An exciting development for one small seed in collaboration with Grolsch and African Dope Records, one small seed proudly launched the very first print edition of Picture This. A two-night event held at the Grand Daddy Hotel in Long Street as part of Creative Week, Cape Town played host to this innovative new venture between...
On the 4th August 2010, Billy Talent arrived in South Africa. Their debut destination was Cape Town at the 3 Arts Theatre in Plumstead. Hours before the gig, the one small seed TV crew sat down with lead singer Ben Kowalewicz and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk to talk about their humble beginnings and their experience of...
One of the outcomes of South Africa hosting that global sports tournament that shall not be named is the sudden surge in international stars popping up all over SA – all, no doubt, with their eyes on their share of the money-pie. From the UK’s Fatboy Slim claiming to be the official DJ of the...
In celebration of Puma’s longstanding corroboration of African football, the global ‘sports lifestyle’ brand commissioned prominent New York artist Kehinde Wiley to create artworks in honour of the beautiful game and its African superstars. For our fashion section this season, one small seed constructed a shoot inspired by his art, featuring the Puma Africa Collection...
Photography: Johan Wilke Stylist: Justin Jurd & Bettina Louw Hair & Make-Up: Bianca Hartkopf Model: Betina Louw @ Faith Models Read the rest of issue 17: Open publication – Free publishing – More south africa Click here to view our #flashBack selection for September.
With dark flowing hair, looks to die for and style some would kill for, illustrator Miné Jonker must be the most gorgeous, multifaceted, self-confessed tomboy I have ever met. Finally (sigh of relief), an illustrator of the female kind. A rose amongst thorns, a veritable pearl amongst mussels… sorry boys. By Jenna Mervis Miné has...
Avant-garde creative Milfred du Toit not only starred in his debut role on the cover of Issue 17 of one small seed but also created the steamy summer spread ‘Discotheque Couture: Wild Young Things’ for our Wild Feature. Shot on a rainy Cape Town night, the shoot was all sexy women, slinky dresses and bubbling...
Issue 17 of one small seed – “The Wild Issue” dec/jan/feb 2009 – turned up the sun on its first fashion spread. Shot on location on the Sea Point Promenade in Cape Town, the blue skies and sweltering sun set the perfect mood for our slightly off-centre swimwear shoot. Length 05:10 (October 2009) South Beach...
It is a testament to the spirit of his life and music that Lucky Dube will be remembered for decades to come for his massive contribution to the world of reggae and how he used its success to become a global mouthpiece for the struggle against Apartheid. Originally published in one small seed magazine, issue...
The London-based, Japanese and Scandinavian-influenced brand Inoue jetted in to Cape Town to shoot a fine art-meets-fashion story for their Autumn/Winter 2009 collection. From the streets of Gugs to the golden sands of Clifton, the story journeys between the disparate elements of South African culture. Length 04:43 Chic Afrique from one small seed on Vimeo....
Photography: Neil Roberts @ Infidels Styling: Ryan Forster Hair & Make-Up: Miriam Jochims @Infidels for Mac & Aveda Photographers Assistants: Danielle Klopper Models: Hannes @ Fusion Models Petra @ Zero Models Read the rest of issue 14 Open publication – Free publishing – More south africa Click here to view our #flashBack selection for September....
‘Faux Fabric(n)ation’ is an exploration of original and iconic fashion styles seen through modern eyes to create the main fashion feature for the latest edition of one small seed, the ‘Original Fake’ issue. Combining elements of The Clash, Edie Sedgwick, The Sex Pistols, Grace Jones and Blondie, our fashion team delved into some of the...
Tim Biskup’s dense, character-driven style is inspired by mid-century modern design infused with a healthy dose of punk rock energy. Since the mid-eighties, he has produced a constant stream of limited edition prints, clothing, toys, books and other publications. Long recognised for his complex colour and design theories and a decidedly populist aesthetic, Biskup has...
