trillion global industry, with more than $250 billion spent annually in the United States...

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...

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...

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...

by Simphiwe Magolego Religious appropriation is one of the hardest topics to discuss in mainstream media. It is known to initiate major...

by Otsile Mabote What do you call someone wearing designer labels 'kop to tail' (head to toe)? I'm talking about silk shirts,...

by Zinam Klaas & Amahle Shibe Nigeria is divided into many ethnic groups, also called tribes, individually having their own uniqueness....

by Jade Rhode Marc Jacobs, Gert Johan Coetzee, Diane Von Furstenberg; each of these iconic designers have a backstory. They were once...

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...

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...

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...

by Nosipho Mathaba Trying to find ways to keep yourself busy during quarantine is very daunting. Especially if you consider yourself a...

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...

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...

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...

By Prashalan Govender When it comes to award shows, the Emmys, Oscars and Golden Globes are a great night for fashion but the VMAs...

By Renee Moyo South African rapper Maya Wegerif, famously known by her stage name Sho Madjozi, recently put South Africa on the map when...

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...

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...

By Denzel Nyathi Many students at the university currently known as Rhodes (UCKAR) have noticed what seems to be a growing number of...

By Casey Ludick Society has created this taboo around the concept of imperfection, and we praise the idea of perfection itself. Someone...

By Sphoesethu Magudulela Five, or even three years ago, you would never believe me if I told you that you would be spending your...

By Prashalan Govender In 2017 allegations regarding the media mogul Harvey Weinstein came to light and fueled the discourse around the...

Tasked with representing their own UCKAR LGBTQIA++ community, two writers for Activate Online, namely Paloma-Lucia Giustizieri and Aaron...

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...

By Avuzwa Japhta Avuzwa Japhta, a 2nd year Journalism student, was tasked with tracking down a few of UCKAR’s campus-based...

By Aaron Adriaan Main stream consumer culture and unsustainable fashion The concept of fast fashion is one that has been circling the...

By Ayanda Dlamini You don't need a lot of money to buy good and worthwhile clothing. You might think this statement is risky and...

By Catherine Swartbooi The puffer jacket was a staple of hip-hop culture in the 90s, with rap legends drawn to its bulky silhouette....

By Eytheu Magwaza Street culture is heavily influenced by the youth. The carefree attitudes of youth today are what street culture has...