PARIS - Belgian designer Anthony Vaccarello took over on Monday as creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, three days after the departure of the hugely influential Hedi Slimane. 5 Apr 2016
The underwear brand Jockey has announced a collaboration with the South African designer David Tlale, with the launch of a luxury range of underwear for men and women. 29 Mar 2016
The Foschini Group (TFG), through its UK subsidiary Phase-Eight, has acquired the entire share capital of Whistles, a British contemporary fashion brand for men and women. 29 Mar 2016
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), the international fashion retailer, is to open a store in the new Mall of Africa, Joburg on 28 April, 2016. The new store is set to offer customers an extensive shopping experience with over 3600m² of global fashion. 22 Mar 2016
NEW YORK, USA: US online giant Amazon on Tuesday, 8 March 2016, announced its first live show for its streaming video service, a 30-minute show dedicated to fashion which will be free to all viewers. 9 Mar 2016
As the South African economy weighs down retail sales, The Foschini Group may be looking at expanding its UK retail offering with its rumoured acquisition of upper-end mass market retailer Whistles International to act as a hedge against the falling rand. 8 Mar 2016
Fashion retailer Rex Trueform (Rextru), one of the more conservative family-controlled companies on the JSE, has made a move to market its wares online. 7 Mar 2016
Enduring empowerment company Brimstone Investment has sewn up profits at its 100%-owned clothing manufacturing subsidiary House of Monatic (HoM), with the help of a fashion retailing thrust. 7 Mar 2016
Models stride seamlessly down the runway - a sleek white canvas where perfectly coiffed hair and beautifully made up faces provide the backdrop for the hottest, newest fashion trends to grace the shelves of favourite boutique stores, influencing the local fashion scene for the months - if not years - to come. 4 Mar 2016
Malcolm Klûk and Christiaan du Toit, founders of Klûk CGDT. Image source: BDlive
When they weren't rubbing shoulders with the likes of the dearly departed David Bowie and Miriam Makeba, the founders of Klûk CGDT were working arduously to set a new benchmark in fashion design across the African continent and beyond. The enduring, masterly composition of their work over the years has put them among Africa's fashion top brass. 4 Mar 2016
Johannesburg's Work Shop New Town, an innovative new retail concept, houses over 100 fashion, design and lifestyle brands in the 1911 potato sheds at Newtown Junction. "Joburg has never had such a concentrated local design destination," says Trevyn McGowan, curator of the project, "so we have curated it to be the hub for African fashion. It's a retail environment like no other in this country..." 25 Feb 2016
Olivia Kennaway and Alice Heusser of Lalesso at the One&Only resort in Cape Town. Their company designed the resort’s luxury poolside cabanas. Lalesso, produces its swimwear in Cape Town and focuses on an ethical and transparent production process.
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When Alice Heusser and Olivia Kennaway met while studying at a Cape Town fashion design school in 2004, they had no idea their friendship would create a company making waves across the continent. 18 Feb 2016
David Jones Classic Collection will join Woolworths Holdings' clothing portfolio on 1 February 2016, with a new private label brand encapsulating the essence and heritage of one of the world's leading department stores, David Jones. 27 Jan 2016
FRANKFURT - Adidas' incoming chief Kaspar Rorsted faces major challenges when he takes over as the global sports brand's new CEO later this year as the company struggles to catch up with arch-rival Nike, analysts said. 20 Jan 2016
ROME - Dolce and Gabbana, designers best known for womenswear inspired by the sultry sensualism of southern Italy, are attacking the booming middle Eastern market for high fashion with a collection of abayas and hijabs. 11 Jan 2016
LAS VEGAS - Fitbit on Tuesday unveiled its 'smart fitness watch', aiming to get into the growing smartwatch segment with upgraded fitness tracking features. 7 Jan 2016
HANOI - Hundreds of workers at a Hong Kong-owned garment factory in Vietnam which makes lingerie for labels like Victoria's Secret and Wacoal have been hospitalised with food-poisoning, state media reported on Tuesday. 30 Dec 2015
The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers' Union (Sactwu) says the clothing, textile, footwear and leather manufacturing industry is entering a period of greater stability and higher levels of growth. 18 Dec 2015
The Australia-based Cotton On Group, the fashion retail group, is predicting its strongest festive period yet in South Africa, with an expected 20% growth in year-on-year sales. 14 Dec 2015
MADRID - Spanish global clothing giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, posted on Thursday a 20-percent surge in nine-month net profits as its investments and expansion began to pay off. 11 Dec 2015
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