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.

COLLABORATION IS THE NEW COMPETITION

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SIPHO MBUTO • This rising star’s work encompasses many facets of today’s industry, all executed through an indelible love of craftsmanship expressed in his relationship with fabric, textile sourcing and development, sustainability, community, identity and freedom of association or expression

Your guide tosport luxe • ATHLEISURE HAS GONE HIGH-FASHION. Nothing’s more motivating than getting some new gear to flex in. Whether you’re into cycling, hiking, surfing or hitting the tennis court, there’s a high-end luxury piece for you. Check out some of our favourites.

Arm candy • Jewellery for the South African man

Front runners • A brief look into four of SA’s influential streetwear brands

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

WOMEN IN SPORT • SA’s leading anchors share their career highlights

Grooming and the guys • South Africa’s finest sporting lads share their favourite products, tips and advice

Health at every age • Dr Phuti Pooe gives you guidance on what to ask your doctor at every stage of your life to help you stay on top of your health

Welcome to the worldwide era of GQ • This issue marks a new beginning for the global GQ brand. You may not know that there are 21 unique editions of GQ around the world. The original was established in the US in 1957. Some three decades later, the spawning commenced, first with British GQ in 1988, continuing through a period of rapid expansion in the aughts (including GQ Japan, GQ France, GQ China, and more), leading up to the 2018 launch of our newest title, GQ Middle East

Voices of the future • In search of music’s next megastars, each of GQ’s 21 global editions nominated a local artist across a world of genres – from J-pop to flamenco, rap to reggaeton – to show us who’s shaping the zeitgeist and defining the sounds of tomorrow

POLO G • The Melodic Prince of American Hip-Hop

FOCALISTIC • The Pied Piper of Pretoria’s Amapiano Movement

ISRAEL FERNÁNDEZ • The Man Sparking Flamenco’s New Energy

GLORIA GROOVE • The Melodic Prince of American Hip-Hop

FUJII KAZE • A Genre-melding Force in J-Pop

GRIFF • The Fearless Reboot of Bedroom Pop

EMIR TAHA • R&B’s Link From East to West

NATALIA LAFOURCADE • Mexico’s Link From Past to Future

ZIGGY RAMO • An Urgent Voice for Indigenous Australia

DIVINE • The Rapper Who Bridged Mumbai and Crown Heights

EDDY DE PRETTO • France’s Flyest Chanteur Is a Weirdo for All

OZUNA • The Island’s Heir to the Reggaeton Throne

E.SO • A Stalwart of Mandarin Rap Breaking New Ground

ZOE WEES • An Honest Voice out of Lockdown

FEDEZ • The Social Conscience of the Italian Glitterati

MILLI • From Student Council President to Daring Rap Sensation

SLAVA MARLOW • Russia’s Very Online Prince of Rap

AKINI JING • A Cyborg Making Pop Human Again

CLÁUDIA PASCOAL • Porto’s Sunny Pop Multi-Hyphenate

WEGZ • North Africa’s Wavy New Sound

COLDE • K-Pop’s Very Mellow Counterpoint

The Weeknd vs. Abel Tesfaye • With an instantly recognisable voice and songs that have been streamed...