Jessica Levitt

Johannesburg

Digital Managing Editor at Sunday Times

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Articles

Louis Vuitton All Set to Redefine Beauty

3 weeks ago | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

Louis Vuitton unveils La Beauté Louis Vuitton, an exquisite new chapter in its legacy of travel and artistry. Debuting Autumn 2025, this visionary venture is led by none other than Dame Pat McGrath, DBE, the iconic British makeup maestro, as Creative Director of Cosmetics. Revered as the most influential artist in her field, McGrath brings her unparalleled genius to craft a transcendent beauty experience – one that transcends mere products, embodying the essence of luxury living.
Melrose Arch: A Model of Sustainable Urban Living

1 month ago | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

Melrose Arch, a mixed-use precinct in Johannesburg, is leading the way in sustainability with innovative eco-friendly practices. Since its development began in 1998, the precinct has grown to include offices, retail spaces, hotels, and residential areas, all integrated with green initiatives. Melrose Arch operates a 24/7 waste separation facility that recycles paper, cardboard, metals, plastics, and glass.
Ben Stanwix on Art, History, and Winning the Investec Emerging Artist Award

1 month ago | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

Cape Town-based artists Ben Stanwix and Xhanti Zwelendaba won the inaugural Investec Emerging Artist Award at the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. The award highlights South Africa’s rising artistic talent, celebrating promising artists yet to stage a solo museum or international exhibition. Stanwix and Zwelendaba, represented by Reservoir Gallery, won the award for Thaba Nchu, a 2025 artwork crafted from assorted fabrics and cotton canvas.
Tatum Explores China in A Journey of Business, Luxury, and Cultural Discovery

2 months ago | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

Tatum Keshwar (now Tatum Wheatley) is the executive director of Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund, part of Altvest Capital, an investment platform aimed at democratising investment opportunities for South Africans. The company recently launched the Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund to connect South Africans to that market. From shopping to mixing with locals, Tatum told us about her trip.
Chef Rikku O’Donnchu’s Floating Dessert: A Fine Dining Experience You Can’t Miss

2 months ago | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

There’s no doubt Rikku O’Donnchu is one of the best culinary wizards in South Africa. His expansive repertoire includes being the head chef at 5 Diamond Amorette In Pennsylvania US, Immersion, collaborating with Michelin Star restaurants from around the US, Michelin Star Restaurant Adam’s in Birmingham UK and Michelin Korean fusion restaurant Doshi in Orlando, US.
Unlock Global Investment Potential with the Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund

2 months ago | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

Investment platform Altvest has launched its Altvest Orient Opportunities Fund (AOOF), a move aimed at connecting South African investors to the Chinese market. Altvest aims to democratise investment opportunities for South Africans. Here’s what you need to know about the fund and why you should be taking notice. The AOOF is an investment fund that will allow investors, particularly South African investors to invest their savings in the booming Chinese markets.
Meet SINN’s Enrico Persegani, the Mastermind Behind the Theatre of Food You Must Try

Dec 20, 2024 | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

When you go to SINN, and you will, don’t expect a carbonara drowning in cream and don’t you dare ask for pineapple to be added to your pizza. You just won’t get it. You see, Enrico Persegani is all about authenticity. As an Italian from the city of Cremona, Enrico has been brought up with food. Every Sunday, he and his family – that’s between 20 and 25 people – would walk to his nonna’s house for lunch.
Everything you need to know about Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream

Nov 26, 2024 | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

Life Matrix Haute Rejuvenation Cream is an innovation that combines the core philosophies of La Prairie and Clinique La Prairie to advance the science of cellular youth longevity. Extensive research was done by the La Prairie team with Clinique La Prairie contributing by reviewing and supporting the research by analysing the beneficial effect of Life Matrix Cream on skin cells.
Inside Alexis Scholfield’s New AI-Infused Exhibition, ‘Our Calves Demand a Wolf’

Nov 21, 2024 | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

Ahead of the festive season fast approaching, why not indulge yourself by visiting the latest solo exhibition by Alexis Schofield? Here’s what you need to know:Where: Vela Projects, Cape TownWhen: 25 October – 7 DecemberAbout the artist: Scholfield’s work delves into the disorienting effects of modern visual media. In this new body of work, he uses artificial intelligence (AI) to co-create his paintings, crafting a unique visual conversation.
Sarah langa stuns inG-STAR RAW/ Ottolinger partnership

Nov 19, 2024 | yourluxury.africa | Jessica Levitt

THE DENIM, a new collaborative series by G-STAR Raw, is creating a space for guest designers to reimagine jeans. Kicking off the series is the independent label Ottolinger, known for its avant-garde approach to fashion. The Berlin-based duo behind the brand, Christa Bösch and Cosima Gadient, have used the classic G-STAR Elwood – renowned as the first 3D-designed denim, launched in 1996 – as inspiration, and gave it with a modern twist.