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1 week ago | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
A celebration of quiet luxury, enduring craft, and a return to intentional design. By Leon HaasbroekIt’s no secret - South African Fashion Week has been a cornerstone in my calendar since 2011. Over the years, I’ve seen it evolve from a local platform to one of the continent’s most influential fashion movements. But this season? It feels different. There’s a grounded sense of elegance. A deliberate quietness that speaks louder than hype.
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1 week ago | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
The Balvenie Reigns SupremeBy Leon HaasbroekI wouldn’t call myself an avid whisky drinker, but there’s something about a well-crafted pour that can stop me mid-sentence - and this week, it wasn’t a glass, but a press release that did just that. It’s not often that numbers and nuance align in such a satisfying way, but the global whisky market’s latest stats don’t just raise a glass, they raise the bar.
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2 weeks ago | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
By Leon HaasbroekPhotographs Johan VenterA Journey in Oil, Spirit and SoulFor over five decades, Sheila Jarzin Levinson has painted more than just canvases - she’s traced the quiet curves of the human spirit. Her work doesn’t shout; it resonates. Each brushstroke is a whisper of emotion, a diary entry rendered in oil. Her long-standing creative dialogue with her late husband, poet and psychiatrist - Bernard Levinson, is the stuff of artistic alchemy.
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1 month ago | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
Gucci Fall 2025: Decadence, Drama, and the DNA of a Fashion Giant By Leon HaasbroekGucci’s Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear collection was a full-circle moment - steeped in ‘70s nostalgia yet unmistakably Gucci. Retro reigned supreme as the looks sauntered down the runway, set against a backdrop of emerald-green opulence, where rich tapestries evoked old-school glamour.
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2 months ago | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
By Leon HaasbroekWhen I received an invitation to experience the launch of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston, I was immediately intrigued. Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg’s financial and shopping district, this 158-room hotel is designed for travellers seeking a warm and reliable stay in the city’s bustling core.
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2 months ago | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
Dior Fall/Winter 2025 Menswear: The Art of Masculinity with a Feminine BowBy Leon HaasbroekThe Dior Fall/Winter 2025 Menswear collection delivered everything we’ve come to expect from Kim Jones - and so much more. A masterful blend of strength and elegance, the collection unfolded with a palette of black, pink, earthy tones, and crisp white, offering a striking visual narrative.
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2 months ago | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
Drama, Decadence, and Disruptions: Milan Fashion Week Men’s Fall/Winter 2025By Leon Haasbroek Not even two weeks into the new year, the international fashion calendar is already in full swing. Opening the season was Pitti Uomo (14–17 January), seamlessly setting the stage for Milano Fashion Week and its highly anticipated Fall/Winter 2025/2026 Men’s Collections.
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2 months ago | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
From sheep to shop – Zegna’s Exclusive experience to its top 100 ClientsBy Leon Haasbroek When our Editor-in-Chief asked me to cover Zegna’s latest collection and prepare a feature, my immediate, unfiltered reaction was: Oh no, Grandpa Chic! Truthfully, Zegna hadn’t really made its way into my list of must-watch highlights for Fashion Week each season. However, since joining Dossier Magazine, I’ve developed a growing appreciation for what Alessandro Sartori has been quietly mastering.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
By Leon HaasbroekAs 2025 begins, I find myself reflecting on the missteps of the past and grappling with questions like: Why has our creativity become so stunted and superficial, reduced to analytical metrics and corporate gains? We are living in an era where creative processes are measured solely by their return on investment, where traditional commercials are being replaced by influencer-driven content produced at a fraction of the budgets once allocated.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
dossiermag.net | Leon Haasbroek |Mia Ziervogel
This past weekend, the Dossier Magazine team had the pleasure of being hosted by GRID Worldwide at The Luxurious Marble Circus (LMC24) – an extraordinary two-day festival that transformed Ground the Venue in Muldersdrift into a 75,000-square-meter playground of pure indulgence. Imagine stepping into a world where every corner was crafted to captivate, surprise, and, above all, elevate what it means to attend a festival. Mia, Johan, and I were in our element.
