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Sumien Brink (1)

A stalwart in the South African publishing industry, Sumien has a natural flair for creative energy and editorial vision. Her trajectory from fashion editor at Cosmopolitan to editor of House and Leisure (when it launched in 1993) and then on to Woolworths TASTE, Plascon SPACES and VISI speaks volumes of her brilliance. ‘My favourite flowers are Nasturtiums, always – I love the colour and buttery smell.’ Get a glimpse into Sumien’s home on p146. @sumienbrink

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