Kate Moss Returns to Topshop to Celebrate "Being Kate"

TOPSHOP are delighted to announce that the world-renowned collaboration with Kate Moss is set to re-ignite in Spring 2014 ...

Three and a half years after the last collection was created for TOPSHOP — Kate Moss is confirmed to return to the brand to deliver a new take on her style inspirations and unrivalled position as THE true British fashion icon. 

The Kate Moss Collection for Spring Summer 14 will be sold globally via TOPSHOP stores in 40 countries (including the UK and US), TOPSHOP.com and through wholesale partnerships. The collection is currently underway in the design process. 

With so much interest and energy around London as a fashion capital and British style generally, TOPSHOP and Kate Moss felt the time is right to recollaborate and celebrate British fashion. This new phase in this partnership highlights the great close working relationship between TOPSHOP and Kate Moss and is the culmination of two great British establishments coming together. 

Kate Moss and Topshop CEO Sir Philip Green;
[Photo via Topshop]

SIR PHILIP GREEN commented, “I am personally thrilled that Kate wanted to come back to TOPSHOP to work with us again. The first time around was such a lot of fun and she has been sorely missed. The TOPSHOP business has developed extensively around the globe since we launched with Kate in 2007, and its our intention to launch and sell this collection in all 40 countries world-wide where TOPSHOP has a presence, in addition to creating pop-ups in department stores around the globe”. 

KATE MOSS said “I have really missed being involved in the design process, and working with the team at TOPSHOP. I am very excited to create a new collection that bears my name. Now more than ever with London being at the forefront of fashion as it feels like I’m back home working with TOPSHOP”. 

KATE PHELAN commented “Kate is a fashion superstar who sets the trends and influences style, I am looking forward to working with Kate who brings her star quality to TOPSHOP” 

The collection will go on sale globally in April 2014, and the creative teams are working closely with Kate and longtime friend and collaborator Katy England on a multi-platform launch campaign that will evolve the partnership and generate access and excitement for her fans world-wide.

Celebrate Spring with Oysters & Bubbly

Oysters and Bubbly … a timeless taste combination that can’t be beaten, leaving you feeling indulgent and filled with ‘joie de vivre’. And what better place to enjoy it than on the deck or in the lounge of an elegant restaurant in the electric atmosphere that is Montecasino ...

Courtesy of a limited promotion through Tsogo Sun and JC Le Roux, lovers of the classic combination of oysters and bubbly can enjoy their favourite indulgence in one of four top restaurants at Montecasino, up until 13 October.

For just R69, you can enjoy six plump oysters with an ice-cold glass of JC Le Roux. If a mouthful leaves you wanting more, just R29 will buy you an additional glass of the sparkling bubbles, or R129 for a bottle.

Choose your favourite spot to enjoy this luxurious treat or try them all – the palatial and opulent Palazzo hotel, the romantic deck at the Southern Sun Montecasino, the vibrant Aarya or @Monte Restaurant & Wine Bar on the Montecasino Piazza or the trendy 3SIXTY° Liquid Lounge.

Offer is valid until 13 October 2013 from 11:00 to 22:00 daily.

Denim Days with Topshop

Taste of Joburg 2013

Last night, the Pick Pay Taste of Joburg in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum returned: BIGGER AND BETTER than EVER before!! It will be running from 26–29 September 2013 at the Montecasino Outdoor Event Area where 12 of Joburg’s top restaurants  will attend with their fashioned special menus of starter sized dishes for the occasion! ...

Risotto Spring Rolls from La Cucina di Ciro (left) and a Blue Dissolve Cocktail from the Consol Mixology Stand (right)

You will most definitely have a feast for your senses (I totally did)! Amongst the excitement there are boutique exhibitors, artisan producers, premium drink brands and award-winning wineries which provide a bounty of the country’s finest food and drink on offer, ensuring that you can sample and shop for a range of produce in the laid back atmosphere of a Boutique Food Market. 

The world class restaurants, chefs and produce, available will bring out the "Foodie" in anyone and I most definitely enjoyed sampling the variety of different dishes from the various restaurants on offer.

Masala Dosa from Thava (left) and a Gourmet Burger Beefcakes (right)
(The Burger is a MUST-HAVE! ♥)

Below is a list of all the available dishes from the participating Restaurants at Taste of Joburg 2013:

On top of that, you can also choose to attend live demonstrations by top chefs in the Pick n Pay Chef’s Theatre or learn how to create and pair simple, stylish and utterly delicious canapés with a wide range of fine wine to complement the balance of flavours in the Pick n Pay Wine and Canapé Experience.

Being a bit of a "Foodie" myself, I loved the unique collaboration of Joburg’s finest eateries, chefs and producers which made Taste of Joburg 2013! It is definitely a MUST-attend event on the city’s food and social calendar! For more info, visit www.tasteofjoburg.com.

Me and my Boyfriend at Taste of Joburg 2013

Thought of the Day ...

Helena Christensen for Kipling

International luggage and lifestyle brand, Kipling has paired with renowned, global icon, Helena Christensen for an exciting, new collection: Helena Christensen for Kipling ...

Kipling prides themselves on doing collaborations that are the perfect fit and Helena is no exception. With her diverse lifestyle juggling family life, her supermodel and photography work and goodwill, Helena ties in well with Kipling's passion, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. 

"Kipling is a brand that I have used for so many years; it's a part of my travel. Working with the design team has been a great eye-opener, understanding and appreciate all of the elements to consider in order to make a bag durable and long lasting whilst having true credentials in style and being fashion led." said Helena. 

Helena’s Kipling collection is inspired by her life and captured through her eyes; from a snapshot taken of a pink rose in spring or the leather of an antique chair. The medium rose bag is the focus of the collection, with the elegant photo-print design taken from one of her personal favourite shots. 

The vintage feel and dusky pink shade represent Helena’s passion for capturing unique beauty, whilst the trademark Kipling structure ensures a tote that is as timelessly practical as it is striking. The collection also includes designs that show Helena’s feel for vintage fabrics with touches of lace print alongside classic tan leather. 

The Helena Christensen for Kipling Collection will be available in South Africa in October 2013.

Designer Collection by Busby Leather

Renowned South African Brand, Busby, introduces its new Designer Collection, set to launch in November 2013 in all Fraser stores and leading Luggage Retailers. This exclusive range is a selection of premium leather handbags and purses ...

Built on the Busby Heritage of 80 years of the finest quality leather pieces, and based on key international designs, the new collection is supreme in both form and function. Two variations of the finest cow hide leather are used in the meticulous craftsmanship of each collection piece. Extremely soft leather is taken from the first leather of cow hide and harder, more structured leather, called Suffiano Leather is used from the second layer of the skin. In silhouettes inspired by global trends, the collection includes 9 unique designs in timeless, striking shades of black, blue, stone, and deep pink. Each Piece is complete with gold signature branding and features zinc hardware.

The Designer Collection by Busby Leather range launches with a Campaign, shot by local photographers from "I See A Different You". Communicating the chic, city-ctyle design of the product, the images engage with the modern, global woman