Eye Of The Beholder
How will people use augmented reality? It may be easier to list the ways they won’t. Here are a few applications in the works, from the silly to the sublime.
Ink-free tattoos
Not sure about that new tat? Th...
Heritage Collection: Pinnacle of Boschendal Wines
Wine estate Boschendal proudly marked Heritage Day 2017 with the unveiling of its new Heritage Collection, two limited edition reds which the estate describes as the pinnacle of its incredible collection of pre...
It’s in the bag – sofa so good
Three remotes, the TV guide, a pile of magazines and a couple of takeout menus . . . If you’re looking to declutter a living area and bring the coffee back to the coffee table, the compact Sofa Saddle is an aes...
How’d they do it?
#1 Pick the right employees. Finding people who slot seamlessly into the lifestyle-business structure is challenging. Naturally, flexible hours and leave attract all sorts of undesirable applicants. While some ...
Dream as big as you can
It’s an old business truism that the best time to start a business
is during a downturn—and Anina Malherbe-Lan would agree. As founder and CEO of luxury brands marketing firm VIVIDLUXURY, she had some humbling...
Too much of a good thing?
“I imagined that the whole lifestyle business vibe would be chilled and relaxed. The impression you get from the outside is that everyone’s always on holiday and having a jol. Imagine my surprise, then, when I ...
Trendspotting: 8-to-whenever
Jonas Carpenter* is 30 years old. He sports long blonde hair, whitened by the sun, and wears baggy T-shirts paired with chunky skater shoes. His office is next door to his cupboard, a few yards from his bed, an...
Cape Royale takes the crown
The 5-star Cape Royale Luxury Hotel, situated in Green Point, has been announced as the 2017 Luxury Hotel Location of the Year for Africa and the Middle East by the Luxury Travel Awards.
The hotel is a favour...
Luxury goods for all
New tech startup Luxity aims to give everyone a chance to sport stylish designer handbags, sunglasses or high heels at affordable prices.
Unlike other second-hand marketplaces, the company focuses on buying a...
Playing Dodge in SA
Durban-based Amcar Imports, which specialises in importing and restoring American muscle cars, in February welcomed a special addition to its range: the first-ever replica of the 1970 Dodge Challenger Dynacorn ...
