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Designer Dossier Sister Act
Marie Claire South Africa

Designer Dossier Sister Act

Jota-Kena’s bespoke denim range is perfect for the sustainable-fashion lover

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June 2018
Hail To The Chief
Marie Claire South Africa

Hail To The Chief

In Malawi, one in two girls is subject to arranged marriage before the age of 18. As a high-ranking woman in a man’s world, Chief Theresa Kachindamoto is on a mission to empower girls in her rural chiefdom. She has rescued 2 600 child brides, fired male subchiefs who oppose her, and sent thousands of girls back to school to give them a chance at a future

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June 2018
Terry Rising
Marie Claire South Africa

Terry Rising

In 2005, TERRY PHETO stole the country's heart in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi. Now, more than a decade later, she opens up to EDWAIN STEENKAMP about her experiences as a woman in the film industry, how her choices have defined her career path, and what lies ahead

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June 2018
Pared Down
Marie Claire South Africa

Pared Down

From capsule wardrobes to the KONMARI method and the tiny-house movement, MINIMALISM is one of the prevailing moods of our time. TAYLOR ROBERTS finds out whether having less is the key to a more fulfilling life

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May 2018
Living La Vilanculos
Marie Claire South Africa

Living La Vilanculos

Living La Vilanculos

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January 2018
Inspiring Change
Marie Claire South Africa

Inspiring Change

Inspiring Change

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January 2018
Playing Pretend
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Playing Pretend

EDWAIN STEENKAMP spends a day with JULIA ANASTASOPOULOS, the woman who invented the ebullient Suzelle DIY and trendy bride-to-be Tali Babes, and discovers she is anything but predictable…

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January 2018
The Sweet Life
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The Sweet Life

Having Gracefully Navigated the Pitfalls of Fame, Jennifer Aniston Gets Frank About Love, Marriage and Why Motherhood Isn’t the Only Route to Happiness

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January 2017
A New Rite Of Passage For Women In Nepal
Marie Claire South Africa

A New Rite Of Passage For Women In Nepal

With no access to sex education, for NEPALESE WOMEN wedding nights are often filled with fear. Corinne Redfern reports on THE NEWLYWED PROJECT, a beauty-salon initiative offering SEXUAL ENLIGHTENMENT

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November 2017
Marie Claire South Africa

The Real Biel

JESSICA BIEL may have started out as a PASTOR’S DAUGHTER in 7th Heaven, but she’s turned HOMICIDAL HOUSEWIFE in the recently released series The Sinner. It’s just the role she’s been waiting for

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November 2017
Pretty Amazing
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Pretty Amazing

From small-town living in mpumalanga, to performing on the finest stages around the world, pretty Yende reflects on her incredible career, the things she’s had to Sacrifice, what keeps her going, and why she hasn’t achieved her dream yet

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November 2017
The One Thing You Should Never Say To A Single Girl
Marie Claire South Africa

The One Thing You Should Never Say To A Single Girl

Desperate, luckless, promiscuous... Unattached women are tagged with their fair share of labels. But there’s one that DOLLY ALDERTON finds more provocative than any other

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November 2017
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House Dior's First Female Art Director

Interview With Maria Grazia Chiuri 

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November 2017
Marie Claire South Africa

All Hail The Queen

RuPaul’s empire is a modern cultural phenomenon. THE EMMY AWARD-WINNING superstar has pulled drag queens out of nightclubs and into millions of living rooms, celebrating the courageous, the creative and the downright cool 

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November 2017
Meet Mr Likes
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Meet Mr Likes

He went from knowing 'zero people' to becoming the most connected man in fashion and Hollywood. Alexis Swerdloff reveals the secret behind Derek Blasberg's success

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May 2017
Everything's Rosy
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Everything's Rosy

We Catch up with Julie Masse, the nose behind the latest Armani Si Rose signature

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May 2017
First Lady
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First Lady

Her mesmerising performance in political biopic jackie has put her into the academy awards race, but there’s more to natalie portman than hollywood success. Here, she talks family, presidents and why she’s proud to be an activist.

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March 2017
Kids Transcending Gender
Marie Claire South Africa

Kids Transcending Gender

Being a transgender child opens up a minefi eld of ethical and medical issues – especially in South Africa where getting treatment poses problems of its own. REBECCA DAVIS looks into the controversial issues surrounding transgender children.

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March 2017
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Urban Sophistication

New York City’s street meets-sophistication energy inspires the new H&M Studio collection. We chat to lead designer PERNILLA WOHLFAHRT

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September 2017
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Bella Hadid

Following in the footsteps of sister Gigi, BELLA HADID has taken the modelling world by storm. We learn more about her career, HER PASSION and how she’d spend a perfect day

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September 2017
Marie Claire South Africa

Fire Up Your Best Life

Harness the POWER of the CHANGING SEASON and set yourself up for optimal energy and happiness levels

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September 2017
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Discovering Diani

During a whirlwind trip to KENYA, Lynette Botha happens upon a heavenly seaside town that rivals any INDIAN OCEAN ISLAND

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September 2017
Bump, Tumble, Go Faster!
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Bump, Tumble, Go Faster!

Mummies,CleopatrasandCaiRollers roller derby is taking off among EGYPTIAN women, who find a sense of empowerment through the rowdy contact sport

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October 2018
Plastic (Less Than) Fantastic
Marie Claire South Africa

Plastic (Less Than) Fantastic

We all want to help save the planet, but sometimes knowing how is the hardest part. Here are your need-to-knows, plus hassle-free ways you can help to make a difference.

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October 2018
Tick-Tock
Marie Claire South Africa

Tick-Tock

Dating Is Almost Always Daunting, But When YouRe Watching Your Biological Clock, It Gives A Whole New Meaning To The Phrase Time Is Of The Essence, Says Sarah Sahagian

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October 2018
‘No Man Owns My Music'
Marie Claire South Africa

‘No Man Owns My Music'

SoulfulhitmakerSHEKHINAHspeaks her mind on fame,the challenges faced by women in the music industry, and her debut album ROSE GOLD as a metaphor for the pursuit of perfection

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October 2018
Hacking The Code
Marie Claire South Africa

Hacking The Code

Does your genetic code hold the key to optimal health? The new science ofepigeneticssays it does...

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October 2018
How To Quit Like A Winner
Marie Claire South Africa

How To Quit Like A Winner

Resigning Has Become A More Common Feature Of Working Life. Heres How To Pull It Off As Successfully As Possible

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October 2018
A.L.T, From A To Z
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A.L.T, From A To Z

Legendary fashion editorAndrLeon Talley has had a truly unique life in the international fashion world, and has left his mark as a pioneer in fashion and its slow move towards diversity

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October 2018
Sex, Love & Artificial Intelligence
Marie Claire South Africa

Sex, Love & Artificial Intelligence

We live in an era that has a potential digital fix for everything, including, recently, the substitution of AI robots for human romantic partners. Afika Jadezweni explores what the future of relationships looks like and if AI could transform human sexual intercourse for better or for worse...

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November 2018