GQ South Africa Magazine - June - July 2023

In this issue

The stars of our Music & Creativity issue share their stories.

Five celebrated musicians unveil their creative processes.

Shot on 35mm film, we showcase outlaw energy in this fashion spread..

You thought hair loss was bad? Beard loss is even worse

Facial hair thinning or alopecia barbae’ can be as damaging to a guy’s confidence as baldness. And it’s not as uncommon as you’d think

4 mins

Mobility is 2023's Best Workout

It's time to build a better foundation before you move faster or lift heavier

2 mins

THE CELESTIAL BEING

Nigerian sensation Ayra Starr is poised to become one of the most iconic artists of her generation. Despite being at the dawn of her music career, she’s already collaborating with renowned international artists and owns a string of chart-topping hits

10 mins

WILD, WILD BEST

While Jaguar phases out internal combustion engines, Land Rover acts as the 'eight-keeper', celebrating those glorious V8 powerplants now in two different versions. GQ motoring ed Dieter Losskarn tested both the Defender with a super-charged V8, as well as the twin-turbo V8 Range Rover

2 mins

Proudly South African

Toyota's Corolla Cross is one of the most popular compact SUVs on the market. And surprisingly affordable too, thanks to being made in Mzansi

1 min

Pack leader

With the third generation of their voguish X1, BMW is poised to steal sales from other premium competitors

1 min

Making a creative shift

Executing a creative shift in your career can be a fulfilling and exciting journey, but it can also be challenging - especially when it comes to making money

5 mins

Nothing but good vibes

We chat to creative entrepreneur Jordan Epstein about the new era of digital marketing, creating meaningful experiences, and the future of the internet

5 mins

ON THE ROMANCE OF BEING

Desire Marea speaks his truth

1 min

African Music: Where Culture, Sounds, and Synths Collide

From groove to grief, music is our little saving grace. We look to it to connect with our past, survive the present and have hope for the future. We spoke to three musicians whose music has offered us endless joy and inspiration.

10+ mins

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GQ South Africa Magazine Description:

GQ South Africa is the first and last word on men’s style. With access to some of the world’s top photographers and writers, GQ offers professional men content that is entertaining and enlightening. Whether it’s fashion, tech, business, Hollywood or investigative journalism, GQ covers it all with intelligence and imagination.