Strike A Pose

UCT Students could be Boss models. Click to read the article. 

My investigation into the world of the student model. 

Suitable Occasions

Behind the scenes at SA ELLE's March 2013 Suit Yourself story shot by Ulrich Knoblauch.
Fashion editor: Poppy Evans. Photograph by Daniël Geldenhuys. Click to see the full story. 

The trouser suit is back. And there's one for everyone. 

ELLE SA Takes New York!

This is definitely the most exciting news of the year in local magazine covers. Less than an hour ago, ELLE SA October 2012 cover girl Bonang Matheba tweeted the first official image of her ELLE cover.

Hitting the shelves on Monday, this is the second original cover from ELLE this year, and the first (ever?) to be shot in New York! Bonang, one of the most popular personalities in South African television, is looking very sexy, stylish and spirited indeed wearing Louis Vuitton's Yayoi Kusama collaboration.

As usual, but this time even more than usual, I can't wait to get my hands on this issue. The only question is: will ELLE ever be able to top this? Oh right, next month will probably be the Solange cover.

Like a fashion boss.

 

Your girl B with her ELLE cover.

 

ELLE: Behind September

Okay friends, remember the September issue of ELLE I interned on? You better buy it while it's still on shelves. Of course, ELLE always uploads behind the scenes images and videos on their website, and these two are worth the view (and love).

Click HERE to see what went on behind the scenes of Poppy Evans's POP GOES AFRICA shoot. My highlights include chatting to Karyn Kruger about her time in New York shooting UK VOGUE, and working with my mother (in joke) the amazing intern Araffa. (ABOVE)

 

And HERE you can get the low down on Asanda Sizani's incredible SHE'S A LADY shoot. This one was a potential logistical nightmare - R20000 Louis bags on a not-so-safe road - but the amazing team pulled it off without a hitch.

 

Must Buy ELLE

Here are three excellent reasons why you must buy the September issue of SA ELLE.

ONE: It's the perfect intro to the new season. All the best trends, clothes and accessories are in here. There's no edit like an ELLE edit.

TWO: Suri's mom is on the cover.

THREE: Yours truly was a fashion intern on the entire issue.

 

 

These are my favourite shots from the three main fashion stories (all of which I had the honour of witnessing while they were being created). That's SA supermodel Katryn Kruger on the left and Spud actress/ former ELLE cover girl Charlbi Dean Kriek at the top right.

Want more? Go buy the issue NOW NOW NOW!

1 Girl. 4 Covers.

 

Usually I don't believe in coincidence. But unless four different editors from four different magazines in four magazines are being held hostage by Marion Cotillard's publicist, the what you're about to see is just wild.

Exhibit A: above is the August 2012 SA ELLE cover.

Exhibit B: below is the August 2012 US ELLE cover - released on the same day as the SA ELLE one.

 

And here she is again on UK Marie Claire August 2012...

 

And finally, the August 2012 Paris VOGUE cover.

You're probably tired of staring at her face by now. So here's something I'm REALLY excited about: a first look at the AW12 ELLE COLLECTIONS cover. Can't wait!

Behind The Secret Garden

During my time at ELLE last year, I had the honour of interning on Asanda Sizani’s ‘Into The Secret Garden’ which is in the February issue -on sale now.
 
HERE you can see a behind the scenes look at this very special shoot that involved everything from fake flowers to live butterflies. Also, as fellow intern Nomalanga Ntuli likes to think of it, I’ve finally broken into the hand modelling business.

If you haven’t gotten a copy of the February issue yet, go get it now!  

Fashion Editors ♥ Prada

As proud as we are of the Prada SS12 campaign here in South Africa because of local model Katryn Kruger, Prada’s advertising is proving to be almost unnecessary. The February covers FOUR major fashion magazines all feature ladies in wonderful Prada ensembles.

It doesn’t come as much of a surprise to me. If you look at each one of these covers you’ll see the clothes make a strong impression and often bring out the personality of the cover star. I look forward to seeing more of these.

(It’ll no doubt be very interesting to see which designer dominates the March fashion issues. Stay tuned.)

Images: designscene.net; elle.co.za; fashioncopious.typepad.com; ticktockvintage.com



Note To Self: BUY ELLE

The new issue of ELLE hits stores today – something we can all be very excited about. The hype begins on the cover with Michelle Williams who just hours ago walked away with a Golden Globe for her performance in ‘My Week With Marilyn.’

Then there’s the fashion: I’m not just saying this because I had the honour to intern on Asanda Sizani’s ‘Into The Secret Garden,’ it really is one of the best fashion issues ELLE has ever done. Poppy Evans’s ‘Drama Queen’ shoot looks like an art collection and Tarryn Oppel’s ‘Love To Love You Baby’ will get you in the mood for the rough attitude of the new season. The ‘How To’ metallics shoot is also a stand out, as is the ‘Scent Of A Woman’ beauty shoot.

My point is: it’s a bloody fantastic issue, timeless really, so go get it now!

New York Fashion Now

I’ve just returned from the fashion capital of my heart: New York City. Obviously, I wouldn’t have gone without scouting some hot fashion stories. All my finds are featured on the ELLE SA website. So click on the link below to get the scoop on Miu Miu, Burberry, Gaga’s Workshop and much more.

The February issue of ELLE hits the stands this Monday and trust me, it’s a great one!

ELLE: DANIEL IN THE BIG APPLE