Category Archives: Fashion & Design>Fashion Designers

Decorex Africa announces its Designers of the Year 2025 as its State of the Industry Report reveals significant shifts in the design landscape

Decorex Africa, the continent’s foremost authority on decor, interior design and lifestyle, is proud to announce the selection of two exceptional talents as its Designers of the Year 2025, reflecting the exhibition’s strengthened pan-African vision. Egyptian sustainability innovators Reform Studio has been named Decorex Cape Town’s Designer of the Year, while globally renowned Nigerian-born architect […]

Ethical Luxury

  Kat van Duinen integrates sustainability into every aspect of its luxury craftsmanship, ensuring that exotic leather is ethically sourced and environmentally responsible. The brand emphasises that sustainable exotic leather farming not only preserves rare materials but also actively contributes to wildlife conservation and ecosystem protection. Strict international regulations govern ethical farming practices, ensuring that […]

African Bank and Khosi Nkosi Set the Stage for Paris

  As the fashion world turns its gaze on Paris, reflections on Milan Fashion Week highlight a momentous achievement for African fashion and entrepreneurship. African Bank’s partnership with South African fashion house Khosi Nkosi culminated in a triumphant showcase of the Legacy Collection, making an audacious statement on the global stage. The journey now continues […]

The Art of Kat van Duinen Totes

  At Kat van Duinen, our signature bags are first and foremost, timeless, versatile and impeccably crafted. We offer a diverse selection in various sizes and silhouettes, ranging from soft collapsible designs to structured, upright styles. Many incorporate a contemporary crossbody strap for enhanced functionality, seamlessly blending luxury with everyday practicality. Our vision for exotic leather totes is to […]

De Beers Group Announces 2024 Shining Light Awards Winners

  De Beers Group is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Shining Light Awards, a jewellery design competition dedicated to empowering the next generation of designers from the countries where De Beers recovers diamonds, including Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa. Originally launched in 1995, the Shining Light Awards are part of the […]

Nile Crocodile Leather

  Nile crocodile leather is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious materials in the world, prized for its distinctive texture, rarity, and exceptional durability. Found primarily in Africa, Nile crocodiles produce some of the finest quality skins, characterized by uniform, symmetrical scale patterns that are sought after by high-end fashion and accessory brands […]

Reservoir And Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, Collaborate For “Against The Bias: Unravelling Material Codes”

  Revered for its rich cultural heritage and celebration of artistic voices, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town welcomes a new curation by RESERVOIR to its iconic walls. As it continues to shine a spotlight on local arts, “Against the Bias: Unravelling Material Codes” will decorate the halls of this palm-fringed sanctuary with pieces […]

Africa’s Top Designers Offer A Feast For The Senses Through Fashion, Flavour, and Heritage

  Now a firm fixture on Cape Town’s cultural calendar, the third edition of Confections x Collections (CxC) was, once again, hosted this November by Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel. This annual five-day showcase brought together slow African fashion through intimate salon-style shows curated by Twyg and bespoke confectioneries inspired by each designer, fusing the […]

Soul Gallery Unveils In Sandton Setting A New Trend In Luxury And Streetwear Fashion

  A new chapter in South Africa’s fashion scene was written as SOUL Gallery opened its doors in Sandton, Johannesburg. Media, celebrities, and close friends gathered for an exclusive evening to celebrate the grand unveiling of SOUL Gallery, an unparalleled sanctuary of high-end streetwear and luxury brands. Designed by acclaimed interior designer Tristan Du Plessis […]

Africa’s Leading Lights In Fashion: Confections X Collections At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

  As Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, celebrates 125 years of slow luxury travel, its 2024 calendar brims with a vibrant curation of events spanning contemporary culture. Among the most eagerly awaited is the third edition of CONFECTIONS x COLLECTIONS (CxC), curated by Twyg. Taking place from 5–9 November, this sartorial showcase brings together some […]

Rubicon Collection: Where Nature and Luxury Converge

  This year’s collection is inspired by ‘Medley of Nature’ based on the great historical Mapungubwe Kingdom in Limpopo. The design aesthetic is derived from the kingdom’s social structure, the influence of trade with the far east and the area’s ecosystem. With little research available on the exact fashion trends that were popular in 1200 […]

From Darkness To Light: A Journey Of Hope And Renewal

  Experience the contrasts of Cape Town through Sandile Ashar Mhlongo’s evocative acrylic paintings. Lights in Darkness, Darkness in Light is exhibited by House Union Block (HUB) at the Cape Heritage Hotel’s Sisonke Gallery until  27 October 2024. HUB is a nonprofit organisation connecting South African artists to commercial opportunities under the umbrella of Spier […]

Your Voice is a game changer for the Future of the Fashion Industry in Africa

  Did you know the global fashion industry consumes more energy than the aviation and shipping industry combined? According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the production of all clothing people wear contributes to around 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions due to long supply chains and energy-intensive production. ‘There’s no […]

Meet The 2024 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award Finalists

  Returning to South Africa for its third year to celebrate outstanding women in business, Veuve Clicquot has recognised six entrepreneurial women as finalists for its 2024 Bold Woman Award. Inspired by Madame Clicquot’s pioneering spirit, the award spotlights and empowers exceptional businesswomen. It echoes the Maison’s commitment to highlighting the achievements and contributions of […]

South Africa’s Top Sustainable Fashion Designers Present Salon-Style Shows At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

  NOVEMBER 2023: This November, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, hosted Confections x Collections (CxC): an annual five-day celebration where intimate salon-style fashion shows, curated by Twyg, meet bespoke confectioneries inspired by slow fashion labels with a focus on community, care, and inclusion. The collections on show were inspired by the theme of African Luxury […]