Visi

Visi is a celebration of living well. It is committed to bringing readers the best of South African design, decor and architecture, together with the latest international trends. The innovative magazine prides itself on quality and integrity in design and editorial content. Readers enjoy news about today’s decor and design trends, new products and ideas, as well as features on South Africa’s most beautiful homes and spaces.

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SOLD TO THE ONLY BIDDER! • Or, “How financial journalist GIULIETTA TALEVI ended up with a large Victorian cupboard by mistake”.

CALM IN THE WILDS • Designer and creative director TRACY LYNCH explores the notion of “home”, and what the Eastern Cape means to her.

MY FIRST LOVE • MARIA McCLOY considers love, loss and community living as she hunts for a replacement home after a fire.

VISI Stories • DESIGN, ART, ARCHITECTURE, FASHION, BOOKS, BOOZE & COWBOYS

1 IGNITION POINT • Now in its second year, CAPE TOWN FURNITURE WEEK shone brightly as a BEACON for the Mother City's design community. As the media partner, VISI was there to bear witness to the start of something rather special.

2 IF THE KAROO WAS A BLANKET • MUNGO has launched a new DOUBLE CLOTH blanket that pays homage to the early days of this acclaimed MASTER WEAVER brand.

3 RUG AND ROLL • Design duo DOKTER AND MISSES floor with their new graphic RUG COLLECTION.

4 ANATOMY OF A SERVER • Durban-based design duo Nindya Bucktowar and Nikhil Tricam of STUDIO KALKI take us through the inspiration behind one of their latest creations – the FYNBOS SERVER.

5 YES, INDEED • ITALTILE's latest range of large-format CONCRETE-LOOK PORCELAIN TILES adds a layer of contemporary sophistication to a neutral design palette.

6 THE SOURCE OF INSPIRATION • Looking for DECOR INSPIRATION, or some professional help with your latest interior-design project? THE SOURCING LAB is here to make your life easier.

7 NEW SKOOL OLD SCHOOL • Two historical South African GIRLS’ SCHOOLS recently unveiled new spaces designed to embrace their students’ MODERN-DAY REQUIREMENTS.

8 BUILDING AN ICON • Join architect Brian McKechnie on a journey through 1930s Johannesburg as we continue our series on South Africa's most iconic buildings. This time we visit an ART DECO JEWEL – the ANSTEYS BUILDING.

9 FABRIC OF LIFE • Kenyan-born photographer THANDIWE MURIU tells the story of AFRICAN IDENTITY, beauty and individualism through her work – and her new book, CAMO.

10 IN STUDIO WITH HANNAH MASSEY • We caught up with the TALENTED CERAMICIST behind the brand HAN to find out more about her design approach and studio space.

11 STYLE IN THE CITY • Founder and creative director of Cocoon Lifestyle BILALA MABUZA talks design inspiration, art and her work at STEYN CITY.

12 THE MAVERICKS • Dutch sustainable furniture brand PLANQ is bridging the gap between CONTEMPORARY DESIGN and ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS. We caught up with them on a recent trip to SA.

13 RISING STAR THANDO NTULI • Fashion designer and founder of MUNKUS Thando Ntuli shares what inspires her CREATIVITY, the importance of a well-constructed garment and the PHILOSOPHY behind her brand.

14 UNDER THE SUN • CHASE THE SUNSHINE across the globe to these luxe, summer-soaked NEW HOTELS.

15 CALL ME OLD FASHIONED • Join VISI on a quest to find the BEST OLD FASHIONED in the City of Gold.

16 MARK OF TIME • Three new books on the work of CONTEMPORARY TATTOO ARTISTS showcase...