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Social Climber

With a 5-star NCAP rating and sleek silhouette, Alfa Romeo’s first 4×4 SUV is safe as well as stylish

Dark Matters

Almost invisible beyond the bustle of a busy street, this enchanting Parktown North home proves that romance can exist in the most unexpected places

Marrakech, Marhaba!

With its rose-tinted architecture, rich history and fascinating contrasts, the city of Marrakech has a solid foundation as Morocco’s cultural capital

Meeting Mr Chandler

Behind-the-scenes insights from the multi talented artist with whom we’ve collaborated on this month’s issue

Best In Beirut

Beirut brims with raw energy and a brand of hospitality that’s entirely its own. In her hometown, Jade George takes a seat at the eateries where tradition, creativity and the city’s best falafel are on full display

Filling In The Gaps

Two simultaneous retrospectives of William Kentridge’s sculptures and drawings at Zeitz MOCAA and Norval Foundation in Cape Town offer a rare chance to explore the acclaimed artist’s oeuvre

Bench Mark

A convergence of the skills and stories of three local design forces, the Hlabisa bench elevates craftto collector status

Limpopo's Art Farm

Gallerist Menno Venter and artist Jaco Roux’s fruit and nut farm in rural Limpopo is the unexpected home of artworks by some of the country’s most iconic artists

French Toast

THIS Parisinspired ATHOLL HOME IS A stylish showcase OF CONTEMPORARY ART and cutting edge DESIGN

A Fine Balance

Pieter-Ernst Mare’s Wide-ranging Interests and Clever Use of Neutrals Make His Home a Resolved Showcase for His Art and Collectibles

The Black Beauties

Plants on the dark side of the spectrum add impact and glamour to modern gardens

Wild At Ease

The Perfect Escape for the Entire Family, Ulubisi House at Gondwana Game Reserve Is a Hidden Treasure for Those in Search of a Luxury Safari Experience in the Western Cape

Katrin Herrmann- Van Dyk

Hertex and Haus Creative Director. Casual Runner. Traveller.

The Light Location

The Refurbishment  of This Compact Clifton Apartment Was a Case  of Getting the Right Angles as Well as  Maximising the Abundant  Natural Light and, of Course, the Vistas

Perfect Harmony

Old Blends With New in This 160-year-old Victorian Home in the Heart of Cape Town. It’s a Renovation Packed With Personal Appeal, French-asian Influences and Lashings of Luxury

Expanding Frontiers

Francois Knoetze’s New Body of Work Draws on a Variety of Notions of Performance and Participation, but in Wholly New Territory

All Change

While his apartment in Paris’ up-and-coming neighbourhood of Pigalle is a work in progress, one thing that remains constant is art director Jean-Christophe Aumas’ unique sense of style 

Into The Blue

In a secluded location with spectacular views on the Spanish island of Mallorca, this holiday house adopts a layered interior that marries traditional design with a glam, contemporary spirit.

By The Book

Designer Lunetta Bartz of Maker introduces us to the beautiful practice of binding books and journals the old-fashioned way: completely by hand

The Kids Are Alright

The next wave of Joburg’s graphic design talent is rethinking the city’s identity in exciting new ways. We asked five of our favourites to create something special for us in tribute to the City of Gold

Between Joburg & A Hard Place

AUTHOR AND COLUMNIST HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE ESCAPES CAPE TOWN FOR THE QUIET OF HOLIDAY-TIME JOHANNESBURG

On Your Marque

FIVE GENERATIONS OF JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP HAS PRODUCED A SEDAN THAT TRANSCENDS THE NOTION OF 21ST-CENTURY LUXURY: INTRODUCING THE LEXUS LS 500

Electric Avenue

BMW recently introduced one of the most exciting electric production cars yet, the i8 Roadster

Modern Made

Johannesburg design store Mødernist offers us an inside look at its new space and refreshed product range

City Deep

The team behind the fiercely collectable Wake Up, This is Joburg series reveals more about Johannesburg’s other side

Khwezi Gule

Cultural activist. Avid traveller. Curator

Inside Out

The inner worlds of oil painter Cinga Samson demand the viewer looks beyond the surface of his works and into the self-taught artist’s intensely personal universe.

Natural Extension

With its unique aesthetic that combines both contemporary and Brutalist references, the Atlantic Seaboard home of KLûK CGDT’s founders is evidence that the pair’s immense design prowess goes far beyond fashion.

Scent From The Gods

Taking its queue from its ever-changing garden, Babylonstoren in Simondium has recently expanded its much-loved scent room, amplifying its product offering by moving it into a much larger barn-like space.

Treasure Trove

The Killarney apartment of interior designer Michele Throssell reflects her love of heritage and the glamour of Johannesburg, but adds a little Durban flavour for good measure.