What happens when Shiv Roy (Sarah Snook) in Succession and Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston) from The Morning Show meet up for coffee? A lesson in quiet luxury takes place.
The celebrated luxe trend merges new-age minimalism and a burnished approach to luxury. The logo-less brands of the wealthy – many thanks to the popularity of Succession and the nostalgia of 2010’s minimalism fashion era – have all worked up the appetite for a “quality over quantity” aesthetic.
According to Maja Dixdotter, creative director of online luxury brand Malene Birger, quiet luxury is the harmony of a clear sense of style – with emphasis on the context behind thoughtful purchasing and personalised pieces.
Enter “minimaluxe” – the quiet luxury trend for the home and interiors. Coined by Pip Rich, editor at LivingEtc , the term brings quiet luxury into residences, introducing muted, mood-altering colourways into home décor. Championing comfortable luxury, the trend is denoted by soft shapes, relaxing tones, high-quality fabrics and durable and appealing textures.
To achieve the minimaluxe style, begin with the interior surface – incorporate a muted shade on the walls to add warmth and richness. Liven up your space with furnishing and room accessories, bearing in mind these key points:
“In the growing overly automated world, craftsmanship remains a cornerstone of luxury.”
2. Comfortable quality
1. Keep the space decluttered and as minimal as possible
Focus on conscious decorating to keep the space from filling with clutter. For flat surfaces, such as coffee tables and countertops, simplify the surface with one to two objects that are both functional and decorative.
“Feeling monied” is the epitome of luxury. For the home, this is the addition of plush textures, soft, woollen blankets and throws, woven tapestries and rugs and high-quality luxe finishes.
3. Bring in natural light
Illuminate any space by embracing natural light. Introducing airy textures and decorations into the room opens it up, creating the illusion of space. Small windows – no problem. Opt for a light colour palette. In that way, the natural light will better maximise the existing space. Another trick is to be light-handed with window treatments and light-catching colour decorating choices.
4. Invest in craftsmanship
In the growing overly automated world, craftsmanship remains a cornerstone of luxury. Craft luxury is the bedrock and perhaps the highest mark of individualism and dedication. Cemented in traditional craftsmanship and heritage, pieces that are hand-stitched, handwoven and display high attention to detail using adage techniques are appealing now more than ever. Forgo the loud statement pieces – quiet luxury is about the intangible aspect of opulence – bringing its appeal into the home with conciseness.
“Enter ‘minimaluxe’ – the quiet luxury trend for the home and interiors.”
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Nombuso Kumalo is a content producer for Sowetan S Mag. The quarterly glossy is the place to go for the latest in trends, fashion, beauty and lifestyle. S Mag is inserted five times a year into The Sowetan newspaper. The magazine offers on-the-pulse content covering an assortment of topics, ranging from celebrities to current social issues.
Add a statement touch to your home with Maldini’s contemporary Italian furniture
Let your home be your haven – a place of opulent living where quality stands out at first sight. Maldini was established in 2001 and specialises in the supply of Italian luxury, contemporary and modern furniture collections for the residential, corporate and hospitality industries.
The company prides itself on bringing clients exquisite and exclusive furniture imported directly from Italy. Each collection has been specifically selected for its innovative design, manufacturing and attention to detail for the discerning client. Maldini also works closely with interior designers and architects to bring a vision to life.
With furniture in various options, sizes, fabrics and colours, and pieces that can be customised to suit individual requirements, you can enjoy the indulgent quality of Italian pieces in your home for years to come.
Established in 2001, Maldini specialises in the supply of imported high-end furniture from Italy for the residential, corporate and hospitality industries. Visit our showroom at: 12 Kramer Road, Kramerville, Johannesburg.
Tel: (011) 444 9191 | info@maldini.co.za
Luxury, subtle and understated or bold and fabulously over the top, underpins the design style of the Olala Interiors team. With over 30 years of good standing in the interior design world, Olala Interiors celebrates crafting and curating interiors that radiate responsive, mindful design. The company’s meticulous attention to detail and luxury design expertise allow it to create the perfect habitat for discerning clients. The award-winning team of designers and craftsmen are internationally recognised as world-class, and impeccable workmanship and luxurious finishes underscore each and every project.
Roche Bobois’ Palatine dining table and sideboard showcase timeless luxury at its finest
French designer Christophe Delcourt has crafted two semicylindrical pillars from travertine to form a robust table base. They are connected by a pair of solid walnut bars that seem to have pierced the stone, carving out a deep groove from the bottom up. The bases support a rectangular, slightly rounded top in solid and veneer walnut with a subtle stain, fine grain and refined veining. In the centre, expanding this idea of interlocking materials, a concave travertine insert adds poetic detail.
Superior-quality materials result in high-end pieces.
The sideboard is a quadrangular piece with softened edges, combining a walnut veneer facade with a travertine top. The designer repeats the decorative, concave stone detail in double legs that rise along the front, flanked by flush doors.
In these two pieces, Christophe Delcourt instils solid materials with a time-worn effect. The strong and striking lines express a gentle sensuality, making them the ideal pieces for those who love the finer things in life.
Luxury transcends mere aesthetics at SG Studio Architects. For the architectural firm, it’s about transforming its client’s vision into a bespoke haven that elevates their art of living.
SG Studio Architects’ extensive experience in high-end residential architecture and interior design allows it to craft exceptional homes that are a harmonious blend of beauty, functionality and exclusivity. The firm creates timeless design narratives tailored to each client’s unique needs, providing the ultimate in comfort.
A cardinal aspect of luxury for SG Studio Architects isn’t a price tag, but the artistry of detail design – from feature walls, refined screens and atmospheric lighting to elegant shopfitting, curated furniture selection and placement. SG Studio Architects understands the importance of precision and cohesion in architecture and interior design and believes the finer points truly define unforgettable spaces.
In the realm of luxury residences, SG Studio Architects believes that space is an art form – luxury is synonymous with open, expansive layouts, yet defined for intimacy. The firm is passionate about creating spaces that foster connection, cultivate lifelong memories and harmoniously blend the interior and exterior.
SG Studio Architects employs a holistic approach to each of its designs and expresses this philosophy by understanding its clients. SG Studio Architects sculpts spaces that resonate with its clients’ personal stories, designing with materials that complement all the living spaces and integrating the design sensitively and effectively into the surrounding environment.
Global Eyes has unveiled its highly anticipated Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront. The newly launched store combines stunning architectural design with cutting-edge technology to create an unparalleled shopping destination. The store’s nostalgic facade draws inspiration from the surrounding waterfront landscape, featuring expansive windows offering panoramic views of the city and inviting customers to step into a world of luxury and sophistication.
On entering the store, customers are greeted by a spacious and elegantly designed interior, meticulously curated to showcase the brand’s vast collection of optical frames and sunglasses from over 30 leading fashion brands, including Cartier, Dita, Dior, Fendi, Bvlgari, Loewe, Gucci and Saint Laurent. Each brand is thoughtfully presented in a dedicated area, allowing customers to explore the latest styles and trends at their leisure.
The Global Eyes Waterfront store also offers personalised styling consultations with expert eyewear specialists, who provide recommendations based on each customer’s style, preferences and face shape. Whether looking for a classic pair of aviators or the latest runway-inspired designs, the knowledgeable staff at Global Eyes are committed to helping customers find the perfect pair to complement their look.
The Waterfront store opening marks an exciting milestone for the brand, reaffirming its commitment to providing customers with an exceptional shopping experience that combines luxury, technology and personalised service. As a premier destination for designer eyewear, Global Eyes continues to set the standard for excellence in eyewear retail.
GLOBAL EYES has cemented its place as South Africa's premiere retailer of luxury eyewear with their flagship store nestled at 204 Oxford (previously Thrupps Centre) The store houses fully fledged optometry services on site and boasts one of the continent's largest range of luxury eyewear pieces with an impressive selection of over 30 international brands The AW24 season brings in some hot favourites from around the world with their top 3 brands featured here
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DIOR sunglasses exudes timeless luxury in its new AW24 collection, showcasing unparalleled elegance Each
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CARTIER dominates the rimless scene through contemporary elegance and refined minimalism
Each piece is masterfully engineered with precision, offering a sleek, understated aesthetic Crafted from lightweight materials, and plated in gold, they offer clean lines and awesome colours this season. Cartier has made a huge impression in the hip-hop scene serving as a staple for international artists, celebrities and fashion influencers These items are hard to come by so if you feel the vibe, don’t delay in securing your pair this season
pair embodies meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design, featuring iconic detailing and premium materials From over-sized frames to sleek aviators, these sunglasses effortlessly blend sophistication with f ashion-forward flair, making a statement this season wherever you go
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C ELINE eyewear, under the auspices of Thelios, embodies the brand's iconic fusion of sophistication and contemporary edge With a focus on innovative design and solid build quality, each pair boasts effortless luxury. Expect timeless silhouettes elevated by modern twists,premium materials, and understated yet distinctive detailing, reflecting Celine's commitment to timeless design with a hint of avant-garde flair.
AVAILABLE AT Global Eyes Johannesburg | Cape Town (011) 836 0613 www globaleyes co za
Luxury travel is taken up a notch with the Polo Horizon suitcase – perfect for eco-urban travel
Meet the new Polo Horizon suitcase featuring the most sustainable material to date. Polo’s design team was challenged to seek out new innovative materials, and this travel essential is made from 40% waste wheat straw mixed with the traditionally used polyurethane.
The intention behind the range is to use less fossil fuel-driven fibres, and the lining is also made from recycled polyester.
This suitcase, available at Polo South Africa stores, comes in three different sizes, from a small cabin bag to a larger suitcase. The four-way wheels make for easier rotation and movement. The Polo Horizon features classic styling with a modern finish for the urban traveller. With its nod towards sustainability and eco-consciousness, travelling is now a super-stylish and luxurious affair.
Transform your travels into inspirational adventures with the Bentley Bentayga Azure
In the exclusive realm of luxury SUVs, the Bentley Bentayga Azure emerges as a masterpiece, seamlessly blending opulence, performance and cutting-edge technology to redefine the essence of lavish travel. This ultra-luxury SUV is not merely a vehicle; it’s a symphony of elegance and an embodiment of a lifestyle where every moment is a celebration of sophistication and refinement.
Imposing yet elegant, the Bentayga Azure commands attention with its gleaming vertical-vaned front grille, chrome lower front bumper grilles and ‘cut crystal’ LED matrix headlamps that create a radiant front view. The sleek body, available in a variety of striking colours, has meticulous detailing that adds that extra touch of sophistication. Chrome wing vents catch the light, sleek sills provide a streamlined look, ‘Azure’ badges denote exclusivity, and 22-inch 10-spoke Azure wheels elevate the aesthetics, all harmonising to craft a vehicle that transcends ordinary luxury.
AN OASIS OF CALM AND SERENITY
Step inside the cabin and illuminated model designation treadplates guide your way. Customisable in a spectrum of colours and intensities, the mood lighting elegantly envelops the interior, creating an inviting and soothing ambience. The
Bentayga Azure is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, from handfinished veneer options to exquisite details like Harmony Diamond Quilt upholstery and a duo-tone heated steering wheel. Enhance your travel experience with the exclusive Front Seat Comfort Specification. With up to 22-way adjustability, complemented by advanced heating and ventilation features, it ensures an unparalleled journey of absolute comfort. The meticulous choice of colour, texture and tactility elevates the precisely crafted, aesthetically pleasing and tranquil interior.
The Bentayga Azure stands at the forefront of enlightened design. The advanced air-conditioning system guarantees you breathe only the purest air as it continuously assesses the air quality inside and outside the cabin and adjusts automatically. For rear passengers, the optional Airline Seat Specification offers Seat Auto Climate and Postural Adjust, optimising wellbeing and reducing fatigue on long journeys.
The Touring Specification – a standard feature – brings a suite of advanced driver assistance technologies that enhance safety, simplify long journeys and elevate overall driving enjoyment. The offerings encompass night vision, a head-up display, Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Guidance and Predictive Adaptive Cruise Control.
Under the hood, the V8 powertrain propels the Bentayga Azure from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, reaching a top speed of 290km/h. Bentley Dynamic Ride and all-wheel steering provide stability and refined control, ensuring an unparalleled driving experience. This luxury SUV is a performance powerhouse that effortlessly combines power and precision.
The Bentayga Azure beckons you to personalise your journey, offering an array of exterior options and a wide spectrum of hide colours. The realm of possibilities extends further with optional features, ranging from the audiophile-quality Naim sound system to folding picnic tables and the Bentley Rear Entertainment system’s touchscreens, promising a bespoke luxury SUV tailored to your desires.
In the world of luxury SUVs, the Bentley Bentayga Azure is more than a car; it’s a celebration of sophistication and innovation. With its striking design, personalised interior and advanced technology, this SUV isn’t just a ride; it’s an experience crafted for you. Whether you’re drawn to its sleek exterior, the calming oasis inside or the cutting-edge features, the Bentayga Azure promises an extraordinary journey, making every moment on the road uniquely yours.
Power: 404 kW (550 PS); Torque: 770 Nm; 0-100 km/h: 4.5 seconds; Maximum speed: 290 km/h.
Priced from R6 120 000 including a 3 year/100,000 km Driveplan.
Distinctive luxury is more than lavish trimmings and opulent displays, it is a philosophy of travel that places comfort and unforgettable journeys at its centre. It is about exceeding expectations and making every trip an experience. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class encapsulates this very concept. It is not just a vehicle; it is mastery in motion, designed to elevate your journey to an art form.
Entering a V-Class means stepping into a sanctuary. The spacious interior allows up to six passengers and a driver to travel in ultraluxurious comfort with ample leg room and abundant freedom of movement. The V-Class combines outstanding ergonomics with captivating visual and tactile appeal. With interior features, such as stylish leather-clad seating, ambient lighting, temperature-controlled cup holders, a refrigerated compartment and a 15-speaker Burmester® surround sound system, the V-Class offers a first-class travelling experience throughout the journey.
When it comes to what is under the hood, the V300d Exclusive exemplifies effortless power thanks to a revving four-cylinder OM 654 engine. With 174kW and 500Nm of torque, it sets the benchmark in its segment. To ensure an exceptionally smooth ride, the vehicle’s 9G-TRONIC Automatic Transmission provides nine close-ratio speeds, resulting in virtually unnoticeable gear changes.
Safety is paramount. Over generations, Mercedes-Benz has repeatedly proven to be the industry leader in automobile safety. In the V-Class, safety is at the forefront of the vehicle’s design without sacrificing comfort to ensure ultimate peace of mind when on the road. Embrace the art of distinctive luxury. Embark on your V-Class adventure today.
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The V-Class is not just a vehicle, but a statement of success. With its sleek design and premium features, experience the pinnacle of automotive excellence with the plush comfort of up to 7 seats, 9 Speed automatic transmission, and PRE-SAFE* technology.
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The new Range Rover Velar is desirable by design, with its dramatic, clean, reductive presence enhanced by exquisite exterior detailing and curated interior features. The visually reductive design is an expression of modern Range Rover DNA with a new grille mesh, super-slim Pixel LED Headlights4 and dark detailing. This philosophy also brings modernist simplicity to the cabin, epitomised by the elegant new floating 11.4-inch curved glass Pivi Pro3 interface.
Clients can choose from Velar Dynamic SE, Dynamic HSE and, for the first time, Autobiography models. Dynamic vehicles provide added visual presence with new satin burnished copper details, while the new Autobiography amplifies its Range Rover DNA with an exclusive satin burnished copper bonnet and tailgate lettering and 22-inch alloy wheels in gloss dark grey with a contrasting diamond-turned finish.
The powerful rear overhang provides balance and highlights its imposing length, while the new lower rear bumper enhances its proportions.
The floating roof and flush deployable door handles reference the Range Rover lineage, while the 2874mm wheelbase contributes to the exceptionally spacious cabin and luggage compartment. The continuous waistline and tapering glasshouse balance formal elegance with a poised, dynamic attitude.
The new Pixel LED Headlights4 with jewel-like Signature Daytime Running Lights ensure a unified look across the entire family. The fast windscreen angle flows into the characteristic floating roof, which can be specified in either body colour or Narvik Black. Fixed and sliding panoramic roof options highlight the Range Rover Velar’s exceptional interior space by allowing in natural light.
The powerful rear overhang provides balance and highlights the vehicle’s imposing length. A pronounced kick adds to its muscular stance, while the new lower rear bumper enhances its proportions, featuring hidden tailpipes for a clean and elegant appearance.
The new Range Rover Velar is desirable by design –its dramatic, clean, reductive presence is enhanced by exquisite exterior detailing.
Cossetting and focused, it uses exquisite craftsmanship and fine materials across the elegant new instrument panel and redesigned centre console.
The refinement continues inside, with effortless elegance and modern simplicity that epitomises the Range Rover Velar’s character. Cossetting and focused, it uses exquisite craftsmanship and fine materials across the elegant new instrument panel and redesigned centre console.
All vehicle features are controlled using the touchscreen interface. A new menu structure and intuitive vertical sidebars on the screen ensure that frequently adjusted settings are always accessible. Enhancing the experience is a Pre-Drive panel that acts like a personal concierge, allowing drivers to configure and quickly access settings for a selection of key features at the start of every journey.
Meticulously weight-optimised and designed to liberate additional interior space, the seats have been carefully sculpted for ease of entry. Power-recline and heating for the rear seats ensure all occupants experience Range Rover comfort. Four-zone climate control offers personalised temperature zones, while the availability of the latest Cabin Air Purification Plus technology promotes wellbeing for the ultimate travelling experience.
