SA’s Got Talent   March 10th, 2010


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So I popped in to Phillipa Green’s studio on Friday and fell in love with the new perspex cuffs she’s making which feature a beautiful crocheted flower on top.

They look amazing on the arm and are available in a soft neutral and black – making it easy to wear with just about anything.

Even better, the flowers are crocheted by women at a community craft project so by buying one, you’re helping to uplift and empower.

I Wish It Was Cold   March 10th, 2010


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Photograph: Tommy Ton of Jak&Jil



Can Winter just arrive already? As a lover of coats and a sweaty Capetonian who is tired of slowly melting in the current heat wave, the idea of cold, crisp mornings and rugging up in a to-die-for cosy coat is seriously appealling.

Of course if that coat was designed by one Phoebe Philo for Celine I would be even happier.

Ms Philo is cleaning up the fashion front row with her collection for the fashion house and you can see why: she’s given the brand a sophisticated edge that is at once easy to wear and instantly chic. This is an investment buy you’d wear forever then hand down to your daughter…

Tommy Ton of Jak & Jil took this photo at Milan Fashion Week… Check out the very cool selection of his images at Paris Fashion Week posted on Style.com

The Vixen   March 10th, 2010


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Meet iforone’s latest contributor, Vicki Sleet, who I have affectionately known as Vixen for many, many years. She is a long-time friend and, as an afficianado of all things bright and beautiful for the home, she has kindly accepted my offer to do a weekly decor round up.

Look out for her posts every Friday on ifor1, but if you can’t wait a week for her pearls of wisdom, check out her wondrous new blog I Want That.


PS. I’m writing a weekly Fashion Fix Friday post for her blog, so you can’t get away from me that easily. Moohahhahaha…

Hey Lady   March 9th, 2010


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I’m not so sure I agree with the description of Valdimir Tseler’s Living Chair as being ’sexy, yet demure’. Inspired by the female form and available in pink or red, it’s all a bit kitch for me, but I’m open to debate on this one!

Day 2: Paris Fashion Week   March 9th, 2010


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Paris Paris   March 8th, 2010


More from Clive



Future Forward   March 8th, 2010

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Ah, I'll have one of those, one of those and yup, one of those!

Wow, this opens up a whole new can of shopping worms…

Launched at Madrid Fashion Week last week, you can now log on to the Yoox shopping portal, watch the latest runway shows, click on the item you want to buy, find out the price as well as what colours and sizes are available and ka-ching, with one more click of the mouse, you’re the proud owner of one times hot-off-the-runway designer item.

I can hear a whole legion of credit cards groaning as plastic burns through cyberspace…

Get Knitted   March 8th, 2010


From Sarah Dickson of Shop-Label who is in Paris at the moment after a whirlwind trip through London,

“Morning! Had to mail these photos to you of the amazing scarf that Liz, who is Sales Manager for Sass & Bide, was wearing from Tim Ryan. I love it and she looks amazing!”

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Liz and her lovely scarf



His knitwear is also for sale at Browns, which doesn’t seem to ship to SA, boo hoo!, but go have a look anyway…

Impressions Of Paris   March 5th, 2010


Designer Clive Rundle is in Paris at the moment prepping to show his collection at Fashion Week at the African Collective put on by Arise Magazine.

His capsule collection of five garments is being show alongside those by Kluk CGDT, David Tlale and Lunar from South Africa, MOMO, Eyola, Tiffany Amber and Jewel by Lisa from Nigeria, Eric Raisina from Madagascar and Christie Brown from Ghana.

I asked Clive to send me some photos and how he’s feeling right now and this is what he said: ”Fashion is not fun its hard work… Every single detail requires concentration, effort and a relentless pursuit of the vision. So avoid anyone who is suggesting you are having fun! Love Clive”



Well, if, like me, you’re over work on this Friday, then get involved in even more work avoidance by checking out the cool street styles snapped in Paris by Refinery 29’s Mr. Newton.

Chez Lulu   March 5th, 2010


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Have a gander at the unbelievably slick abode of my friend Luanne, as it appears in this month’s House & Leisure.

Everytime I walk in to this sexy space, I get an overwhelming urge to paint every wall in my house white, stain the floors dark and import some of Lulu and her man Jonny’s imagination and magic. They be two very clever creatives.

All photographs: Frank Features

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If you like what you see, then buy this month’s issue of House & Leisure that deals specifically with giving small spaces more soul.

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She Is A Genius   March 5th, 2010


Hello lovely ifor1 readers!

Justine has kindly asked me to write a décor inspired post for you every Friday and I’m only too happy to comply. Here’s my first piece of décor and design candy for you.
xx Vicki, I Want That

One of my favourite purveyors of gorgeous pieces for the home is the ever-interesting Imagenius on Cape Town’s trendy Long Street. It’s an emporium of inspiration, a destination for design and a stopover for those days when you need a visual pick-me-up.

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All I see are little signs saying 'Buy me! Buy me!'



Owner Jacqui Hunter fills her space with quirky finds from here and abroad (top tip: she stocks Tord Boontje products!), commissions can’t-live-without products (like beautiful leather purses and bags) and scouts out local jewellers, artists and ceramists to do her store proud.

You’ll also find a fab selection of weird and wonderful trinkets like windup robots, miniature brides and grooms and notebooks and paper products to satisfy your inner stationery slut.

These are a few of the things that have recently caught my eye at Imagenius.

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Everyone needs a robot in their lives, don’t you think? The mirror ball is to inspire me to disco up my life, the suitcase-chair gives armchair travel new meaning (and I have the perfect little corner of my bedroom in mind for it) and the Tord Boontje vase is just another product from this Dutch design genius that I really, really want.

Find Imagenius at 117 Long Street, 021-423 7870.

Watch It   March 4th, 2010


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So I thought this was pretty novel: Swatch have asked AnOther Magazine, Dazed & Confused, V, i-D, Nylon and Wallpaper to compete with one another by shooting their latest range, the 80s inspired Colour Codes Collection, as and how they want.

Visitors to the magazines’ websites then vote for their favourite shoot and stand the chance of winning a watch… Exposure across six brands in a fun, visually creative and digitally interactive way. Clever Swatch! I voted for Dazed&Confused’s effort – will keep you posted if I win the watch! To see all the magazine shoots and to cast your vote, click here

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Pin Hole Shoes   March 4th, 2010


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Photograph: Steven Jones



Like me, photographer Steven Jones is obsessed with shoes and collaborated with bespoke shoe-designer, Hetty Jones, on his latest pin-hole camera exhibition entitled ‘Pinhole Shoes’ that is showing in the Shoe Boutique (2nd floor) of Liberty, London.

If you’re in the big smoke, go check it out. If you’re stuck down south, then read the interview with the photographer on Dazed Digital.

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Photograph: Steven Jones

Trend Watch   March 4th, 2010


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Cute, huh?



Spotted at the Design Indaba last week, just after posting about the new range of feather fascinators by Louise Park Ross, now available at Mungo & Jemima…