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ED'S LETTER

GLAMOUR South Africa

The TRENDS WE'RE OBSESSING OVER • From a 90s revival to shimmering sequins and bold prints – here are some of the fashion trends to look out for in the new year.

ear candy • Shoulder-skimming earrings are a fave trend on the runways, with the likes of Chanel, Halpern and Louis Vuitton showcasing their versions.

Beach Babe • Whatever your vibe, whether it's an itty bitty bikini, asymmetrical or high waisted swimsuit, the number one criteria is comfort. Here are a few of our fave styles for the season.

Head Start • The South African sun is a cruel mistress so wearing a hat is a must. Raffia and straw hats are our personal faves for this beach season. Looking good while staying protected is the way to go.

Hold On • A tote is a must for your summer wardrobe edit. The perfect beach tote has to be versatile, ensuring you get maximum wear out of it. Going from the beach to the high street has never been easier.

WHAT'S ON OUR FASHION RADAR • Fashion Director Tania Durand shares her wishlist for the festive season.

KEY FASHION MOMENTS of 2023 • This year brought with it many challenges within the fashion industry -here's a roundup of some of the most significant developments.

ED'S TOP PICKS • 2023 impressed with a number of fashion trends and styles from designers, established and emerging. From QTT outfits to casual and formal, there is a Proudly SA designer item for you to invest in for your summer wardrobe. Plere is a round-up of designers from the SA Fashion Week that caught my eye.

4 X FASHION • ISUZU may not be the first brand that comes to mind when talking about fashion, but its values are in perfect alignment with style and the support of local creative talent. The exciting ISUZU x SA Fashion Week collaboration with local designers showcased a distinctive range of fashion-forward merchandise.

The mane ATTRACTION • Grammy-nominated artist, Tyla Seethal is geared for success. Her single, ‘Getting Late’ earned her a seat at the table, and the follow up ‘Water’ from her debut EP catapulted her to stardom. She lets us in on her personal music journey as well as her meteoric rise to celeb status.

Scentful SUMMER • It's our favourite time of year when every occasion can turn into the best memories. We've picked the best scents of 2023 that will ensure your spritzing suits your surroundings.

Beauty RESOLUTIONS • The Glamour team shares the vices they're bidding farewell to and which wholesome habits they'll be taking on come 2024. Let's go!

On the RUNWAY • Phew, 2023 had many highs and lows – but one thing is for sure, the spring/summer beauty runway trends did not disappoint. Here's a round-up of our favourite inspo.

Summer HOLY GRAILS • We all have our go-to products that we reach for during holiday season and there's nothing worse than lugging an extra suitcase of “essentials”, so we've put together a power list of the most essential items you'll need from head to toe, and BONUS, some double up as multi-purpose ones too.

DEAR curly GIRLS • Amanda Carpede has been in the natural hair game for the longest time, sharing with many her hair journey and her love for finding good natural hair products that actually work! We caught up with her on all things hair and BONUS; some tips we genuinely need this season.

Hair care tips FOR THE WARMER SEASON

Holiday HAIR GOALS • We reckon that any party should start with a celebratory hairstyle. Whether you'll be entertaining, attending weddings, or just want to change things up –...