Category: About South Africa

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

October 2, 2017

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 finance … More 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.

September 27, 2017

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

David Tlale

Spree Celebrates 4 Years Of Supporting Local Fashion in South Africa

May 29, 2017

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’s … More 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

May 9, 2017

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

Meeting Themba Mbuyisa: South Africa’s Rising Star

March 30, 2017

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 to … More Meeting Themba Mbuyisa: South Africa’s Rising Star

Taire Avbovbo Launches ODRIN A Premium Menswear Brand

March 2, 2017

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 March … More Taire Avbovbo Launches ODRIN A Premium Menswear Brand

Originally Kasified Clothing Revealed Art Inspired Women’s Collection

December 2, 2016

This year Originally Kasified Clothing has been showing women’s collection starting with the Autumn/Winter collection that they showcased earlier this year at Soweto Fashion Week, which I absolutely loved. but by far this Spring/Summer collection inspired by elements of Art is my favourite.”Not only was it a part of this year’s plans but also because … More Originally Kasified Clothing Revealed Art Inspired Women’s Collection