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Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Nairobi Fashion Week 2025 puts regenerative fashion in the spotlight

Top 16 Youth-Owned Brands Awards announce 2024 nominees

31 May 2024

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

2,500 Kenyan fashion creators poised to enter global markets

2 May 2024

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Virgil Abloh. Source: LVMH

Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

TFG returns to profit, resumes dividend

TFG returns to profit, resumes dividend

Nqobile Dludla 11 Nov 2021

Ethiopian textile industry at risk if US suspends trade deal over Tigray war

Ethiopian textile industry at risk if US suspends trade deal over Tigray war

Dawit Endeshaw 3 Nov 2021

Linda Khumbanyiwa celebrates Malawi's culture and craftsmanship through fashion

Linda Khumbanyiwa celebrates Malawi's culture and craftsmanship through fashion

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 25 Oct 2021

Laduma Ngxokolo, Imane Ayissi named African Luxury Heritage Awards winners

Laduma Ngxokolo, Imane Ayissi named African Luxury Heritage Awards winners

6 Oct 2021

Kering goes fur-free across all fashion brands

Kering goes fur-free across all fashion brands

27 Sep 2021

How designers can maintain their individuality working at big fashion houses

How designers can maintain their individuality working at big fashion houses

Marie-Agnes Parmentier 14 Sep 2021

Source: Supplied

Woolworths expands online retail service to Mauritius

10 Sep 2021

LVMH awards SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi coveted Karl Lagerfeld Prize

LVMH awards SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi coveted Karl Lagerfeld Prize

8 Sep 2021

#Newsmaker: Gareth Kemp to lead Ares Group as new CEO

#Newsmaker: Gareth Kemp to lead Ares Group as new CEO

Lauren Hartzenberg 3 Sep 2021

SA brand Erre Fashion invited to showcase in Paris

26 Aug 2021

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Adidas to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group for €2,1bn

13 Aug 2021

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

28 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Tunisian garment workers fight for unpaid wages in pandemic's shadow

Layli Foroudi 13 Jul 2021

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

12 Jul 2021

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Why a competitive local fashion industry needs the creativity of designers

Lauren Hartzenberg 25 Jun 2021

Steinhoff half-year earnings up 7% on value and furnishings demand

Steinhoff half-year earnings up 7% on value and furnishings demand

Nqobile Dludla 25 Jun 2021

Luxury fashion label Chanel invests $25m in new climate adaptation fund

Luxury fashion label Chanel invests $25m in new climate adaptation fund

Michael Taylor 11 Jun 2021

From apprentice to fashion icon: Ivory Coast's Pathe'O, 50 years on

From apprentice to fashion icon: Ivory Coast's Pathe'O, 50 years on

Loucoumane Coulibaly, Bate Felix and John Stonestreet 7 Jun 2021

The history of sneakers: From commodity to cultural icon

The history of sneakers: From commodity to cultural icon

Naomi Braithwaite 3 Jun 2021

Credit: Alexander via Pexels

Commission suggests blocking R1bn acquisition of The Building Company

31 May 2021

New global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

New global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

4 May 2021

France pledges investment to boost sustainable cotton in Ivory Coast

France pledges investment to boost sustainable cotton in Ivory Coast

Ange Aboa 30 Apr 2021

African countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

African countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

29 Apr 2021

Fashionscapes: A Living Wage highlights plight of garment workers

Fashionscapes: A Living Wage highlights plight of garment workers

28 Apr 2021

Greening the global textile value chain

Greening the global textile value chain

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Apr 2021

Vans sets out global sustainability goals to achieve by 2030

Vans sets out global sustainability goals to achieve by 2030

22 Apr 2021

Rotary Africa event to unpack sustainable development of fashion and textiles

Rotary Africa event to unpack sustainable development of fashion and textiles

14 Apr 2021

SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi nabs spot on 2021 LVMH Prize shortlist

SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi nabs spot on 2021 LVMH Prize shortlist

1 Apr 2021

Kenyan eco-friendly footwear brand wins sustainable design contest

30 Mar 2021

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Virgil Abloh. Source: LVMH

RetailLouis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh dies age 41

29 Nov 2021

TFG returns to profit, resumes dividend

RetailTFG returns to profit, resumes dividend

Nqobile Dludla 11 Nov 2021

Ethiopian textile industry at risk if US suspends trade deal over Tigray war

RetailEthiopian textile industry at risk if US suspends trade deal over Tigray war

Dawit Endeshaw 3 Nov 2021

Linda Khumbanyiwa celebrates Malawi's culture and craftsmanship through fashion

RetailLinda Khumbanyiwa celebrates Malawi's culture and craftsmanship through fashion

Ntandokazi Ntozakhe 25 Oct 2021

Laduma Ngxokolo, Imane Ayissi named African Luxury Heritage Awards winners

RetailLaduma Ngxokolo, Imane Ayissi named African Luxury Heritage Awards winners

6 Oct 2021

Kering goes fur-free across all fashion brands

RetailKering goes fur-free across all fashion brands

27 Sep 2021

How designers can maintain their individuality working at big fashion houses

RetailHow designers can maintain their individuality working at big fashion houses

Marie-Agnes Parmentier 14 Sep 2021

Source: Supplied

RetailWoolworths expands online retail service to Mauritius

10 Sep 2021

LVMH awards SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi coveted Karl Lagerfeld Prize

RetailLVMH awards SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi coveted Karl Lagerfeld Prize

8 Sep 2021

#Newsmaker: Gareth Kemp to lead Ares Group as new CEO

Retail#Newsmaker: Gareth Kemp to lead Ares Group as new CEO

Lauren Hartzenberg 3 Sep 2021

RetailSA brand Erre Fashion invited to showcase in Paris

26 Aug 2021

Source:

RetailAdidas to sell Reebok to Authentic Brands Group for €2,1bn

13 Aug 2021

Tommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

RetailTommy Hilfiger collabs with Indya Moore on gender-fluid fashion

28 Jul 2021

Source: Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

RetailTunisian garment workers fight for unpaid wages in pandemic's shadow

Layli Foroudi 13 Jul 2021

Top fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

RetailTop fashion brands remain reliant on synthetics, guilty of greenwashing - report

12 Jul 2021

Source:

RetailWhy a competitive local fashion industry needs the creativity of designers

Lauren Hartzenberg 25 Jun 2021

Steinhoff half-year earnings up 7% on value and furnishings demand

RetailSteinhoff half-year earnings up 7% on value and furnishings demand

Nqobile Dludla 25 Jun 2021

Luxury fashion label Chanel invests $25m in new climate adaptation fund

RetailLuxury fashion label Chanel invests $25m in new climate adaptation fund

Michael Taylor 11 Jun 2021

From apprentice to fashion icon: Ivory Coast's Pathe'O, 50 years on

RetailFrom apprentice to fashion icon: Ivory Coast's Pathe'O, 50 years on

Loucoumane Coulibaly, Bate Felix and John Stonestreet 7 Jun 2021

The history of sneakers: From commodity to cultural icon

RetailThe history of sneakers: From commodity to cultural icon

Naomi Braithwaite 3 Jun 2021

Credit: Alexander via Pexels

RetailCommission suggests blocking R1bn acquisition of The Building Company

31 May 2021

New global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

RetailNew global H&M initiative to identify and support inspiring kids

4 May 2021

France pledges investment to boost sustainable cotton in Ivory Coast

AgricultureFrance pledges investment to boost sustainable cotton in Ivory Coast

Ange Aboa 30 Apr 2021

African countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

RetailAfrican countries reach tipping point for e-commerce adoption - PayU data

29 Apr 2021

Fashionscapes: A Living Wage highlights plight of garment workers

RetailFashionscapes: A Living Wage highlights plight of garment workers

28 Apr 2021

Greening the global textile value chain

RetailGreening the global textile value chain

Lauren Hartzenberg 23 Apr 2021

Vans sets out global sustainability goals to achieve by 2030

RetailVans sets out global sustainability goals to achieve by 2030

22 Apr 2021

Rotary Africa event to unpack sustainable development of fashion and textiles

RetailRotary Africa event to unpack sustainable development of fashion and textiles

14 Apr 2021

SA's Lukhanyo Mdingi nabs spot on 2021 LVMH Prize shortlist

RetailSA's Lukhanyo Mdingi nabs spot on 2021 LVMH Prize shortlist

1 Apr 2021

RetailKenyan eco-friendly footwear brand wins sustainable design contest

30 Mar 2021

What to expect from the virtual and physical 2021 Fashion Without Borders

LifestyleWhat to expect from the virtual and physical 2021 Fashion Without Borders

17 Mar 2021

Acquisition of Pepkor's John Craig saves 400 jobs

RetailAcquisition of Pepkor's John Craig saves 400 jobs

12 Feb 2021

Credit: jackmac34 via Pixabay

RetailPlaytex factory liquidation leaves hundreds without work in SA

10 Feb 2021

They're everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

RetailThey're everywhere: New study finds polyester fibres throughout the Arctic Ocean

Peter S. Ross 1 Feb 2021

Young diamond jewellery designers called to enter Shining Light Awards

RetailYoung diamond jewellery designers called to enter Shining Light Awards

27 Jan 2021

Ethnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

RetailEthnic conflict could unravel Ethiopia's valuable garment industry

Dorothee Baumann-Pauly 21 Jan 2021

Secondhand clothing sales are booming - and may help solve the sustainability crisis in the fashion industry

RetailSecondhand clothing sales are booming - and may help solve the sustainability crisis in the fashion industry

Hyejune Park and Cosette Marie Joyner Armstrong 11 Jan 2021

Diversification helps workwear manufacturer weather pandemic

RetailDiversification helps workwear manufacturer weather pandemic

4 Jan 2021

African entrepreneurs called to enter sustainable fashion competition

RetailAfrican entrepreneurs called to enter sustainable fashion competition

15 Dec 2020

RetailGap brand returns to SA with first store opening in Gauteng

Lauren Hartzenberg 30 Nov 2020