Fairlady May/Jun 2025

Liesl’s story on the end of ownership (page 42) is interesting because, while I back it on one level (love the idea of renting a flash outfit for an event rather than buying one), on another it makes me very uncomfortable. I hate that a book can be remotely edited or even removed from my collection to satisfy someone else’s idea of what I can or cannot read; or that the music I pay a monthly fee for may one day disappear entirely; or that I have to pay a ludicrous sum every year for computer programs I’d far prefer to buy and use until I decide it’s time for an upgrade, thanks very much. The rental economy makes the world seem a bit too mutable and negotiable. It’s not…

Write to flmag@fairlady.com – and remember to put the word ‘Letters’ in the subject line. Winning letter OCD… or bad habits? In your January/February 2025 issue, the article A new year is here – and if you haven’t worked out your 2025 resolutions yet we’re here to propose a few. Be lazier, stop decluttering, be more mindless, focus on the negatives, forget the dieting… How does that sound? ‘The good side of bad habits’ deeply resonated with me on a fundamental level. For years, I genuinely believed that I had OCD, when in reality it was my very strict upbringing that laid the foundation and led me down a path of obsession. Every aspect of my life has been placed into neatly labelled boxes. I thought that multitasking was a…

1 Rent or buy Anyone who has ever attended a wedding as a guest can surely relate to last-minute outfit panic. You inevitably end up spending a fortune on something you feel slightly uncomfortable in, and will probably never wear again. Which is why this new collab is so genius: Poetry has teamed up with the rental platform Style Rotate, and you can now rent their special-occasion dresses – and if you love a dress you can buy it! The first collection, Revel (The Afterparty Collection), is available online, and at the Sea Point Poetry store if you want to try it on. The rental fee includes ‘snag and spill’ insurance for minor mishaps. stylerotate.com; poetrystores.co.za – Liza 2 A light touch Dacha Wellness just launched three new products in…

FIRM FAVOURITE Denim is evergreen but the styles are ever-changing. This season, think jeans with wide legs, boxy jackets, waistcoats and embellishments. ‘Fashion fades; denim is forever.’…

A fun graphic tee adds a playful touch to any outfit.…

From preppy and pleated to satin and sequins…