Is fashion a form of art? The question stirs debate, but there is no right or wrong answer. Art remains a form of expression and we portray ourselves by what we wear and also create as artists. This is how stories are told, spirits are lifted and people are inspired; the play of color, contrasts and textures. We have curated a fruity palette across various woven and printed fabrics to brighten up your holiday wardrobe, adding texture with the appliqué of roses seen on fashion runways in recent weeks and complementing with bold jewelry to create elegant, vibrant and playful couture.

STYLIST: Deneal Van Wyk| ART DIRECTION: Lucy Nkosi| PHOTOGRAPHY: Katlego Mokubyane of NeKatz Studio| MAKE-UP: Vanessa Unamaca- Makolemade Beauty| ART CURATOR: Serena Moodley_Anderson| LOCATION: Conrad Culture– BLAIRGOWRIE, JOHANNESBURG

GIFT MUDI- Fashion Model, Make-Up Artist

• Kate Spade Floral Clip On Ear Cuff-R2,990/$165
• Gold Statement Karl Lagerfeld Choker With Pearl Detailing-R3,990/$220
• DFLO Multi Coloured Flower, Shimmer Dress – R5,500/$303
• Karl Lagerfeld Gold Linked Cuff-R1,990/$110
• Europa Art Black Mule With Gold Strap – R3,290/$181

DAVID BLOCH
Multi-Award-Winning International Show Producer, Creative Director, Entertainment Manager

• Franc Elis Printed Orange Shirt – R2,300/$127
• Franc Elis Orange Suit –R15,000/$824
• Silver Karl Lagerfeld Linked Bracelet: R2,590/$143
• Silver Karl Lagerfeld Diamanté Linked Ring – R1,190/$66
• Europa Art Suede Beige Loafers – R4,690/$258

“IT’S INCREDIBLE TO SEE THE KIND OF DESIGNS AND THE KIND OF FABRICS AND TEXTURES THAT PEOPLE ARE PLAYING WITH. IT’S JUST INCREDIBLE. I MEAN, FASHION TODAY IS ART!” — David Bloch

On the wall:
Molefe Thwala of TACS Portrait ‘Isimemo II’
R22,000/$1,198

• Balmain Printed Golfer Shirt – R22,010/$1,215
• Karl Lagerfeld Silver Diamanté Linked Bracelet – R2,690/$148
• Silver Karl Lagerfeld Ring – R1,690/$93
• Balmain Navy Pants –R19,760/$1,085
• Europa Art Navy Shoes –R4,890/$269

A Neutral Outlook

No longer classified as washed-out or boring, neutral tones have come to the fore and are here to stay. Make a statement in these subtle but trendy tones.

• STOCKISTS
• _{Alexander McQueen}
• _{Paul Smith}
• _{Jimmy Choo}
• _Farfetch
• _{Europa Art}
• _{Dior Beauty}
• _{Valentino Garavani}

“THE WAY YOU COMBINE YOUR OUTFITS, THE WAY YOU COLOR-COORDINATE, FOR ME, THAT IS ART. YOU CANNOT HAVE ONE WITHOUT THE OTHER.”— Gift Mudi

On the wall:
Serena Moodley-Anderson ‘Sophiatown Diptych’ R5,000/$272

• Karl Lagerfeld Gold Statement Earrings –R2,690/$148
• Balmain Printed Jacket With Gold Buttons –R48,980/$2,690
• Balmain Printed Skirt With Gold Buttons – R29,750/$1,634

• Europa Art White Bow Detail Pumps R3,990/$218
• Europa Art White handbag-R2,990/$165

‘Tis The Season To Sparkle

If you ever second-guessed wearing a sequinned little number, now is the perfect time. With all the festivities around the corner, you can dazzle the night away.

• _STOCKISTS:
• _{Europa Art}
• _{Arc Store}
• _{Valentino, Garavani}
• _Castelo
• _Balmain
• _{Sunglass Hut}
• _{Jimmy Choo}

On the wall:
‘Left In The Dark’ (limited edition print) R5,000/$272 | ‘Battery Low’ (limited edition print) R5,000/$272

David wears:

• Zegna duck Egg Linen Jacket – R12,240/$673
• Zegna Off White Jersey – R17,960/$987
• Zenga Duck Egg Linen Trousers – R28,420/$1,563
• Europa Art Black Brogues: R4,890/$26

Gift wears

• Kate Spade Floral Drop Earrings – R4,990/$274
• Gold Ball Statement Karl Lagerfeld Necklace – R4,790/$262
• Bam Collective Yellow Pod Top – R4,800/$264
• Bam Collective Yellow Pod Skirt – R5,200/$286
• Europa Art Pink Bow Detailing Heels – R3,990/$215

Homing In

Out with the old and in with the new. These items are aesthetic and will add prized pizzazz and festive fervor to your home spaces.

STOCKISTS: Morelli Rugs• Luxdeco •Block and Chisel • Carrol Boyes • Villeroy & Boch • Poerty • BossPlus1