PICTURES: South Africa Fashion Week Hosts First Digital Collections
Thursday’s opening night of South African Fashion Week (SA Fashion Week) Twenty Twenty Digital Collections, which was the first virtual showcase, was unique and organised. Even the way the models strutted their stuff on the ramp, which was set up in the parking lot of…
Joburg Fashion Week Will Hit The Virtual Runway This Year Due To The Global Pandemic
Due to the global pandemic, the fashion industry has had to move into the digital domain and fashion shows around the world have been presented via virtual platforms. Joburg’s 2020 virtual show will feature a ready-to-wear virtual runway with an assortment of curated locations that…
adidas Recruits Pharrell To Design Jerseys For Arsenal, Manchester United And More
adidas Football has unveiled a new partnership with Pharrell Williams, who has designed jerseys for some of Europe’s biggest clubs. For each of the teams — Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Manchester United and Real Madrid — Pharrell and Humanrace looked to the club’s history, reworking iconic shirts…
Durban Fashion Fair Mentees Take Big Strides In Shaping Their Careers #DFF2020
The 20 young designers who are part of the Durban Fashion Fair’s (DFF) annual mentorship programme are making steady progress towards showcasing their collections on the ramp at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on December 11. With less than two months to go,…
Durban Fashion Fair Mentees Take Big Strides In Shaping Their Careers #DFF2020
The 20 young designers who are part of the Durban Fashion Fair’s (DFF) annual mentorship programme are making steady progress towards showcasing their collections on the ramp at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on December 11. With less than two months to go,…
Due To An Overall Increase In Online Shopping, Sales Of Fake Goods Double In South Korea
The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) is cracking down on the luxury counterfeit market. The number of fake goods being sold has seen a surge of 204 percent when comparing January to August of last year to this year. Director of the intellectual property investigation…
Philipp Plein Loses Court Battle Against Ferrari For Copyright Infringement
Philipp Plein has just lost a legal battle with Ferrari amidst a three-judge court panel in Milan. The Italian automaker sued Phillip Plein for copyright infringement that stemmed back to 2017. Ferrari first caught wind of Phillip Plein’s illegal practices in a Spring 2018 runway show. Ferrari vehicles, alongside other Mercedes…
Walter Van Beirendonck Hopes To Save The Planet Earth With Latest Release
Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck is no stranger to outlandish designs. After releasing a 3D bear sweatshirt and a pair of spike-covered sneakers last month, the Antwerp Six member has now dropped his Save Planet Earth Morph Mask. Known for finding inspiration in everything from music to, Van Beirendonck has turned…
LÁRA, Seun Kuti, Dennis Osadebe & More Collaborate On #endSARS T-Shirts
Following the ongoing #endSARS protests – a call by the Nigerian youths to put an end to police brutality, ten members of Nigeria’s creative community collaborate to raise funds in solidarity with the movement through sales of the Defend Youth T-shirts. According to ALÁRA; 100% of the proceeds from sales…
Off-White™ And Jordan Brand Officially Announce The Air Jordan 5 “Sail”
After a deluge of teaser images and a downpour of potential drop dates, Off-White™ and Jordan Brand have officially announced the release of the Off-White™ x Air Jordan 5 “Sail” and premiered its matching apparel. First previewed by Virgil Abloh himself back in February — shortly after the NBA All-Star Weekend debut of the Off-White™ x…
First In fashion: Students Debut App State’s First Fashion Magazine
Inside the basement of Ram’s Rack Thrift Store on King Street, a small team of students utilize the space for something uncommon. Members of App State’s first fashion magazine, The Collective, use thrift furniture and consigned clothing to exhibit the latest fashion trends. Niels Sampson,…
Louis Vuitton Pre-Spring 2021 Serves Luxe Looks Fit For Archaeological Exploration
While Louis Vuitton‘s Spring/Summer 2021 collection and show caused plenty of controversy for its designer Virgil Abloh, the luxury label’s Pre-Spring 2021 collection looks to be a more subtle affair. This time around, Abloh mostly steers away from bright colors and bold patterns by delivering crisp, clean cuts and looks served in palettes perfect for…
