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In a first for these two Cape Town fashion brands,  Maison Mara  and PICHULIK collaborated to create jewellery for mothers and daughters. Katherine-Mary PICHULIK and Kelly Withey took inspiration from their own mothers for this exclusive eight-piece collection which will launch at Maison Mara on Tuesday 13 December.

PUMA COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL DESIGNER DANIEL TING CHONG Global Sports Brand PUMA has collaborated with local designer Daniel Ting Chong to create two new sneaker iterations; a vintage Duplex OG and a modernized version of it, the Duplex Evo. Who is Daniel Ting Chong? The Cape Town based illustrator and designer has created two distinctly African sneakers, by drawing on traditional indigenous Zulu and Xhosa beliefs. What inspired the designs and the process? Chong’s design of the earthy hued Duplex OG (R2 899) was inspired by Unkulunkulu, the Supreme Creator in traditional Zulu culture. The perforated upper consists of a premium nubuck suede completed by a debossed artwork of Unkulunkulu on the tongue. The heelcap embraces a custom typographic PUMA logo, which has been specifically created for this release. Notably, it is rare for PUMA to release a sneaker without their iconic typographic logo. Reference to Unkulunkulu continues in the design of the unique footbeds, with...

PoseZA attended the launch for Bijoux aparthotel. A classic Cape Town CBD hotel has recently been transformed into a modern aparthotel that provides guests with all the luxury of a hotel combined with the convenience of self-catering. Fully managed by Totalstay , Bijoux Aparthotel (formerly Adderley Hotel) is situated on Adderley Street in the heart of the Mother City's inner city. The aparthotel offers 22 apartments along with a host of contemporary facilities. What is 'aparthotel'? Aparthotels have become increasingly popular across the world, offering guests the flexibility and convenience of self-catered accommodation, coupled with the service and attentiveness of catered accommodation. Who are the customer base for such 'aparthotel'? This type of accommodation is sought-after by corporate travellers, who require top of the range accommodation that is flexible while still providing the amenities and guest services enjoyed by hotels. Leisure travellers also s...

On Tuesday PoseZA attended the launch of myUTOPIA, a Yoga & Pilates center that balances the speed of life. What is myUTOPIA ? myUTOPIA is the only prime lifestyle concept of it’s kind & they are proudly opening their doors to Cape Town in December. A restorative space where everything is accessible & designed to benefit your own personal well being. MyUTOPIA is a unique environment where you are able to attend a yoga or pilates class, with minimal disruption to your day and get exactly what you need when you want it most, in the shortest amount of time. Where is it located? MyUTOPIA is very centrally located in The Pavilion at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (previously the BMW & Imax Theatre). From your yoga mat, the mind-blowing Table Mountain & Waterfront ocean views, salute your every pose. There is ample secure parking, every consideration has been addressed regarding the facilities & the studios take spaciousness to a whole new level. As ...