Fashioning Modern Africanism

       Thursday Evening saw the opening of South African Fashion Week with the House of Rubicon showcasing their latest collection entitled Mahovhohovho. As with the previous showcase in 2021, the AW’23 season collection is heavily inspired by the late Dickson Ralushai, father to founder and lead designer of Rubicon Hangwani Nengovhela. The collection pays homage to her father’s endless signature of strength and perseverance.   In addition this year’s theme is underlined by the flow of water. There is no denying there is something truly fascinating and powerful about the way water flows, without being compromised by rocks or any other obstacles that hinders its path. So too is the new collection entitled Mahovhohovho:- a flowing and serene yet powerful and enchanting waterfall.             ‘The past two and half years have been a true testament to our resilience and persistence in an almost non-operational industry. This year's AW’23 collection is inspired by the power and strength

Last week Wednesday saw the official opening of one of the country’s most prestigious fashion gathering hosted by CRUZ Vintage Black Vodka, with all the who’s who of the South African fashion world in attendance. And what a night it was! Actress Sihle Ndaba Kicking off SA Fashion Week celebrations, luxe vodka brand and official headline sponsor CRUZ Vodka together with over 180 fashion and entertainment industry players celebrated their long standing SA Fashion Week sponsorship with an invite-only, star-studded red carpet affair at Fergusons on 5 th  in IIlovo, Sandton.   Television Presenter Chris Jaftha As a prelude to the week of upcoming runway shows and fashion festivities, guests got to experience the brand that is strongly rooted in New York provenance and is associated with the high-end fashion you would expect to see in the Big Apple. Kamo Moth dress by Seditsi Collection  Esteemed guests adorned in sparkling fashion included DJ LeloWhatsGood Treated to an exclusive evening of

South Africa Fashion Week (SAFW) will stage the Autumn/Winter 23 Collections at Mall of Africa, its home of the past three years, in October . Twenty-seven   designers will launch their new collections on the runway from Thursday 20th October to Saturday 22nd October and forty will exhibit at the Trade Show on the 23rd and 24thOctober in the Crystal Court. According to director, Lucilla Booyzen, this year marks 41 seasons since the inception of SAFW in 1997. “We remain committed to the business of fashion, of marketing and supporting our designer entrepreneurs, creatively and commercially, and most importantly, to provide a platform which gives the visibility required to access the local, and global, fashion industry.”   "Many of the distinctive tropes that have emerged within the local fashion culture – a fascination with re-imagining our unique cultural references in a modern way, a commitment to slow and sustainable fashion, gender and body inclusivity -  are increasingly coale

The   Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival , back for its 4 th   edition, is a   lavish two-day feast of music, fashion, entertainment, culinary exploits, and connoisseur-led premium wine and whiskey showcases , taking place in Eswatini on the 30 th   of September and the 1 st   of October.    The festival boasts a range of culinary, fashion, music, and lifestyle experiences in a family-friendly, sophisticated and elegant setting.   Culinary Programme Afro-Fusion is the culinary theme   that   embrace s   Luju’s ethos, “A Return to the African Future”, mixing exotic seasonings into a vibrant melting pot of indigenous tastes and techniques. Tantalise your taste buds with the rich offerings for your palate  from the Luju Long Table,  and celebrate the diversity and influence of African flavours with our celebrity-led culinary programme,  the Pick n Pay Luju C ook- O ff competition  and the wide range of foods available in the Luju Food Garden where   you can sample the tempti

The family of Quiteria Kekana honour his life in a 50-piece collection. The family of late international fashion designer remembers him the best way they know-how, on the runway. Before his untimely passing due to Multiple myeloma on 17 April 2022, designer, Quiteria was invited to showcase at the Kings and Queens Of Baobab (13 May 2020) in Polokwane and was unable to work on the collection. His motivation to push his dream, even during the roughest times of his illness led his family; brother Thabang Kekana (Quiteria Atelier Creative Director) and Mother Violet Kekana to be inspired to continue his legacy and pick up where he left off. “It is what my brother would have wanted. Even on his last days, he pushed us to continue working,” Thabang says. “He would not have wanted us to just give up and be sad. We have also decided to keep the studio open and work towards the vision. We have been working as a family for over a decade together and we have been part of the vision. All we wish t

Ecological sustainability, women’s empowerment, inter brand collaboration and proudly local production investment are some of the dynamic developments that mark SA Fashion Week’s 25th Spring/Summer Collections set to kick off on 28 April 2022. Twenty iconic names including Ephraim Molingoana for Ephymol, Amanda Laird Cherry and Palesa Mokubung of Mantsho as well as cult Kasi brand, Loxion Kulca, now designed by Olé Ledimo, will launch their 2022 collections to the media, buyers, selected VIP’s and a limited edition of public tickets through Quicket, alongside exciting new stars including 2021 New Talent winner Artho Eksteen as well as Fikile Zamagcino Sokhulu and Sipho Mbuto who both participated in the Fashion Bridges collaboration with Milan Fashion Week last year. Hosted by SA’s favourite social personality, Maps Maponyane, the 24th New Talent Search will again open the event with a line-up of six of the most promising young designers to watch. This year’s contenders are: • Thando N

Johannesburg - Monday, 14 March 2022 : Part of the fun of fashio n is that it is always evolving. Hence, it is always exciting to see what the fresh perspectives young and upcoming fashion designers bring to the table. Soweto’s Sibu FDB of FDB HUMAN STORE and Sphelele Nozipho Chikowi of Ntozinhle Lifestyle are such examples, two young minds with styles that respectively speak to high fashion for the streets, opposite trying to shift the average perception about beadwork and African design.   A model in a Ntozinhle Lifestyle design. Sibu FDB is known for his unique fashion sense, which does not conform to a specific style or category, complemented by jewelry as his signature item, to complete his artistic individualism.  Sibu FDB of FDB HUMAN STORE, known for his unique fashion sense “Everything is an inspiration. Literally, everything. So, my design inspiration changes all of the time. The audiences at Fashion Without Borders Africa will be exposed to the true essence of my bra