‘THE GRAPHIC DESIGNER THAT CAN ALSO DO EVERYTHING ELSE FOR YOUR BRIEF.’ Being a creative means wearing many hats – and...
Fashion
Our fashion section is a vibrant tapestry of sartorial enlightenment. Spotlighting the creativity of local brands and designers alongside insights from the fashion world on a global scale. Featuring interviews, new collections, runway news and everything in between; we weave together the threads of fashions expansive narrative from South Africa and beyond.
ASICS x CEC: City Living is a Sport – ft. Tarryn ‘Bambi’ Tippens
‘THE ART DIRECTOR MAKING EVERYTHING LOOK GOOD – LITERALLY.’ She builds visual worlds that feel and look like they were...
‘When You’re Too Good To Gatekeep’ with Model, Muse and DJ Ponahalo Mojapelo
I have been trying to challenge, within myself, the idea that a single craft or expression is the thing that will...
ASICS x CEC: City Living is a Sport – ft. Andile ‘Ace’ Dlamini
‘THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR WITH A STRICT HONOUR CODE.’ He built a brand from the ground up through defiance,...
Speaking from the Heart with Lezanne Viviers
Categorising Lezanne Viviers is like trying to hear a whisper underwater – don’t waste your time. She’s a conceptual...
Insights Into SA’s Retail Landscape with Industry Specialist Vuyo Mjoli
South Africa’s retail industry is difficult to pin down— in a globalised world, our burgeoning retail industry faces...
Levi’s® x UNDERCOVER launch a New Collaborative Collection featuring FLEA
Levi’s® and UNDERCOVER have joined forces for the second time, combining UNDERCOVER’s Tokyo subculture aesthetic with...
The Aesthetic Dualities and Cultural Undercurrents Defining 2025’s Trend Cycle
Since CEC’s inception, we have taken care to understand trends rather than simply regurgitating them. We love a...
How to Incorporate WGSN X Coloro Key Colours for A/W 26/27 Into your Wardrobe and Living Space
As is CEC tradition, we love peeking at the crystal ball of trend forecasting; particularly those offered by the WGSN...
The 20 Most Successful Luxury Brands In 2024
A unique source of ‘global fashion intelligence’, the Lyst Index is one of the industry’s most comprehensive insights...
The Mutable Forms Of Renowned Make-Up Artist, Shakirah Sithole
Make-up has been integral to human expression for millenia. Whether it's the spiritually-led, kohl-lined eyes of...
Pantone Have Released Their Colour Of The Year
Pantone is a global authority on colour, best known for its Pantone Matching System (PMS), which standardises colour...
