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BY SASHA-LEIGH HODGEN
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Nov 28, 2024
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Sasha-Leigh Hodgen is MOG's Fashion and Beauty writer, she is dynamic and has a keen eye for trends and a passion for storytelling. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design from FEDISA Fashion School, Sasha furthered her craft with a year of study at Polimoda in Florence, Italy, where her love for fashion styling and journalism flourished. A true connoisseur of style, Sasha thrives in the fast-paced world of fashion, constantly scouting the latest trends, curating standout nail inspo, and forecasting the next big thing. Her expertise and insightful commentary make her a go-to source for all things fashion-forward. When she's not writing, Sasha indulges in her love for cooking, reading, and gaming. She’s also dedicated to staying fit, regularly attending power pump weight classes. A champion of self-care and gratitude, Sasha’s personal growth and holistic approach to life fuels her creative journey and professional success.
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Nov 22, 2025 ∙ 5 min
20 Luxurious Christmas Gifts That Are Actually Worth the Splurge
It's Tiiiiiiimmmmmmeeeeeee!!!!!!!
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Nov 21, 2025 ∙ 3 min
12 November Nail Designs Everyone is Saving to Their Mood Boards
With summer in the air and the holidays inching closer, November’s nail mood is playful, bright, and unapologetically expressive. It’s the month where South Africans start drifting toward festive energy; beach days, end-of-year lunches, sparkling sunsets, and nail art naturally follows suit. From bold colour stories to intricate craftsmanship and whimsical details, November brings a mix of sunshine-ready designs and soft seasonal glamour. Below, 13 noteworthy nail looks worth bookmarking for...
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Nov 20, 2025 ∙ 3 min
From Winelands to Waves: What to Wear for Your Summer Escapes
There’s something uniquely South African about December. The mood shifts, pace slows, and the calendar is suddenly dotted not with meetings, but with road trips and RSVP-free afternoons. Whether you’re heading for vineyard sunsets in the Western Cape or barefoot days on the Dolphin Coast, this is the season of effortless luxury, where comfort meets style, and packing smart is the ultimate power move. Below, your curated guide to dressing for every kind of escape, complete with holiday mood,...
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Nov 15, 2025 ∙ 3 min
LFJ at Lagos Fashion Week 2025: Sculpture in Motion
On the runway at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, LFJ delivered one of the most visually arresting and emotionally resonant shows of the season. The presentation felt less like a traditional fashion showcase and more like a moving gallery exhibition, where garments were sculptures, models became vessels of expression, and movement unfolded like performance art. It was a reminder that African fashion is not simply participating in the global conversation, it is shaping it. Founded on a commitment to...
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Nov 6, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Hertunba at Lagos Fashion Week 2025: A Celebration of Womanhood, Craft, and Conscious Elegance
On the runway at Lagos Fashion Week 2025, Hertunba delivered a show that felt like a deep breath—slow, intentional, grounded, and powerful. The collection unfolded as a visual poem, expressing the brand’s core ethos: fashion that uplifts the spirit, honours the earth, and celebrates the strength and softness of the modern African woman. Founded by designer Florentina Agu , Hertunba has always been more than clothes, it’s storytelling through fabric. Agu’s journey into fashion began at 13,...
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Oct 29, 2025 ∙ 3 min
How to Glow Like a Victoria Secret Angel
Dame Pat McGrath and Jawara Wauchope are rewriting the beauty playbook. Together, the legendary makeup artist and the visionary hairstylist are giving the Victoria’s Secret Angel aesthetic a luminous new life, radiant, real, and ready for the modern age. Backstage hummed with familiar electricity, cameras flashed, blow dryers roared, and the air was thick with fragrance and anticipation. But this wasn’t the Victoria’s Secret of decades past. It’s a rebirth, a celebration of individuality,...
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Oct 28, 2025 ∙ 1 min
Miss South Africa 2025: The Best Looks From the Top 9 Finalists
The Miss South Africa 2025 stage shimmered with more than just sequins, it radiated purpose, creativity, and unapologetic glamour. This year’s show was a visual love letter to modern South African womanhood, where confidence met couture and heritage met innovation. Each finalist stepped onto the stage not just as a contestant, but as a muse, embodying a distinct narrative through her gown, her presence, and her poise. From sculptural silhouettes that paid homage to local craftsmanship, to...
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Oct 24, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Pick n Pay Clothing Launches the Futurewear Collective
Where Collaboration Meets Creativity and Accessible Design
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Oct 22, 2025 ∙ 3 min
9 October Nails With Main Character Energy
October Nail Designs That Do It Differently
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Oct 21, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Clothing Rentals: Fashion’s New Obsession—But Are They Worth It?
the curated fox When a special event pops up on your calendar whether it be a wedding, a milestone birthday, or a long-awaited date night, the inevitable question follows: What am I going to wear? At that moment, you usually have four choices. One: shop your own cupboard and hope that forgotten dress still fits the brief. Two: borrow something from a friend. Three: give in to temptation and buy something new. Or four , the increasingly popular option, rent a look. What once felt like a...
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Oct 20, 2025 ∙ 2 min
House of Nala Named the Official Couture House for Miss South Africa 2025
A new era of South African pageantry begins as House of Nala , the home of African luxury, takes centre stage as the official couture house for Miss South Africa 2025 . This partnership marks a pivotal moment in redefining what fashion means for pageantry, transforming it from a visual accessory into a living, breathing expression of confidence, culture and identity. More than a retail destination, House of Nala is a movement, a space that champions pan-African excellence and celebrates the...
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Oct 20, 2025 ∙ 3 min
7 Lightweight Body Oils You’ll Want to Wear All Spring and Summer in 2025
As the seasons shift and the air grows warmer, our skincare routines start to crave something lighter, products that hydrate without heaviness and leave skin looking fresh, dewy, and effortlessly radiant. That’s where body oils come in. The latest generation of lightweight formulas do more than just moisturise, they enhance the skin’s natural glow, nourish deeply, and leave behind soft, lingering scents that feel like sunshine in a bottle. From botanical blends that soothe to shimmery...
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Oct 17, 2025 ∙ 4 min
The Spring Edit :10 Staples To Carry You Through Spring
Orange Culture Lagos Spring 2025 Spring has sprung, and so have our moods. Gone are the cold winter evenings and the short days that kept us cocooned in coats and comforters. The new season is calling for fresh air, fresh energy, and of course, a fresh wardrobe. What better way to embrace it than by building a capsule collection that blends style, function, and a little bit of joy? We’ve rounded up 10 spring staples that will not only carry you through this season but will stay timeless year...
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Oct 10, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Adidas Originals x CLOT by Edison Chen Unveil the CLOT Taekwondo by Caroline Hú — A Ballet of Strength and Grace
In a poetic meeting of movement and design, Adidas Originals and CLOT by Edison Chen unveil a collaboration that transcends boundaries...
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Oct 8, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Necklace Bags: Fashion’s Smallest Statement With the Biggest Impact
This season, it wasn’t a sweeping gown or a dramatic shoe that captured the fashion crowd’s attention, but something far smaller: the...
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Oct 8, 2025 ∙ 3 min
McQueens’ Spring 2026 Collection: Pagan Femininity and Raw Power
Sean McGirr’s Spring 2026 collection for Alexander McQueen felt primal, magnetic, and deeply cinematic. The show unfolded in Paris, in a...
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Oct 6, 2025 ∙ 4 min
The 7 Defining Trends from Fashion Month: Milan and Beyond
Fashion month has always been more than just a calendar event—it’s a mirror of culture, mood, and the shifting priorities of style. The...
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Oct 4, 2025 ∙ 2 min
Claro Couture’s “Rosé Noir” Captivates at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid transformed into a stage of cinematic romance as Claro Couture unveiled its “Rosé Noir” Spring–Summer...
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Oct 3, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Wiederhoeft Spring 2026: Rediscovery in Corsetry and Ceremony
Jackson Wiederhoeft’s Spring 2026 collection, Lost Works, marked a triumphant return after a year of silence. Presented in the designer’s...
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Sep 28, 2025 ∙ 3 min
Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2026: A Final Farewell in Fabric
Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera became more than just a gallery this season, it was transformed into a shrine of memory, artistry, and...
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Sep 28, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Carrie Bradshaw’s Best Shoe Collection Moments: A Stiletto-Laced Legacy
Few television characters have cemented their place in fashion history quite like Carrie Bradshaw. As the ever-stylish heroine of Sex and...
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Sep 24, 2025 ∙ 4 min
Inside Thabiso Musi’s Abstract Clay Collection: A Love Letter to Heritage and Womanhood
South African designer Thabiso Musi doesn’t just make clothes, he tells stories through them, using fabric and form as his medium. His...
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Sep 23, 2025 ∙ 4 min
The Summer I Turned Pretty: 12 Standout Fashion Moments
From sun-drenched Cousins Beach days to chic Parisian nights, The Summer I Turned Pretty isn’t just a heartfelt coming-of-age story...
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Sep 14, 2025 ∙ 3 min
The Art of Quiet Luxury: 10 Pieces That Make Any Outfit Look Expensive (Without the Price Tag)
Luxury isn’t always about the logo splashed across your chest or the price tag dangling from your sleeve. While maximalism has its own...
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