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Check out the new collection of footwear for both men and women at selected Edgars Stores. Sneakers available from R499.

The newest launch from Hugo Boss is a woody aromatic scent that strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and rugged.
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The newest addition to the BOSS Bottled range, BOSS Bottled Infinite is inspired by The Man of Today who is as comfortable in the world of business as he is in the wildness of nature.

The top notes of mandarin orange, cinammon, apple and sage, perfectly complement the warmer aromatic notes of patchouli, rosemary and lavender with a base of rich sandalwood and olive tree lending a certain sophisticated masculinity to this fresh fragrance.

Crafted by master perfumer Annick Menardo, the fragrance uses unique ‘diamond technology’ for the first time to allow the scent to linger longer.

The flacon design of the bottle in a deep ocean blue complete with a dark metal topper speaks to the confidence and charisma of the man the fragrance is designed for.

BOSS Bottled Infinite EDP is available in 50ml, 100ml and 200ml. Connect with Hugo Boss online to find out more: Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

The HUGO BOSS fragrances are manufactured and distributed by Coty and are available in Edgars stores nationwide.

We're giving you a sneak peek into the freshest streetwear brand, Jabari, exclusively available in selected Edgars stores.
If you’re young and unapologetically cool, with a desire to stand out then watch this space for the latest streetwear gear that's about to hit the market. Jabari encourages you to own your flavour without hurting your pocket in gear that’s on fleek, Insta worthy and bang on-trend.
Follow @jabarifashion on Instagram for the latest drops and styling ideas. Jabari is available exclusively in selected Edgars stores.

FOOD XX, a platform and movement created by the all-women culinary collective, Studio H, is introducing feminism to a place that’s long been overlooked: South Africa’s kitchens.


Earlier this year, Hannerie Visser and her team of creative culinary experience designers at Studio H partnered with Eat Out to host the inaugural FOOD XX symposium and awards ceremony.

‘We created FOOD XX as a safe space to build a network for local women in food,’ says Visser, who’s seen first-hand how predominantly male the South African food and drinks industry is. ‘If we can facilitate healthy conversations about women’s experiences in the culinary world, they can share not only their challenges, but their successes.’

From front of house to farming, the FOOD XX awards categories are as diverse as the winners themselves, recognising women who are killing it in their careers, and enriching their communities while doing it.

Here’s what five FOOD XX award winners have to say about their glass-ceiling-shattering experiences in the South African food industry.

The Baker

The Farmer

@nativenosi
Mokgadi Mabela, beekeeper and founder of Native Nosi

There aren’t many beekeepers like me – that can be a bad thing, but mostly I see it as an advantage. Even though it’s hard work, I’m able to pioneer my own way, navigating with a map I’ve drawn myself, and learning as I go.

My family is the reason I got into the bee business. My father was a beekeeper, and, for a long time, I sold his honey. Soon he couldn’t keep up with the demand. That’s when he suggested I get my own beehive and produce honey myself. One beehive grew to 360, and became Native Nosi.

Native Nosi is still a family business, so my job is by no means a nine-to-five. I’m involved in every aspect, from beekeeping to branding, and no two days are the same. Because there aren’t many young black women in my industry, the amount of support and enthusiasm I’ve gotten is incredible.

The most beautiful aspect of beekeeping is that anyone can do it. By nature, it’s especially suited to rural communities – many of which are disadvantaged and stand to benefit the most. All you need to start (and succeed) is a smartphone and some dedication.

The Craft Distiller

@hopedistillery
Lucy Beard, co-founder and distiller at Hope Distillery

My husband and I were both lawyers working in London when we started to notice the gin revolution happening. We took a year’s sabbatical, travelling the south of Europe, and gin was everywhere. During that year we decided we wanted to move back to South Africa. Determined not to return to our corporate jobs, we wondered what we could do. It was in a campsite in Spain that we turned to each other and asked whether we could make gin. The rest is history!

As a woman, my career in the alcohol industry has been remarkably smooth. I think the world of craft distilling is very different to the mainstream alcohol world, where damaging stereotypes are prevalent, and women are often just cast as promo girls. In fact, the South African craft drinks industry is surprisingly female.

My husband and I are loving running our own business. There have been real ups and downs, but it’s incredibly rewarding seeing our bottles on someone’s shelf, knowing all the hard work that went into getting it there.

The Writer

@ishaygovender
Ishay Govender-Ypma, food and travel journalist, and author of Curry: Stories & Recipes across South Africa

I’ve always loved research and trying to piece together aspects of the puzzle related to food heritage and how our communities function. I often say food is merely a window into the bigger picture – however jarring or uncomfortable it may be.

We are yet to have our own #MeToo moment in South Africa, mostly because of the insular nature of the food industry and how much there is to lose by speaking out. Even now, known misogynists are running top establishments. We need to have regular open conversations in all kitchens, calling out behaviour that borders on bullying and harassment.

Worldwide, the food industry in general is white-dominated. But, what’s exciting in South Africa is that there’s plenty proof of a black market ready to buy the works of black authors, from Mogau Seshoene of The Lazy Makoti to self-published chef Zanele van Zyl.

In my experience profiling many women in power over the years – from chefs with 3-Michelin stars like Dominique Crenn and Anne-Sophie Pic, to game-changers like Selassie Atadika, a pioneer in New African Cuisine – one shared trait for success is clear: unwavering passion.

The Forager

@veldandsea

Trevor Crighton learns more about the world of cocktails, secret speakeasies and mixology. No longer ‘just a cocktail during cocktail hour’, the world of mixology has had a much-needed update and is far more respected than it once was.

Believe it or not, there is such a thing as a terrible cocktail. Saccharine concoctions in lurid colours that invite headaches at a glance were once standard-issue at what passed for a ‘cocktail bar’, in most places in South Africa.

Thankfully, the cocktail revolution is upon us and has spread across the country. The venerable art of mixology has given the drinks some fine dining credentials, with smart application of flavours, taste-boosting techniques and presentation that adds sensory layers to the experience.

There are now secret speakeasies dotted around the country, often hidden behind unassuming facades and requiring more than a reservation to get into. Cocktails are about theatre, so it’s a joy that the dedicated bars that serve them are putting on a show – which often comes with live music and a sense of mystery. It’s a welcome change from a swirl of cheap, colourful ingredients in a mildly whimsical glass, topped with a tragic paper umbrella spiked into a piece of ageing fruit. Viva the cocktail revolution!

The Art of Duplicity (Cape Town)

The origins of the cocktail may be the subject of much debate, but the perfect place to drink one is simple – a smoky speakeasy. With just enough of a nod to Prohibition-era rule-breaking, the motif of the 1920’s speakeasy is making a comeback around the world – and Cape Town has its own example.

The Art of Duplicity is a hidden cocktail bar in the East of the CBD, accessible only via booking and a secret password which needs to be whispered through a slot in a nondescript door at the end of an alleyway. Once inside, the Roaring ‘20s unfold against a backdrop of live jazz, warm mood lighting and possibly the best cocktails in the country.

The drinks are the perfect blend of theatre and substance and the high concept menu is born of the mind of multi-awarded mixologist Brent Perremore, who often does duty behind the bar. Try the signature ‘Hillbilly Breakfast Flip’, with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Averna Amaro, Smoked Maple Syrup, Espresso and Free Range Egg. Want to blend the ultimate hangover cure with a killer drink to get you there? The Tennessee Well is comprised of Jack Daniels Single Barrel, Capertif, Fernet Branca and a creme soda reduction.

Location: A Secret

Saigon Suzy (Johannesburg)

It’s big, it’s bright, it’s loud and it has a karaoke bar upstairs. But do they make a mean cocktail? The answer, in Saigon Suzy’s case, is a resounding ‘yes’.

Part of the reinvigoration of the property on the corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Bolton Road in Rosebank, Saigon Suzy is an Asian BBQ and Rock 'n Roll Bar which celebrates the quick fix of Eastern street food. Decked out to resemble a pan-Asian back alley, complete with cobbled floors, Insta-famous neon signs and giant murals, Saigon Suzy is just on the right side of brash – but honestly and unpretentiously so.

There’s plenty of soul to be found – not least in the upstairs ‘No Tell Motel’ karaoke rooms, complete with dress-up boxes for impromptu styling. The food carefully treads the line between respectful replication of typical Asian street food and fusion flavours – and the cocktails have to be relatively hardy to stand up to the bite and spice. The ‘China Girl’ is a blend of Vanilla Vodka, Plum Liqueur, Cranberry Juice and Lime that sounds a lot tamer than it really is. Sip delicately, and then head upstairs to sing loudly!

Location: 144 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood

The Chairman (Durban)

It used to be really tricky to find a decent cocktail in Durban and surrounds, with most of the hotels which make up the beachfront strip focussing more on the stock-standard rainbow renditions than anything innovative. Fortunately, the cocktail revolution has arrived in KZN (on the back of an impressive craft beer boom) and there are now several great options where visitors can enjoy smart drinks in classy spaces.

The Chairman is a sophisticated jazz bar that has set out to bend some rules – starting with their location! Finding a home in previously less than salubrious Point, The Chairman is leading the charge to help regenerate its surroundings. The owners say they chose the worst possible building in the worst possible area of Point to make their… point – and it works. Housed in the same block as the legendary Smuggler’s Inn, The Chairman is home to some of the city’s best music – and best cocktails.

Sink back into a plush leather sofa, surrounded by a fusion of mid-century modern, Asian and Ethiopian décor and sip on the house special, ‘Surrender Your Booty’ – a mix of Bombay Sapphire Gin, Martini and Cointreau with Strong Ginger, Pineapple and Lemon Grass.

Location: 146 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point

The Mixologist

Twenty-six-year-old Evert de Jong is an award-winning mixologist, having placed as a finalist at the 2016, 2017 and 2018 World Class competition as South Africa Regional Finalist. He also finished third, globally, in the 2017 Remy Martin Bartender Talent Academy competition.

He joined Molecular Bars in 2015 as a bartender and rapidly progressed through the ranks to become a director in 2017. He has consulted on mixology and bartending with venues including Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Fridays, Tashas, Tonic Lounge, Alice & Fifth, 54 on Bath, Tsogo Sun Hyde Park, The Course, MESH and many more. Follow him on Instagram @evertdj.

Here’s his recipe for a signature ‘Sunday Funday’ tipple:
• 50ml Jose Cuervo Traditional Plata
• 50ml granadilla juice
• 20ml fresh lemon juice
• 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
• Pinch of salt
• Top Sunday IPA

Garnish: Fennel flowers & wax flowers (any edible flowers)

Method: Build in glass or shake all ingredients excluding beer and then strain into glass with ice and top.

Want to dabble in the art of mixology?

There’s no better place to start than in your home. Get a variety of gorgeous cocktail glasses and start impressing your guests with your newly acquired skills.

Mandela Day on 18 July provides each of us with a valuable opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. We chatted to some of SA's most well-known influencers about what Mandela Day means to them and why giving 67 minutes of our time to a good cause is something we should all be doing. Here’s what they had to say.

Katlego Maboe

Mandela Day gives us all a chance to reflect on our better selves – our more unified selves, where our collective success and progress is more important than individual strides. It's a chance to ask, ‘What am I doing to make this world a better place? How am I contributing to my community's growth and progress? Am I the help or hindrance to this progress?’… and then to act in a manner that moves us forward. Participating in the day shows our appreciation for the legacy of Tata Mandela, and all the other fallen heroes of our struggle who sacrificed so much so that we could see better days.
@katlegomaboe

Tshepi Vundla

To me, Mandela Day means we are able to remember what Mandela has done for us as South Africans, to remember his sacrifices and his love for his people. It’s also a day where we take time out of our lives to do our bit to assist those in need, in remembrance of Tata Mandela.
@tshepivundla 

Sihle Mfeketo

No matter how small your action may be, Mandela Day is about changing the world for the better, just as Nelson Mandela did every day. This would mean paying it forward and being considerate of the less fortunate. Even the small things we do go a long way to helping the next person. Pay it forward and put a smile on someone’s face that can leave an imprint on their hearts that lasts a lifetime!

For my 67 minutes of service on the day, I’ll be helping out (through reading and writing, moderating and coaching life skills) at the girl’s society in my community that helps to empower and motivate disadvantaged girls who have been neglected.
@syhlez.28 

Anja van der Spuy

Life is so busy and it’s easy to get stuck in our day-to-day routines. I think Mandela Day is amazing because it forces us to stop for 67 minutes and look beyond our own lives. It’s not only a great time to give back to others but also to take stock of our own blessings. It shouldn’t be limited to Mandela Day only though; we should aim to do something kind each day of our lives. Even the smallest gestures can go a long way.
@anjawintour 

Shiraz Reddy

Firstly, I'm blessed and honoured to share a birthday with the late, great Tata Madiba! A legend whose life's work represents more than just the stepping stones to our freedom; it's the primary reason we're able to overcome and strive for greatness in this lifetime. Secondly, I'm a firm believer in giving back and carrying on his legacy of 'community' and allowing those we engage with to learn and grow from our experiences. It's important to participate in Mandela Day to ensure we keep up the spirit of ubuntu. No man is an island, so why live like that? I know that many may think of 67 minutes as 'charity work', but in actual fact Mandela Day is about finding opportunities in which you can invest your time, for others. Whether that be sharing your knowledge, listening to social issues of the youth or simply giving a hug or two to those in need. I believe every day should be Mandela Day!
@shirazreddy

Mihlali Ndamase

Mandela day should be every day. People show extreme selflessness on Tatu Mandela’s birthday every year; it encourages people to fight against poverty and to bring about change, something for which Tatu Mandela was recognised. It’s important for everyone to understand the significance of uniting to make a difference in our country. My foundation, too, will be taking the initiative to make a change on Mandela Day.
@mihlalii_n

Clem Pedro

There’s a quote that I love: 'Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less'. I love this and it represents everything Mandela Day stands for. These are words we should live by every day – caring and thinking more of others. No one ever became poor by giving to others and we all need to realise that the gift of giving is real, and as humans we need to show this humility – each and every day.
@clement.pedro.mancrave 

Megan Gallie

Mandela Day is a very important day for our youth. It is on this day, especially, that we should show our appreciation for what Nelson Mandela did for our freedom, and to honour his legacy.

I strongly believe that in life we have to give in order to receive, so Mandela Day means a lot to me because I am a giver and it’s a beautiful thing to see a whole nation come together and give something, even if it’s just 67 minutes. It makes one believe – and have faith – that there is still such a thing as humanity.
@megangallie_ 

Simpiwe Ngomela

Mandela Day to me is a day of giving back, being thankful for what we have, and remembering how we can service others to make their life a little bit better. It’s a day of being the solution to the problems of the world by giving as much as we can with time, money or just a helping hand. It means something to someone.

I’ll be helping out at homes in Cape Town for my Mandela Day by reading, bringing food, or simply comforting others with a few pearls of wisdom.
@simpy_xvi

Feeling inspired? Give some thought to what you’ll be doing this Mandela Day. You might feel that your contribution is too small to count, but the spirit of Mandela Day is that every act of kindness creates a ripple effect that changes the world for the better. All you have to do is play your part.

No matter what the shifting trends may be, a good pair of boots never goes out of style. Bata’s range of women’s boots include three classics that belong in all wardrobes throughout the year.

The high-heeled boot

The high-heeled boot is the epitome of sophisticated style. The key consideration here is the height of the heel; think versatility and comfort for a pair of boots that will work for a variety of occasions, without killing your feet. Pair yours with skinny jeans, a basic tee and a leather jacket for an effortless off-duty look. Top tip: avoid overly embellished boots, as these can date quickly; rather opt for a classic look that will take you through multiple seasons.

The ankle boot

Arguably the most essential boot of them all, the ankle boot will take you far. Trendy and super easy to wear, it looks great with long skirts, midi skirts, dresses, trousers, mom jeans, skinny jeans… you name it. Choose a neutral colour that you can pair with any outfit, day or night.

The Chelsea boot

The humble Chelsea boot will add a chic touch to any outfit. Its snug fit and ankle-grazing height is understated enough to lend itself to a variety of looks. It’s durable, in vogue and arguably the most comfortable style of boot out there. We love black and tan options, as they go with anything. Match yours with your favourite pair of skinny jeans and puffer jacket for a casual-cool look.

All three of these styles can be found at selected Edgars stores nationwide.