Hundreds of Bangladesh textile plants shut indefinitely

DHAKA, BANGLADESH: Hundreds of Bangladeshi garment factories are to close indefinitely after worker unrest sparked by last month's collapse of a nine-storey building, the textile industry's main body said on Monday, 13 May 2013. 14 May 2013 15:15

The Exchange - fashion for organ donors

Only by becoming an organ donor can customers shop at The Exchange, a fashion boutique opened by Native at Cavendish Square in Cape Town on Friday 10 May 2013. Described as the world's first cashless fashion boutique, it is stocked with clothing and accessories from more than 25 of South Africa's top designers. 13 May 2013 10:04

Springs kilts for men with 'everything'

Ewan McGregor and Sean Connery wear them. Mel Gibson sported one in Braveheart and Prince Charles regularly has to hold his down to prevent flashing royal flesh during a stiff breeze. 6 May 2013 13:00

New designer uniforms for Virgin Atlantic staff

Leading British designer, Vivienne Westwood is to redesign the iconic red uniform of Virgin Atlantic's crew. Over 7500 staff including cabin crew, pilots, Clubhouse staff and Virgin Holidays employees will receive new uniforms, with employees being involved throughout the design process. 6 May 2013 10:15

New fashion brand from Foschini

Mat & May is the latest addition to the 18 fashion forward brands that make up leading retail group TFG (The Foschini Group). Its core focus is to provide consumers with good value and on-trend accessories that bridge the gap between function and form. 30 Apr 2013 10:29

Seardel HEPS seen in 2-6c range

Seardel Investment Corporation (SER) says for the year ended March 2013 it expects its headline earnings per share to be in a range of 2 to 6 cents‚ compared with 20.86 cents a year ago. Its earnings pe share are seen in a 4-8 cents range from 19.47 cents a year ago. 29 Apr 2013 14:49

Clothing, textiles can contribute to job creation

The Clothing and Textiles Competitiveness Programme (CTCP) has breathed life into sectors where new decent jobs are being created, thereby stopping the decline in these sectors, says Department of Trade and Industry (dti) director general Lionel October. 11 Apr 2013 07:06

LTE South Africa

Focus on Africa at industry showcase in Cape Town next week

[Issued by LTE South Africa] Next week will see apparel industry leaders from around the world gather in Cape Town for the first exclusively African sourcing event - Source Africa. 3 Apr 2013 13:50

Rock Girl initiative gets boost from Jenni Button, Paul du Toit

The Rock Girl initiative, which seeks to reduce violence against women and girls through the creation of safe spaces, has the support of South African luxury women's wear label, Jenni Button and renowned international artist, Paul du Toit. They have collaborated in producing an exclusive limited edition tank, with profits being donated to the Rock Girl initiative. 28 Mar 2013 09:35

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Edcon conference hears from dti, awards quality suppliers

Earlier this week, the Edcon group hosted local and regional supplier conference, attended by over 50 South African and regional clothing, footwear and home textile companies, with a keynote address being given by Abisha Tembo, chief director Department of Trade and Industry (dti). 22 Mar 2013 12:08

Stuttafords Emporium launches at Cavendish Square

[Eugene Yiga] The new Stuttafords Emporium, home of Africa's first standalone Banana Republic, was launched at Cape Town's Cavendish Square last night. Hosted by Stuttafords CEO Hilton Mer, the event included a fashion show by models and celebrities Dieter Voight, Tracy McGregor, Roxy Louw, Ty Keogh, Tanya Neft, Leigh-Anne Williams, Tracey Lange, and Nicole Flint. 20 Mar 2013 10:53

Bizcommunity.com

If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Hot Online Fashion to donate percentage to Feed SA

From March until May 2013, Hot Online Fashion will donate a percentage of every sale made to Feed SA. After which, shoppers will have the option of selecting whether they want to make a donation upon checkout or not. 18 Mar 2013 08:40