A moment, a movement, a celebration of African fashion
A moment, a movement, a celebration of African fashion Johannesburg became the stage for a landmark in African fashion when R’Frique’s highly anticipated pop-up experience took over Lounge by Marble and Mauve this past weekend. The luxury African brand, who usually curate exclusive wardrobes
Introducing Africa’s latest members-only club: AFRICA HOUSE
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Front Runners: Behind the scenes
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IAMISIGO wins the 2025 Zalando Visionary Award
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2025 FNB Art Prize winner: Thato Toeba.
2025 FNB Art Prize winner: Thato Toeba. Born and based in Maseru, Lesotho, this year’s FNB Art Prize winner, Thato Toeba’s works ask us to slow down, look closer and think more deeply about what we’re seeing. Artist, lawyer and social sciences researcher working with mixed-media photomontage a
Munka: Reimagining dining table traditions
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Inside G‑Star RAW’s HQ: Where art and science reach balance
Inside G‑Star RAW’s HQ: Where art and science reach balance. The Manor had the pleasure of visiting G‑Star RAW’s headquarters in Amsterdam, just ahead of the highly anticipated unveiling of their larger-than-life Denim Gorilla: the centrepiece of their latest art-meets-fashion exhibition at
Celebrating Africa Day with MINI South Africa
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The Future of African Fashion
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A Look at the BNAP Foundation’s Previous Winners
A look at the bnpa foundation’s winners The BNAP Foundation, an NPO that’s an incubator for emerging artists in South Africa, continues to carve out an important space for cultural upliftment and artistic advocacy. Alongside various workshops for business and creative development, its annual