In the '60s, the T-shirt came to the fore as a political and personal statement and, since then, the wave has simply gained momentum. Nowadays, the T-shirt is what the bumper sticker was to the '80s. 2 Apr 2014
Super-Brands' sports brands, including Canterbury, Slazenger, Dunlop Sports, Mizuno, Skins, Karrimor and others have been acquired by Brand ID as of 1 April 2014, making the company one of the largest sports and lifestyle brand marketing and distribution companies in South Africa. 17 Mar 2014
Rex Trueform (RTO) has reduced its headline loss per share by 52.8% to 15.9c in the six months to December from a 33.8c loss a year ago‚ mainly due to the improved performance of the retail segment. 7 Mar 2014
The Aldo Group, a private Canadian corporation that owns and operates a worldwide chain of shoe and accessory stores, opens Aldo Accessories in Sandton City and Menlyn Park shopping malls in March 2014. Founded in 1972, the group is a leading international retailer with over 1700 stores in 87 countries. 24 Feb 2014
Following his début of entirely washable collection of seven dresses for P&G Fabric's Care's Future Fabric programme, first unveiled in Milan in November 2013, Giles Deacon has presented two more designs at London Fashion Week. 19 Feb 2014
Truworths' results are likely to show the deteriorating levels of spending among consumers. Image: Sandton City
Truworths will report its half-year financial results on Thursday (20 February), and is likely to highlight the deteriorating credit environment, owing to rising levels of consumer indebtedness. 19 Feb 2014
Ambri Designs, founded by fashion designer Andrea Bryant, has launched her first fashion label Ambri. All patterns, grading, sewing and production is done locally and by small business owners. Although this increases production costs, the company is passionate about upliftment and is focusing a portion of its time in creating jobs and skills development for the disadvantaged. 18 Feb 2014
Strong Christmas sales at Foschini were in line with expectations. Image: Tyger Valley
The Foschini Group said its Christmas trading was in line with expectations across all merchandise categories‚ with group sales growth for December of 11.4% and same-store growth of 5.3%. 22 Jan 2014
To ensure that South Africans have the latest there is in fashion and stay on trend, Renee New, merchandise executive for Mat & May, part of the retail group TFG (The Foschini Group) offers a 2014 forecast. It is a detailed insight into what fashionistas can expect to see this year, following her research and international travel to source the latest trends. She spoke at the opening of Mat & May's Cavendish kiosk in Cape Town last month. 17 Jan 2014
As Cape Town is the 2014 World Design Capital, Skinny laMinx intends to spend the year collaborating with local and international designers in surprising and enlivening ways. Its designer, Heather Moore and fashion designer Jessica Harwood of Take Care have teamed up on a cross-pollination project. 14 Jan 2014
Fibre-optic fabrics that can colour on a whim have been showcased at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show. Image: Fashioning Technology
LAS VEGAS, USA: People wishing to be techno-chic and who have a few thousand dollars to spare can sport outfits that change color on a whim. 10 Jan 2014
Collaboration aims to broaden offerings and ensure a curated selection for customers. 9 Jan 2014
Crocs has received a US$200m investment from Blackstone so it can buy back its stock. Image: Crocs
NEW YORK, USA: Crocs Inc announced that the Blackstone Group is making a $200m investment that will give it preferred stock and a 13% stake in the US-based shoe company. 31 Dec 2013
UK fashion brand River Island is coming to South Africa through a deal finalised with Edcon. Image: Pursuitist
Unlisted retail group Edcon has signed a franchise deal with British high street brand River Island‚ providing the local leading company with sole distribution rights in SA. 19 Dec 2013
This year has seen the closure of two prominent South African designer labels. 6 Dec 2013
Until recently the brand Presidential Shirt has been in scarce supply, only available to select international travellers through OR Tambo Airport Duty Free. Now, these tailored hand-painted silk and cotton batik shirts are available online to customers in South Africa and across the globe. 4 Dec 2013
The fashion world can get ready for the new entries in the Foschini Fashion Design Awards 2014, as the ten semi-finalists have been selected and are ready for the next challenge. 26 Nov 2013
Truworths says market conditions remain tough. Image: Sandton City
Truworths International's group retail sales for the first 18 weeks of its financial year rose by 7% to R3.5bn‚ compared with a 15.9% increase in the corresponding previous period‚ with credit sales growth of 5% and cash sales growth of 12%. 8 Nov 2013
A change in the relationship with Coty results in a R150m payment to AVI. Image: Takealot.com
AVI said that consolidated earnings per share for continuing operations for the six months to December‚ including capital gains and losses‚ are expected to increase by more than 20% compared with the comparative period last year. 8 Nov 2013
Producing top-class knitwear since 1874, Lyle & Scott is a brand synonymous today with the trendy global market, through its association with a generation of young, talented music, TV and film stars. 7 Nov 2013
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