SHANGHAI, CHINA: A Chinese tycoon has been quietly buying up shares in Italian fashion house Prada SpA in a bid to become its largest shareholder, his company confirmed on Monday, 12 July 2010. 13 Jul 2010
According to Renato Palmi, director of The ReDress Consultancy, the South African clothing industry needs to take a stand against fake apparel after another textile company has shed 100 jobs and R50 million's worth of fake clothing was found in Durban. 9 Jul 2010
Lindiwe Kwele, CEO of the Johannesburg Tourism Company (JTC) has announced that it has launched a promotional range of clothes for its winter campaign to position and entrench Joburg as a leading urban lifestyle destination with plenty on offer to host, accommodate and entertain visitors and entice them to spend more time in the city. 7 Jul 2010
Sports apparel company Nike looks set to complete a shock coup d'etat and become the official shirt sponsor of the national team after it emerged yesterday, 1 July 2010, that the South African Football Association (Safa) was close to ending its 12-year relationship with present rights holder Adidas. 2 Jul 2010
The International Fashion Sale (IFS) on at the Coco-Cola Dome from 29 July to 1 August 2010 between 10am and 10pm will have a stand promoting the Princess Project, a charity drive of ex-Miss South Africa and Top Billing presenter Jo-Ann Strauss to give under-privileged girl matriculants the opportunity to look fabulous at their Matric farewell dance. 2 Jul 2010
Deola Sagoe's new spring/Summer Collection will be shown for the first time in South Africa at Africa Fashion Week on 30 June at Sandton Convention Centre. The House of Deola Sagoe was established in 1989 and is currently headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. She has been nominated for a prestigious African Fashion Award on 5 July 2010, cementing her place amongst Africa's best fashion icons. 30 Jun 2010
FLORENCE, ITALY: Gucci and Fendi, two of Italy's largest fashion brands are launching their first full children's collections, entering a sector that has weathered the global downturn better than others. 28 Jun 2010
The international Melissa Odabash beachwear and swimwear is now available in South Africa at Scalini boutique 14 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town. Prior to launching her first collection, Melissa was living and modelling in Italy for top Italian designers. 28 Jun 2010
Clothing manufacturers and unions are getting cold feet over a planned crackdown on clothing factories that don't pay the minimum wage. It's squaring up to become a test case for labour's commitment to the goal of decent work. 25 Jun 2010
ASCOT, UK: As Ladies Day at Ascot arrived on 17 June and attendees took the opportunity to show off fashion's finest creations, new research by Mintel reveals that nearly half (12.7 million) of women in the UK spent the same or more on their clothes in 2009 - despite a year of recession. 25 Jun 2010
Soccer related shirts under the brand name "AfriCan - we can do it", are South African designed and made clothing to sustain South African jobs and families. Retailers are encouraged to purchase these designs at affordable prices, offering branding opportunities on the shirts. 18 Jun 2010
A group of 36 young Dutch fans in orange mini-dresses were detained for several hours at Soccer City stadium for wearing outfits designed by a Dutch beer company, The Star newspaper reported today, 15 June 2010. 15 Jun 2010
The taxman has relented and is now allowing a once-off exemption on soccer tickets, jerseys and other World Cup paraphernalia, worth R750. 14 Jun 2010
LONDON, UK: The black taffeta dress worn by Princess Diana at her first official appearance as Prince Charles' fiancee in 1981 was sold Tuesday for £192,000 (US$276,000, €232,000). 10 Jun 2010
South African swimwear designer Dax Martin will be taking part in shows and round-table discussions at the Gran Canaria Moda Cálida show from 24-27 June 2010 in Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. 10 Jun 2010
Durban University of Technology fashion design students swept the boards at the regional Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Awards held at the Greyville Racecourse on Wednesday, 2 June 2010. 7 Jun 2010
Design house Stoned Cherrie has received a fabulous 10th anniversary present: a contract to dress a few of the performers taking part in the opening ceremony of the World Cup. 1 Jun 2010
Caught between the threat of cut-price imports and the scourge of unfair trade practices, the South African clothing industry has had its most inclusive stakeholder meeting to date in Cape Town on 27 May 2010, to thrash out new ideas for shoring up the sector's competitiveness. Also under discussion was the industry's contribution to national interest goals, such as reversing the de-industrialisation of the domestic economy and creating decent jobs. 31 May 2010
Designing to the theme, "It's a Blooming Great Day", 19 Eastern Cape student designers yesterday, 26 May 2010, staked their claim for the top spot as the Eastern Cape winner in this year's Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Awards. 27 May 2010
There is hope for local fashion lovers who have been salivating over the sinfully sexy purple catsuit worn by Alicia Keys in her latest video. 26 May 2010
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