Meet our team
Meet the LOOKBOOK Studio team who lovingly and excitingly put together every issue of House and Leisure – a diversely talented and equally creative bunch who are passionate about print
editor-in-chief
Charl Francois Edwards
If LOOKBOOK Studio was a structure, Charl would be the curved metal framework: cradling the community within and holding the vision together. Charl’s creative direction is layered with experience thanks to his decade-long career in branding, decor, retail and publishing. As Editor-in-Chief of House and Leisure and co-founder of LOOKBOOK Studio, Charl treats each issue with curatorial delicateness bolstered by his drive for excellence. When not at his desk he’s on the beach, seeking out beautiful locations or spotting something interesting that’s likely to become the next ‘big’ thing. @charl_edwards
If LOOKBOOK Studio was a structure, Charl would be the curved metal framework: cradling the community within and holding the vision together. Charl’s creative direction is layered with experience thanks to his decade-long career in branding, decor, retail and publishing. As Editor-in-Chief of House and Leisure and co-founder of LOOKBOOK Studio, Charl treats each issue with curatorial delicateness bolstered by his drive for excellence. When not at his desk he’s on the beach, seeking out beautiful locations or spotting something interesting that’s likely to become the next ‘big’ thing. @charl_edwards
publisher
Pieter Bruwer
With entrepreneurship in his veins and a flair for business, Pieter has orchestrated the renaissance of House and Leisure, along with co-founding LOOKBOOK Studio in 2020. Au fait with building things from the ground up, Pieter is challenging traditional business models (a work in progress and something that’s given him a few more grey hairs). With roots in educational publishing, he has a love for creative content and beautiful design, which makes him the perfect leader for our dynamic team. In his downtime you’ll find Pieter travelling the globe, walking in the mountains or enjoying a very good glass of wine. @pieter.bruwer
With entrepreneurship in his veins and a flair for business, Pieter has orchestrated the renaissance of House and Leisure, along with co-founding LOOKBOOK Studio in 2020. Au fait with building things from the ground up, Pieter is challenging traditional business models (a work in progress and something that’s given him a few more grey hairs). With roots in educational publishing, he has a love for creative content and beautiful design, which makes him the perfect leader for our dynamic team. In his downtime you’ll find Pieter travelling the globe, walking in the mountains or enjoying a very good glass of wine. @pieter.bruwer
Margot Molyneux
managing editor
With her immaculate style and
a strategic mind, Margot is a creative force who keeps us on our toes! Her experience with her own fashion label for over a decade is an ode to her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, which she fosters through all her endeavours. Our platforms (be it our digital marketing presence or physical in-office dynamic) are elevated with Margot involved. Partial to a glass of wine at Leo’s and a lover of travel, when not at the studio Margot is dreaming up the next destination to visit or enjoying her new-found hobby, kayaking. @margot_molyneux
With her immaculate style and
a strategic mind, Margot is a creative force who keeps us on our toes! Her experience with her own fashion label for over a decade is an ode to her creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, which she fosters through all her endeavours. Our platforms (be it our digital marketing presence or physical in-office dynamic) are elevated with Margot involved. Partial to a glass of wine at Leo’s and a lover of travel, when not at the studio Margot is dreaming up the next destination to visit or enjoying her new-found hobby, kayaking. @margot_molyneux
style editor
Storm Ross
A natural visual storyteller and producer, Storm has an effortless talent for styling – with a particular favour for ethical and local design and the artisanal. From traversing the urban landscape to spot facades, to nestling deep into unfurling nature scenes, she speaks to our human instinct for collecting beauty. Storm has years of creative excellence behind her! If she’s not on a location recce or sourcing 100+ items for a shoot, she’s probably walking Olive, hiking on the mountain or enjoying an icy dip in the ocean. @_storm_ross
A natural visual storyteller and producer, Storm has an effortless talent for styling – with a particular favour for ethical and local design and the artisanal. From traversing the urban landscape to spot facades, to nestling deep into unfurling nature scenes, she speaks to our human instinct for collecting beauty. Storm has years of creative excellence behind her! If she’s not on a location recce or sourcing 100+ items for a shoot, she’s probably walking Olive, hiking on the mountain or enjoying an icy dip in the ocean. @_storm_ross
content creator
Grace Crooks
Raised by an architect and an artist, Grace was born to be a LOOKBOOKer. The newest member of our team, she adds a calm, creative energy to the studio – and excels in her many varied roles, be it through design, illustration, research or writing. Her tranquil presence and diverse creative skillset mean she gets to be involved in many aspects of what we do. Grace loves a leisurely stroll, paired with compulsory stops to smell the roses. @crooksister
Raised by an architect and an artist, Grace was born to be a LOOKBOOKer. The newest member of our team, she adds a calm, creative energy to the studio – and excels in her many varied roles, be it through design, illustration, research or writing. Her tranquil presence and diverse creative skillset mean she gets to be involved in many aspects of what we do. Grace loves a leisurely stroll, paired with compulsory stops to smell the roses. @crooksister
studio manager
Lisiwe Qukwana
Where would we be without our studio operator – keeping our quirky yellow ducks in a row in HR, finance, IT (and everything in between)? Lisiwe is the friendly gatekeeper of our studio, ensuring that everything runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. But she’s not all business: she has a heart-warming laugh, she’s a natural wellness advocate and nature lover, and she’s always up for a First Thursdays walkabout or an adventure outdoors. @whereislisiwe
Where would we be without our studio operator – keeping our quirky yellow ducks in a row in HR, finance, IT (and everything in between)? Lisiwe is the friendly gatekeeper of our studio, ensuring that everything runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. But she’s not all business: she has a heart-warming laugh, she’s a natural wellness advocate and nature lover, and she’s always up for a First Thursdays walkabout or an adventure outdoors. @whereislisiwe
commercial editor
Greer Krige
Greer keeps our commercial cogs greased. She’s had the longest- standing relationship with House and Leisure, having worked for our title for 13 years. With that comes infinite knowledge of the decor and design industry. In her previous life, she majored in housing and project management. At LOOKBOOK Studio, she manages all things commercial, from strategic partnerships to distribution, while shaking up the traditional magazine model. She’s got a soft spot for aesthetic decor, good wine and lush philodendrons. @greerkrige2
Greer keeps our commercial cogs greased. She’s had the longest- standing relationship with House and Leisure, having worked for our title for 13 years. With that comes infinite knowledge of the decor and design industry. In her previous life, she majored in housing and project management. At LOOKBOOK Studio, she manages all things commercial, from strategic partnerships to distribution, while shaking up the traditional magazine model. She’s got a soft spot for aesthetic decor, good wine and lush philodendrons. @greerkrige2
content creator
Sisipho Graham
Cheerful, charming and almost always with a big smile on his face, Sisipho is an essential part of our team and a talented all-rounder. Having majored in Business Studies, at LOOKBOOK Studio he’s evolved towards co-ordinating our digital presence, assisting on shoots, researching and writing, getting involved in PR and always keeping his finger on the pulse of what’s new and exciting. When not at the studio, he’s likely socialising or planning his next weekend getaway. @sisiphograham
Cheerful, charming and almost always with a big smile on his face, Sisipho is an essential part of our team and a talented all-rounder. Having majored in Business Studies, at LOOKBOOK Studio he’s evolved towards co-ordinating our digital presence, assisting on shoots, researching and writing, getting involved in PR and always keeping his finger on the pulse of what’s new and exciting. When not at the studio, he’s likely socialising or planning his next weekend getaway. @sisiphograham
