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Lyle & Scott available in South Africa from winter

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:16:00 +0200

Click to enlargeFrom winter 2012, the Scottish fashion label, Lyle & Scott Fashion for men and women will be available in South Africa through Skye Distribution.
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Ten most beautiful objects in South Africa selected

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:17:00 +0200

The shortlist of the 10 most beautiful objects in South Africa over the past year has been selected by line-up of design journalists and cultural commentators for Design Indaba's 2012 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa (MBOISA) award.
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Textile industry 'optimistic' despite looming job cuts

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:56:00 +0200

Despite Seardel's proposed move to retrench about 1500 staff, the future of the clothing industry remained one of optimism and sustainable growth, Apparel Manufacturers of SA director Johann Baard said yesterday, 6 February.
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Wool prices affects textile industry

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:13:00 +0200

SA's textile industries are experiencing contrasting fortunes, with wool prices at record levels and cotton down substantially from its highs of 10 months ago.
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Dress for success

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:34:00 +0200

You have just landed a new job and as if that isn't stressful enough, finding a new wardrobe to match the corporate culture you are entering can only add strain to the difficult transition period.
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Second Africa Fashion Week for London

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:45:00 +0200

Following its successful launch in 2011, Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) will be held in Spitalfields Traders Market, located in Crispin Place London, E1 from 3-4 August 2012, a venue with a capacity for 10 000 visitors.
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R60-million in fake goods seized

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:14:00 +0200

IOL reports that Durban police have sized falsely branded clothing worth about R60-million from a container that was packed with fake Nike, Adidas, Puma, Daniel Hechter, Levi and Uzzi clothes and shoes.
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Juju designer is a traitor - union

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:25:00 +0200

The South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union has joined the fray in condemning the Juju label designer's decision to produce the range in China.
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Juju clothing label to be made in China

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:16:00 +0200

Pretoria fashion designer Obakeng Ramabodu of OB Fitted's Juju clothing range will hit the market soon. The range, inspired by suspended ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema, is expected to launch in early February in Johannesburg.
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Sactwu welcomes preferential procurement products

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:28:00 +0200

The SA Clothing and Textile Workers Union (Sactwu) on Wednesday welcomed the announcement by government of the first wave of products designated in terms of the new preferential procurement regulations, which came into effect today, 8 December.
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