GQ South Africa

GQ South Africa is the first and last word on men's style. With access to some of the world's top photographers and writers, GQ offers professional men content that is entertaining and enlightening. Whether it's fashion, tech, business, Hollywood or investigative journalism, GQ covers it all with intelligence and imagination.

GQ South Africa

Growing through • DO YOU REMEMBER WHO YOU WERE 20 YEARS AGO? I was 13, full of early teen angst, mixed with fear of the looming threat of Y2K. It was a strange mix of dreaming big, while thinking about what light might look like given the imminent disaster we were trying to fortify ourselves against.

CONTRIBUTORS

The Hit List • In need of a laugh or some stimulating conversation? Here are five of the most entertaining podcasts for you

THE BEAUTY OF BLEND

FIRST CLASS • These mile high travel accessories will take you up, up and away.

Her Story • Award-winning writer, director and filmmaker Rea Moeti gives us a glimpse into her life behind the scenes, and an exclusive look into her latest project, Woke in Progress

GATLIN’S AFRICAN DREAM • American sprint sensation Justin Gatlin is giving back to the sport he loves through his outreach programme and plans to create superstar athletes and coaches – starting in South Africa.

COGNAC IN SUMMER • Hennessy Global Ambassador of Mixology, Jordan Bushell educates us about making the perfect cognac cocktail

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MYTHS

EMBRACING INDIVIDUALITY • Designer Steve Madden has revolutionised the shoe industry, merging years of experience with unique and creative designs

THE PERFECT FIT • British costume designer and three-time Academy Award winner Sandy Powell is known for her ability to expertly combine the historical with the modern, and her incredible body of work, that includes Mary Poppins, The Favourite, The Aviator and Shakespeare in Love. Her latest film is the Martin Scorsese drama The Irishman.

How to Date a Co-worker and Not Get Fired • Mixing work and romance is a tricky business

STEP INTO PURPOSE • From rock-bottom and rehab to conquering the luxury property market, Devon Brough is using his experiences to help others unlock their potential

GIFT GUIDE 2019

GQ TURNS 20! • A lot can happen in two decades. To celebrate this milestone, have a look down memory lane with (just) a few of our favourite covers.

BEST DRESSED MEN 2019 • Everything that went down at #GQBD19

DISCOVERY CHANNEL • There are many premium SUVs around, but few with true off-road capabilities. GQ motoring ed Dieter Losskarn took one of the best, the Land Rover Discovery, on an adventurous road trip into the Karoo, Baviaanskloof and Addo Elephant National Park.

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Hip to be angular • The previous Audi Q3 was a well-rounded, friendly affair. This new generation ushers in hard lines and an angry face. We like.

What’s in a brand? • With the rise of influencers in the age of information, you might be wondering about the value and relevance of a personal brand. Expert on branding and author of Personal Brand Intelligence, Timothy Maurice Webster shares his valuable insight.

Expert tips on building a brand

Elevating South Africa with digital education • Author and founder of the global digital education company, IDEA Digital Education, Dr Corrin Varady is on a mission to democratise education by providing digital resources to emerging-market students.

Secrets of the hyper productive • You can’t control how much time you have on this earth, but you can choose how you use the 24 hours we all are dealt every day

Don’t shortchange yourself – save! • You might be putting off...