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GQ South Africa

May/June 2021
Magazine

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.

LET'S TALK BAFETHU

GQ South Africa

GQ.CO.ZA

A COLLECTOR’S ITEM

Switch to digital • With a digital subscription, you’ll never miss an issue of GQ, Glamour or House & Garden. Here’s how to get the latest issues – without leaving home – in just a few clicks

LOUNGE LEISURE • Counting sheep wasn’t considered stylish until local brands started breathing life into our lives under lockdown

SO YOU WANT TO BE (INSTA)NTLY FAMOUS? • WHILE THE YOUTH SUBCULTURE APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED ON TikTok, the eboy vibe is a derivative of the egirl, which stems from the late-’90s-slash-early-noughties internet aesthetic. Think wide-cuffed trousers worn with socks and chunky sneakers, chains around your neck or draping from your belt loops, and DIY-coloured hair.

SPACE ODDITY • Few musical icons have surpassed David Bowie’s indelible impact on the world of style and fashion

? ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE • This month, we asked you, the GQ reader, through our online platforms if you had any questions or struggles with style that we could help you with. GQ fashion director Jason Alexander Basson tackles your fashion woes

CHANGING THE GAME • From topping the charts and capturing the attention of global audiences to elevating the conversation from a content perspective on YouTube. These young creatives are occupying space in their respective industries and killing it

The Grooming Guide • All the essentials you need to buy – and try – now!

60 Men Commit Suicide Every Hour • A clinical psychologist shares how to help your partner cope with depression

Sex Shrink • Sex expert and columnist Sarah Jane Banahan answers questions sent in by GQ readers

Is Your Rebound Relationship Actually Harmful? • It’s complicated

THE BEST IN THE GAME AFRICAN MUSIC GIANTS • African music is taking over the world. All you have to do is look at the top playlists and soundtracks in other countries, and you’ll find everyone’s jamming to our songs. These artists have been instrumental in making African music dominate the global charts

RAISE THE BAR • FIVE SOUTH AFRICAN WATERING HOLES YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING AT

Custom-built • When it comes to personalisation, the automotive world is more than willing to cater to your needs. We’re not talking about early 2000s Pimp My Ride vibes (thanks, Xzibit), but more along the lines of custom colours, rare wraps and inviting interiors

Into the Blue • For just a couple of thousand bucks more, you can upgrade the Audi Q3 to the attractive coupé version – perfect if you prefer extravagance to luggage space. GQ motoring editor Dieter Losskarn tests the gorgeous turbo-blue Bavarian

FIVE TO DRIVE • We at GQ got to test-drive the cars we’re most eager to drive in 2021. Which one’s your favourite?

SUBSCRIBE TO GQ SOUTH AFRICA

BELIVE THE HYPE • How to find the sweet spot between strength and endurance for bulk and definition

MEET THE EXPERTS

SIX GO-TO EXERCISES

The Anointed One • In this interview by Stormers winger Seabelo Senatla, Lukhanyo Am chats about the Rugby World Cup, Sharks captaincy, fame and everything in between

How I Made My First Million • Most entrepreneurs want to be rich. Three of SA’s most successful businesspeople spill the beans on how they did it

The Business of Music • If you’re considering venturing into the music industry, it’s...


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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.

LET'S TALK BAFETHU

GQ South Africa

GQ.CO.ZA

A COLLECTOR’S ITEM

Switch to digital • With a digital subscription, you’ll never miss an issue of GQ, Glamour or House & Garden. Here’s how to get the latest issues – without leaving home – in just a few clicks

LOUNGE LEISURE • Counting sheep wasn’t considered stylish until local brands started breathing life into our lives under lockdown

SO YOU WANT TO BE (INSTA)NTLY FAMOUS? • WHILE THE YOUTH SUBCULTURE APPEARS TO HAVE ORIGINATED ON TikTok, the eboy vibe is a derivative of the egirl, which stems from the late-’90s-slash-early-noughties internet aesthetic. Think wide-cuffed trousers worn with socks and chunky sneakers, chains around your neck or draping from your belt loops, and DIY-coloured hair.

SPACE ODDITY • Few musical icons have surpassed David Bowie’s indelible impact on the world of style and fashion

? ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE • This month, we asked you, the GQ reader, through our online platforms if you had any questions or struggles with style that we could help you with. GQ fashion director Jason Alexander Basson tackles your fashion woes

CHANGING THE GAME • From topping the charts and capturing the attention of global audiences to elevating the conversation from a content perspective on YouTube. These young creatives are occupying space in their respective industries and killing it

The Grooming Guide • All the essentials you need to buy – and try – now!

60 Men Commit Suicide Every Hour • A clinical psychologist shares how to help your partner cope with depression

Sex Shrink • Sex expert and columnist Sarah Jane Banahan answers questions sent in by GQ readers

Is Your Rebound Relationship Actually Harmful? • It’s complicated

THE BEST IN THE GAME AFRICAN MUSIC GIANTS • African music is taking over the world. All you have to do is look at the top playlists and soundtracks in other countries, and you’ll find everyone’s jamming to our songs. These artists have been instrumental in making African music dominate the global charts

RAISE THE BAR • FIVE SOUTH AFRICAN WATERING HOLES YOU SHOULD BE DRINKING AT

Custom-built • When it comes to personalisation, the automotive world is more than willing to cater to your needs. We’re not talking about early 2000s Pimp My Ride vibes (thanks, Xzibit), but more along the lines of custom colours, rare wraps and inviting interiors

Into the Blue • For just a couple of thousand bucks more, you can upgrade the Audi Q3 to the attractive coupé version – perfect if you prefer extravagance to luggage space. GQ motoring editor Dieter Losskarn tests the gorgeous turbo-blue Bavarian

FIVE TO DRIVE • We at GQ got to test-drive the cars we’re most eager to drive in 2021. Which one’s your favourite?

SUBSCRIBE TO GQ SOUTH AFRICA

BELIVE THE HYPE • How to find the sweet spot between strength and endurance for bulk and definition

MEET THE EXPERTS

SIX GO-TO EXERCISES

The Anointed One • In this interview by Stormers winger Seabelo Senatla, Lukhanyo Am chats about the Rugby World Cup, Sharks captaincy, fame and everything in between

How I Made My First Million • Most entrepreneurs want to be rich. Three of SA’s most successful businesspeople spill the beans on how they did it

The Business of Music • If you’re considering venturing into the music industry, it’s...


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