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David Tlale, Bonang Matheba and Tbo Touch toast to their new deal. PICTURES:CSA WHAT does David Tlale ,   Bonang Matheba   and   Tbo Touch  have in common? Despite being some of South Africa's big names in their respective industries fashion, television and radio, the have joined forces with   exclusive luxury cognac brand ,   Courvoisier , to celebrate successful moments in the 21 st   century. Managing Director of ABV Brands,  Daniel Hawkins said  “together, these extraordinary self-made achievers illuminate the aspirant and refined nature of the brand and embody the style and the spirit of   Paris’ Golden Age , its glamour, optimism and decadence.  "We welcome them to this chapter of Courvoisier and are excited to celebrate today’s moments with them,” he said. Many may remember Tlale and Matheba being brand ambassadors for premium vodka brand Ciroc, alongside musician Da Les and DJ Dimplez since 2014. But wor...

Designer Paledi Segapo sets the record straight over his 16th MetroFM Music Awards garment. PICTURE: WEB "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” These are the words of one Oscar Wilde, a playwright and author from 1800s who’s quote remains a go to place even in 2017 because one can’t just take and not compliment another right? Last week, the “black carpet” of the 16 th   MetroFM Music Awards in Durban played itself as yet another stage where “copycats” and name calling space for celebs who dared replicate garments of international if not local fashion designers. One celeb to be labelled was designer Paledi Segapo who wore a Thandolwethu Piliso blue draped suit design, which saw him getting into a social media spat with David Tlale’s intern designer Siphosihle Masango, who alleged that the designer had stolen his creation. Initially Tlale –who’s since deleted the post – first confronted Segapo on instagram with a picture of M...

Nandi Madida and Ayanda Thabethe hosts of the BET A-List show on BET. PICTURES: Ouparazzi Entertainment channel BET (DStv channel 129) has revealed its definitive list of 2016’s top 20 South African movers and shakers, The BET A-List . The honourees of the inaugural The BET A-list were revealed by BET A-List hosts Nandi Madida and Ayanda Thabethe on Wednesday night at a star-studded event in the Arcadia Ballroom, The Four Seasons Hotel, Johannesburg. Connie and Shona Ferguson. PICTURE: Ouparazzi South Africa’s sporting heroes led the field, scoring honours for both Caster Semenya and Wayde van Niekerk .   The creative arts also scored high as director Thabang Moleya and novelist, poet and playwright Zakes Mda were recognised by BET , along with actress Terry Pheto and TV/film producers Shona & Connie Ferguson, who made the list as Game Changers (TV/Film ).   DJ Black Coffee and his wife, actress Mbali Mlotshwa. PICTURE: Ouparazzi  Ido...

FASHION weeks are always filled with buzz, as patrons come dressed to the nines to come see what the new season has in store for their wardrobes. Yes, they come bearing their best fake smiles, air kisses and meaningless talks about clothes but that is not the highlight as many fill up the classy marquee erected on the Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton City in hopes to see which designer will define fashion for the upcoming season.  And one can safely say it was a rather delightful show packed with many must haves for the summer/spring seasons of 2016.  In a fashion first, Tasleem showcased the glamour of Islamic Couture to the runway in an  installment  titled  Bulbulia Threads by Tasleem Bulbulia. PICTURE: AFI The four day event kicked off with designer David Tlale showcasing six aspiring designers in his collection dubbed The Intern, on the red hot MBFWJ16 runway namely, Siphosihle Masango, Ntando Ngwenya, Angeline Mafemo, Cindy Mfam...

Internationally acclaimed designer David Tlale at a photoshoot with models showcasing his designs. PICTURE: SUPPLIED Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg (MBFWJ) has announced this year’s line-up of designers who will showcase on their ramps from 10 – 12 March 2016 at Sandton City’s Nelson Mandela Square. Organised and curated by African Fashion International (AFI), the three day event hopes to  showcase Autumn Winter collections from urban street fashion to chic ready-to-wear items and avant-garde designs from some of SA’s finest designers. These designers include David Tlale , Khosi Nkosi, Stefania Morland, Scalo, Mille Collines, Marianne Fassler, Tamara Dyson, Tuelo Nguyuza Collectiv, Spero Viliotti Couture, Selfi, Augustine, Leigh Schubert, Grapevine, Scalo/Tsotetsi KL in association with FALKE, AKEDO EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION and Carducci*. Group Marketing Manager at AFI, Sizwe Nzimande said South Africa is bursting with creative and talented young designers who...