THE RETURN OF THE NEW BREED

Thought we were gone for good? Never that.

 We haven’t been away for no reason. We listened to how you guys thought we could be better and have since, spent weeks working hard to make sure you guys fall in love again. This time, for good. We’ve reconstructed, polished and dusted our blog and trust you’ll be more than pleased with what’s in store for you.

We’re in constant pursuit of perfection as The Quadrant and with the work we’ve put in the past few weeks, we are confident you’ll agree we’re heading in the right direction.

You can look forward to new spins on old features, an interactive vlog by two of the most stylish guys on Rhodes campus dedicated to Men’s Fashion and The Quadrant opening up to a wider demographic as Owethu, now based in Joburg, covers events that are happening there.  You’ll have to keep glued to our blog to find out more.

For now, enjoy what we bring you this week.  Sunday is our favourite day of the week and with The Quadrant releasing new content every Sunday, we don’t see why it’s not YOUR favourite day. Remember to catch us on IG as The_Quadrant, on Twitter as the The_Quadrant4 and and and like our Facebook page. 

Planes, Spheres, Spaces, Bodies.

-         - The Quadrant

What we wear: Campus Style

This week we took it upon ourselves to try something a little different for our first style shoot of the year. We used people as our muses to inspire our outfit choices without being too literal, we took artists/ pop culture icons whom we think best fit our personal style. Looking forward to doing more themed style shoots, at the end of the day we are students and when it comes to clothes comfort is definitely a first.We’d love to know what you think. The style shoots will now include Palesa, Thembi and Nqo. We hope you love the pictures, we had a fun time shooting. 

Photo credit: Zama Mncube

Nqobile

 My artist inspiration was Rihanna , I absolutely loved the see through top she wore at Paris fashion week, her being Rih made it even edgier by wearing it with no bra.

Top: the Local Chinese Store . Boyfriend Jeans: Fashion Fusion. Denim long sleeve Top: Mr Price. Combat boots: Shop in Chatsworth, Durban.

Palesa

 My artist inspiration is Solange. I just dig her easy yet stylish vibe. She is a veteran when it comes to mixing prints so she definitely inspired my outfit choice. I like to take risks without looking too crazy, clothes are fun and Solange knows exactly how to push the experimenting envelope.

Shirt- Anisa Mpungwa at Mr Price, Skirt- Custom made, Shoes- Mr Price, Necklace- Mr Price

Bangles- Bloemfontein Street Market, Sunnies - Thrift store

Thembelilhle

My style inspiration was Karrueche Tran channelling Tupac. Tupac pioneered so much of what’s in fashion today, especially the classic bandana. I had fun channelling his style into something feminine, yet so iconically ‘Pac. 

Bandana – my own,  Plaid shirt – Woolworths , White crop top – The Quadrant merchandise. Black boxers – Mr Price, Chinos – Mr Price ,Converse All Star – Street Fever

By : Palesa Kgasane

Introducing the QuadMen Vlog : Bongani Dzeya and Tanaka Chibanda on Men's Fashion.

Two of the most stylish gentlemen on Rhodes Campus share with us their favourite looks for this season, the dos and donts in fashion and what's hot right now in the world of fashion. Drop them a comment on our YouTube page and watch them as they help guys and girls look their best, ALWAYS. 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6L6RYzCb7E

by Thembi Ngcai

FOODGASAM 

We are all always looking for great places to eat in Grahamstown, hearing that a Mexican restaurant had reopened had my stomach doing somersaults of happiness. I dragged my friends along down New Street to go try out Casa De Loco.

Walking into the restaurant, after a warm welcome from the waiters you immediately notice the decor. The walls are a vibrant rich colour of burnt orange, giving off the feeling of watching a sunset.  The soft music playing in the background and the smell of the scented candles creates the ideal ambiance. Perfect enough for any occasion, whether it’s dinner out with friends or simply a romantic date with someone special.

The unique looking bread they serve, (which I later found out were bread chips), has a crunchy saltiness that is balanced out by the smooth creaminess of the sauce you dip it into.  The food is presented in an elegant manner; the flavours have your taste buds dancing for more. The chicken wings are one of the best I’ve tasted so far. The slight crispiness and tenderness of the meat, coupled with the red hot sauce adds that extra kick. Creating the perfect union of spicy, tanginess that makes you regret for only ordering one portion.  The beef empanadas delicate but firm enough to handle, once placed in the mouth, you feel that silky fluffiness of the pastry and immediately get hit by the succulence of the beef. This small Mexican hideaway is a definite one to try out, the menu has other various scintillating items that one can order and be satisfied with.

By: Nqobile Mtshali