A great wardrobe collection is the result of intentional buys and fashion finds that transcend seasonal trends. A collection of special items picked over spaces of time to cultivate a curatorial taste. We opened up our closets, checked our uncleared carts, wishlists, and compiled a list of our most chic fashion finds of 2025.
1908 Bronco boot converse
Converse has refined and reimagined their 1908 Bronco Boot through the curatorial eye of Tyler The Creator. The silhouette is the epitome of rugged-meets-refined, and it comes in a range of muted colours. It also has a kind of versatility that makes it ideal for mountain trails, long city walks, slow weekends, and everything in between.
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
ButterYellow short set Hombakazi
Butter Yellow was definitely in style in 2025, especially in the spring and summer. Which is why I adore this set, it’s perfect for picnics and brunch dates with the girls. It’s something you can wear when you don't want to be overdressed but still want to keep it chic.
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
Crayon artel earring
Earrings are understated accessories, especially for men, so when you wear them you must make sure they’re a good pair. Good earrings are a statement on their own, even more so when accompanied with a good origin story. Imagine mentioning how your earrings are abstract pieces of art that come separately. That's what the Crayon Artel Earring is, an abstract piece of art that makes for great whimsy accessories.
— Siphesihle Vilakazi, Stylist
— Siphesihle Vilakazi, Stylist
D.AKOTAS sILVER bUCKLE mULES
I love moccasin loafers with every ounce in my veins, but breaking them in is something that I can never get used to. Which is one of the reasons why I love mules so much, very easy slip-on shoes with a similar elegance as loafers. Maybe a bit more modern but still chic, a perfect balance for your semi-casual fits. The D.AKOTAS Silver Buckle Mule is exactly that, a toss between sophistication and cool.
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
Broke cricket jersey
I appreciate a good cricket jersey you can rock separately or mix with your odd jackets. BROKE Wear’s new collection is exactly what I needed to jazz up my fits. I wear the cream jersey when I want that Preppy look, and the Ben Sky Blue one draped over the shoulder as a complementary piece to my summer fits.
— Siphesihle Vilakazi, Stylist
— Siphesihle Vilakazi, Stylist
Galxboy CAFÉ T-SHIRT
A graphic tee is never complete without great artwork and a quote that sparks conversation. GALXBOY’s Café T-shirt delivers effortless summertime ease, equally suited for afternoons by the pool or quick errand runs. Styled oversized, it takes on a relaxed boyfriend cut, turning into elevated loungewear.
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
Mama's Boy multiple Colour Bucket Hat
I love a signature item, something you can casually be remembered by. Mama’s Boy Multiple Colour Bucket Hats feel like that to me, a piece you can wear interchangeably throughout the seasons. The colour choices are all interesting and vivid, this makes them attention grabbing and cool. Plus, the beautiful thing about these hats is that no two pieces are the same, each one has its own colour scheme, so there’s no matching with anyone else.
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
milk* eyewear Jules Sunglasses - tortoise shell, Blue lens.
Putting functionality aside, sunglasses might be the coolest eyewear accessories ever made. Especially with all the innovative designs that are coming out. MILK* EYEWEAR has one of my favourite designs, the Jules Sunglasses. The thick bookish frame and tortoise shell straddles the line between retro and vintage, but it's the light blue tint that gives them a modern cool. You can style any streetwear or casual fit you can pull out of your closet.
— Siphesihle Vilakazi, Stylist
Pot Plant Club x Sodaze Baby T-shirt - Yellow
Baby tees are an iconic 90s fashion piece, they dominated magazines and music videos in the Y2K era. They have recently made their comeback, louder and bolder than before. If it’s not absurd quotes, it’s cool graphics, or a best of both. The Pot Plant Club and Sodaze have one of the coolest I’ve seen locally, perfect for keeping it casual or lounging around in.
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
mAMA'S bOY reverse HAT bag
Who needs a tote bag when you have MAMA’S BOY Reverse Hat Bag? Besides being stylish, it's a multipurpose item, it can even double up as a beach bag and fit all your necessary accessories. Not to mention the design is quite ingenious, the oversized silhouette easily turns into a statement piece.
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
EZOKHETHO UMKHATIZWE SCARF COLLECTION
I genuinely find satin and silk scarves as luxurious items, not because of the material, but the interesting patterns that's usually on them. Ezokhetho has a collection of satin scarves with African inspired geometric patterns on them, the colour choices are audacious but not too loud. I imagine them best styled in a Grace Kelly kind of way, as a glamourous headscarf or complementary neckwear.
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
AFRO GRUNGE RE-IMAGINED TOTE
I’m a sucker for denim, especially uniquely crafted denim pieces that you can’t find anywhere. AFRO GRUNGE creates these amazing tote bags made from bull denim, decorated with patchwork and upcycled fabrics. Each design is unique and never repeated, creating an exclusive feeling of ownership. Aesthetically the tote bag itself is quite casual and makes for a great tag-along item.
— Siphesihle Vilakazi, Stylist
— Siphesihle Vilakazi, Stylist
Neimil maemo scatter
Neimil’s Maemo Scatter cushions are a must have for anyone who’s looking to spice up their living space. The colour ensemble and design is very Modern-Contemporary, it would pair beautifully with the in style bubble sofas and minimalist furniture. It looks like something that could live in the pages of architectural digest, or something you’d find laying on the couches of a breakfast show like the Expresso Show.
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
Thebe magugu Ipopeng Ext.
A good coffee table book is one that easily captures your interest and keeps you captivated. Thebe Magugu’s IPOPENG EXT. is an ideal book to have laying on your coffee table, the featured catalogue is amazing and could keep anyone entertained for hours. The detailing in the featured fashion pieces is enough to have you returning for secondary glances anytime you get the chance to. Above all of that, it’s an exhibition that allows Thebe Magugu’s catalogue to exist in our day-to-day realities.
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
— Lindokuhle Bathandwa Busakwe, Creative Director
ZARA SATIN LACE DRESS
Simplicity has a decisive elegance to it, especially when it comes in the form of a satin lace dress. ZARA is the go-to for slip dresses, they have a wide and beautiful collection. My favourite are the ones with the lace finishings on the edges, they’re flirty but not too playful. There’s something very 90s about slip dresses, they’ve become an easy go-to for date nights where I want to make maximum impact with minimal effort.
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
burgundy COLLECTIVE SICILY SLING BAG
The BURGUNDY COLLECTIVE is the definition of quiet luxury, their pieces have an understated elegance that prioritizes quality and timeless design. The Sicily Sling Bag does not fall short of that, it’s modern, sophisticated, and chic. Its miniature size makes an easy blend with any outfit, without making it loud or tacky.
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
ZARA MULE SLINGBACK SHOES
Hear me out, a baby tee, cigarette denim jeans, a careless clutch bag, and these mule slingback shoes by Zara. The beauty about these shoes is that you can wear them interchangeably with almost anything, denims, corduroys, formal trousers, and if you’re daring enough or dying to show off your calves with shorts and skirts. They're perfect for casual fits and can also be included in your office wear rotations.
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
— Luthando Botha, Editorial Assistant
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