Highlights From SA Fashion Week SS2017

Some of the highlights from the Spring Summer Collections at SA Fashion Week SS2017

#StyleBySA collections from Woolworths showcased home-grown collections.  The collections are on sale on the Woolworths site this week at www.woolworths.co.za while stocks last.  These collections will be rolled out at their Canal Walk store, Sandton City store, Mall of Africa store, Midrand, Menlyn Mall and Gateway from 12 April 2017.

www.safashionweek.co.za

#SAFW


Article by Fred Felton  |  Twitter @fredfelton
Images: SA Fashion Week

Arrive in style with UberBLACK and Nic Harry socks

Uber, the innovative app that connects riders with drivers, is bringing warmth and style to Capetonians, Jozi-dwellers and Durbanites in partnership with Nic Harry socks, on Tuesday, 28 April 2015.

Uber is launching an exciting one-day campaign, by hiding colourful and charismatic Nic Harry men’s socks inside a number of UberBLACK vehicles, waiting to be discovered by you.

The socks, designed in Cape Town and made in South Africa from the finest bamboo and cotton, will be placed inside the vehicles on Tuesday morning and stock will be limited. The more you request, the greater your chances are of finding something.

So be sure to take a ride in an UberBLACK on Tuesday!

Don’t yet have the Uber app? Download now from your app provider!

• Sign up for Uber with the promo code NicHarry here: https://get.uber.com/go/NicHarry
• Uber will also include a FREE first ride up to R150 for you to enjoy over the long weekend!

If you find a pair of Nic Harry socks, share your photos with Uber on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #UberStyle!

Invite to Fashion Mentorship Programme - Auditions For Hip Hop Festival

Participate in the Fashion Mentorship Programme

Fashion designers and fashion houses within eThekwini Municipality area are invited to apply.
There will be 7 phases

• 10 month Fashion Mentorship Programme
• Biz Development workshops
• Cost & Pricing
• Quality Control
• 5 day international industry workshop
• 4 day Durban Fashion Fair
• Fashion Shows
• Fashion Industry Workshop
• Pop-up Shop
• Participation in Fashion Pavillion at Durban Biz Fair
• Particpation on adopt a designer programme
• Access to markets opportunity

There will be a presentation on 5 November between 2pm and 4h30pm at SEDA ASGISA hall

You have to send the following:

• Company Profile
• Individual Profile / CV
• Matric Cert. / Cert's / Diploma / Degree 
• Certified copy of ID
• Letter of motivation
• Proof of residents
• 2 months stamped bank statement

Due: 28 November between 8am - 4pm.

Delivered to Business Support Tourism and Markets Unit, 11th Floor, 75 Dr Langalibalele Dube Street, Durban

Indicate if your business is registered or not, the unit will assist you with registration if it is not.

More details: Nondumiso - 031-311-4578

or email Nondumiso.Mhlongo@durban.gov.za 

Auditions 

Auditions - eThekwini Municipality Arts & Culture Dept. will be having auditions for a hip hop festival. Looking for BMX Riders, Skaters, Hip Hop Dance Groups, Hip Hop DJ's, Beat Makers, Graffiti, Artists, Start time 9am.
Venues and Dates:
8 Nov - Wushwini
9 Nov - KwaMashu Gymnasium Sports Centre
15 Nov - Clermont Sizakala Centre
15 Nov - Playhouse
16 Nov - Wentworth Austerville Hall
23 Nov - Makhutha Sphelel Hall
23 Nov - Umlazi U Hall

This edition by Fred Felton

Twitter @fredfelton 

African fashion like never before: I Run JHB

A blend of unique African fashion like never before: I RUN JHB!

Co-Founders of I RUN JHB. On the left:

King Leeu, on the right: Neo Gabhadiya

“The duty of our brand is to tell African stories through clothing and that’s the mandate of the brand and that’s what makes it unique from other street brands.” said Neo Gabhadiya.

With labels popping up every single day I RUN JHB is a fresh unique authentic clothing brand alive with a feel and fuse of African traditional wear and urban strict culture. Neo Gabhadiya Simelane and Wandile King Leeu the Co-founders of I RUN JHB, who were also students at the University of Johannesburg are two creative and innovative young men who still believe in bringing up an African take on modern fashion and are here to up the fashion stakes of Mzansi.  

I RUN JHB is one brand with vibrantly coloured garments that speaks the volume and they’ve become proficient in mastering the accuracy of visualization. Most importantly a brand that also looks at its customers preference because the guys put a lot of hard work in making sure that their customers’ expectations are met and not only that but also the passion that goes into it. Here it goes again, starting a clothing line costs a lot of money and these guys take out from their pockets to keep their brand up and running and they don’t have any sponsorship or some sort of financial support and that must be their biggest challenge but hey we talking of go getters. Having said that South African fashion industry is hard to crack with minimal resources these guys proved that there is nothing stopping them from doing what they love. As Gabhadiya said “Effort ke Mahala” meaning effort is free.

Right now I RUN JHB is showcased at different flea markets which include Fox street sidewalks market every Saturday between 10 am to 5pm near Gandhi Square, Braamfontein at the Grove Market on Melle Street from 10 am to 5pm in Johannesburg. They also showcase in Soweto, Orlando west at Locrate Market every 1^st Sunday of each month. 

For more information on I RUN JHB you can follow them on social media, Facebook: I RUN JHB, 

Twitter: @IRUNJHB 

Tumblr: IRUNJHB.tumblr.com 

Contact details: 0785616050 (Neo Gabhadiya) 0787231082 (King). 

A blend of unique African fashion like never before!  

This edition by +Molly Dimpho 

Woman's Month Business Breakfasts & Time For Durban Fashion Fair

There are a range of Power Series Breakfasts around South Africa for Woman's Month

Cape Town - 29 August - Kelvin Grove, Newlands
Join Tracey Foulkes, Nicky Abdinor and Charlotte Kemp

Durban - 27 August - SICA's Guest House, Berea
Join Claire Newton, Charlotte Kemp and Chantaul Jordan

Johannesburg - 28 August - Apollo Hotel, Randburg
Join Morongwa Makakane, Nikki Bush and Charlotte Kemp

Your MC for all events will be Richard Mulvey

8am for 8h30 till 11h30am

To register online: http://powerseries.co.za/event-registration/
or call 0861-444-888

2014 SEAexpo (Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts expo)

Inspiring NEW opportunities...for sustainable GROWTH
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre
9th & 10th September 2014

The 2014 SEAexpo (Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts Expo), a part of the Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival, is Africa’s exhibition and conference show that connects inter-related creative industries under one roof for sustainable growth. The show primarily brings together a cross section of industry practitioners and opinion makers from TV, film, music, fashion, media, visual arts and crafts, theatre, etc. to network, showcase and share the latest game changing business Developments.

Read more: http://www.seaexpoafrica.com/

All Systems Go For Durban Fashion Fair 

The City of Durban is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Durban Fashion Fair which takes place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) from 21-24 August 2014.

Well known fashion designers, local and international, will share the platform showcasing their exclusive outwear collection on the runway at this year’s much anticipated extravaganza. Amongst the well-known designers who will be showcasing their designs are Massimo Crivelli (Milan), David Tlale, Nguni Shade, Thula Sindi, Africa collection, Zarth, DFF collection (interns) and many more.

Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of Economic Development and Planning Committee, Cllr Nomvuzo Shabalala said the City was proud to host such a wonderful event and the positive contribution fashion continued to make in positioning Durban as Africa’s Innovative Smart Fashion City. 

“The Municipality has made it possible for our designers to share runways and stages with the world’s best designers, models and have firmly put Durban on the global platform. Thus far, our designers produce some of the most creative and brilliant designs, and soon we hope to see many of them competing with the world’s best,” said Shabalala

Shabalala says the fashion industry remains at the core of the eThekwini Municipality’s efforts to revitalize the textile industry which has a potential to employ many people. “So the DFF is not only about promoting local designers, but it fits in broadly with our economic development strategy and our response to the call by President Jacob Zuma to work even harder to grow our economy in order to meet the basic needs of our people, especially job creation.”

There will be Pop Up Shops with over 50 exhibitors showcasing their products.  On top of that there will be workshops where Dion Chang will be sharing his expertise on fashion. 

Tickets to the show are now available at computicket. Entry to the Pop Up Shops (exhibitions) and Industry workshops is free. 


This edition by +Fred Felton 

Calling all Designers

South Africa celebrates Lyle & Scott's 140th Anniversary with the launch of the 140 Series.

Are you an Artist, Fan of the Brand or Fashion Enthusiast?  Then this one is for you.

Lyle & Scott is inviting creatives to submit one artwork that represents their chosen year between 1874 and 2014.  The 140 artworks will then be used to construct a timeline that represents Lyle & Scott's success and tireless innovation since 1874.

The artworks will be available for everyone to see on this link: www.lyleandscott.co.za 

There will be a live auction from 10th of September.

Artists will receive full profit from their artwork.  In addition the pieces of artwork that fetch the 3 highest bids will receive R5000, R3000 and R2000 respectively.  

The advertising agency DDB will also offer two 6 month paid internships to student participants. 

To enter visit the website and register: http://lyleandscott.onlinecampaigns.co.za/140years/#/  

An email will be sent to you confirming your registration. 

#140SERIES 

Article by +Fred Felton 

New Fashion Store Opens In Umhlanga & Review of Fashion Week

A new fashion store opens in Umhlanga on Thursday.  The owner Genna-Wae Webster has put a lot in to the launch and she even has Shannon Hope performing for the opening.  The good news is you are all invited. There will be loads of specials.

Opens at 6h30pm. 

Review of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Cape Town

Luxury vehicle brand Mercedes Benz and African Fashion International (AFI) they were on it once again to bring you the 2014 Cape Town Fashion Week at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) .

The show took three-days, the festival granted top-notch South African designers, both legends of past and up-and-coming creative – a platform to unveil their 2014 spring/summer collections.

27 of the country's top designers presented collections in 15 shows over three days 

From firm fashion favourites to emerging artists, the shows featured everything from glamorous garments, ready-to-wear pieces, wedding couture and the latest developments in menswear. Apart from the established names in the business, the annual couture conference affords young designers the opportunity to dazzle audiences with their fresh ideas and share the runway with the elite crew of trendy exhibitors.

and it looks like it was a fashion week to remember,and all the fashion gurus that were going to show case were ready as ever, everyone was talking about it as it was the only thing trending on twitter,today is the last day of the event and everyone liked what they saw,as the fashionistas were showing us what's going to be on trend this coming spring. 

Ruald Rheeders show-everyone said the show was refreshing his collection had lots of pastels,polka dots,floral prints and the swim wear was to die for.

Split Milk-used lots of colors and patterns

Michelle Ludek - the show was painterly and graphics inspired.

Gavin Raja's show was full of japanese inspired and featherly ensemble. 
It looks like every designer gave it all and the function was a success

Review by Andiswa Mkhize
Fashion Writer
Find her on Twitter - @zimdola_84116

10 Best Fashion Tips: The Only Style Advice You'll Ever Need

With a whole new year upon us, many will be thinking about how to revamp their wardrobe or look throughout 2014 but with so many bits of advice floating around, it can be hard to figure out what tips to focus on. 

English: A fashion shoot of outfits found at a "Take Off Your Clothes" clothing swap. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Know Thy Body:

Know your measurements before you shop. Not only will it cut down the time you spend trying on clothes, it will help you choose outfits that fit your body perfectly. Among the most important body parts to measure are your bust, chest, hips and waist. 

Don't Go Too Tight Or Too Loose:

Dressing for your size doesn't just mean nixing clothes that are too tight from your wardrobe. It also means you shouldn't wear clothes that are too baggy. Both will make you look frumpy.

Make Sure You Can Walk In Them:

There are some occasions we'd sacrifice comfort for fashion. After all, four inch heels guarantee that legs-for-miles look. But if it looks better than it actually feels on your foot, you probably won't wear it. Don't waste your money (or endure the pain).

Be A Lone Wolf:

Shop solo. You'll be able to concentrate more on hunting down exactly what you're looking for. You'll save a lot of time while you're at it too.

The Power Of Peplum:

Worried about your waist or hips? Try peplum for an instant slimming effect. It flatters every figure and does wonders at hiding unsightly bulge.

Try On Three Sizes, Not One:

Shoe sizes vary among designers and brands. Start by trying on your usual shoe size, then try on one pair that's a half-size smaller and a second pair that's a half-size larger. When in doubt, buy the shoes that are a half-size larger. 

Know Your Colours:

Know which colours will flatter you the most by figuring out if the undertones in your skin are either warm or cold. The experts say women with cool undertones look best in white, black, gray, silver, and shades of blue. Women with warm undertones will be dazzling in shades of yellow, gold, brown, green and red. 

Organize Your Closet:

Organize your closet. This way you'll be able to see what you own (and actually wear it). Separate your clothes by garment. Figure out what can be folded neatly and what needs to be hanged. Make sure you get the right hangers for shirts, skirts and pants. Use storage shelves to store your purses and intimates and buy a shoe rack.

Limit Accessories:

We love accessories, but we have to draw the line somewhere. If you're throwing yourself an arm party, then it might be better to steer clear of too many rings. If you're wearing large earrings that scream for attention, then you might want to forgo an equally radiant necklace — they will only work against each other. 

Purse Essentials:

A purse isn't just a fashion statement. It's main purpose is functional. You carry it around wherever you go so it needs to contain some essentials: your wallet, a pen, pain killers, hand sanitizer, tissues, make-up essentials (we personally won't leave the house without lip stick and/or lip balm), hand cream, gum or breath mints, tampons or maxi pads (no one wants to be caught off guard during that time of the month), and for those of you who spend lengthy bouts talking, texting or gaming, bring your phone charger along.


Article by Andiswa Mkhize - Fashion Writer

Andiswa grew up with a love for fashion.

Find her on Twitter:  @andiswamk 

Email: mkhizeandiswa@ymail.com 

Opportunity For Fashion Designers and Fashion Students

The Fashion Development Programme

This will appeal to you if you are a fashion designer or studying fashion or are a fashion house.

The Ethekwini Municipality invites you to be part of a Fashion Development Programme.

The program consists of:

• Mentorship
• Workshops
• Fashion Fair
• Fashion Pavilion at Durban Business Fair
• Fashion Internship programme

For more info contact Pearl Mzimela

email: Pearl.Mzimela@durban.gov.za

tel: 031-322-6203

Deadline: 19 Feb 2014

(Source - Ethekwini Municipality) 

Want to Design for SA Fashion Week? In Kzn?

The TIKZN and Kwazulu-Natal Fashion Council (KZNFC) invite KwaZulu-Natal based
fashion deisgners to apply to showcase at SA Fashion Week from 27 - 30 Sept 2012
in Johannesburg.

TIKZN and the KZNFC will co-sponsor emerging junior and established designers to present
their collections at this event.

Fashion designers who are interested in this opportunity must submit a comprehensive CV
with all industry experience to

shavera@kznfc.co.za

The deadline is Tue 19 June 2012.