With its focus on high-end design, decor and architecture, VISI has always been a celebration of living well. And VISI Style – an all-new special edition – is both a natural extension of these editorial pillars and a reflection of the interests and tastes of our readers. In this beautiful new magazine, we bring you carefully crafted content curated around the pillars of local and international couture, jewellery and watches, fragrances and grooming, automotive, boats and tech, art and design, furniture, food and drink, and travel.
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LUXE LIST • FASHION, BEAUTY, JEWELLERY, TECH, ART & DECOR
THE LUXURY OF LEĀTHER • Gentle on the eye and soft to the touch, LEATHER pieces wear well and get better with age. They are true heirlooms worth the price tag – especially in these GOLDEN COGNAC hues.
CURATED • Long before influencers, there were STYLE MAKERS in the DESIGN, ART and FASHION WORLDS, whose uncanny ability to be on-the-pulse and ahead of the curve made them worthy of admiration. We’ve sat five such creatives across genres down to ask them what their favourite things are…
STOP COLLABORATE LISTEN • Say bonjour to never-before-seen HAUTE FASHION COLLABORATIONS that are set to disrupt and entertain – and to sell out faster than you can type your name on the WAITING LIST.
TIMELESS • Honouring the craftsmanship and artistry of watchmaking, here are the latest incarnations of the most ICONIC TIMEPIECES to ever adorn a wrist.
ON THE SCENT • Follow your nose into 2022 with these DESIRABLE FRAGRANCES.
THIS SUMMER'S MASTERPIECE LEXUS LC 500 CONVERTIBLE
RESURRECTION • While we went about our business reinventing normal, global luxury fashion houses had to do much the same – and they had to do it while the entire world was shut indoors in nothing more LUXURIOUS OR OTT than a pair of sweatpants, a slick of lip balm and a hot date with their couch.
WELCOME to MIAMI • Cementing the fairs’ reputation for showcasing the experimental and the avant-garde, it was biophilic, nature-inspired and colourful design that took centre stage at the recent DESIGN MIAMI and ART BASEL MIAMI.
TRAVEL by DESIGN • Travel should be a SENSORY OVERLOAD throughout your journey, with DESIGN that serves to ELEVATE the experience.
ELECTRO. MAGNETIC. • ELECTRIC VEHICLES will make a big impact in South Africa this year, as a flood of new models launches locally for the first time. With some beautiful FUTURE-FORWARD design aesthetics, they are the DESIRABLE MACHINES for 2022.
SOUNDS PERFECT • The Swiss are known for unparalleled timepieces – but their precision manufacturing and expertise also extend to high fidelity. The pinnacle of this is the NAGRA BRAND, which recently unveiled its REFERENCE ANNIVERSARY TURNTABLE.
FEAST for THE SENSES • With a greater appreciation for the experience of sit-down dining than ever before, restaurant patrons are finding their way through the doors of a new wave of layered spaces around South Africa that make a real OCCASION OF EATING OUT. These eateries each tell their own unique story through close attention to detail, a stand-out design aesthetic and a diversified dining experience that aims to linger beyond the last bite.
TOP OF THE POPS • PEARL OLIVER-MBUMBA, brand ambassador for the BLACK CELLAR CLUB, chats to VISI about her top MCC and Champagne picks for the season. From unusual and special editions to SUPER-HIGH-END BOTTLES, her selection is perfect for celebrating meaningful moments.
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