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.

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GQ South Africa

EBB AND FLOW • Nuun Concept Space has been making waves, an ethos that underpins this brand, which moves with the tides, allowing ideas, concepts and innovation to flow

CURATED • GQ Group Fashion Director Jason Alexander Basson introduces you to his favourite fits and finds for the discerning globetrotter

Futrograde: a brave new world for fashion • GQ’s Fashion Director Jason Alexander Basson heads to New York Fashion Week to witness Puma’s first-ever entirely brand-focused runway experience

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

HERE’S TO STRONG FEMALE LEADS • Africans are not only remarkable storytellers but have authentic narratives to share with the world. These outstanding local actresses are vying for global attention as leads in popular TV shows and films

The guy’s guide to laser hair removal • If you’re tired of constant upkeep, this is the best way to get permanently smooth

For the hirsute among us THE HAIRY MAN’S GUIDE TO SKINCARE

Rooted iN STORies • Cape Town-based bar fable blends storytelling, imagination and the unexpected into creative cocktails

The real-life diet of Bear Grylls, who gave up veganism for butter and liver • GQ caught up with the adventurer about intermittent fasting, avoiding raw vegetables and cutting out seed oils

How men can check their fertility • Infertility is often framed as a women’s issue, but it takes two to tango

PERFECTLY SUITED • Omar Osman is the founder and Creative Director at O.S Man Tailor Made, a bespoke design company at the forefront of made-to-measure suits in South Africa

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Back on track • In 2016, GQ said goodbye to the old Land Rover Defender by taking the last Heritage Edition on a trip to Namibia. Motoring Editor Dieter Losskarn recently repeated the 7 000km journey in the new model

THE THINKING MAN’S e-SUV • BMW is rapidly advancing its local electric offensive. But will the influx of i-branded models trigger a big enough uptake given the relatively nascent EV sector? The iX3 might just be the sensible answer

ROUGH & TOUGH • GQ took South Africa’s most talked about bakkies off the beaten track, the hyper-cool Jeep Gladiator and the legendary Toyota Land Cruiser LC79

A hot topic • Training in the heat can be far from enjoyable, every laboured step leaving you fatigued, increasing your recovery time and affecting your performance in your next workout. Why’s that – and what can you do about it?

THE BIG SMOKE • A visionary for the advancement of dance and artists on the continent, Gregory Maqoma’s narratives of township life are as much about extraordinary creativity and the human spirit as they are political tension

Making an icon • Twin brothers Andile and Ayanda Ngidi and their friend Trent Varejes own The Danté Experience, one of Durban’s most beloved and unique destinations

Freelancer finance • Managing your finances can be tricky if your income is unpredictable. How can you ensure you never run out of cash when self-employed?

HOW TO SET YOUR RATE AS A FREELANCER TO ENSURE A SUFFICIENT INCOME

A BEST-DRESSED ReNaissaNce • When you think you’ve seen it all, South Africa’s...