Anelisa Mangcu, creative, tells us 10 things Bitches Must Know. Ready?
1. Events: The Wknd Social
The Wknd Social is the epitome of a dope event. As soon as I was told about the concept, I was sold. One can never go wrong with a boozy Saturday brunch, delicious food, great music and stylish folk. It is a pity I always seem to miss this Joho based event.
Get involved!
Follow them on Twitter: @THEWKNDSOCIAL
Like their Facebook Page: THE WKEND SOCIAL.
Follow their Tumblr: http://thewkndsocial.tumblr.com
Image courtesy of Stephanie O’Connor of The Collective.
2. Food: Beijing Opera
Beijing Opera owned by Yang Zhao is the reason I love my Dim Sum eating experiences. The pop up dinners that she hosts, are always in a different intimate location in the CBD of Cape Town, with people from different areas within Cape Town. If you are a wine and food lover, then this is the place to be.
Bookings: yang@beijingopera.co.za
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/TheBeijingOpera
Twitter: @TheBeijingOpera
Website: http://www.beijingopera.co.za/
3. Creatives: UrbanMosadi
The UrbanMosadi backpack range and camera straps were in such demand last year, then in no less than 3 months, everything was sold out. Her upcoming trip to Ghana is mainly to gain a better understanding of the Kente cloth, the culture and heritage.
“I’m going to establish a network between myself and Ghana. It’s all to ensure authenticity with regards to the UM brand. The new range will be ready soon after my trip back from Ghana in March.” – Ms. UrbanMosadi
I am looking forward to the new, limited and improved range of backpacks and camera straps. Get hooked up!
Email: urbanmosadi@gmail.com
Blog: http://urbanmosadi.blogspot.com
4. Fashion: Simon Deporres
Simon Pocock and Mpilo Ngcukana have a been in business since 2007 and are re-launching their new website and logo. Their new range is visually aesthetic, classic designs and an appreciation for detail is evident.
I love menswear!
Email: mpilo@simondeporres.co.za / simon@simondeporres.co.za
Twitter: @SimonDeporres
Website: www.simondeporres.com
5. Magazines: Elle Magazine SA
This year I have had 3 consecutive features in Elle. I really do love the magazine and its team. Buy a copy of the new issue and check out my feature.
Website: http://ellemagazine.co.za/
Twitter: @ELLEmagazineSA
6. Websites: Anelisa Mangcu
My most recent project in the past 3 months has been the construction of my website. I felt 2013 was the year to finally bring it to life, so that all my creative executions and portfolio could be found on one platform. Finding the perfect web designer is key , Shout out to Taahir Isaacs.
Find Me:
Website: http://anelisamangcu.com
Twitter: @AnelisaMangcu
Facebook: Anelisa Mangcu
Taahir Isaacs Twitter: @flippingwebguy
7. Brands: Trunks&Casts
Founded by two good friends, Graye Olifant (Artists, Fashion Designer and stylist) and Boogy Maboi (A marketing maverick, Radio host and Stylist) in 2011. These two women combine their buying skills and love for fashion as well as their passion for the arts to produce original and innovative work.
Trunks&Cast is a Creative Project Solution specializing in:
Art and Design
Vintage Pop Up Store
Event Management
Styling
They have appeared at Pop Bottles, STR CRD and Fashion Night Out, just to name a few…
Website: http://trunkscast.blogspot.com
Twitter: @TrunksandCast
Email: trunksandcast@gmail.com
Lethabo Maboi: 076 122 7233
Graye Olifant: 079 162 8422
8. Bitches Must Know : Phola Ayanda Gumede aka DJ LoveslavePhola
AM: Who is Phola Gumede / LoveslavePhola?
Phola:I am a pop culture enthusiast and DJ.I’ve been DJing for about just under a year but I can say that I’ve gotten a good following within my social circles. I have always been interested in knowing how to DJ because of my deep embedded love for music not because ‘everybody is doing it’. I was actually taught how to mix by Snitch (Sanele Xolo) and his brother Zamani and word somehow got out that I knew how to DJ then I started getting booked by folk.I predominantly play:
Ignant the likes of Dom Kennedy, Pac Div & The Cool Kids
Commercial hip-hop
Old school R&B / hip hop (anything and everything ranging from the 80s/90s era);
Neo Soul
Kwaito
The Golden Oldies.
I am currently a resident DJ at the Wknd Social, which takes place every mid-Saturday of the month at the Puma Social Club.
I play frequently at gigs such as Authentic Sundays in Soweto and The Love Affair at Taboo.
My biggest gig to date has been the Supremebeing Store Launch gig in Newtown.
Find Her:
Email: p.gumede08@gmail.com
Twitter: @LoveslavePhola
9. Sneaker of the Month: Anthea Poulos aka Antheaknowsbest
Picture by David Tshabalala
SHOES, SHOES, SHOES!!!!! If there is dope female sneakerhead, it is Ms. Anthea Poulos.
AM: Which sneaker is currently on your mind?
Anthea: At the moment, I’m MAD for the Nike Roshe Run Woven Nagoya Marathon. Impossible to come by and made for the Nagoya marathon in Japan and only available in Asia!!
Website: http://antheaknowsbest.tumblr.com
Twitter: @Antheaknowsbest
Instagram: Antheaknowsbest
10. Music: Top 10 Tracks on my playlist
The Thief’s Theme – Robert Glasper
Eyesdown Feat Andreya Triana – Bonobo
The World Is Yours / Brooklyn Zoo – BADBADNOTGOOD
Mathematics – Mos Def
Water – Electric Wire Hustle
Skape – Mndsgn
Meet Me On Montrose (For Ex Lovers Only) – Cities Aviv
You Cant Hold The Torch – Busta Rhymes ft. Q-Tip
Reunion w/J-Dilla – Slum Village (Produced by Black Milk)
Dinninit – De La Soul
