Fashioning Modern Africanism

UNVEILING A NEW ERA OF FASHION WITH AFRICAN FASHION SPACES  The African Fashion Spaces Exhibition took the fashion world by storm this past week, showcasing an innovative experiential take on traditional runway shows. Instead of a traditional ramp, the exhibition took place in a unique unexpected environment, creating a dynamic and exciting immersive experience for all attending guests. Held on Thursday, 27th April at Beachwood Gardens in Hyde Park, the event featured some of South Africa's dopest fashion creatives and models, aimed to showcase the diversity and richness of African fashion and heritage within the culture. The serene setting conceptually drew out the essence of each designer by showcasing each brand in their own respective curated runway stage settings as well as creatives to match the brands aesthetics. The event was hosted by none other than social media maven, Shamiso Mosaka, who led the audience through a 2-part show that was nothing short of spectacular. The tw

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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