Lifestyle
Action Inspired Through Open & Creative Dialogue at a Labyrinth of 1950s-era Warehouses: Now a Foundation for Creative Communities
The NM Bodecker Foundation was established in 2017 by Sandy Bodecker to provide creative communities with a dynamic mix of in-person spaces for workshops, gathering, and collaboration. Housed in a collection of repurposed 1950s-era warehouses and a former...
The Future is Now: Lexus’ Global Battery Electric Line-Up Aims for 100% Battery Electric Mix in Europe, North America & China by 2030
And the design preview images of the revolutionary Lexus RZ 450E clearly illustrate a stunning update on the brand’s new chapter. Toyota Motor Corporation recently revealed its battery EV (BEV) strategies and showcased 16 Toyota and Lexus BEV models that are...
Cues from the Sea & Sky in this Fusion of Two Styles that Celebrates a Site’s Natural Gifts
The expansive vista of wildflower-laden bluffs meeting the churning Pacific where gray whales seasonally leap from the waves is the unique and dynamic setting of this home for a couple with nostalgic connections to their East Coast roots and a newfound desire...
The Dynamic and Human-Centred Lexus ES Experience Launches in 3 Model Variants – 2 are Hybrids
The marque’s design direction manifests a commitment to crafting vehicles with more excitement and emotional connection. Over decades, Lexus gained valuable insights by listening to the opinions of luxury car buyers and subsequently applying the intelligence...
Discover Measured Twists and Elegant Surprises in Simplicity at a Less Formal, Ultra Indulgent Culinary Experience in Rosebank
After a series of successful pop-up restaurants in Joburg, award-winning chef Luke Dale Roberts now stamps a permanent mark on the Jozi food scene with the opening of the The Shortmarket Club JHB at Oxford Parks in Rosebank, Johannesburg. ...
An Exceptional Flagship SUV Premieres a New Generation to Expand Diverse Life Experiences
As the second model of the next generation of Lexus following the NX, Lexus held the world premiere of the new LX in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The official reveal video is available here. The new LX, which embodies the brand's...
Feat of Clay: Ceramic Designer Jan Ernst Exhibits Strikingly Singular Pieces In Paris And New York
South Africa’s own Jan Ernst is a multidisciplinary creative specialising in functional art and spatial design using clay as his main medium. The work is driven by his fascination with natural structures such as corals, fungi, and rock formations. His organic...
Makes Sense: Lexus Planting Thousands of Spekboom on its Road Towards Carbon Neutrality
Committed to planting enough Spekboom trees for every hybrid model sold locally to offset each of these vehicles’ carbon emissions for at least one year, Lexus South Africa has since mid-August 2021 already planted more than 6000 Spekboom plants at the Owl...
A Few Ways to Participate in Ethical & Sustainable Consumption As We Kick-Start the Summer with Noble Awareness & Style
One of the finer purposes in life may be participating in the preservation of our planet. Let’s do more than belong; let’s participate by contributing a share of our efforts to the greater good. Let’s do more than care; let’s help. Let’s do more than believe;...
Celebrate The Cultural Wealth of Our Nation at a Heritage Wine & Food Tasting Event in True SA Hospitality Style at Spier
Heritage Day on Friday September 24th is a day that celebrates South Africa's rich, vibrant roots and diverse cultures. As one of the oldest wine farms in the country with a recorded history dating back to 1692, Spier pours a lot into the preservation of...
In the Business to Sell Lifestyles, Not Just Homes: Films Location Company Launches Property Investment Division & Equates ‘Normal’ with ‘Luxury’
The affluent real estate market in South Africa is vigorously competitive with over 60 estate agencies competing for sole mandates across the country. Buyers and sellers are looking for value-add, not only in the properties they purchase, but in the agency they...
Talk About Relentless: Another Super-Lux Evolution For This Twin-Turbo 3.5 V6 and 10-Speed Transmission
The new 2021 Lexus LS 500 is a remarkable result of the marque's engineers obsessively poring over the smallest details from powertrain and suspension components to tyre construction. The design and technology changes reinforce its status in the range and have...
A Shameless Shot of Automotive Aphrodisia, Anyone? This Aerodynamic Powerhouse Is a Trip of Note
Originally launched in 2019, Jaguar’s performance flagship, the F-PACE SVR, is an almighty hammer of an SUV. And now in its new 2021 form, a range of boosted features carries its competence to another level. We take a look at the supercharged monster inside and...
A Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Opening in Rosebank Rubs In the Eclecticism of Jozi’s Cuisine Scene
Ethos, the luxurious Joburg eatery, will move to a new space at Oxford Parks in Rosebank and acclaimed Chef Luke Dale Roberts will be assisting in designing the new menu in collaboration with newly appointed Executive Chef, Ken Phuduhudu. The transition to a...
A Match Made in Motoring Heaven From the Most Elite Market Segment
Joining the range as one of the luxury lifestyle brand's flagship models, South Africa welcomes in the first Lexus LC Convertible. The design team received a direct and daunting challenge: to create the world’s most beautiful open-top car, while preserving the...