Tag Archives: South Africa

If, like me, you revert to soulful house mixes when you want to hear rich up-lifting beats – then you might also relate to reaching for Shazam to identify music, because that ear seducing track makes you want to know more about the artist and any other bangers they may …

South African House duo, Rob (AKA DJ Murdah) Mahosana and Thabo ‘Smol’ Mabogwane teamed up to form Black Motion in 2010. They continue to set their mark as one of Africa’s most sought after electronic acts. Black Motion’s fourth studio album, Ya Badimo, has officially been certified Gold just six …

Originally produced by Dutch explorers to try and counter vitamin deficiencies like scurvy, the South African wine market has developed tremendously over the past 355 years. In 1659, the first batch of just 15 litres was produced too early in the season from whatever French and Muscadel grapes they were able to grow. Without doubt, …

MaXhosa is the luxury knitwear brand which exudes chic, bold and beautiful patterns from traditional Xhosa beadwork symbolism and colours. The man responsible for this captivating brand is Laduma Ngxokolo and  his wearable art is inspired by his wish to recapture a nostalgic element of Xhosa culture that celebrates traditional aesthetics in a modern and stylish way. …

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Last summer, Africa Fashion met with Helen Mears, Keeper of World Art at the Royal Pavilion & Museums in Brighton. She had just returned from Nairobi in Kenya and was preparing her part of a unique new exhibit that goes live this month. this will be the first major UK exhibition dedicated …

Where did it all start? Within the modelling industry, competition is stiff. Africa’s Next top model is a great competition as it assists in bringing in new models wishing to break into the industry. Cheandre van Blerk was originally from Johannesburg, and was one of three South African girls to …

Since it was founded in 2011 by Stephen Manzini, the Soweto Fashion Show has become an increasingly important date in the African fashion diary. Its aim is clear: To promote local design talent to the world stage – and it’s succeeding. Africa Fashion takes a look behind the scenes of …

With 3,500 stores across the globe, Swedish fashion retailer H&M is Europe’s second biggest clothing retailer and its eyes seem set on expansion into new markets. Hennes & Mauritz enjoys sales of more than $22 billion, yet its value on the stock market is closer to $70 billion – a strong …

What happens when you take a woman with a unique perspective on bag design and couple that with a strong commercial head and desire to succeed? Sherene Melinda is a South African company, that specialises in all sorts of luxury leather bags – from clutch and crossbody to tote and multiway. We …

Everything we’ve done makes this life what it is. As years pass, we look back on failures and successes. So many special days, memorable days and remarkable days. Each one a milestone to mark the passage of time. Birthdays are one such day – made all the more poignant by death. …

Originally founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum in an international non-for profit organisation that brings a variety of leaders together to generate ideas and strategies that will help drive sustainable development. The next event takes place in Cape Town, South Africa from 3rd to 5th June. …

On 18 July 2015, Nelson Mandela’s birthday, Durban the largest city in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal will play host to the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs). It was launched in 2008 by MTV Networks Africa (now Viacom International Media Networks Africa) as a global celebration of artists creating the most popular contemporary …

So many brands come to the fore based exclusively on their founder’s ability to design lines that are attractive to the eye. Paledi Segapo also brings a Master of Business Leadership degree from South Africa, where his final dissertation was on ‘Growth strategies within fashion enterprises’. And it looks as though …

In what was called the spirit of exploration, African nations spent centuries being exploited. As we move into the 21st century, there comes a story with an interesting twist as an African buys New Look, one of the largest chains of fashion retailers in the world for just over $1.2 …