GLAMOUR South Africa

Africa’s leading fashion and beauty magazine, GLAMOUR is big on style, big on gloss, big on success — and designed to fit into both the lifestyle and the handbag of the confident modern woman. From superb Pan-African fashion to international catwalk trends, welcome to the magazine for the 21st century woman.

ED’S LETTER

WHAT’S ON MY EDITOR’S RADAR • From glossy cheeks and juicy, bitten lips to beauty innovations that blur the line between makeup, skincare and self-care, this edit is all about products that make an impact. From smart design to beautiful textures and formulas that work hard-with a little luxury thrown in. These are the beauty, fashion and lifestyle finds currently on my radar.

GLAMOUR South Africa

GLAMOUR’s Most Glamorous 2026 • This years award winners were nothing short of spectacular. Each incredible winner stood out with their individuality and unique style. As with every awards a beautiful portrait shoot is conducted to celebrate and immortalise the moment.

GLAMOUR’S 2026 MOST GLAMOURous AWARDS • From unforgettable red-carpet moments to fearless personal style and fashion innovation, the GLAMOUR’s Most GLAMOURous Awards 2026 honoured the individuals redefining style in South Africa.

Still Her: PAULA BEE ON A DECADE OF GETTING IT RIGHT • From #OOTD posts in 2012 to fronting H&M South Africa’s Curvy Fit Denim campaign, content creator Paula Bee has spent over a decade turning a love of fashion into a career on her own terms. She opens up about the confidence it took to get here, the boundaries she had to learn the hard way, and why representation - for herself and the women watching her - still matters most.

Shopping Edit • As we enter the much anticipated Spring season we breakdown some of the essentials needed. The must have summer sandals, the accessory trend we never knew we needed, the head scarf and the perfect gym bag to hold your essentials for a successful workout.

TREND: PEARLS OUR HERO OCEAN JEWEL • Say hello to the new wave of pearls! In 2026, we’re breaking rules and redefining style with these stunning gems. From casual chic to bold layers, pearls are the must-have accessory this season.

ZENDAYA THE DARLING OF THE RED CARPET • The ultimate fashion icon! With her stylist Law Roach, she’s redefined the red carpet, making each appearance a work of art. From vintage origins to present-day style revolution, their bond is as beautiful as the outfits they create.

GLAMOUR’s team shares their fave fitness activities • The GLAMOUR team enjoys a variety of fitness activities. Each member shares their go-to workout, how they prioritise self-care, and the perfect kit for staying comfortable through maximum effort.

GMG2026 HAIR & MAKEUP • GLAMOUR’s Most GLAMOURous Awards 2026 was every bit as imaginative as the Fashion Fantasy theme, with guests taking very different approaches to beauty. Some interpreted the theme literally, while others let a single colour, texture or hairstyle do the talking.

GLAMOUR BEAUTY AWARDS 2026 • Calling all beauty brands and businesses — local and international. This is your opportunity to put your products in front of the GLAMOUR audience and compete for one of the most coveted accolades in beauty.

Your complexion called and it wants more than one foundation • We’ve all searched for the one—the foundation that promises to work for every season, every occasion, every photograph and every version of ourselves. It’s an easy trap to fall into, because we’re often led to believe that finding your perfect foundation is the end of the journey. For me, it’s where the journey actually begins.

Splurge or Investment • How much is too much when it comes to beauty? Prestige formulas, luxe packaging and hefty price tags. We’re looking at the beauty products that take splurging to...