The Threads Accelerator, a fashion SME programme presented by marketing agency Nonzero and Standard Bank, has entered its second stage. Twelve fashion entrepreneurs - three each from Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town - have embarked on a 12-week programme designed to turn their fashion brands into fashion businesses. 17 Jan 2018
ROME, Italy - Think Italian fashion and you are likely to think of chic central, Milan. But "Made in Italy" actually has its roots in Florence, where the hotly anticipated Pitti Uomo trade fair opens this week. 9 Jan 2018
More than R97-million worth of fake clothing was seized by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in its crackdown on illegal clothing and textile imports this year. 21 Dec 2017
Rails of new designs from Edcon's Design Innovation Challenge cohort are now available at select Edgars stores countrywide. The initiative provided 14 young fashion design graduates with the opportunity to launch their unique designs to the retail market. 18 Dec 2017
Handcrafted leather accessory label, Missibaba, has opened a new store at the Watershed in the V&A Waterfront. 15 Dec 2017
Woolworths has issued a product recall on three children's t-shirts after being alerted to the use of animal fur in the pom-pom trims. With immediate effect, the product has been removed from the shelf, pending further investigation. 13 Dec 2017
The Ethiopian Textile Industry Development Institute said the foreign currency generated from the textile sector has been steadily growing. 13 Dec 2017
While the demise of physical retail abroad - at least as we've come to know it - is sure to cast a shadow on the plans of local counterparts, retail consultant Brett Kaplan believes the long-term outlook for local apparel retail is a good news story. 13 Dec 2017
MILAN, Italy - Luciano Benetton, one of the founders of the eponymous Italian clothing company, announced his return on Thursday to the helm of the struggling company. 4 Dec 2017
The fashion industry has some major sustainability problems. By 2030, it is predicted that the industry's water consumption will grow by 50% to 118 billion cubic metres, its carbon footprint will increase to 2,791m tonnes and the amount of waste it creates will hit 148m tonnes. 23 Nov 2017
Mintaka, a new brand of leather bags and accessories, is the most recent addition under the Vermont Leathercraft Manufacturers umbrella, a local leather company that has been family-owned for the last thirty years. 23 Nov 2017
For decades, Ikea has filled homes across the world with bookcases, beds, cardboard boxes and countless tea lights. The company's business model, based on huge production runs of identical stock, allowed it to export Scandinavian style at an affordable price. 22 Nov 2017
The race is on to bring 3D printed footwear to market. Adidas, Nike and Under Armour are some of the big names that have been working on delivering bespoke shoes to their customers. 17 Nov 2017
Suiting and tailoring brand Fabiani, established as an exclusively menswear label for nearly forty years, has broadened its focus to include women's fashion. The launch of Fabiani Women marks the beginning of a new era for the brand, the pioneer behind the new collection none other than acclaimed local designer Warrick Gautier. 16 Nov 2017
If you are in the business of clothing, footwear, textiles and fashion accessories, then come and network, explore and see what's available on the international market. 15 Nov 2017
Gavin Rajah's Prêt à Vivre collection of linen and handpoured massage candles, set to hit @home stores later this month, is the driving force behind the 'Behind the Seams' initiative, a project that outsources and trains women from vulnerable communities to sew and embroider. 15 Nov 2017
ZURICH - Richemont, the world's second-largest luxury group, said Friday it had enjoyed exceptional profit growth in the first half of its financial year as the firm moved on from a costly buyback of its high-end watches. 13 Nov 2017
LONDON - Burberry shares tumbled on Thursday, as investors were spooked by the expected costs of a strategy overhaul and a below-expectations rise in profits at the British luxury fashion giant, analysts said. 10 Nov 2017
Brait shares rallied more than 3% at one stage on Wednesday on its decision to value 2015's 780m acquisition of UK fashion retailer New Look at the princely sum of nothing. 9 Nov 2017
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