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All the Glitz & Glam From Paris Haute Couture Autumn/ Winter 2023/24

 

There are few events in the annual fashion calendar that spark a level of excitement quite like Paris Couture Week. One of the most iconic events in the fashion industry, Fall/Winter Haute Couture Week 23—2024, kicked off in Paris on July 3. The show highlighted the finest creations from renowned fashion houses, setting the stage for the upcoming season’s trends and styles. The show began with Schiaparelli showcasing their most—awaited collection, and setting the tone for the rest of the week.

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My Favourite Things: Brittany Smith

Lifestyle content creator Brittany Smith is a firm believer in living in the moment –while capturing it to make memories of course. Multifaceted, the dynamic digital creator shared some of her favourite things with the Previdar team – ranging from kitchen essentials to some of her fancy tech gadgets.   I’ve always had a desire to pursue something in clothing…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Thrifting Like a Pro

 

With the rise of sustainable fashion, thrifting has become the most desirable option for various fashion industry stakeholders globally. Although it has been practised for ages, the discourse around environmentally conscious consumerism has propelled its recent popularity – countering fashion’s reputation as a mega polluter. Thrifting has become the best way to indulge in the glitz and glam of fashion, while simultaneously protecting the planet. Moreover, it is a great option for when you’re strapped for cash and want to save money, or you just like the idea of finding unique and vintage items to add to your closet.

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Louis Vuitton’s Spring/ Summer 2024 Collection was a Star-Studded Fashion Affair

Grammy-award-winning musician, Pharrell Williams made his runway debut as Louis Vuitton’s new creative director of menswear on Tuesday June 20, when the luxury fashion house unveiled its spring/summer 2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week. The star-studded event took place at Paris’ Pont Neuf and featured a choir and an orchestra, as the models showed off the colorful new designs on…

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Pretty in Pink – Barbiecore is Here to Stay

 

As we have established from fashion houses across the globe, red is the colour of choice for 2023. However, the hue’s newfound popularity has not replaced its dopamine-inspired predecessor – pink. Dazzling, electrifying pink looks have been just about everywhere since last year, from the runway to the red carpet. It is impossible to scroll through social media without coming across the hot pink aesthetic that social media users have aptly dubbed Barbiecore. Moreover, celebrities such as the Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj have been embracing the bold hue for over a decade now.

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South African Fashion Week & Retail Giant Mr Price Launch Their Groundbreaking Scouting Menswear 2023 Competition 

 

Since its initiation in 2012, the Scouting Menswear Competition set out to select the best of the best within a large pool of young menswear design talent. It has raised the profile of emerging menswear designers, introduced them to media and buyers, as well as supported them in breaking through into the retail market.

Today expectations from young designers are high – they are required to produce a comprehensive collection within a few months, be active on social media, have a strong industry and media presence and simultaneously cope with the business of fashion.

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Thebe Magugu Illustrates Motherhood Through South Africa’s Diverse Heritage 

 

To celebrate the relaunch of their international website, fashion powerhouse Thebe Magugu announced a new limited-edition “Heritage Dress” collection featuring historic cultural illustrations by visual artist, Phathu Nembwili. A Mzansi original, the capsule features nine dresses that bear a painting that illustrates each South African culture – namely Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Vhavenda, Tswana, Tsonga, Basotho, and the Swati. The dresses are envisioned on a free-flowing crepe Bohemia-style dress with bishop sleeves and a foulard neckline.

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