SA Best Fashion Divas Dion Chang & Kelly Fung

House and Leisure Magazine South Africa Luxury Issue x According To Jerri

I attended the annual House and Leisure Magazine Luxury issue exclusive dinner launch at Le Châtelat Residence in Sandhurst. The event was very exclusive not in that typical Joburg ‘exclusive vibe’ I am talking 20 guests exclusive vibes. I normally roll solo to these settings, so forces of habit. I did not know just how limited the guest list was that upon my arrival I was like O’ SHIT I should have came with a partner. Luckily I am currently reading a little best seller of a book called “The Jelly Effect” by Andy Bounds #ShitBloggersRead. I used some of the pointers from there on how to network and work the room at a social setting. Something I really need to start paying attention to.

The other thing that worked to my advantage is that as I know one should always honour the dress code. I did just that and made sure looked fabulous in conversation-educing pieces. I mean who can resist you when you wearing a BOW*NANG Bitches Tee and Yokoo chain scarf?

Most conversations start with: “OMG I die for that neckpieces, heels, bag e.t.c you wearing” it used to be “May I please use your lighter” but now that you can’t just light up a fag just about anywhere the tricks to chatting up strangers have been recreated.

In any case I stepped in to that room, pretended I was the host (read The Jelly Effect) and worked it with a crystal glass filled with Moët & Chandon bubbles to maximum capacity like a seasoned networker. At some point I thought to myself; YOU BETTER WERK BITCH! #BitchesBeFierce. It also helped that House and Leisure Magazine South Africa team were A+ Smazing hosts with the most opulence situation to offer.

To see all my snaps from the night follow my handle @JerriMokgofe If following is too admin for you, search #HLLuxury and #AccordingToJerri hashtags to get a feel of my blow by blow igers for the night.

House and Leisure’s annual Luxury issue is now on sale. From the silver-foiled masthead to the homes, decor, travel and food pages it captures beautifully the pleasure of living here now.

‘In a world that’s markedly changed – socially, economically, politically – where we tend to be hyper-conscious and even distasteful of over-conspicuous consumption, our definitions of luxury are accordingly less to do with ostentatious shows of wealth than about the things we increasingly hold dear,’ says Naomi Larkin, Editor of House and Leisure. These include ‘having precious time with friends, family or alone; travel; being out in nature; the joys of living amid a whole lot of space rather than being crowded in…’ she says.

The issue features the House of the Month, a laid-back and unpretentious home hugging the Franschhoek mountainside as well as covetable shopping ideas in the Luxe List that cater for all tastes. There’s tableware for every soiree and ideas to add instant glamour to your space that don’t cost the earth.

There are plenty of luxurious local travel options, while the Food section features creations from some of South Africa’s top chefs that pay tribute to icons of the silver screen.

W: houseandleisure.co.za | T: @HouseLeisureSA | F: facebook.com/HouseAndLeisure

CREDIT: Hanro Havenga Photography

 

Media Release | SAFW Renault New Talent Search 2013

The SAFW Renault New Talent Search returns to the country’s prima fashion event, the legendary SA Fashion Week (SAFW), for a second year running. The 2013 partnership kicks-off with an official call to entry which opened on the 13 May 2013. The competition is open to designers who are working towards establishing themselves and/or their brands in the South African fashion industry. 

The SAFW Renault New Talent Search is a unique concept that has been created by Fashion icons Lucilla Booyzen and Dion Chang to give young design the opportunity to build their brands and develop their talent. 

“The SAFW Renault New Talent Search is one of the most established and prestigious fashion talent searches in South Africa. It is an annual competition that not only identifies South Africa’s hottest design talent, but also provides the winning designer with a springboard (and therefore competitive business advantage) into SA’s vibrant fashion arena.” - Dion Chang

“Renault South Africa’s brand vision is 100 per cent people-centric with aspiration, ambition, sustainability and growth, its cornerstones. The path between the present and a better future is dependent upon the progress that we make and at Renault, we aim to pioneer and lead the race towards positive people- and enviro-friendly progress. Design is an integral element of the Renault brand. It speaks to innovation, passion and technical savvy and never more so than with the launch of flagship products representing Renault’s Chief Designer, Laurens van den Acker’s, “new face of Renault” - Fabien Payzan, Vice-President of Marketing for Renault South Africa. 

Progress should not come at a cost and through our self-imposed social responsibility objectives we strive to be as true as we possibly can to this philosophy. Our vision is to support emerging talent wherever and however possible. It is young South Africans such as the Zano and his peers who will Drive the Change in and ensure the sustainability of South Africa’s fashion industry in years to come”, concludes Payzan.

People-friendly progress is what the SAFW Renault New Talent Search is all about, and with the creation of this innovative and exciting new platform, Renault South Africa is delighted to be taking a meaningful step towards turning the vision of young South African fashion designers into a positive reality. 

For more information on the SAFW Renault New Talent Search 2013 go to: www.safashionweek.co.za

 

From The Desk of:  Danielle Melville | Renault South Africa | (011) 607 7337

Here is a opportunity, make use of it, you might just be the next star!