PEP, reputedly SA's largest retailer of school wear, has launched a Back to School campaign offering parents both quality and economy for first time school goers including uniforms and lunchboxes at under R100. 6 Jan 2010
Research and Markets Ltd of the UK, has released a brand new report that aims to offer insights into how the apparel industry will change over the next five or so years. 22 Dec 2009
The best that South African fashion has to offer will be on show at this year's Miss World pageant on Saturday 12 December 2009 and will include the design house, Marc and Michael along with five others. 11 Dec 2009
The Kit Group plans to unveil the largest work suit at Johannesburg Stadium in March 2010, to be adjudicated and verified by the Guinness World Records organisation. The company, a leading South African uniform solutions specialist, has put the wheels in motion to begin manufacturing the largest work suit in an attempt to break the current world record. 10 Dec 2009
Fashion design student Kutloano Molokomme had to wash 30 000 strawberry flavoured condoms in his bath to “prepare the fabric” for his entry in a condom-dress design competition. 8 Dec 2009
Stuart Queen has taken over the reins as group chief executive officer of Seardel Investment Corporation from Walter Simeoni who has retired. 4 Dec 2009
MADRID, SPAIN: Spanish giants Real Madrid, the world's richest football club in terms of income, will launch its first lingerie line for women next year, sports daily Marca reported on Wednesday, 2 December 2009. 3 Dec 2009
With World Aids Day having arrived, Ukhozi FM radio personality Phumlani Dube is setting a new fashion trend in an educational way. 1 Dec 2009
"Animal prints, bling, sequins and vivid colours are essential when adding accessories to complement that special little black dress," says designer David Tlale, explaining why he's brought out his own collection. 1 Dec 2009
For what is reputed to be for the first time, a South African national rugby team is wearing kit that has been 100% produced in South Africa with the new Canterbury Springbok Sevens Rugby jersey. The jersey is made of a very light, quick-drying fabric, to minimise sweating and enable the team to perform at its best. 25 Nov 2009
Kwanda Klothing, a Soul City initiative, has brought together the talent of seamstresses to produce a winning clothing range with a distinctly urban feel. 24 Nov 2009
The Weekend Post J&B Fashion Challenge designers and models were up to their ears in fabric, measuring tape and creative conundrums this week as the heat just got turned up for the challenge. 23 Nov 2009
PARIS, FRANCE: The outlook for lavish French couture house Christian Lacroix looked increasingly bleak on Tuesday, 17 November 2009, as a French tribunal adjourned bankruptcy hearings with no fresh news of a buyer. 19 Nov 2009
Linea Academy, a Durban-based fashion college, is delighted that over 90% of its 2009 graduate students have already found positions within the local apparel and fashion sector. According to Renato Palmi, the college's marketing and strategic director, the uptake of graduates proves that there are companies doing well and that a fashion career complemented with a degree in fashion studies is a good choice. 19 Nov 2009
Even though people continue to spend money on fashion, no sustainable recovery is likely in the clothing sector until the second half of next year, Mr Price CEO Alistair McArthur said yesterday. 12 Nov 2009
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