South Africa
Hi there! My name is Palesa, an ambitious freelance writer and digital content producer residing in the beautiful city of Cape Town. I have always been an avid storyteller, through multiple-mediums however, digital content has my heart. The main topics I cover are culture, lifestyle and fashion.The features that I pitch seek to amplify the voices of artists of colour and up-and-coming brands. I believe my eye for aesthetics and experience in curation goes hand-in-hand with my storytelling, which I have had the privilege of cultivating working with different publications.
When it comes to coveting trends, it's often best to consider what you like and whether it's practical for your needs. Now more than ever, it's important that our homes and places of work feel as good as they look - feng shui isn't just a cool sounding phrase.
For the first collection of the ongoing collaboration with Zara, Vincent Van Duysen designed 19 pieces characterized by sleek geometry, pure silhouettes, natural materials, and neutral colours - taking a page from his own love of luxurious simplicity. The collection will focus on the living room and feature chairs, sofas, tables and lighting.
Hues of brown, terracotta and ochra characterize the collection of 36 stone-clad Barefoot Luxury villas located in the sandy hidden bay of Cape Verde's São Vicente island. The stone walls and neutral interior of the villas were masterminded by Antwerp-based studio Polo architects and Going East, designed to match the façade with the serene landscape of the hills and the deep blue of the sea and sky.
The digital project seeks to encourage creativity and self-expression by inviting artists to create their own interpretations of a new range of Gucci bags. Artist Cinthia Mulanga's paintings are featured in the campaign for the Diana tote bag designed by Alessandro Michele.
As the saying goes, "women hold up half of the sky," the same can be said for the art and design space. The list of exciting creative innovations championed by women is expanding more than ever before, and the industry is better for it
Ben Leavitt is not just a designer, he is an artist too. Mastering his craft began at an Arts school in Vancouver, a brief stint at a Design school in London and thereafter, 7 years in Asia heading up a design and furniture company.
After the enormous success of their signature restaurant "Kudu" in 2018, founding partners Amy Corbin and chef Patrick Williams quickly began their expansion into one of London's trendiest neighbourhoods. Kudu Grill is the latest addition to the Kudu Collective, a laid-back bistro-style eatery dedicated to South African braaing.
Whether you are considering making those plans for the upcoming long weekend or you're looking to add more places to your staycation tab(or tabs if you can't seem to get off the app), Airbnb is where fantasy meets reality - depending on the price range of course.
Named "Divided Layers", the installation is on display at Milan's Baroque palace Palazzo del Senato, a strikingly beautiful contrast to the futuristic Daniel Arsham and Kohler creation on display. The experiential installation is made from white wooden panels that are stacked to form a tunnel, built on top of a black platform surrounded by water.
The new Bët-bi museum will be located near the town of Kaolack in Senegal. Bët-bi means "eye" in Wolof, one of Senegal's national languages. The entire project is an ode to the preservation of heritage and culture.