GQ South Africa

MY PERSONAL LIFE RECENTLY ENTERED A STATE OF FLUX, which I’m still experiencing now, though things are moving positively. I won’t lie; it’s been difficult to manoeuvre in this situation. You pray, you hope, you try not to overthink, and you also try not to let an issue overpower your life by constantly fixating on it. It’s helped me realise a few things: 1. When you feel pessimistic about a situation or defeated, speaking positively about the outcome, even though it may be challenging, gives you hope and strength to try working on or fixing whatever you need to improve. 2. As cliché as it sounds, phrases such as everything will be alright, it’ll get better with time, and God didn’t bring you this far to leave you, are what…

BUILDING AN OFFICE- APPROPRIATE WARDROBE CAN BE CHALLENGING, especially when times are tough and pennies are pinched. But with a little planning and thought, you can do it easily without breaking the bank. Here are tips to help you get started: THINK ABOUT YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT. Consider your office’s dress code. If it’s formal, you might want to include tailored pieces and neutral colours, whereas if it’s casual, you might get away with more relaxed, comfortable clothing. START WITH THE BASICS. A decent work wardrobe should have a solid foundation of classic, versatile pieces you can mix and match to create different looks, including a tailored blazer, crisp white shirt, well-fitting pair of trousers and traditional, formal shoes. Stick to navy, blue and grey, and for shirts, white or pale blue. KEEPING IT…

NEW FASHIONING THE SELF Celebrating the Sartorial Ingenuity of Black People Volume 2, Fashioning The Self In Slavery And Freedom predominantly explores the intersections between slavery and fashion. As enslaved people didn’t have access to many forms of selfexpression, their sartorial ingenuity is of particular consequence. There’s a great need to study and disseminate information on the importance of fashion to enslaved peoples, especially considering that the relationship between dress and enslavement intersects with the present-day identities of people of African descent. Because of this past and present significance, Fashioning the Self presents original content, articles, archival images and videos with explanatory captions on social media platforms. R500, Duck Duck Goose, 120 Bree street SELF-CARE SISLEY PARIS EYE CONTOUR MASK This eye contour mask makes the skin look rested, smooth and more…

THE MIRROR LOVER Leaving sweat and dirt to dry and clog pores won’t do your skin any good. Make sure you include these products in your routine. THE MAN ON THE GO All that heavy lifting, gripping and pulling can leave your hands dry, raw and callused. While some powders or gloves can help prevent the effects of friction, a restorative hand lotion, resurfacing wipes, serum and a moisturising shower gel are must-haves after any workout. tip: INCLUDE TRAVEL- SIZE LUXE PRODUCTS IN YOUR WASHBAG BECAUSE USING CHEAP BODY WASH FROM GYM DISPENSERS WON’T DO YOUR SKIN ANY FAVOURS. CHOOSE VITAMIN-RICH LOTIONS AND POTIONS THAT LEAVE THE SKIN CLEANSED, MOISTURISED AND REVITALISED. THE EARLY RISER A simple way to develop a grooming routine that benefits the environment is to include…

GQ: How did The Official Perfume Plug come about? Zesipho Mncwango: It’s an inclusive space where people who own or aspire to own fine fragrances are empowered to learn and share through conversations and experiences I curate. I used my experience as a Brand Manager of iconic, global, aspirational brands to create the platform. I used my strength of being on the pulse of luxury and pop-culture trends and democratising those for more people to feel included and seen in the experience to create the platform and build its success. GQ: Why do you think people trust your opinion? ZM: They appreciate credible, expert information and authentic conversation. No one in South Africa had captured the fragrance conversation how we wanted to, so the time was ripe. People want information…

GQ: How did you come up with the concept? Marlon naidoo: Before establishing Medellin in 2018, my wife and I had worked in the corporate world. I’d often wondered why women spent ages having their hair done, but for us men, it felt like a chore, something we had to do. There was a gap in the market. At the time, I was intrigued by Narcos, Pablo Escobar, and their cartels, groups of like-minded people who subscribed to a similar school of thought and had this majestic self-belief and -esteem but focussed that power on the wrong things. So, we decided to flip the narrative, pondering: imagine if they used that power to do good? GQ: How is it unique? MN: Our DNA is customer-centric. We deliver the highest customer…