Fashioning Modern Africanism

Johannesburg, South Africa   - Once labelled as the ‘Material Masters’ by South African media,   AMEN Fashion  launched   AMEN KIDZ   their latest capsule collection into the local kids fashion space. The label which was originally created by designer duo Abiah Mahlase and Brad Muttitt in 2012, has been a pioneering destination for pushing the boundaries in men and woman’s fashion for almost a decade now. And with the launch of their latest bold and fiery collection  AMEN KIDZ , the label presents a bright and colourful collection for the littlest fashionistas in the market.                      Having contributed to a community initiative the  Braveheart Bears  which helped create awareness and raise funds for abused children late last year, their involvement created huge buzz in the media. Following discussions with the event organiser, business visionary Penny Stein who suggested they partner and create a kids range, the team was inspired to produce this exclusive kids wear collecti

  Th is year's event Fashion Without Borders will; house  15 designers and 30 Models from  around the c ontinent, ranging from new talent to emerging and established names .    Fashion without Borders 2021 is turning up the heat for its momentous 6th year and has exciting new partnerships with main sponsors like Avon and Justine who have supported the initiative for some time now. To the FWBJHB 2021 family we also have our long standing partners like BLM Naturals who have supported the event for the past 5 years both in RSA and Botswana. The event will be hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton.Situated in the heart of the business district of Sandton, the Hilton hotel is an ideal base for business or leisure.Its contemporary rooms feature garden and city views, with a f itness center, swimming pool and landscaped gardens, made it the perfect place to host FWB JHB 2021. 2021 theme: “PHYGITAL CULTURE” Creating a space for a fusion of cultures expressed digitally PHYGITAL - The first “

The E Communications is Proud to announce that Dumisani Agrippa Zwane of the House of Agrie Couture will be amongst the other Fashion designers selected to showcase their garments at the SA Fashion Week 2021 that will take place at the Mall of Africa.  Zwane who hails from Mamelodi West, says he is very excited to be amongst the best of South Africa’s fashion designers, who will be showcasing their brands at the 2021 SA Fashion Week Event. " I believes this will open more opportunities for my brand, this is a dream come true for me" He said. Residents of Mamelodi and his client's around Pretoria have always been happy about Agrippa’s work, His Passion for fashion has been spotted by SA Fashion week organizers and they did not hesitate to invite him to this Prestigious Events. House of Agrie specializes in hand crafted garments made with the finest fabrics and craftsmanship. The brand is synonymous to luxury. House of Agrie couture atelier services discerning clients wanti

I n celebration of reaching its 80-year milestone, KOO brought all the excitement and cheer to South Africans with the virtual celebration this past Saturday. The celebration was hosted by SA’s very own culinary princess, Lorna Maseko who took viewers and food lovers on a never to forget virtual experience, packed with delicious food and gripping entertainment. The day kicked off with a Heritage-inspired culinary experience curated by International Celebrity Chef & Award-Winning Cookbook Author, Lorna Maseko who showcased her versatility and love for good food by whipping up a tasty and hearty menu. Well-known for her ability to create magic in the kitchen, Lorna added a modern twist to some of SA’s most loved traditional meals such as KOOlicious Chakalaka, KOO Beetroot Salad with Feta and toasted almond shavings and of course Dombolo with KOO corn and peas to mark the momentous occasion. KOO is a brand entrenched in South African history and has been part of the South African home

  South African Fashion Week (SAFW) and Mall of Africa will be launching its recently concluded three-year partnership by staging South Africa’s first hybrid designer collections showcase this year. In recognition of the COVID-19 requirements for social distancing, the ground-breaking fashion event will combine a three-day streaming programme of 26 digital runway shows from 22 – 24 October. This will be followed by the SAFW Trade Show in the Crystal Court at the Mall of Africa with more than fifty designers of mens - and womenswear as well as accessories ranging from footwear and handbags to costume jewellery and millinery from 1 – 3 November and the SAFW Pop Up Shop where fashion lovers will be able to interact and buy directly from all the participating designers from 26 – 28 November, also in the mall’s Crystal Court.   ‘This hybrid combination of both a digital and live fashion experience allows us to navigate the complexities of trading and doing business effectively whilst simult

Hunter’s has launched its first new variant in three years, and this time it’s looking to shake up the non-alcoholic cider category with Hunter’s Chilled Non-alcoholic.  The hunters family sent yours truly a 6 pack to try out before these can start hitting the shelves. Nna le majwals rekwana o selekane le selo. Berv e imonate lona - it's so delicious! I'd opt for it anyday that I don't feel like getting tipsy but still want to enjoy a nice and tasty cider drink with mageng while they get tipsy. It taste like a light version of original hunters dry with a zest of apple flavour.   “As the biggest cider brand in South Africa, Hunter’s has been delivering on its crisp apple taste since 1988,” says Banele Msimango - Brand Manager (Hunter's Cider) at Distell. “We have seen the rise in popularity of non-alcoholic ciders, driven by the trend towards moderate drinking and people becoming more health conscious. We decided to develop our own non-alcoholic variant, so Hunter’s fans

25 June 2020, Johannesburg  – NESTLÉ South Africa has added an innovative indulgent liquid creamer to its NESTLÉ CREMORA range just in time for the winter season. In support of South Africa’s most-loved powdered coffee creamer, the NESTLÉ CREMORA brand has now expanded into the liquid creamer category. The product was launched digitally at a press event hosted by South African entertainment doyenne, Thembi Seete, who partnered with the brand to unveil this new category expansion of the Nestlé flagship brand. “South African consumers have had a long-standing relationship with the NESTLÉ CREMORA brand. The liquid creamer range is available in two delicious flavors most loved by South Africa; Vanilla and Hazelnut and both the flavors deliver on the rich and creamy indulgent promise that NESTLÉ CREMORA has always been known for. While at the same time allowing them to experiment with flavors to bring in more excitement to their everyday coffee drinking rituals.” said Nicole Roos, Business

This week's pick is a light read with a twist! Now bafwethu, for those of you who still don't get it, please allow Kefilwe to educate you just for a moment. What Influencers does is not shallow, in Kefilwe's words - my hope is that by the time you finish reading this book you will have gained a better understanding about the kind of value we bring to our clients and what it really means to be an Influencer."  After a long thought-out and well-planned journey, I have decided to release a book titled “Kefilwe Mabote: Influencer De Luxe – From Soweto to Milan”. The book takes you on a journey through time from my humble beginnings in Soweto to the streets of Milan. In becoming a digital media entrepreneur and luxury lifestyle influencer, I have sure learnt and experienced a lot of ups and downs in building my brand to where it is today. In touching on my upbringing, what makes me tick, what motivates me and how to make your mark in the digital media industry, the book tou

          Fashion and style enthusiast Sphamandla Marvin Zwane also known as Marvy Marv born and raised under the warm Durban sun, is an all-round multi-talented individual. A Model, Stylist, MC, actor and TV presenter. For the past decade he has worked in the retail industry where he met his love “fashion” and they have been together ever since. Marvin is grounded by the learnings he has taken from the retail industry while observing the changes in trends over the years. Marvin says In 2010 he made the decision to change his style and become an influence to those around him, since then, his style has grown so much it has elevated him to greater heights.                                                                                                   Marvin has a unique way of viewing garments. He looks at things such as stitching and texture of the fabric to how it would feel on one’s skin. This analysis is one of the ways that aid

Bafwethu ithi into, the cast and crew of   Mzansi Magic’s favorite telenovelas are happy to be back at work, it won't be too long before you can start catching up with new episodes of your favorite Mzansi telenovelas. Following the revision of the nationwide lockdown to Level Four, last week. Government has published regulations that have seen several sectors, including the film and television industry, being allowed to return to work under strict health guidelines.  "While the R80 million fund MultiChoice Group established has ensured that the cast and crew continued to receive their salaries throughout the start of the lockdown period in March and April, we are thrilled that they have been able to return to work this week,” says M-Net CEO Nkateko Mabaso. “At this stage, the safety of crew and cast remains a priority and we are in constant communication with production houses, as per the government’s directive, to ensure that stringent health guidelines are in place and are b

Kagiso "Divalash" Modiselle is an Award-winning Deejay who hails From South Africa’s Capital City, Pretoria. Dj Divalash, was born an entertainer and a performer. Her charismatic  personality on stage has bagged multiple mumber of awards such as best International Deejay of the Year in 2012 and 2013. She is the 1st female to win Red Square DJ knockouts. Twice the winner of Most Ambitious Entrepreneur for the Tshwane Hall Of Fame Awards (HOFA). Dj Divalash has had an opportunity to play along well-known local & international Dj's such as Black coffee, DJ Fresh, Vinni DaVinci, Glen lewis, Christos, Culoe de song, Oskido, Dj Zinhle, DJ Cleo, Dj Black(Ghana), Aluku Rebel(London), MoFlava, Black motion, Dj Maphorisa, Shimza, Cabo snoop (Angola); Dj Dilson(Mozambique) to Mention just a few.  "Deejaying as a female artist is indeed a challenging business platform because the industry is highly dominated by male counterparts but my continued endurance sparked the passion

Heres a Deal Bafwethu. Stand a chance to win a Double Ticket to Evening Of Love 2020 Music Festival. About The Event:  Evening Of Love 2020 All you need to do is go to Instagram, follow @Fashioning_Modern_Africanism then Take a Screen Shot, Post on your Insta Story and Tag @Fashioning_Modern_Africanism and @eveningoflove2020. Don't forget to send us a DM of the Following Details: Full Name and Last Name. ID Number and Contact Details. THIS COMPETITION CLOSE ON 14th February 2020 AT 10:00 A.M and Winners Will Be Announced On Our Instagram Page at 11:30 You must follow us on  Instagram to qualify for the competition. The overall winners will be chosen in a random draw and will be notified by Phone Call. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners will be disqualified if they are unable to provide us with all requested information, including an ID number. Entry information will not be shared with any third party with