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Womenswear, footwear and kidswear deliver for merged Superbalist
Just over a month after its merger with Spree, Superbalist says the platform migration went ahead with no major glitches. The merger of two of South Africa's most prominent online fashion retailers was announced in June and integration was completed over a 7-week period. 15 Nov 2018
Designer Jean Paul Gaultier bans fur from future collections
NEWSWATCH: Parisian couturier Jean Paul Gaultier is the latest fashion designer to ditch the use of fur in all future collections. 13 Nov 2018
New men's styling service lets you try before you buy
South African online styling service Crate|ov Clothes, gives men the opportunity to be dressed by a professional stylist who selects outfits based on their preferences and then sends them a package of their picks. Customers then send back what they don't want, and pay only for what they keep. 13 Nov 2018
American Swiss sets up shop in Australia
South African jewellery retailer American Swiss has expanded abroad with the opening of its first store in Australia last week. 12 Nov 2018
From left to right- IDC CEO, Mr. Geoffrey Qhena; Chief from Ximba Community, Chief Zibuse Mlaba; KZN Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs MEC, Sihle Zikalala; EThekw.
From left to right- IDC CEO, Mr. Geoffrey Qhena; Chief from Ximba Community, Chief Zibuse Mlaba; KZN Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs MEC, Sihle Zikalala; EThekw.
Glodina Towelling has been re-launched by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) in Kwa-Zulu Natal. 9 Nov 2018
Weylandts opens first PE store
Weylandts has announced that it will be opening its first Port Elizabeth store. 9 Nov 2018
#EntrepreneurMonth: Traditional textiles from Turkey, with love
The hammam towel, also known as a pestamal, is a perennial Turkish accessory that's prized for its myriad of uses. Said to have been traditionally used in the super-hot hammams (Turkish baths), they needed to be durable, soft and good at drying in humid conditions. 5 Nov 2018
Woolworths to pull David Jones brand from SA stores
Woolworths will be dropping the David Jones brand in South Africa, with plans to rebrand the range under its in-house Classic Collection. 1 Nov 2018
SA pre-owned luxury retailer extends service across southern Africa
South African pre-owned luxury retailer, Luxity, will be extending its offering across the southern African region, into Namibia, Zambia, Angola and Botswana. 30 Oct 2018
Introducing the new Style by SA design cohort
To celebrate local talent and creativity, Woolworths will once again collaborate with the frontrunners of local fashion as they present their latest Style by SA range. This season's SS18 collection will feature collaborations with Thebe Magugu, Mmuso Maxwell, Wanda Lephoto and Watermelon Social Club. 22 Oct 2018
The custom craftsmanship behind winning SA furniture design
As recipients of Best Furniture Design at the recent 2018 100% Design South Africa, held alongside Decorex in Joburg, Cape Town-based design duo Kino made an impression on the public and its peers with strikingly minimal pieces. 19 Oct 2018
Trademark law and its limits in the fashion industry
While fashion trends come and go, some become classics, such as the Chanel suit, the Burberry trench coat, the Ralph Lauren polo shirt, Louis Vuitton bags, and Levi 501 jeans. 16 Oct 2018
Versace acquisition: Michael Kors needed to boost its credibility to make it in the luxury market
By acquiring the prestigious Italian fashion house, Versace, American group Michael Kors enters the luxury world, despite a lack of experience in the sector. It's a risky move, but one that makes financial sense. 15 Oct 2018
Moschino x H&M collection hits SA stores in November
Cartoons, shiny metallics, over-the-top accessories and statement-making prints are what characterise the much anticipated Moschino x H&M collection. 12 Oct 2018
Renewed brand focus, product innovation drives Olympic International sales
Technical footwear company, Olympic International, has reported 25% year on year growth, despite tough economic conditions. 11 Oct 2018
- OnPoint PR
Poetry's SS19 collection inspires far-flung journeys and romantic escapes
Summer is a smell that rises softly from silvery sand and clings to skin damp with salt spray. It's the clatter of shutters before dawn to let in the blossom-fragrant morning air, and the petals of peonies scattered around a vase on the breakfast table. It's the graze of a fluttery sleeve along a sun-kissed arm and sandals twined around fingertips as you make a mad dash for the shore. Summer is romance, freedom, adventure and bliss. 9 Oct 2018
- OnPoint PR
Vibrant femininity and considered modern collectables at the heart of Poetry SS19 homeware range
This season's Poetry homeware, décor and lifestyle range will launch in store and online from October onwards. As the first whispers of a languid summer unfurl, the stage is set for a season of vibrant femininity and boundless celebrations. 8 Oct 2018
Hisense rolls out new suite of home appliances in SA
Hisense, the Chinese multinational appliance and electronics manufacturer, recent strengthened its presence in the South African market by introducing a new range of household appliances. 5 Oct 2018
- OnPoint PR
Old Khaki SS19 collection rings in a retro summer
The new Old Khaki spring/summer range will be available in stores and online in October. This year it's all about that chilled-out, hanging-by-the-beach, vintage LA vibe. Expect a fresh new take on urban-adapted wardrobe staples that can take you from rooftop drinks to a sun-drenched beach mission, or a road trip in a rip-roaring retro car without missing a beat. 5 Oct 2018
The paradox of choice. Why made-to-order might not solve the fashion industry's problems
How could you go from winning awards for "Store Design of The Year" and "Best Shoe Ever" to selling nothing? 4 Oct 2018
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