The anticipation is palpable as the Sta-Sof-Fro Soweto Fashion Week Spring/Summer 24/5 Showcase approaches, set to illuminate the iconic Soweto Theatre from October 30 to November 2, 2024. This season promises an exciting blend of emerging and established designers, all eager to unveil innovative collections that embody the vibrant spirit of local fashion.
In celebration of the Barbie®brand’s 65th anniversary, Mattel announces the launch of a special-edition book, ‘My Barbie Story’ featuring heartfelt narratives from inspiring friends of the brand about what Barbie has meant to them over the years. This unique collection of 108 stories and pictures from well-known names, fans and collectors, will be available to buy today with all proceeds supporting UN Women UK as part of the Barbie Dream Gap Project’s initiative to level the playing field for girls.
The 18th annual South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) dazzled on Saturday, 26 October, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. Hosted by award-winning presenter Lerato Kganyago and comedian Skhumba, the star-studded event honoured the finest talent and creative minds shaping the future of South African film and television.
Combining the dynamic street style of New York City with Heron Preston’s design DNA, H2 Drop 2 is the latest instalment of the designer’s long-term collaboration with H&M. This launch features an assortment of dynamic menswear, womenswear and accessories, designed with a unisex approach. H2 Drop 2 will be available at H&M Sandton City from today, 17 October.
For over 40 years, POLITIX has helped Australian men make their mark, and now they’re setting their sights on the African continent. With ambitions to help the modern man leave a lasting impression on every path they cross, POLITIX sets the standard for expert tailoring and refined garment-making.
South Africa’s fashion landscape is about to get a vibrant new addition as APX, a local clothing brand under the Foschini Group, officially launches into the market this month.Straight off the production line and into the top favourites in your closet, comes a label that is not cool, clean and creative, but comfortable and most importantly value for your pocket and for your style.
Off-White, once a leading figure in luxury streetwear, has been sold to Bluestar Alliance, the brand management company behind labels like Tahari and Scotch & Soda. The announcement came on what would have been the 44th birthday of Off-White’s late founder, Virgil Abloh. Though the terms of the sale remain undisclosed, the deal leaves the future of the label in question. Bluestar’s specialty is acquiring struggling brands and licensing their names, sparking speculation about whether the same fate awaits Off-White.
The Feather Awards are back in full swing, and this year’s event promises to be more spectacular than ever with its bold theme of ‘Borderless Existence.’ While the familiar glitz and glamour of the awards show are a given, the 16th edition takes inclusivity to a whole new level by spotlighting not just the LGBTQIA+ community, but also shining a light on diverse minority groups—especially differently-abled individuals—within our shared narrative.
This year, Mantsho by Palesa Mokubung celebrates 20 years in the South African fashion industry. On Saturday the 28th of September Mantsho presented her first ever solo show at SA Fashion Week at Melrose Arch.
The Levi’s® brand today announced a new campaign with global icon Beyoncé. Following the release of “LEVII’S JEANS” — a beloved track from “COWBOY CARTER,” the critically acclaimed album exploring and redefining Americana — Beyoncé steps into the role of protagonist in “REIIMAGINE,” a campaign inspired by the legacy of the Levi’s® brand and the forward-thinking vision of one of the most influential figures of modern culture, reaffirming the brand’s enduring place at the center of culture.