South African Designer Lukhanyo Mdingi Wins the 2023 AMIRI Prize
South African designer Lukhanyo Mdingi has won the AMIRI Prize, earning a $100,000 grant and a year-long mentorship from the accolade’s founder and AMIRI creative director, Mike Amiri. Mdingi was one of nine finalists for this year’s prize, which was opened to designers from across the globe for
adidas South Africa Unveils the Inaugural Originals Studio: A Creative Haven
Following the successful launch of the global campaign ‘We Gave the World an Original‘, adidas South Africa curated a local experience to drive the #1000Originals messaging in a tangible experience. Guests were invited to the inaugural Originals Studio workshop on Saturday, 7th Octob
Has Fashion Taken a Step Back On the Quest For Diversity?
As the Spring/Summer 2024 fashion marathon season came to an end in Paris, Alexander McQueen and Kering announced Sarah Burton‘s successor following her departure from the label after 13 years: former JW Anderson Head of Men’s Seán McGirr. The appointment of McGirr almost instantly sparked crit
Levi’s® Celebrates its Adderley Street Grand Opening with Cape Town’s Fashion Collective
Levi’s®, one of the world’s most iconic and enduring brands, has officially opened its new store on one of Cape Town’s most famous streets, Adderley Street. The highly-anticipated launch event, held on 13 July 2023, rolled out the red carpet for Levi’s® Red Tab™ members,
Spotify Greasy Tunes Opens in Braamfontein!
Spotify’s Greasy Tunes, a month-long experiential pop-up, which pairs South African food with music, kicked off in Johannesburg this weekend, with influencers, media gathering on Saturday for the launch. Greasy Tunes celebrates Spotify’s leading playlists, culture, community, conversat
Event Recap : Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Launch in Africa
Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin celebrated its first anniversary, since launching in to 8 African countries on May 27, 2022, in downtown Johannesburg at Maboneng precinct yesterday. The event was hosted at the hub of creativity and culture at Arts on Main, dubbed the Fenty Stop. The brand took over the
Rhuigi Villaseñor Exits Bally After Just Over One Year
Since founding the luxury streetwear label RHUDE in 2015, Rhuigi Villaseñor has become one of the most notable names in fashion. The Manilla-born, Los-Angeles raised designer’s personal profile and signature high-street aesthetic became even more notable when he assumed the creative director role
Will Peter Do Be Helmut Lang’s Saving Grace?
Since coming on the scene in 2018, Peter Do has served as a reminder that every so often a designer emerges who’s able to captivate by just their work alone. No gimmicks, no hoopla, just a commitment to a vision and the unwavering determination to see it manifest season after season. Because of th
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show To Return as a Feature Film
After a five-year hiatus, the controversial Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is preparing to make a grand return. This time, though, in lieu of the angel-flooded runway shows the scandal-ridden brand was formerly known for, the event will come back as a feature film, titled The Victoria’s Secret W
Everything You Need To Know About the 2023 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts, Attendees and More
Happy first Monday of May. The 2023 Met Gala is finally here, meaning we’re in for a night of high fashion birdwatching. Without fail, the annual extravaganza — a celebration of The Costume Institute’s yearly fashion exhibit — results in some of the biggest celebrity style moments of
