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Brands
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Tap Into ‘Terrace Culture’ With These OG Sneakers Saturated In Nostalgia
19 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Before the late 1970s, trainers were usually only worn by people doing sport. Now they’re a trendy way to feel nostalgic about ‘terrace culture’ and ‘casuals’.
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The True Cost Of All The Watches Worn By Celebs At Billionaire Michael Rubin’s Viral White Party [Video]
07 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Michael Rubin is the talk of the town after hosting big-name celebs like Beyonce, Jay-Z, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Brady, and Justin Bieber, at his multi-million dollar Hamptons home. But we’re looking at their watches.
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Microscopic Fake Louis Vuitton Handbag Sells At Auction For Unbelievable R1,2 Million
30 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
MSCHF decided to take the trend of small handbags to the extreme using Louis Vuitton branding, without any actual connection to the brand.
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Shortage Of Sriracha Sauce Has People Paying R2 000 A Bottle
30 Jun 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
A years-long shortage of the chilis has caused the black market for Sriracha Sauce to go wild, and these days lovers of the spicy sauce are willing to pay up to $120 (R2 250) per bottle.
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TikTok’s New Horror-Filled ‘Grimace’ Milkshake Trend Is Better Than Latest Season Of ‘Black Mirror’ [Videos]
28 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Gen Zs might just be having fun with absurdist humour on the internet with the new TikTok trend, but I reckon they’re making more poignant commentary about culture and society than they realise.
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One Country Stands Out As The World’s Biggest Spender On Luxury Goods
27 Jun 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s a new epicentre of luxury spending and it’s not New York, Milan, Shanghai or Abu Dhabi.
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Hands-Free Has Never Looked So Good
31 May 2023 by Tithonia Roux / No Comments
The Moon Bag. What is it? Where does it come from? Some may even ask, Why?
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Burgundy Collective’s Founder Veldskoen – I’m Never Taking These Vellies Off Again!
18 May 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
I’m never taking these shoes off again. And I’m from the Karoo, so I know the difference between a proper veldskoen and those pleather vellies you buy at Access Park.
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School Governing Bodies Scared Students Will “Hurt” Each Other After Consuming PRIME Energy Drinks
11 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
That PRIME energy drink mania has totally alarmed the National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB).
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This Car Brand Consistently Kills It Among South Africa’s Top Sellers
03 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
Saffas want their bakkies, minibuses, and trucks in this one brand only, it seems.
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The Frenzy For Logan Paul’s PRIME Energy Drink Has Been Huge In South Africa, But Watch Out
03 May 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
The drink, owned by popular YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul, has taken the world by storm, selling out in most stores and then being resold for ludicrous amounts when stock is low.
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Some Saffas Are So Annoyed They Don’t Sell Vegan Amarula Liqueur Here That They Created A Petition
24 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
A very specific subset of people have taken it upon themselves to protest the ludicrous decision to not bring vegan Amarula Coconut liqueur into our local market.
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A Round-Up Of All The Best And Cringiest Pranks From This Year’s April Fools’ Day (AKA The Day Of Lies)
03 Apr 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
You might have spotted a big-name brand in the throes of making its own mark on the foolish holiday on Saturday.
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This Year’s Oscars Swag Bag Contains Volcanic Italian Island Trip, Plot Of Ozzie Land, And Liposuction
09 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
This year’s Oscars swag bag is possibly even more outrageous than last year’s.
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Man Who Survived On Ketchup While Lost At Sea Impressed Heinz So Much They Bought Him A New Boat [Video]
01 Mar 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
This survival tale is one for Heinz’s books.
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All The Most Outstanding Ads From This Year’s Super Bowl [Videos]
13 Feb 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
While the Super Bowl is very much all about “the big game”, it is also very much about the ads.
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Now They’re Selling Clothes With Prices Pegged To The Stock Market
10 Jan 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Interestingly, the price of Eton’s Index Shirt now changes with fluctuation in the stock market.
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Balenciaga’s BDSM-Bejewelled Bear Shoot Hasn’t Ended Well
23 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The advert for Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2023 collection, which debuted this fall at Paris Fashion Week, featured kids holding bears that looked ready for a BDSM party.
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‘Constantia Mom’ Makes Famous Steri Stumpie Chocolate Mousse At Home
17 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
With hundreds of thousands of followers behind her name thanks to her ‘Constantia Mom’ alter-ego, Cassidy’s recipe took us on a nostalgic journey.
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“No Mohair. Keep Your F****** Promise”: People Are Raging At H&M
03 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
H&M is catching major heat after deciding to reintroduce mohair products in their latest fashion lines despite once promising that they would never use the fabric again.
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Here Come The Excellent FIFA World Cup Ads [Video]
01 Nov 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
This effort, combining sports, fashion, music, and youth culture, challenges everyone to embody the sentiment of fearlessness on and off the pitch.
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The Wristwatch That Jay-Z Made Famous
26 Sep 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The rapper turned billionaire clearly has no problem acquiring the most sought-after timepieces.
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Is It Necessary For Random Brands To Send Out Messages Of Condolences Following The Queen’s Death?
09 Sep 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing broke, there was mourning, there were celebrations (not everybody loves the monarchy), and there was cringe to the max.
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What’s Up With Coca-Cola’s Weird New Flavour?
11 Aug 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
There’s no rest for the wicked, and now Coca-Cola is desperately battling to stay relevant in a world that says the only way forward is to come up with new things.
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How Late Sunglass Hut Mogul Leonardo Del Vecchio’s $25,5 Billion Fortune Is Being Divided
05 Jul 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Leonardo del Vecchio, the brains behind Sunglass Hut, Ray-Ban, and Oakley who passed away last Monday, was Italy’s second-richest man.
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Sorry, But Money Isn’t The Only Reason You Can’t Buy A Rolex
22 Jun 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Try walking into the high-end jewellers with your small fortune in hand, ready to be spent, and you’ll likely be turned away watchless.
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It’s Pretty Awkward When Louis Vuitton Is Accused Of Selling Fake Louis Vuitton
31 May 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
When one steps into an official LV store, one should be guaranteed that their money is going towards something truly authentic.
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In Case You Missed Bella And Gigi’s Naked Versace Shoot
18 Feb 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Donatella Versace was onto something with the Garden of Eden theme for her Italian luxury brand’s Spring 2022 ad campaign.
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No Surprise Who Tops The World’s Most Valuable Brands List This Year
27 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Judging by the Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2022, some have fared better than others.
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Designer Sweatpants With Built-In Boxers Showing Sparks Cultural Appropriation Row
13 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Balenciaga is being called out for designing a $1 190 pair of sweatpants with boxers sewn into the waistband, without considering how the style exploits Black culture.
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