We are 8 months in!
The metrosexual man – with Reginaldo
The dictionary defines the term “metrosexual” as an urban man who enjoys shopping, fashion, and similar interests traditionally associated with women or homosexual men.
Mark Thompson once wrote “Metrosexual man. The single young man with a high disposal income, living or working in the city (because that’s where all the best shops are) is perhaps the most promising consumer market of the decade.”
It’s acceptable for a guy to be fashionable and always prefer to look good without people questioning his sexuality. Much to popular belief, metrosexual men have nothing to do with sexuality.
We had the chance to sit and chat with your favourite, Reginaldo Mar to find out more about his style and to help us define the “metrosexual” man.
Naked Masculinity
Masculinity… People seem to know it, when they see it. They sense it, they react to it, but if you ask most men to define masculinity, you get a lot of confused and conflicted answers. In many cases you get a short lecture on morality, tradition, and the popular conception of manhood.
-Rena Stephanus
Men in the kitchen
Over the years the perception of men and women in the kitchen has gradually changed. Traditionally, cooking has been women’s work. The first cooking classes were utilitarian, a means for women to find employment as domestics.
-Rena Stephanus
5 things men can do to save the world! – with Ashwyn Mberi
Ashwyn Mberi says hi and we are listening! Could be his voice, but also because he speaks great sense all the time. The talented and creative performer is always advocating a good case for the black child but especially for the black girl child. We caught up with Ashwyn to help us determine how men could literally save the world.
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Are men trash?
The #MenAreTrash hashtag has been trending on all social media platforms for quite some time now. The hashtag started off as not only a cry for help but a sign of solidarity and unity amongst women all over the globe. For all the times women constantly had to live in fear. For the times they can’t take moonlight walks or meanders because it turns them into prey. There are ravenous beasts out there who lurk in various spaces, threatening a woman’s very existence, in clubs, at home, on the streets, on campus, at work, even in taxis!
MONOCHROME JULY 2018: CONTENT
We covered all things beauty in this month’s issue. From skin care, to make-up, to the perception of beauty.
On our cover this month, we have the beautiful and talented fashion designer and blogger, Leah Misika. Shot by Tuva Wolf. Dressed by self in LaMode Fashions. Hair and Make-up by Melvy Macky!
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Editor’s Pick: Kande Beauty
New month, new theme. This time we are tackling all things BEAUTY or at least some of it!
Disney’s Style Journal
While I’ve been following our July cover star, Leah Misikas’ style for the longest time, I noticed an array of pretty shades like violet, lilac and orange take center stage. There was one colour I saw on her popping up over and over again, mustard yellow.
“I’m OBSESSED with mustard yellow”
Leah Misika on owning her Craft
Our cover star this month has been one of those long-time-coming, IT people to have on our cover. She is without a doubt someone the industry listens to, she is fierce in whatever she does and she slays EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. She is Leah Misika.