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Camper has teamed up with the Ethical Fashion Initiative to launch a long-term footwear project. EFI is part of the International Trade..
From a small kiosk in Miami, Sunglass Hut has expanded to more than 20 countries. For over forty years, Sunglass..
The writer, director and designer Andrew Ondrejcak has joined forces with the International Trade Centre’s (ITC) Ethical Fashion Initiative to..
Magents have opened their new store in Canal Walk, Cape Town. Being Afrikan, you all know as well as we do,..
We recently attended the AW 16 menswear shows held at Cape Town stadium. Fashion has always enthralled me but I find..
“Ch-ch-changes” indeed. (With a loving nod to Bowie.) Even VOGUE recently had to admit that a “revolution” is on in..
When it comes to teen tobacco use, truth believes creativity speaks louder than words. That’s why truth partnered with Brooklyn-based graphic artist Kevin Lyons to..
Urban Decay has announced the second phase of their collaboration with singer and fashion entrepreneur Gwen Stefani, set to launch..
A new online wholesale marketplace called FashionGorilla.net is set to make a big splash in the L.A. Fashion District by..
Calling all make-up artists, bloggers and vloggers! Rimmel London wants to discover your coolest, most cutting-edge #LondonLook for a chance..
Feiyue (Feî-ué), the popular sneaker brand has re-launched in South Africa with the support of The House of Busby, who is..
Marc Jacobs Beauty has announced that actress Winona Ryder will be the new face of its 2016 campaign. The image,..
Qatar is recognized among the fastest growing economies in the world boasting the world’s highest GDP per capita. The energy rich..
Carbon38, the online shopping destination for ultra-premium activewear, has launched its first-ever fashion collection called Carbon38. Designed and manufactured locally..
Bianca Mosca known for its ultra luxury bags, wallets and accessories made from prime Louisiana alligator leather is launching a range of hand..
South African comedian Trevor Noah has appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he discussed growing up in South Africa. The..
Jinger Jack is a Cape Town-based handbag company that offers one of the largest selections of genuine leather womens handbags in South..
Katherine-Mary Pichulik found the inspiration for her spring/summer collection in Italy where she stayed for a two-month art residency during..
The official opening of the much-anticipated AKJP Collective, the latest brainchild of designers Keith Henning and artist Jody Paulsen, took..
Women telling their stories and listening to other women’s stories: only by sharing their wisdom will the world’s women be..
United Airlines has teamed up with Columbia College Chicago Department of Fashion Studies and the Re:new Project to create sustainable..
21 Icons is a visual celebration of the lives of men and women who have shaped the world around them..
Running a fashion week the size of London Fashion Week is no small task. We asked the COO, Simon Ward,..
ArcSoft, the global leader of image-intelligent technologies, has added two new sets of fashion-inspired looks to its digital makeover app Perfect365, now..
Brandwatch, the leading social intelligence company, has unveiled its Fashion & Luxury report that explores the social presence and strengths of 32 fashion..
Huawei Consumer Business Group has unveiled its first special edition watch, styled by renowned Italian designer Barnaba Fornasetti for guests..
South African men have an entirely new and stylish shopping experience ahead of them, now that Tread + Miller – the..
London Fashion Week is over. As the crowds head off to Milan we review the top looks in pictures from the..
Backstage, beyond the runway and the blur of models streaming past contingents of fashionistas from around the world, exists a..
Levi’s new Lot 700 jeans have arrived. The collection of essential jeans brings together decades of expertise and innovation in..
Fruit of the Loom has unlocked the secret to happiness and success and it only takes five seconds a day...
In September 2016, the Kunsthal Rotterdam will present A Different History of Fashion, the first major retrospective devoted to the legendary German photographer..
Today Johnnie Walker, the number one Scotch whisky in the world, has launched its largest ever global marketing campaign. The campaign..
Dutch fashion and design company Vlisco Group has appointed David Suddens, chairman of the Advisory Board of Vlisco Group, as..
Classic Luxe boot brand UGG was seen backstage on models at the Marchesa SS16 runway show during New York Fashion Week. While preparing..
As the purveyor of all things sexy, Victoria’s Secret has announced the 2015 What Is Sexy? List honouring the hottest and most inspiring women in Hollywood who..
Terms like shopping and dressing up are synonymous to women. However, modern men are starting to embrace their fashion selves..
Anyone can buy something off a retail rack, but for a stand-out street look, fashionistas turn to vintage fashion sales..
The story behind The Suitableman started with a tie in primary school and ended with me being a fashionista. I went to a..
“A unique experience, a celebration of beauty and a departure from the mundane” is what designers Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan..
To celebrate the success of women during Women’s Month 2015, the August print run of top South African women’s glossy..
On Friday, 3 July 2015, Imprint will showcase its second ready-to-wear menswear collection during the follow-up instalment of South African..
Former American Apparel CEO Dov Charney was fired from the company he founded in December. Can new CEO Paula Schneider..
Austrian trend label Flug zeug, well-known for its accessories made from airline materials, is reviving the most iconic brand of the jet..
On 23 May 70 guests attended Jackie Burger’s second Salon 58 soirée entitled Bare, the Virtues of Simplicity. “Bare is..
Inspired by the juxtaposition of modern and ancient Japanese design, Craig looked to Eastern culture when conceptualising Black Moon Rising...
China’s premier luxury brand Shanghai Tang is adding an evocative new dimension to its luxury offer: the Silk Road Fragrance..
South Africa has diverse cultures and languages, making it one of the most unique countries in the world, and even..
Hats are everywhere this season. They are a complicated accessory, part-costume, part cultural signifier. They have been worn as a..
Trends are all about intuition. Or are they? A lack of in-depth information as to what the trend world involves..
The broad fashion trends I see in retail right now are defined by hipster chic, prints (bold, floral and animal)..
Named for the nostalgic and for a defiance of convention, Folk Rebellion is driven by a mission to raise hell for living..
A new study by Vestiaire Collective, an online site for the resale of designer and premium fashion, has exposed the changing attitudes of female..
Apparel industry website just-style has announced the launch of an interactive tool designed to help sourcing executives in the clothing industry...
“I always feel that if you’re gonna be uncomfortable and unhappy in something, just because you think it’s in or..
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Keds® is kicking off its participation as an official tour sponsor of Taylor Swift’s The 1989 World Tour with a new collection of..
Millennials are not loyal to fashion brands. In fact, 45% of those surveyed say nothing can be done to retain..
New Yorker Siki Im is the fashion designer behind SIKI IM, a line of luxury menswear, and DEN IM, a denim..
For Autumn/Winter 2015, iconic menswear brand Fabiani gives classic tailoring a fashion forward pop by championing A/W2015’s hottest trend –..
On 21 February about 150 fashion insiders and members of the media gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated opening of Salon..
In 2013 Ben Sherman celebrated fifty years of British style culture. As a global lifestyle brand, it now presents a..
An evolving color landscape: Designers take an androgynous approach toward color this season, looking to sartorial styling and fabrics to..
Columbian lifestyle brand, Maaji, has launched a much-anticipated collection of equestrian-inspired fitness attire. Fusing functionality with extraordinary design, the Studio Collection..
Alinafe, Imprint’s AW15 Men’s collection, is based on a Chichewa word that means “He is with us/God is with us.”..
SnobSwap.com, the leading online marketplace for shopping the best designer consignment boutiques, examined resale values and the fashion environment to..
The latest chapter of the trademark challenge by Gucci against GUESS concluded in France on January 30, 2015 with a complete victory for GUESS...
Outspoken, in demand and still at the top of his game, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld talks to Monocle’s editor in..
Designer and activist Kenneth Cole has announced the launch of a limited-edition sandal collaboration with Haitian artisans tied to the five year..
Fashion designer Craig Port has partnered with Boss and Vision Models to secure an exclusive group of South Africa’s top..
With South Africa’s first H&M store due to open at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront sometime in 2015, we can only..
Wearable technology, 3-D printing, pop-up retailing, and “citizen stylists” are just some of the trends in the retail fashion industry...
Fashion designer Zac Posen, whose designs can be found on celebrities who grace the red carpets, is bringing his signature..
Eva Green – Bond girl in Casino Royale, heroin of the new hit TV series Penny Dreadful and star of the next film by Tim..
The fashion industry of Singapore has gained attention on the world stage thanks to an increasing number of notable Singaporean..
Pinxter, the Innovative Social Media Fashion Decision App, Announces Users’ Favorite Store Brands of the Year The votes have been..
What makes someone love a brand? In their new book, “I F**king Love That Company,” American Giant CEO Bayard Winthrop and Kleiner Perkins..
Fashion films have become the branding medium of choice So, what are fashion films? Fashion films are a new..
Invisible. That is what Phoebe Philo’s clothes for Céline make you feel. Not romantic, like Valentino. Or dark and edgy,..
The fashion photographer who defined the swinging 60s is still going strong. Regarded as one of England’s finest fashion photographers...
Mara Capps is a New York make-up artist who has worked with numerous celebrities. You’ll also find her working..
Design and narrative have become important considerations as jewellery becomes more imaginative. In our endless quest to make an..
Internationally recognized designer Iván Meade’s new fabric line is the culmination of 15 years in the design industry and an..
Moscow born now New York native Elena Taranina shares her fashion forward lifestyle on new blog. Decorated with some of her..
Eric Loubser likes to do things a bit differently, so for his submission for the 55Artists/55Necklaces show, held at the..
Marvel Africa, in association with SA Fashion Week, has announced that entries are now open for the 2015 Marvel Fashion-Hero Search...
Fashion editor Zakirah Rabaney shares her daily wardrobe and inspirations with us. Top: Mr Price / Pants: Vintage / Bangles:..
Fashion Positive kicked off with its official launch partners Stella McCartney, G-Star RAW, Loomstate, Bionic Yarn and the manufacturer Saitex alongside a..
Swarovski celebrated its long-standing relationship with Hollywood and the film industry by supporting the groundbreaking multimedia exhibition Hollywood Costume, that opened to the..
