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Eight questions for the interested and interesting: Satta Matturi

A lifetime looking for the perfect and imperfect

The art of thrifting

Here’s how to sort the treasure from the trash

Sole searching: Understated yet versatile trainers

Discover a curated selection of understated trainers that are smart enough for dinner, relaxed enough for the weekend and versatile enough for everything in between.

The answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind

As August brings blustery winds to the Highveld, discover how to embrace the weather with inspiring reads and innovative products .

Cool and stylish statement earrings

Statement earrings are one way to make a stylish impact in cooler weather

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Shine time! The finest jewellery to lust after right now

From Bvlgari and Pomellato to Kirsten Goss and FOPE, our edit of the most covetable jewellery around right now

Goodbye to Italian fashion legends Valentino Garavani and Giorgio Armani

Explore the legacy of Valentino Garavani and Giorgio Armani, two legendary icons of 20th-century Italian fashion

Diamonds are a guy’s best friend

Men’s jewellery is making waves in fashion. Learn how Hollywood’s style icons are embracing bling and redefining red carpet looks

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Dreadful déjà vu as Mr Price goes large

The market has good reason to be sceptical that Mr Price’s offshore push isn’t yet another waste of money waiting to happen

The Currency gift guide does… pretty charming

Pretty charming is an apt way of describing the people who’ll love the presents in this Currency gift guide

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The Currency gift guide does … modern retro

The Currency gift guide includes a selection of retro but contemporary items, part of the 100 items we’ve curated for the festive season

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The Currency gift guide does … coastal holiday

The Currency gift guide goes full coastal with these summery gifts that are perfect for a person who loves the beach

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The Currency gift guide does … locally made

As part of Currency’s gift guide, here’s a round-up of proudly South African presents to suit all tastes and styles

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Aliens in couture: Paris Fashion Week and why we need the absurd right now

From alien-headed models to thatch dresses, Paris Fashion Week proved that fashion’s weirdness can be a tonic

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The Currency edit: delightful buys

Here’s a little list of upbeat shopping items to buy and love right now

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You smell divine! Five niche perfumes to discover now

Discover five extraordinary niche fragrance brands that elevate your scent game beyond big-name perfumes

Iris Apfel.

Keep your life colourful in 2025

Iris Apfel’s spectacular auction, Pantone’s Mocha Mousse and must-see fashion trends for 2025

The rise of crocs

The rise and rise of the Crocs cult

What was once the chosen footwear of medics and chefs battling long shifts and tired feet has of late had a serious injection of cool and gained a loyal and very trendy…