Leari Lifestyles

50 YEARS OF ICONIC STYLE: BIRKENSTOCK’S BOSTON CELEBRATES A TIMELESS LEGACY

For 50 years, the BIRKENSTOCK Boston has quietly earned its place as one of the world’s most recognisable silhouettes. Never defined by trends or fleeting moments, the Boston clog has become an enduring icon through something far more meaningful: everyday wear. To celebrate this milestone, BIRKENSTOCK South Africa unveils The Everyday Icon, a local campaign […]

ZANELE POTELWA HOSTS THE 2026 SAMAS ALONGSIDE CASSPER NYOVEST IN SUN CITY

Award-winning television and radio personality, Zanele Potelwa, has done it yet again. Fresh off her New York trip to chat to Thuso Mbedu, the much-loved media personality graciously hosted the 32nd South African Music Awards on Saturday night, which took place at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West province. Hosting the prestigious awards alongside artist and entrepreneur Cassper Nyovest, the show was a seemingly much-anticipated one – […]

NANDO’S HOT YOUNG DESIGNER 2026 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

South Africa’s longest-standing design mentorship programme, Nando’s Hot Young Designer (HYD), has announced the top 10 finalists in its latest talent search. The challenge to emerging designers was to create a linear light fixture suited to any Nando’s restaurant, anywhere in the world. Managed on behalf of Nando’s by Clout/SA, HYD is a biennial design […]

RUGBY WORLD CUP HERO AND CRICKET STAR JOIN ERNIE ELS’ GOLF SQUAD

Team South Africa Captain Ernie Els has made a bold statement ahead of the inaugural Icons Cup South Africa (11–13 December 2026), announcing the addition of two iconic national sports stars to his 14-man squad: Rugby World Cup winner Butch James and Proteas fast-bowling legend Vernon Philander. The Icons Series brings together 28 of the […]

LEVI’S® TURNS UP THE STYLE WITH ROSÉ AND SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER IN ‘KEEP IT LOOSE’ CAMPAIGN

Today, the Levi’s® brand says Keep it Loose, with a new campaign that puts two of culture’s most compelling style originals front and center: global pop star ROSÉ and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The new campaign highlights Loose Prep – a key assortment and trend within the Fall/Winter 2026 collection – built around prep […]

PORTIA M AFRICA INSPIRES CONFIDENCE AT “FLAUNT YOUR GLOW” MASTER CLASS AND FASHION SHOWCASE

Beauty, fashion and empowerment came together in spectacular style as Portia M Africa hosted its highly anticipated “Flaunt Your Glow” Master Class and Fashion Show on 31 July 2026at the elegant Divine Sunset venue in Johannesburg. The exclusive event brought together media personalities, beauty enthusiasts, influencers, fashion lovers and industry stakeholders for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to celebrating authentic beauty, self-confidence and […]

HISTORY-MAKERS IN SOUTH AFRICA AS LEAL-GUERRERO AND CALVO-FERNÁNDEZ REACH FIRST PREMIER PADEL FINALS

Javi Leal and Fran Guerrero continue to write history in South Africa. After knocking out the No.3 seeds, Juan Lebrón and Leo Augsburger, in the quarter-finals, they produced an even bigger upset on Saturday by defeating the world No.1s in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5, bringing Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia’s remarkable run of 27 consecutive […]

SAMSUNG OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR ITS MOST VERSATILE GALAXY FOLDABLE LINE-UP YET

Samsung Electronics South Africa has officially opened pre-orders for its latest Galaxy Z series, introducing a new generation of foldables designed to fit more lifestyles, personalities and ways of getting things done than ever before. Pre-orders for the eighth generation of the Galaxy Z series are open from22 July to 12 August 2026. With the arrival […]

LOUIS VUITTON UNVEILS NEW STORE AT CAPE TOWN’S VICTORIA & ALFRED WATERFRONT

Louis Vuitton announces the opening of its new Cape Town store, located in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.  The store serves as the ultimate experiential destination, where clients are introduced to a curated selection of Men’s and Women’s collections spanning across leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. The in-store experience is completed with the exquisite Winter Garden, offering a […]

DOVE MASTERCLASS CHAMPIONS THE FUTURE OF CONTENT CREATION

The creator economy is changing. As trust becomes the most valuable currency in creator marketing, audiences are looking for creators they can trust. Authenticity, credibility and meaningful storytelling have become the new currency of influence, prompting brands to rethink how they engage with the voices shaping culture online. Leading that conversation, Dove welcomed creators, media […]