Category Archives: About South Africa

Threads Stitched By Standard Bank: The Business Of Fashion Accelerator Programme

The global Fashion industry today is worth 3 trillion USD however, Sub-Sahara Africa accounts for only 1% of that. Of all the potential obstacles to growing this market in South Africa, it seems creative talent and exposure are the least of what hinders upcoming fashion brands from thriving on the international scene, access to financeContinue reading “Threads Stitched By Standard Bank: The Business Of Fashion Accelerator Programme”

“Ode To She”: Tony Gum’s Solo Exhibition To Launch At The Christopher Moller Gallery.

Tony Gum, an artist who has  who has captured my attention with her unique art launches her first-ever solo exhibition in Cape Town at the Christopher Moller Gallery, Kloof Nek, Cape Town on Friday, 29 September, 2017. Titled, ‘Ode to She’, the solo exhibition centres around Tony Gum’s explorations, discoveries and understanding of the teachingsContinue reading ““Ode To She”: Tony Gum’s Solo Exhibition To Launch At The Christopher Moller Gallery.”

Street Style at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg

Fashion Weeks are not just about runway shows, they are also about the unique styles of the attendees and that is why the street style at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg was trending over the weekend. It is always great to see the people go all out and look beautiful and cool as they take snapsContinue reading “Street Style at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg”

#MBFWJ17: Orapeleng Modutle Style Avenue

Remembering where it all started for Orapeleng Modutle, I could not be anymore prouder of him as I was watching his show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Joburg at Mall of Africa. My favourite thing about Orapeleng is that he is diverse, he caters for the brides, for the working woman, for the everyday woman whoContinue reading “#MBFWJ17: Orapeleng Modutle Style Avenue”

Spree Celebrates 4 Years Of Supporting Local Fashion in South Africa

Spree: The Number one retailer for SA designers Committed to growing and supporting local fashion, Spree – South Africa’s most fashionable shopping site has been a platform for local and emerging fashion designers since 2013, with a vision to discover and showcase the very best South African design talent.Celebrating 4 years of supporting South Africa’sContinue reading “Spree Celebrates 4 Years Of Supporting Local Fashion in South Africa”

Closer To The Ultimate Dream: Julia Otobo Pursuing Her Modeling Dream In New York

It is always great to see my favourite creatives progress in their careers and one such creative is Julia Ese Otobo. Julia is a 23 year old Nigerian born Half Delta and Half Igbo model who has taken New York by storm after being signed by MSA Models.She is in love with Afros and blackContinue reading “Closer To The Ultimate Dream: Julia Otobo Pursuing Her Modeling Dream In New York”

Meeting Themba Mbuyisa: South Africa’s Rising Star

Themba Mbuyisa is a young brilliant photographer from Soweto who took up photography as a way to keep himself busy because he had the time and a creative eye. Photography was an impulsive decision for him and not having a camera was definitely not going to stop him from being a photographer, so he decided toContinue reading “Meeting Themba Mbuyisa: South Africa’s Rising Star”

Taire Avbovbo Launches ODRIN A Premium Menswear Brand

Introduction of a premium menswear brand ODRIN – for the modern man       This new menswear brand aims to help men dress better by offering a wide selection of high quality premium products that are accessibly priced, both online and at the concept store. ORDIN opens its doors to the public from 10 MarchContinue reading “Taire Avbovbo Launches ODRIN A Premium Menswear Brand”