“The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity… and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself.” ― William Blake […]
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The Woodford Reserve Speakeasy
The Taj Hotel, Cape Town, made for the perfect setting of the Woodford Reserve Speakeasy launch in association with Disaronno. The media event was packed with creative expression, with more than the taste of bourbon on everyone’s lips. The event took place in The Vault, which was once the actual reserve bank’s vault once upon […]
Remarkable Sea Changes
Craig Foster and Ross Frylinck have spent 8 years together, exploring the underwater world of the kelp forest. The duo explains their adventures, from diving without wetsuits to close animal encounters and the importance of getting the kelp forest on the world map in their book, Sea Change. Wetsuit Swimming without a wetsuit started off […]
Afro-Futurism: Real or Abstract, it’s Only the Beginning
Talking Art at Keyes in partnership with Nando’s presented the fourth in the Talking Art at Keyes series. Cultural theorist, art curator and journalist, Bongani Madondo, in conversation with M&C Saatchi CCO, Neo Mashigo, and award-winning filmmaker, Lebo Rasethaba on Wednesday, 7 November. The discussion is an interrogation of Afro-futurism and its multiple waves of […]
Pure Beginnings’ Fun Time Conditioning Shampoo with Marula oil
Pure Beginnings, South Africa’s most trusted organic baby and kids brand is proud to announce the launch of their newest product, their certified organic kids Fun Time Conditioning Shampoo with Marula oil. This latest addition to the Pure Beginnings brand is the perfect natural alternative to comparative conventional hair care offerings for children. Formulated specifically […]
Wayne Kaminsky: The Man Behind FitChef
FitChef made its way onto the culinary scene in November 2012 after CEO and founder, Wayne Kaminsky, came to the realisation that all diets fail for one main reason: a lack of preparation. Today, FitChef is an award-winning meal prep service and is constantly expanding and improving what they offer clients. The penny began to […]
Rolín Nel, Founder and CEO of Bespoke Travel Company, Kaross Travel
For the August edition of SLOW Magazine, we sat down with Founder and CEO of Kross Travel, Rolín Nel. We picked her brain about all things travel and how she started such a successful business. Read the full profile here – www.freemagazines.co.za. TCB Media: Can you explain a little more about your background? Where were you born? […]
Antony Gibbon’s Treehouse Utopia
“Those who are inspired by a model other than Nature, a mistress above all masters, are labouring in vain.” Leonardo Da Vinci Since the 20thcentury, biomimicry has become a named, conscious branch of invention and design that looks to the innate technology found in nature for its inspiration. Mimicking form and design found in nature, […]
Five Minutes with Farai Magwada, Head Sommelier at Cavalli Estate
It’s the changing of the seasons and wine estates are starting to add the fruits of summer to their offerings. Cavalli Estate, on the very outskirts of Stellenbosch, chatted to their Head Sommelier, Farai Magwada, in light of their new wine and menu reveal. The estate asked Magwada about the Cavalli Filly Chenin, the new vintage […]
An Interview with Melina Lambrakis – Co-Owner and Fashion Buyer for the Europa Art Group
We ran a story on Melina Lambrakis and her role at Europa Art Group in the August edition of SLOW Magazine, and we thought we’d give you a sneak peek into how exactly Melina answered our questions… TCB Media: What role do seasonal trends play in your buying process? Do you stick to the trends or […]