There is an unspoken elegance in spaces dedicated to thought: libraries, lecture halls, corridors lined with history. It is here that winter dressing finds its most natural expression. Tailoring softens, knitwear gathers warmth and sport-inflected pieces take on a quiet sophistication. This story explores a new kind of society – defined not by inheritance but by intention, where style is cultivated slowly and worn with ease.
LEFT TO RIGHT: LYDIA: Varsity jacket R2,599, top R799, sport track pants R1,499 and sneakers R999. RUTH: Sweater R1,499, track pants R1,699 and retro runner sneakers R1,699. TOBY: Argyle golfer top R1,899 and slim-leg chinos R1,199. MARTHINUS: Double-face golfer top R1,699 and slim-fit chinos R1,199. MARK: Printed tech T-shirt R399, boucle knit R1,999, straight-leg denims R1,499 and textured tan sneakers R1,699. JANI: Ribbed polo-neck T-shirt R799, V-neck cable knit R1,899, Sienna sport track pants R1,699 and sneakers R999. JULIA: Pique golfer top R999, knit pleated skirt R2,299, blazer R3,699 and stone loafers R2,299. All apparel and footwear from Polo.
MARK: Signature T-shirt R699, Stellies. Wool-blend navy tailored trousers R1,999, Politix. Baseball jacket R1,300, Maties. Sneakers R3,399, New Balance.
LEFT TO RIGHT: JANI: Camel knitted top R1,499, trousers R1,899 and sneakers R999, all Polo. Sweater R1,099, New Balance. Socks R179, Stellies. MARTHINUS: French navy polo shirt R1,299, French navy trousers R1,499 and check blazer R3,499, all Politix. Tan sneakers R1,699, Polo. JULIA: Trench coat R2,999, organic cotton white T-shirt R529, merino wool knitted jogger R1,199 and loafers R2,699, all Stella McCartney x H&M collection.
TOBY: Burgundy crew-neck knit R1,299 and French navy trousers R1,499, both Politix. Cream college cardigan R870, Maties.
KIRSTEN: V-neck jersey R1,099, barrel-leg track pants R699 and scarf R299, all Poetry. Sneakers R2,299, New Balance. MARTHINUS: Burgundy zip-up polo shirt R999, slim stretch denim jeans R1,499 and houndstooth bomber jacket R2,499, all Politix. Sneakers R3,399, New Balance.
KIRSTEN: Parka R1,799 and check scarf R399, both Poetry. Track pants R1,199 and corduroy cap R595, both Stellies.
RUTH: Organic cotton hoodie R899, Stella McCartney x H&M collection.
LYDIA: Merino wool knitted polo top R1,199 and blazer R3,799, both Stella McCartney x H&M collection. Dark navy trousers with side trim R1,199, Poetry.
MARTHINUS: Sport tech T-shirt R399, Polo. Springboks 95 V-neck jersey R1,799, Old School.
CREDITS
PHOTOGRAPHER: JACQUES WEYERS OF HERO CREATIVE MANAGEMENT
LIGHTING & DIGITAL ASSISTANT: CHRIS RAYNE
MAKE-UP ARTIST: ALGRIA, USING WESTMAN ATELIER @SKINS.CO.ZA
HAIR STYLIST: JEANETTE GENIS
FASHION ASSISTANT: MARIA STEYN
LOCATION: LANZERAC
CAST: JULIA DU PREEZ, RUTH GOLIATH, MARK DU PREEZ, JANI ROUX, MARTHINUS FOURIE, LYDIA LAUBSCHER, TOBY DE RUITER, KIRSTEN VAN REENEN
STOCKISTS
H&M: HM.COM
MATIES: MATIESHOP.CO.ZA
NEW BALANCE: NEWBALANCE.CO.ZA
POETRY: POETRYSTORES.CO.ZA
POLITIX: WOOLWORTHS.CO.ZA
POLO: POLO.CO.ZA
STELLIES: STELLIES.CO