Skip has teamed up with three of South Africa's top fashion designers for a monochromatic fashion pop-up in Johannesburg and Cape Town. 13 Jul 2018
German furniture and décor brand Kare has opened its first South African store in Kramerville, Johannesburg. The 1,000 square metre space is located on Appel Road and carries the brand's extensive range of furniture, lighting and accessories. 13 Jul 2018
While the concept of laboratory-grown stones is not an entirely new one, the recent announcement by De Beers that they will be setting up their own synthetic diamond production signals a significant shift in the industry, according to Shiny Rock Polished, an industry specialist in the fine jewellery space. 12 Jul 2018
When you're practising yoga in a class, there's an instructor who can guide you through each pose. When you're doing it on your own, however, you pretty much just have to hope you're getting it right. That's why Nadi X "smart" yoga pants were created - they're like an instructor that you wear. 10 Jul 2018
Trend forecaster WGSN reckons womenswear for spring/summer 2019 will lean towards a reclaiming of
power dressing in a sassier, sexier aesthetic with an inclination for the '80s and '00s nostalgia, imperfect
details and voluminous shapes. These findings were explored through 'maths and magic' by WGSN
director of retail and buying Sara Maggioni when she delivered a womenswear S/S 2019 buyers briefing
at the 2018 Source Africa that was recently held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. 2 Jul 2018
Entrepreneur and social innovator Zaid Osman is one of the driving forces behind South Africa's vibrant sneaker culture. Five years ago he held his first Sneaker Exchange event purely as a means to fund a business venture. Since then the sneaker trading event has taken on a life of its own, drawing thousands of like-minded footwear connoisseurs in search of their next prized pair of kicks. 29 Jun 2018
WGSN's trend forecast for menswear spring/summer 2019 sees a focus on hybrid styling, mixing and matching, and bolder, brighter colours. WGSN's director of retail and buying Sara Maggioni presented a buyers briefing based on a trend forecast for menswear spring/summer 2019 at Source Africa 2018, which was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 20-21 June 2018. 28 Jun 2018
Cape Town e-commerce startup, Dorp (Digital Online Retail Products), has launched its reimagined version of the classic South African Veldskoen leather walking shoe in the UK and Europe. 22 Jun 2018
Global modest fashion brand, Haute-Elan, has marked its entry into the South African market with a pop-up boutique in Artem Galleria in Sea Point set to run until 18 December 2018 - with plans to launch flagship stores at a later date. 21 Jun 2018
The number of pantyhose imported worldwide totalled 1.3 million tonnes in 2016, remaining constant against the previous year's level, according to the report 'World: Pantyhose And Tights - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025', recently published by IndexBox. 18 Jun 2018
NEWSWATCH: Guess co-founder Paul Marciano is stepping down as executive chairman after the fashion company concluded an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment. 13 Jun 2018
Aspiring and existing fashion entrepreneurs wanting to take their business to the next level are encouraged to enter the Truworths Fashion Incubation Programme. The initiative is the result of a partnership between the South African fashion retailer and The Startup Hatchery, a virtual business incubator. 12 Jun 2018
Turkish menswear brand D'S Damat has entered the South African market, opening a store in Menlyn Park in Pretoria. The company markets itself as an "affordable luxury" brand, catering to men who want stylish apparel for both casual and formal affairs. 7 Jun 2018
The amount of jewellery exported worldwide reduced by -1.8% against the previous year level, according to the report 'World: Jewelry - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025', recently published by IndexBox. 7 Jun 2018
Brothers Matt (left) and Brad Milne (right) with Falke group general manager Martin Grobbelaar and Keaton Quarmby, group marketing executive, during a recent visit to Sydney.
Legwear specialists Falke South Africa will this month be establishing a retail presence in Australia, following an "extremely successful" visit to the country. 7 Jun 2018
Puma and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Design Lab have been collaborating on an exciting research project that looks at how bacteria can be used within sportswear design to improve performance and sustainability. 5 Jun 2018
NEWSWATCH: After years of vowing to never sell laboratory-made stones, De Beers Group has announced the launch of a new company, called Lightbox Jewelry, that will begin marketing a new brand of lab-grown diamond jewellery under the Lightbox name in September. 30 May 2018
When mother and son team Penny and Dimitri Parolis founded PDL Distributors in October 1993, the first brand they launched locally was Mura Hosiery. The South African distributor is returning to its roots by offering the new look, repackaged Mura Hosiery still made to the standards of Italian excellence that helped build the PDL Distributors business in the early 90's. 29 May 2018
Bata South Africa has entered into a strategic relationship with Edgars that will see a number of Bata brands being available in department stores nationwide. It's hoped the partnership will expand sales opportunities for both companies. 23 May 2018
NEWSWATCH: Celebrated South African fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo, creator of the MaXhosa by Laduma brand, is taking legal action against Spanish fashion retailer Zara over an alleged case of copyright infringement. 25 Apr 2018
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