A new campaign by fashion retailer Trenery is bringing together a collection of talented African creatives in a celebration of craftsmanship and quality. The collaborations will be launched with accompanying in-store activations, including gallery-style exhibitions, a tea-making demonstration, niche scent journeys and a gin tasting. 28 Feb 2018
Menswear is a slightly smaller category than womenswear, with population demographics being one of the reasons for this as well as the fact that women tend to buy clothing more frequently than men. But the segment has gained ground over the last decade. 26 Feb 2018
MILAN, Italy - Gucci kicked off Milan Fashion Week in typical eccentric style on Wednesday as models carried replicas of their own heads on a runway transformed into a creepy operating room. 23 Feb 2018
Cape Town-based clothing label 2Bop started its life in 2004 as a way to turn a passion for classic video games into a form of expression. Its apparel is inspired by - and somewhat of a tribute to - the games that were popular in South Africa at corner shops and arcades in the 1980's and early 1990's. 21 Feb 2018
Following a dispute between fashion designer David Tlale and the original winner of his reality show The Intern, a young Limpopo designer by the name of Keletso Morabaa has been announced as the new winner. 21 Feb 2018
MILAN, Italy - Italian outerwear maker Moncler will unveil his strategy for shaking up the world fashion calendar at the Milan Fashion Week opening on Tuesday with his high-powered monthly "Genius" series. 20 Feb 2018
Natalie Mills was struggling financially when she embarked on her first entrepreneurship endeavour. Since then, Mills has gone on to create Crystal Creations, a bespoke range of quality jewellery, and is now on the verge of launching in the US. 19 Feb 2018
Along with Isabella Bosigno, Steven Rosenbau is the creative force behind Rosey & Vittori, a luxury streetwear brand that strives to bring panache to everyday street style. Rosenbaum and Bosigno recently presented their autumn/winter 2018 collection at South African Menswear Week held at Cape Town City Hall this past weekend. 16 Feb 2018
Young fashion designer Rich Mnisi has ventured into furniture design, debuting specially commissioned pieces at Southern Guild's Extra Ordinary group exhibition at its gallery in Cape Town's Silo District. 15 Feb 2018
Local celeb Nandi Madida presented her Colour by Nandi Madida Autumn/Winter 2018 collection, in collaboration with designer Josh Patron, at New York Fashion Week on Saturday. 13 Feb 2018
PARIS, France - Luxury goods maker Hermès said on Thursday it shrugged off economic, geo-political and monetary uncertainty to book record sales in 2017, thanks to the strong performance of all of its divisions across all regions. 12 Feb 2018
NEW YORK, US - Chen Peng is only 26 years old and yet his wildly original puffer coats have already adorned the likes of Rihanna and Lady Gaga. 8 Feb 2018
Apparel and footwear industry performance in 2017 has seen value sales grow by 4% with sportswear the most dynamic growth area, closely followed by children's wear. These two categories will remain key growth drivers through to 2022. This according to new research findings finding released by market research company Euromonitor International. 7 Feb 2018
He may be a gifted designer, but not everything about David Tlale is stylish. In what is the latest in a string of controversies that have mired his career, the winner of his reality TV show The Intern has yet to receive her prizes. 7 Feb 2018
PARIS, France - The historic French fashion label Paul Poiret has been resurrected and will show its first collection in nearly nine decades at Paris fashion week next month, the brand said. 2 Feb 2018
Saddler Belts is proud to announce that after 27 years of trading, they have registered their "Saddler" brand. 31 Jan 2018
Fans of global retailer Cotton On Group will now be able to shop online via a dedicated online store, and earn rewards by shopping both online and in-store using the CottonOn & Co. Perks programme to be launched next week. 25 Jan 2018
As it continues to grow its wholesale, manufacturing and online presence nationwide, shoemaker Bata South Africa has announced the rationalisation/restructuring of its retail division. The company says it will review its long-term strategy focusing on the expansion of multi-channel and online retail markets. 24 Jan 2018
Hedi Slimane
PARIS, France - Hedi Slimane, the designer who pioneered the skinny look at Dior and Saint Laurent, is to take over at Celine, the brand's owners said on Sunday. 22 Jan 2018
We recently saw a global clothing retailer unwittingly become the target of consumer fury locally, as a result of their sizing. A disgruntled customer pointed out on social media the visible disparity between the store's sizing compared to other local retailers' size equivalent, with the retailer in question responding that their sizing was in line with EU standards. 18 Jan 2018