Category Archives: Sartorial Elegance

Viva La Juicy Fragrance Collection Launches in South Africa

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Get ready to live your most fabulous, fearless, and flirtatiously feminine life because Viva La Juicy has officially landed in South Africa with its Core Four fragrance collection — and she’s dripping in glam, sparkle, and attitude.

Allow us to introduce you to the Juicy Girl: Extra. OTT. Extravagantly glam… and extravagantly glam in pink was the theme for the launch event, that took place last week at the posh Polo Room in Inanda, Johannesburg.

See a collection of the launch photos below:

DISCOVER THE VIVA LA JUICY CORE FOUR COLLECTION

Now presenting the Core Four — four cult-favourite fragrances, four ultra-feminine expressions, all unapologetically giving the #JuicyLife.

Viva La Juicy

An amber floral gourmand that blends bright mandarin and wild berries with a heart of honeysuckle, gardenia, and jasmine. It dries down to a sensual base of caramel, vanilla, praline, amber, and sandalwood.

Viva La Juicy Gold Couture

A rich, decadent true amber gourmand that indulges the senses with luscious wild berries, jasmine sambac, vanilla cream, and a melt-in-your-skin finish of golden amber, praline, caramel, and sandalwood.

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Mzansi Life & Style Meets … Iman Ganijee from Sari For Change

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In this series, Mzansi Life and Style Meets, I have a Q&A with people making an impact in the fashion, lifestyle and entertainment industries. Today, we meet Iman Ganijee, Creative and Business Development Lead at Sari for Change.

1. Please tell us what Sari For Change is, in one sentence?

Sari for Change is a social innovation that upcycles donated saris into contemporary, one-of-a-kind fashion pieces while empowering unemployed women through skills training—fostering self-sufficiency, reducing landfill waste, and celebrating evolving identities.

2. Share what inspired you and your mom to start your sustainable fashion brand, SARI FOR CHANGE, and how your journey began?

Sari for Change was born out of a love for the elegance of saris and the realization that so many of these beautiful fabrics were sitting unused in closets. My mother and founder of Sari for Change, Rayana Edwards, who has been in the fashion industry for over 35 years, saw an opportunity to merge sustainability with economic empowerment—transforming these forgotten garments into contemporary pieces while creating work for unemployed women. What started as a passion project has evolved into a movement, proving that fashion can be both ethical and empowering.

3. What challenges have you faced as a young female entrepreneur in the fashion industry, and how have you overcome them?

One of the biggest challenges has been positioning our brand in an industry that often puts labels on fashion. Some saw our work as “too Indian” or “not African enough,” while others dismissed upcycling as second-hand fashion. Overcoming these perceptions required persistence, education, and finding the right audience who values sustainability. Additionally, building a business while training women in an industry that prioritizes mass production has required constant innovation.

4. Tell us about your Young Entrepreneur nominations/wins?

I’ve been honored to be recognized among Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans in the entrepreneurship category and as one of the 100 Young Nelson Mandelas. These accolades affirm the work we do at Sari for Change, proving that sustainable fashion and social impact can go hand in hand.

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Experience Disney’s Festive Magic This Holiday Season

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Disney Africa recently kicked off Spark Joy This Holiday, its largest festive campaign to date. Throughout the season, fans can experience the holiday magic with Disney, with delightful products that bring beloved Disney stories to life, holiday classics streaming on Disney+, festive programming across Disney Channel and Disney Junior, and the special Disney Chari-tree initiative in malls across the country in support of Reach For A Dream, which helps bring joy to children in need during this season of giving.

Comments Luke Roberts, General Manager, Consumer Product Commercialisation, MENA and Africa: “The holiday season is such a special time of year and Disney is using the power of its stories and characters to inspire joy and wonder in people all over the world. We are excited to launch Spark Joy This Holiday, a campaign that not only celebrates the special connection so many fans and families have with Disney, but also to celebrate this magical time of year together in many different ways.”

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Steve Madden x Gert Johan Coetzee: A Unique Fashion Fusion

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Steve Madden, the legendary American footwear brand best known for revolutionizing the shoe industry with unique and accessible styles, is partnering with the renowned designer and Creative Director, Gert Johan Coetzee for the SS’24 Fashion Show.  A captain in the industry, award winning and one of the most sought-after designers will be giving his signature touch to the brand. The collection will be a fusion of Steve Madden’s classic, rebellious style and authentic South African influences. 

The designs seamlessly blend Afro-inspired patterns and ornaments with Steve Madden’s iconic flair, resulting in a unique collection showcasing high fashion couture and street wear for both men and women. 

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SA Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025 Collections at Melrose Arch

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A line-up of 40 Designers, coupled with an exciting schedule of associated, fashion-related events, are on the cards for the Autumn/Winter 2025 South African Fashion Week Collections taking place at its new home at Melrose Arch from 24 – 28 September 2024.
 
“We are delighted to have luminaries like Mantsho, Erre, House of Olé, Naked Ape, 2017 Scouting Menswear Competition winner, Floyd Avenue, and Artho Eksteen, winner of the 2020 New Talent returning to the schedule. We are equally thrilled to welcome Melrose Arch to our circle of partners who understand how to leverage and align their brands optimally with the soft power of fashion,” says director Lucilla Booyzen. 
 
“SA Fashion Week remains the pinnacle of the country’s fashion design talent. Together with our existing sponsors, Cruz Vodka, Mr. Price, Isuzu, L’Oreal, and E! Entertainment, we will now be exploring opportunities with selected retailers, restaurants, art galleries, book, and fashion stores within Melrose Arch to capitalize on SA Fashion Week’s influence as a draw card for the broader public,” she says.
 
The CRUZ Launch Party will once again kick off the event on the evening of September 25th of September.  This will be followed on the 26th, by the much-anticipated CRUZ COLLECTIVE featuring Cape Town based Thabo Makhetha with her collection, titled “Pheteho 2.0, first timer – Wepner’s “Good Luck, Babe!” Collection, and Durban’s, Fikile Sokhulu.
 

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