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Second StyleSociety Pop up Boutique comes to Cape Town
The second StyleSociety Pop up Boutique will be held on Saturday 3 December 2011 at the Fire and Ice Hotel in Cape Town from 9.30am, closing at 5.30pm. This event follows the innovative, international way of shopping that offers discerning shoppers the opportunity to stay ahead of trends by securing fashionable buys at great discounted prices from a handpicked selection of local designers and international brands. 4 Nov 2011 09:40
Wool market continues upward surge
The wool market continued its upward trend at this week's sale and the Cape Wools Merino indicator gained 3.9% on last week to close at R104.03/kg (clean) - an increase of 13% on the opening sale. 3 Nov 2011 14:10


Skeletons in the closet
When it comes to conspicuous consumption, what consumers want is clothing. It's an aspiration that retailers are exploiting to the hilt. 28 Oct 2011 13:27
Foschini in fashion faux pas
[Andile Ndlovu] Foschini Group CEO Doug Murray said there was a possibility of more T-shirts being pulled from its stores following the removal of three "offensive" shirts. 27 Oct 2011 14:56
Claws out in clash of the Fashion Weeks
PARIS, FRANCE: War has broken out between Milan and New York, with London the first casualty, as the top fashion capitals clash over the dates of their rival style marathons, held back-to-back once every six months. 18 Oct 2011 15:02
Winners of Thuthuka Jewellery competition
Late last week, the winners of the 2011 Thuthuka Jewellery & Product Development Programme Competition received their awards from the Minister of Arts and Culture, Paul Mashatile, at the gala opening of the 2011 exhibition at the University of Johannesburg Art Gallery. The exhibition runs until 26 October 2011 at the UJ Art Centre, Kingsway Campus. 17 Oct 2011 08:56
Promotion encourages young South African fashion designers
Bidorbuy is promoting entrepreneurship in the fashion industry by introducing its online marketplace as a viable marketing and selling platform for up and coming South African fashion designers who would like to promote their line of work to the site's over one million shoppers 13 Oct 2011 09:45
A bold new look in clothing industry
SA's clothing industry has crossed the Rubicon. It has secured a three-year wage deal that will allow it to pay new entrants into the workforce 20%-30% less than existing workers. 10 Oct 2011 14:33
Student winners debut designs in selected Foschini stores
Foschini, in collaboration with African Fashion International (AFI), launched the Foschini AFI Fastrack competition this year and its three student winners will see their designs launch as limited editions in the second week of November 2011 in the Canal Walk, Eastgate and Gateway retail outlets following their debut at Cape Town Fashion Week. 6 Oct 2011 15:20
Label Collections goes online
Designer and founder of Label Collections, Nadia Turton, has decided to broaden her horizons and step into the online fashion market with the launch of a new website. It features the latest summer range's four main themes: Neutrals, French Riviera, Garden Party and High Summer. 5 Oct 2011 13:52
WitcheryMan arrives in South Africa in November
Following on the success of its womenswear brand in Stuttafords' Sandton, Rosebank and The Pavilion stores, the leading Australian brand will launch its menswear division in South Africa in November 2011. 30 Sep 2011 10:06
New Elle New Talent Designer highlights mohair
Kelly Esterhuyse is the winner of the Elle New Talent 2011 Designer Search, in association with Mr Price, for her interpretation of 'Show me Your Pattern' in mohair. She was selected from eight finalists at the opening show of SA Fashion Week, held at The Rosebank Hotel in Johannesburg, late last week. 27 Sep 2011 09:36
'Mandela fashion line' makes runway debut
The clothing created for 46664, the anti-apartheid hero's prison number which is now the name of his charity, appeared on the catwalk for South Africa Fashion Week, with everything from salmon-coloured suits for men to full-length flowing gowns for women. 26 Sep 2011 15:21
Local celebrity designer now available at Edgars
Following his launch at SA Fashion Week back in February 2006, Thula Sindi has been described as a formidable force in the local fashion industry. His ready-to-wear collection is now available at selected Edgars stores in Melrose Arch and Sandton City in Johannesburg, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town and the Pavilion in Durban. 26 Sep 2011 09:35

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