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South African Designers Shine at Soweto Fashion Week’s Spring/ Summer ‘24 Showcase

November started on a high note with Soweto Fashion Week launching its Spring/ Summer 23/24 collections. The Soweto Theatre was turned into a fashion frenzy with the Be Beautiful Hair pink carpet rolled out for the guests. The three-day fashion week ran from November 2 – 4. Before the main event, a glamorous launch soirée was hosted where the media and VIP guests were introduced to some of the designers showcasing this season.

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PUMA Names A$AP Rocky Creative Director for PUMA X F1 Partnership

PUMA and music artist, creative, and designer A$AP Rocky have officially announced a long-term creative partnership. Rooted in the motorsport business, A$AP Rocky will serve as the Creative Director for the category with a focus on the intersection of the sport and streetwear. Rocky will focus his energy and efforts on PUMA’s new partnership with F1, developing bespoke capsules designed by him, that will influence the brand’s seasonal design directions moving forward.

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Pick n Pay’s Future-Wear Incubator Serves as a Springboard For Graphic Drsigner, Kiav Mitoo

Cape Town student, Kiav Mitoo launches collection of “streetwear” tees with Pick n Pay.

 At just 20 years old, Kiav Mitoo, a graphic design student at Vega School in Cape Town, took an unexpected leap into the world of fashion and has now designed a unique range for one of South Africa’s leading retailers. His journey began with a twist in his career path, shifting from his aspiration to become an aeronautical engineer to pursuing his passion for art and fashion. In the span of just one year, he has designed prints for two designer collections and launched his own range in Pick n Pay Clothing stores, a feat that many students his age can only dream of achieving.

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Sandton Has a New Cutting-edge Creative Space, George Q Studios

Poised to be a premier destination for videographers, photographers, and production companies, George Q Studios is a cutting-edge 200 square meters creative space located near the Marlboro and Sandton Gautrain Stations in Johannesburg. With a mission to provide a collaborative and fully equipped environment that empowers professionals in the visual arts industry by offering state-of-the-art facilities, fostering a supportive community, and delivering comprehensive services; George Q Studios is a much needed haven for creatives.

 

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All the Sultry Looks from the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards Red Carpet: Sexyy Red, Coi Leray, GloRilla & More 

From artists of Hip-Hop’s golden age to the rising acts driving rap’s new wave, the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards brought generations of talent to the red carpet. Filmed earlier this month in Atlanta, the celebration aired on October 11, with performances, cyphers, and more paying cultural homage. Hosted by Fat Joe, the awards honoured Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, and Marley Marl for their career contributions.

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All the Spectacular Runway Sets from SA Menswear Week 2023 

The who’s who of fashion gathered in Cape Town last week for the 2023 SA Menswear Week (SAMW) two-day extravaganza, hosted on the 29th and the 30th of September. Over the years, South African Menswear Week has been Africa’s only stand-alone platform dedicated to the development and promotion of menswear within the African continent. Taking place twice annually, SAMW aims to provide a world-class platform for menswear designers and brands to showcase their latest collections.

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