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HOW TO BUILD THE PERFECT CLOSET • From statement outerwear to elevated knitwear, refined denim, and everyday essentials, these are the 50 key pieces every well-dressed wardrobe needs.

Ins and Outs of horology in Africa • Nigel Ndlovu is the founder behind maison Amahle, the world’s first Afro-Swiss luxury watch brand

Wealth, Success & The Watch On Your Wrist • Do people still use watches as status symbols, or has success become quieter?

THE 3 MOST EXPENSIVE AND CUSTOM WATCHES IN THE WORLD • When money is no object, watchmaking becomes an art form. these ultra-exclusive timepieces combine technical mastery, precious gemstones and custom design to command staggering price tags.

TOP 5 WATCHES THAT INCREASED THE MOST IN VALUE OVER THE LAST 10 YEARS • the watch market has proven itself as a serious alternative asset class. But not all watches are created equal. each of these watches, from the most important houses, represent the strongest documented appreciation over the last decade, backed by secondary market data

THE BEST WATCHES TO OWN BY DECADE • Your relationship with watches evolves as you do. From building a collection and making your first serious investment to choosing future heirlooms, here are the best watches to own at every age.

The Long Pour • From century-old pubs to dining rooms that have watched generations come and go, these south African institutions prove that longevity is about far more than survival

Local Grooming Brands Worth A Look • Something interesting is happening in local skincare right now. the focus has shifted from simple routines to more intentional grooming, where ritual, scent, texture, and performance all play a role. From clinical, pared-back formulas to indulgent, spa-inspired experiences, local brands are redefining what skincare looks like.

The Barbershop Plug • Luxury barbershops are no longer just about haircuts, they’re about the full experience. From sharp fades to curated interiors and café-style lounges, these spaces are redefining grooming as a lifestyle moment.

These Niche Fragrances Don’t Do Subtle • Extraits and well-made eau de parfums bring a different kind of confidence. They’re rich, long-lasting scents that evolve throughout the day and leave a lasting impression. This lineup is bold, expressive, and unapologetically niche. Each fragrance makes its own statement.

Why Rwanda should be your next luxury escape • FROM LUXURY HOSPItALIt Y and contemporary african fashion to gorilla trekking and Kigali’s rising creative scene, rwanda reveals itself as one of the continent’s most compelling destinations, where culture, conservation and quiet sophistication come together in unforgettable ways

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Twenty very modern dating questions, answered by very modern love gurus • Traddies. Throuples. OnlyFans. It’s wild out there – so we asked GQ’s most dateable or loved-up (or love-hardened) connections to turn agony aunt, and navigate the questions that would make a therapist blush

The warning sign men keep ignoring • Dr Moepeng Maseko explains why erectile dysfunction may have less to do with performance and more to do with what’s happening inside your body.

The one That stayed • Most cars in the life of Dieter Losskarn — our motoring ed for the past 22 years — have been temporary. Driven hard, written about, handed back. After a lifetime driving other people’s cars, press fleets, launch vehicles and borrowed perfection, Africa chose the car to keep, not the other way round. that’s when a lifetime of test drives...