The April 2019 fire at the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral came as an immense shock to the people of France, as well as throughout Europe and in countries across the world. 9 May 2019
Sportswear giants Adidas and Reebok and outdoor clothing brand Patagonia are leading the way on transparency amongst the world's 200 largest fashion brands and retailers by disclosing a wide range of human rights policies, commitments and outcomes, as well as who their suppliers are. 25 Apr 2019
H&M has launched a new transparency initiative that will see the retailer share details on for each garment it sells online. This information will include the country where it's produced, supplier names, factory names and addresses, the number of workers in each factory and the materials used to make a specific garment. 25 Apr 2019
A mother and entrepreneur, Shannon McLaughlin is the founder of South African babywear brand Ubuntu Baba. If the company name rings a bell, it's because McLaughlin's small business made headlines for its successful 'David-vs-Goliath' battle with Woolworths. 18 Apr 2019
H&M has announced its first African collaboration with South African designer, Palesa Mokubung and her fashion label, Mantsho. The collection, to be made available from 15 August this year, will be sold in all South African stores as well as exclusive flagships around the world and all H&M online markets. 16 Apr 2019
The striking textile and knitwear designs conceived by South African golden boy Laduma Ngxokolo are not simply stylish collectables, they're vehicles of cultural preservation. Using his brand MaXhosa by Laduma and the Xhosa-inspired geometric patterns it's known for, Ngxokolo hopes to shatter the misconception that African luxury brands fall short of their international counterparts. 16 Apr 2019
South Africa is so close to London-born Naomi Campbell's heart that she considers it her second home. "When you think of South Africa you think of Nelson Mandela and that's the way it will always be," she says of her late friend (whom she affectionately calls "Grandad") and the first democratically elected president of the country. 15 Apr 2019
The fifth annual Condé Nast International (CNI) Luxury Conference kicked off in Cape Town yesterday, bringing some of the biggest names in global luxury to African soil - from Gucci, Pucci and Tiffany & Co., to Estée Lauder Companies, Salvatore Ferragamo and Naomi Campbell herself. 11 Apr 2019
Beyoncé Knowles has signed a partnership with Adidas, which will see the singer become a creative partner to the company, developing new apparel and footwear across the performance and lifestyle categories. 8 Apr 2019
Eurolux (Pty) Ltd is proud to officially announce its recent acquisition of Radiant Lighting (Pty) Ltd. The merger came into effect on 1 January 2019 and sees the two brands running parallel to each other as separate entities under the umbrella of the Eurolux Group. 29 Mar 2019
South African footwear brand, Veldskoen, has caught the attention of American businessman Mark Cuban, best known for his appearances on Shark Tank and as the owner of basketball team Dallas Mavericks. 26 Mar 2019
"We don't have enough resources to keep feeding this monster" - the stark words of warning about the new clothing industry from Maria Chenoweth, chief executive of Traid, a UK charity working to stop clothes being thrown away. 26 Mar 2019
The City of Cape Town has plans to commission a clothing, textile and fashion study in the 2019/20 financial year, to unpack the economic contribution of the sector. The outcome of this study will help to map out the value chain, provide a snapshot of the dynamics of the sector and help to identify potential opportunities and inherent constraints for the local industry. This is according to Alderman James Vos, City of Cape Town's Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management. 19 Mar 2019
NEWSWATCH - Louis Vuitton is pulling Michael Jackson-inspired items from its autumn/winter 2019 menswear collection, as controversy mounts following the release of the HBO documentary Leaving Neverland, which details allegations by two men who said the pop star molested them as children. 18 Mar 2019
Diesel USA, the clothing maker famous for its five-pocket jeans, filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court this week. 7 Mar 2019
Through his solemn gestures, impenetrable gaze and distinctive and elegant dress code, Karl Lagerfeld left his mark on fashion as well as popular culture. He was such an enduring presence that we believed him to be immortal - but he is no more, having left us in February 2019 at age 85. 6 Mar 2019
The anticipated launch of Ikea's Överallt homeware collection is described as a marriage between African rituals and Scandinavian design. Unveiled at Design Indaba in Cape Town last week, the project is a collaboration between the furniture giant's in-house designers and a group of talented creatives from five African countries, including South Africa. 4 Mar 2019
Diamond and tanzanite merchants, First Diamonds, and privately-owned precious metal refiner Metal Concentratos (MetCon), are collaborating on an invite-only event in Cape Town to support and celebrate the South African jewellery design industry. 28 Feb 2019
Global sportswear brand Puma has announced a collaboration with The Tetris Company, Inc., that will see Puma's latest RS shoe silhouette sporting a design theme inspired by the iconic video game brand. 26 Feb 2019
After studying jewellery and fashion in Florence, young artisan Ashleigh McCulloch has launched her own designer brand of jewellery, called Monastery, that not only straddles the continental divide between Italy and her home country, South Africa, but also toggles between art and accessory. 20 Feb 2019
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