Despite Seardel's proposed move to retrench about 1500 staff, the future of the clothing industry remained one of optimism and sustainable growth, Apparel Manufacturers of SA director Johann Baard said yesterday, 6 February. 7 Feb 2012
SA's textile industries are experiencing contrasting fortunes, with wool prices at record levels and cotton down substantially from its highs of 10 months ago. 30 Jan 2012
You have just landed a new job and as if that isn't stressful enough, finding a new wardrobe to match the corporate culture you are entering can only add strain to the difficult transition period. 6 Jan 2012
Following its successful launch in 2011, Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) will be held in Spitalfields Traders Market, located in Crispin Place London, E1 from 3-4 August 2012, a venue with a capacity for 10 000 visitors. 4 Jan 2012
IOL reports that Durban police have sized falsely branded clothing worth about R60-million from a container that was packed with fake Nike, Adidas, Puma, Daniel Hechter, Levi and Uzzi clothes and shoes. 3 Jan 2012
The South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union has joined the fray in condemning the Juju label designer's decision to produce the range in China. 30 Dec 2011
Pretoria fashion designer Obakeng Ramabodu of OB Fitted's Juju clothing range will hit the market soon. The range, inspired by suspended ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema, is expected to launch in early February in Johannesburg. 30 Dec 2011
The SA Clothing and Textile Workers Union (Sactwu) on Wednesday welcomed the announcement by government of the first wave of products designated in terms of the new preferential procurement regulations, which came into effect today, 8 December. 8 Dec 2011
Through an exclusive partnership with Edgars, South African born Alexander van Baalen is supplying his luxury womenswear range to four of its stores - Melrose Arch (Johannesburg), The Pavilion (Durban), Sandton City (Johannesburg) and the V&A Waterfront (Cape Town). 1 Dec 2011
The Pineapple activewear brand is launching exclusively in 15 Edgars' stores around the country in November 2011. The range, which is the brainchild of Debbie Moore, the successful executive who founded the Pineapple Dance Studios in London's West End in 1979, oozes the look made popular by 80s dance musicals, such as Fame and Footloose. 15 Nov 2011
The second StyleSociety Pop up Boutique will be held on Saturday 3 December 2011 at the Fire and Ice Hotel in Cape Town from 9.30am, closing at 5.30pm. This event follows the innovative, international way of shopping that offers discerning shoppers the opportunity to stay ahead of trends by securing fashionable buys at great discounted prices from a handpicked selection of local designers and international brands. 4 Nov 2011
The wool market continued its upward trend at this week's sale and the Cape Wools Merino indicator gained 3.9% on last week to close at R104.03/kg (clean) - an increase of 13% on the opening sale. 3 Nov 2011
When it comes to conspicuous consumption, what consumers want is clothing. It's an aspiration that retailers are exploiting to the hilt. 28 Oct 2011
Foschini Group CEO Doug Murray said there was a possibility of more T-shirts being pulled from its stores following the removal of three "offensive" shirts. 27 Oct 2011
PARIS, FRANCE: War has broken out between Milan and New York, with London the first casualty, as the top fashion capitals clash over the dates of their rival style marathons, held back-to-back once every six months. 18 Oct 2011
Late last week, the winners of the 2011 Thuthuka Jewellery & Product Development Programme Competition received their awards from the Minister of Arts and Culture, Paul Mashatile, at the gala opening of the 2011 exhibition at the University of Johannesburg Art Gallery. The exhibition runs until 26 October 2011 at the UJ Art Centre, Kingsway Campus. 17 Oct 2011
Bidorbuy is promoting entrepreneurship in the fashion industry by introducing its online marketplace as a viable marketing and selling platform for up and coming South African fashion designers who would like to promote their line of work to the site's over one million shoppers 13 Oct 2011
SA's clothing industry has crossed the Rubicon. It has secured a three-year wage deal that will allow it to pay new entrants into the workforce 20%-30% less than existing workers. 10 Oct 2011
Foschini, in collaboration with African Fashion International (AFI), launched the Foschini AFI Fastrack competition this year and its three student winners will see their designs launch as limited editions in the second week of November 2011 in the Canal Walk, Eastgate and Gateway retail outlets following their debut at Cape Town Fashion Week. 6 Oct 2011
Following on the success of its womenswear brand in Stuttafords' Sandton, Rosebank and The Pavilion stores, the leading Australian brand will launch its menswear division in South Africa in November 2011. 30 Sep 2011
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