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Runways and Route 62

The Mercedes-Benz Joburg Fashion Week officially kicks off today at the Mall of Africa. We bring you interviews with some of the fierce female designers who will be showcasing their spring/summer collections. Lauren Hartzenberg interviews fashion doyenne Marianne Fassler, and I have a quick Q&A with Leigh Shubert about what we can expect on the runway as well as their thoughts on #WomensMonth.

In other top story news, the nominees are revealed for the All Africa Music Awards, Brian Berkman enjoys the winter rates at Grande Provence and I give my top eight ways to explore and enjoy the picturesque Route 62.

We've got a couple new competitions this week; tickets to Park Acoustics, The Toyota Live Drum Beat concert and the Hop n Vine Festival are all up for grabs!

Ruth Cooper, Lifestyle Editor & Production Manager (@Biz_Lounge)

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#WomensMonth: Four decades of formidable fashion with Marianne Fassler
#WomensMonth: Four decades of formidable fashion with Marianne Fassler
[Lauren Hartzenberg] With a career spanning 40 years, Marianne Fassler remains a formidable force in SA fashion... read
Sweet treats and creative eats - Tessa's Bakery opens in Cape Town
Sweet treats and creative eats - Tessa's Bakery opens in Cape Town

Angie White

On an ordinary Tuesday afternoon, the very extraordinary Tessa's Bakery opened the doors of its brand new store. The ‘Made like Mom's' bakery chose a unique location in Milnerton, Cape Town, opting to stay near to the loyal client base they've built up... Read

Eight noteworthy stops along Route 62
Eight noteworthy stops along Route 62

Ruth Cooper

A road trip along South Africa's picturesque Route 62, which meanders from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, is a travel adventure that uniquely captures the welcoming, quaint and quirky sides of the Western and Eastern Cape. Read

In good company with Franschhoek's Grand Provence
In good company with Franschhoek's Grand Provence

Brian Berkman

Stay in understated luxury at one of Franschhoek's most historic wine estates, Grande Provence, at local-is-lekker off-season rates that are hard to beat for value for money. Read


WOMEN'S MONTH
The Cradle of Food & Wine Festival celebrates female wine and spirit makers
The Cradle of Food & Wine Festival celebrates female wine and spirit makers
In celebration of Women's Month, the Cradle of Food & Wine Festival in conjunction with Wine Menu, takes place this Saturday, 19 August 2017 at the Cradle Boutique in the Cradle of Humankind, and will feature some of the country's best craft wine and gin made by female wine and spirit makers. read
#WomensMonth: #MBFWJ17 profile on Leigh Shubert
#WomensMonth: #MBFWJ17 profile on Leigh Shubert

Ruth Cooper

Local fashion designer Leigh Shubert will be showcasing her latest Spring/Summer collection at the upcoming Mercedes-Benz Joburg Fashion Week. We got in touch with her to find out more. read
FNB Art Prize awarded to Peju Alatise
FNB Art Prize awarded to Peju Alatise
Nigerian artist, Peju Alatise, has been announced as the 2017 recipient of the highly coveted FNB Art Prize at the media launch of the 10th instalment of the FNB JoburgArtFair. read
#MusicExchange: Alicia Madison
#MusicExchange: Alicia Madison

Martin Myers

One would never expect that New York singer/songwriter Alicia Madison was once shy and unable to sing in front of a live audience. Now, with releases out on Armada Records and Lifted Sony, and after working with top DJs such as Laidback Luke and Will Sparks confidence is no longer an issue. read
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Baby Driver turns heads
Baby Driver turns heads

Natalie Le Clue

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver is a showy and sharply executed film that'll be enjoyable for most. If you're a fan of explosive getaway car chases, the first five minutes of Baby Driver is, arguably, as good as anything you've seen. read
Music
Nominees unveiled for 2017 AFRIMA Awards
Nominees unveiled for 2017 AFRIMA Awards
The nominee's list for the 2017 AFRIMA Awards were announced by officials of the African Union Commission, and 13-man jury of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on Tuesday, 8 August at the Renaissance Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos, Nigeria. read
Desmond & The Tutus chat AfriSki Winterfest
Desmond & The Tutus chat AfriSki Winterfest
AfriSki WinterFest, is an all-out après-ski adventure for music, festival and snow junkies taking place from Thursday, 24 August 2017 - Sunday, 27 August 2017 at AfriSki Mountain Resort - Lesotho's premier powdery playground. read
Food & Wine
Spontaneous dining-out app launches in Cape Town
Spontaneous dining-out app launches in Cape Town
A new app, Feastfox, offers Capetonians the ability to book spontaneously at a lineup of over 60 top eating and drinking spots... read
Travel
Tips on how to have an ethical elephant experience
Tips on how to have an ethical elephant experience
Here are the five ways to have an ethical elephant experience abroad, so you can appreciate the beauty of these wonderful animals, knowing their well-being is paramount... read
Business
Mervyn King
Long live the King

Nicci Botha

It seems ironic that with South Africa's well-established King code how many companies are having their ethics questioned as the Gupta email saga unfolds... read
Multimedia
K.O. - No Feelings
K.O. - No Feelings
South African rapper, K.O releases his music video for single, No Feelings. - View/Rate
MYMYMY - Strange Place
MYMYMY - Strange Place
Cape Town synth pop duo MYMYMY release their music video for ‘Strange Place', directed and produced by Pieter Seyffert. - View/Rate
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