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THE GQ GUIDE TO Wedding Etiquette & Style • For grooms and guests alike.

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FLUID LUXURY • In the spirit of Cape Town’s luxurious coastline, this collection is a celebration of global refinement tailored for everyday living. Inspired by the designer’s travels, each piece is crafted from silks and Italian knits sourced across the world, yet grounded in a sense of ease and intention. Designed to move effortlessly between ocean-view escapes and city moments, the collection explores balance, lightness with structure, fluidity with precision. It is a wardrobe shaped by movement, designed to be lived in.

HOW JAY-Z PUSHED AMERICAN FASHION FORWARD • A grand council of fashion designers—Tremaine emory, Don C, Jerry lorenzo, and Angelo Baque—discuss the style and enduring influence of Jay-Z through the decades.

The Aesthetic Blueprint • From sharper jawlines to smarter weight loss and no-fuss skincare, Skin Renewal founder and Medical Director Dr Maureen Allem shows men how to look their best without overcomplicating things

Men and Cancer What We’re Still Not Talking About • Dr Moepeng Maseko unpacks the cancers affecting South African men, and why we’re still avoiding the conversation

The Continental Edit • Seven restaurants. Seven countries. One extraordinary continent

Watches & Entertainment • A contributor’s perspective on why watches remain a powerful symbol across entertainment

GOOD BUY: 10 WATCHES THAT DEFINE ENTERTAINMENT CULTURE

The African Dance Music Revolution • African dance music is taking the world by storm, making its way onto the sets of renowned global icons and lineups, ranging from Coachella to Glastonbury, Tomorrowland and more.

Saint Harison owns the moment • Fresh off the release of his new EP ghosted, Saint Harison reflects on heartbreak, selfdoubt, and the emotional drive behind tracks like “glass houses,” “bad,” and “stuck” as he navigates vulnerability and a rising career that still feels surreal

Young Female Voices Shaping New African Sounds • These are the next generation of singersongwriters building a cult following

Something for the Dads • Gone are the days of ‘Rockaby Baby’ and ‘Twinkle, Twinkle little Star’ – there’s a growing rise in African kids’ music that’s curated to appeal to both parents and kids

The New sound of Power • Classical music, louder, bolder, and unbound

ON OUR RADAR: PLATOON CLASSICAL

Future Classics • There are chart-topping albums that fade over time and then there are those that seem to grow fandoms and streams for the foreseeable future, cementing their place in an artist’s catalogue as setlist staples for every global performance.

Lenny Tavárez keeps it real • For Lenny Tavárez, every track starts with a feeling. Blending reggaeton, R&B, and trap, he moves on instinct, creating music that’s as personal as it is global

TOP TANK • Some 4x4 SuVs try to look tough. The GWM Tank 300 simply turns up with mud already on its boots

LEAP-FROGGING THE COMPETITION • A clever twist on electrification: the Leapmotor C10 runs primarily as an EV, but carries a small petrol engine that never drives the wheels. Instead, it works as a generator, feeding the battery when needed.

The Silent Samurai • Sea Point. The Cole Hotel. A stylish crowd, soft lighting, and Lexus presenting something quietly radical: its first fully electric SUV for South Africa. Our motoring ed Dieter Losskarn attended the launch around the Cape Peninsula – on his own in the car.

Love, Laugh, Ledger •...