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HEAR THIS: ALL THE YOUNG DUDES
1 Eat You Alive – The Oh Hello’s 2 Dangerous Time – Wildlife 3 Let Her Go – Passenger 4 All the Young Dudes – Mott the Hoople 5Beautiful Parade – Colour Bomb 6 Hero – Family of the Year 7 It’s Time (Acoustic) – The Occidental Saloon 8 Litter and Sand – Hungry Kids...
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AMAZING FREIGHT TRAIN HITCHHIKERS BY MIKE BRODIE
Almost ten years ago Mike Brodie was a 17 year old who hopped trains. It might sound like a ludicrous idea but this was his life as well as so many others. A faster way to travel that is perhaps also more reliable than hitching a ride Kerouac style. He has covered more than 800 000 kilometers...
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MOVED IN: A SERIES OF NEW PURCHASES
I must be honest and say my flat, while hopeful in every way possible, is still rather empty, hence the lack of images. Things take time and effort and now that I’ve made a move into 9-5 territory I don’t have the flexibility I once did. I am planning things though, oh trust me– I’ve...
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MUST SEE: WOODKID – I LOVE YOU
At a dinner party this weekend we were talking about the relationship of fashion and music and as we started sharing some of our favorites, my good friend Colin introduced me to WoodKid. I had never heard of this name before so, as you can imagine, he pulled out his Macbook to show us. This...
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TOMMY HILFIGER LAUNCH CAPE TOWN
On April 17th Tommy Hilfiger opened its doors in Cape Town, located at the V&A Waterfront. The store’s interior reflects Tommy Hilfiger’s iconic aesthetic by fusing traditional heritage accents with modern design; guests can shop the brand’s latest sportswear, footwear and accessories collections. We showed you the exclusive preview just days ago, and then local bloggers and personalities got...
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IKEA SOUTH AFRICA. YES, REALLY.
I know there will be naysayers on the topic of IKEA but let’s just consider that IKEA has never been made available to South Africa and would therefor not be as commercial as in America or Europe. For those of you who don’t know, IKEA is a Swedish (although now Dutch owned) company that designs...
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THE BIKE/BOOK SHELF BY KNIFE & SAW
Now that I finally have my new place I have several open walls. I also have a pretty decent neighborhood with plenty of nearby stores that seem too close to drive. It occurred to me that perhaps I should look into getting myself a bicycle. While I haven’t yet decided what kind of bike to...
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WINTER’S COMING – OUTFIT POST
You know I talk a lot of junk about winter but the truth is I love cold weather. It means layering and comfort (read: chubby and happy). I have always missed that since I moved from London and getting to put on layer after layer. Especially walking around the city, it makes you feel almost...
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TOMMY HILFIGER FIRST LOOK – CAPE TOWN
I’ve always counted my blessings, and so I was very chuffed to be invited to join Tommy Hilfiger as they launch at the V&A Waterfront, not only that I but get to bring it to you first! The internationally celebrated brand brings their athletic-prep style to our shores, and it makes a perfect fit. With...
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CHAIR RESTORATION #1
What, he’s a decor blogger now!? As mentioned below, these were the chairs that acted as a sort of catalyst for change within my life. I had never even gone to a woodworking class at school let alone shown interest in restoring furniture. Yet there I was hunting for 80s clothing when I stumbled upon...
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IS MAN OF THE CLOTH SHUTTING DOWN?
Dun. Dun. Dun. It started with this chair. Actually, two of these, and they were waiting for me on the pavement of a charity store I was sourcing at for a photo-shoot. I took them home with me for R75 EACH! What proceeded was frantic sanding and wood staining and re-upholstering. It had ignited something in...
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THE NEW ESTABLISHMENT – HERCULES MAGAZINE
I enjoyed this mini editorial for Hercules Magazine featuring Danny Beauchamp. Photographed by Ben Weller for “The South African Affair” issue and styled by Laura Alcade. The new issues sees Hercules exploring new horizons. “This journey in images captured by Carlotta Manaigo showcases not just the beauty of South Africa, complemented by the most exotic spring...
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