GQ South Africa

ON 10 OCTOBER, @NONHLEBERYL TWEETED, “The worst thing brought about by social media is that people no longer want to go through the stages of life. Twenty-three-year-olds want to have the same lifestyle as 33-year-olds. They want to afford the same things, and when they can’t, they think they’ve failed in life.” That tweet got me thinking about social media’s impact on how we see ourselves and our lives. A study earlier this year by Online Therapy revealed that six out of 10 people say social media affects them negatively. The respondents said it makes them feel anxious, dissatisfied with their lives, have negative feelings about their bodies, experience fear of missing out and feel depressed. My nearest and dearest have told me they hate seeing those blue ticks on WhatsApp because they…

IT TAKES EFFORT, DETERMINATION AND a watertight strategy to become a Best-dressed Reader. Not only do you require oodles of style, but you also need to be a whizz with image and copy and familiar with ideal posting times across social media to help garner the support of friends, strangers and fellow GQ readers. It’s a fine balance between looking slick and being entertaining without coming across as desperate or conceited while you try to garner support and stack up votes in favour of your style. This year, 26-year-old Ruvesh Pillay sailed into first place. He’s an ultra-stylish individual, but meeting him at the GQ Best-dressed awards, it became clear to us that he’s more than good looks and a sense of style. He’s charismatic, kind, sincere and charming – all…

ORIGINAL. VERSATILE. COMFORTABLE. This iconic Crocs silhouette is where it all started. It’s back with a rugged redesign, combining style with a sense of adventure. The Classic Hiker Clog features a comfy Croslite foam upper, a daring midsole with an added 10mm height and a sawtooth outsole to provide superior traction. It also looks really cool. Step in, adjust your backstrap, customise with Jibbitz and get going wherever the day takes you. WORDS BY: JASON ALEXANDER BASSON; PHOTOGRAPHY: SUPPLIED…

YOU CAN’T OVERSTATE THE IMPORTANCE OF SUNGLASSES, which are a great way to add style, personality and unwavering cool to any outfit and maintain optimal eye health. No matter how sunny it is – either in the middle of winter or during the height of summer – it’s important to protect yourself from damaging UV rays. And even better if you do it with style. If you prefer the classics – Ray-Bans, Persols and Oakleys – or if you want something fresh and new, we’ve got you covered. Whatever your taste, budget or how often you lose your damn sunglasses in an Uber, we’ve sifted through all the eyewear on our radar and selected our faves. PHOTOGRAPHY: ARTIOM VALLAT/UNSPLASH.COM; MAX BOVKUN/ILLUSTRATION BY SIMON ABRANOWICZ UNSPLASH.COM; MATTHIAS COOPER/PEXELS.COM, SUPPLIED…

ON 31 DECEMBER, WARDROBE CRAVINGS CAN VARY, but the basic philosophy will always be to wear something more luxurious and extravagant than you would the rest of the year. NYE is the one event you can depend on that justifies dressing up – so don’t be afraid to go all out. Whatever your plans are for New Year’s Eve, these men’s outfit suggestions will help you look the part. But before we get into that, here are a couple of go-to tips and dos and don’ts to keep in mind when dressing up for NYE: • The nature of the event will determine your outfit choices • Keep an eye on the weather • A house party and a dinner affair are two different things • Always respect the dress code! And if you’re uncertain,…

THE AWARD-WINNING DEPARTMENT STORE We Are EGG has finally arrived in Joburg. Retail pioneers and Founders Paul Simon and Arie Fabian opened the second EGG store at The Zone @Rosebank, creating it with the Joburg customer in mind and building it on a similar model to the iconic UK-based Selfridges concept. Much like Selfridges, this beautifully curated 3 000-square-metre store will feature the best local and international men’s, women’s and children’s fashion, beauty, home and jewellery departments, and a restaurant. The space will feature South Africa’s leading fashion brand Rich Mnisi, who founded his eponymous label in 2015. Widely heralded for his fusion of contemporary pop culture and traditional African heritage, Mnisi infuses his extremist yet minimalist structures with his narrative. He works across genders, seasons, geographical lines and creative disciplines with…