The Gradient lamp from Philip Kramer brings the golden hour indoors.
Atelier may be the French name for fashion workshops across Europe, but the hands of some of Africa’s biggest fashion studios call the continent home. Bead workers, seamstresses, seamstresses and designers all bring their magical design knowledge to the place where beautiful pieces are made.
Golden hour
Why not bring the magical warmth of the African sunset indoors? Philip Kramer debuted The Gradient Light, made of fluted glass, which recalls the sunset shining through the window, at Cape Town Furniture Week last month. Ditch the ubiquitous Instagram sunlight for Gradient Lighting. Available through Philip Kramer.
A ray of light
What is the best time of day? Depending on the choice for morning or evening, the golden hour is the time to bask in the softer sunlight. But one does not have to wait until the golden hour to dazzle with golden light, with the help of jewelry from Graff. Yellow and white diamonds match the golden glory of the sun in Graffabulous necklaces, earrings, bracelets and sunburst rings. Available through Graff.
African love
Inga Atelier, now Inga Afrika, will prioritize leather goods made in Africa’s richest square mile – Sandton in Johannesburg. Why don’t you love the Inga Africa Uthando bag? The heart shape makes it a perfect fit, while the super-luxe material makes it another top piece. Available through Inga Afrika.
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Radloff’s ode to femininity?
What does love have to do with it?
At Arise Fashion Week in Lagos, Nigeria, Johannesburg-based designer Luke Radloff of Uni Form sent a love letter to women. The collection, titled “What does love have to do with it?”, offers a love of femininity from the feminine men and strong women in our lives, with Radloff’s signature crisp silhouettes. Available through the Union Form.