GQ South Africa

GQ offers great local and international features, beautiful women and unmatched fashion and style advice, as well as up-to-date grooming, sport, health and travel news – everything a man in contemporary South Africa needs. In the sports and tech issue: An all-star issue featuring three cover options: Kylian Mbappé on his football new era, the dynamic and daring Hacjivah Dayimani, the kings of cricket - Wayne Parnell, Kagiso Rabada, David Miller + everything you wanted to know about ethical non-monogamy!

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GQ South Africa

Into the Woodź • Dive into the world of The Woodź aka Lesedi, as he unveils his musical odyssey in this captivating fashion editorial, in partnership with Isuzu and local design house, Franc Ellis

Mastering Minimalism • A guide to crafting a capsule wardrobe for men

The World’s Most Creative Companies 2024 • Suddenly, the most exciting, most pioneering, and most successful businesses on earth are distinguished by one thing: their creative spirit

Welcome to the Age of Pura: New Era of Mobile Photography and Aesthetic Design

The fine line between cultural appreciation and appropriation • Can the fashion industry tell the difference?

CURATED LOCAL FINDS THE ULTIMATE ‘SHOP LOCAL’ SELECTION • Fashion Director, Luke Diva, is currently scouting the trendiest local businesses making waves in the realms of food, fashion, and interior design

THE art OF PERFUMERY • The art of perfumery is not merely about pleasant aromas; it is an intricate art form that combines science, creativity, and storytelling

KEEP UP THE GOOD TANS • Nowadays, self tanning products have gained popularity among men who desire a sun-kissed appearance without UV damage

Live long and prosper • The longest living people in the world all abide by the ‘Power 9’ rule

Fresh Sound • We chat to seven artists actively shaping the music landscape, exploring their distinct creative approaches and insights on crafting timeless music

Experience exquisite luxury • The InterContinental Maldives is a luxury resort offering a sanctuary of luxury, tranquillity, and unparalleled hospitality in one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations

African luxe aesthetic • Tshepo Rakale, a self-taught designer from Soweto, embodies the creative vision of Gvllvnt. His meticulous attention to detail and pursuit of luxury set him apart as one of South Africa’s most captivating menswear designers.

CREATIVE CHRONICLES DIVERSE PATHS, SINGULAR VISIONS • We take a look at the unique narratives behind a group of creative souls. From the bold strokes of a painter’s brush to the intricacies of mixing drinks, each reveals the boundless spectrum of human imagination

FORTUNER HUNTER • South Africa’s most beloved SUV is encountering competition from India and China. Following a journey to Namibia, our motoring ed, Dieter Losskarn, tested the Mahindra Scorpio N and Tank 300 for their off-roading capabilities. How do they stack up against the Japanese icon?

With great power… • The new BMW i5 M60 xDrive is an electric (and electrifying) appetiser as we wait for the full-fat M5. Walter Hayward answers some burning questions.

Holy trinity • The inventor of the automobile recently updated their entire SUV range. Deriving from their famous granddaddy, the G, there is one in each and every size. GQ experienced them all: GLC, GLE & GLS

A return to form • Theoretically, the new Porsche Cayenne is a facelift of the third generation. But in reality, the newest one out of Zuffenhausen received the most extensive upgrades in the model’s history

Creativity Protection Let’s unpack copyright, fair use, and remix trends • We’ve compiled a breakdown on intellectual property considerations within our...