• hl diary: what to do in ct, jhb and dbn this week

    A little bit of art, a little bit of laughter and a whole lot of fun – whether you’re in Cape Town, Durban or Joburg here are a series of events to check out this week.
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    Viva Flamenco
    In celebration of an impressive 35 year legacy, the Linda Vargas Flamenco Dance Company promises to thrill audiences with a special gala season called Viva Flamenco. This week you can catch energetic performances by Spanish dancers who will be showcasing highlights from thei
  • this week’s top find: skinny laminx pops the pincushion

    In a print fondly named Large Pincushion and sporting an almost-blue grey hue, this delightful new piece from Skinny laMinx has piqued our interest. In tune with designer Heather Moore’s overall well-loved style, the new Skinny laMinx addition – a super-stylish ready-made tablecloth in a fresh take on the brand’s beloved Pincushion print — reflects the sincere thinking as well as all the sketching and paper-cut making that goes into each new development. If you
  • swanning about at the new crêperie in cape town’s east city

    In Cape Town’s ever evolving east city, a new eatery has raised the bar when it comes to design. Bold artwork, detailed patterned tiles and stunning light fixtures give Swan Café a unique charm that delights anyone who walks into to.
    The café is a traditional French crêperie that brings a touch of Parisian flair to the city, conceptualised beautifully by South African interior designer Haldane Martin.inspiration and art
    The blue swan logo is at the
  • the elemental, sculptural design of rick owens and michèle lamy

    Minimalism has always found one of its most inspired expressions in the Rick Owens atelier, where near-brutalist design has long been the cornerstone aesthetic. And the US-born, Paris-based designer’s approach has found a new channel in the past eight years: the house’s furniture line, which is designed by Owens and produced by his wife Michèle Lamy.
    For the Rick Owens furniture line, enormous planks of petrified wood become beds, moulded concrete formwork is fashioned i
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