My Tea Of The Month: YSWARA’s Golden Radiance
“But gold shines like fire blazing in the night, supreme of lordly wealth” Pindar, Olympian Odes Naturally I am obsessed with gold – it is after all the epitome of elegance and luxury - and with so...
View ArticleSoul ties: The inspiration behind YSWARA
Africa is deeply entrenched in Swaady Martin- Leke’s heart – in fact, she says, if you were to scan her heart you will see that it is shaped like Africa. Every year she journeys with her husband to...
View ArticleThe magic of Gary Stephens and the ‘everyday’
We all have hair and although it may be quite different from head to head, we can relate to it in pretty much the same way. This being said, hair is such an important part of who we are as individuals...
View ArticleThe ‘cherrie’ stone of Joburg’s heart
On the corner of 11th and Lillian, in Johannesburg’s Parkmore suburb, stands a conspicuous olive house that exudes intrigue. On entering your eyes are greeted with a full burst of colour plastering an...
View ArticleJohannesburg, a city in movement
You are described as cultural architects, what does this mean to you? The term cultural architect implies that the environment has been shaped autonomously and with a steadfast vision. On the contrary,...
View ArticleSelf care strategies to live by in the rat-race
As much as living in a busy city motivates us to push ourselves to achieve all our dreams of professional and personal success, the rat-race also has an ‘outstanding’ ability to dishearten and...
View ArticlePaul Sika’s true colours
Paul Sika’s art somehow manages to touch the deepest part of my heart. The vibrant colours in his work seem enhanced and unrealistic, yet they are, for me, a true representation of all that Africa is –...
View ArticleLaissa Mouen hosts an Abidjan tea party in style
As the Deputy Head of Corporate Banking at the Société Générale de Banques en Côte d’Ivoire (SGBCI) it is not often that Laissa Mouen has the opportunity to spend a Saturday afternoon with 10 of her...
View ArticleBonjour! YSWARA is in France!
It thrills me (beyond measure) to announce that YSWARA has officially launched in France in partnership with tea hunter and internationally recognised expert in tea selection Envouthé. The launch will...
View ArticleSwaady on CNN: Creating an African luxury industry
A launch in France and now an appearance on CNN… YSWARA is leaving its mark! Watch the video here to discover Swaady’s thoughts on the future of luxury on the continent. Video source: CNN Marketplace...
View ArticleMy Top 10 Vintage Obsessions
From the very first Christian Dior haute couture collection signed by John Galliano for his Spring/Summer 1997 collection arose a masterpiece of ‘tribal chic’ perfection. I love this dress for so many...
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