Category Archives: Fashion

SA Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2025 Collections at Melrose Arch

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A line-up of 40 Designers, coupled with an exciting schedule of associated, fashion-related events, are on the cards for the Autumn/Winter 2025 South African Fashion Week Collections taking place at its new home at Melrose Arch from 24 – 28 September 2024.
 
“We are delighted to have luminaries like Mantsho, Erre, House of Olé, Naked Ape, 2017 Scouting Menswear Competition winner, Floyd Avenue, and Artho Eksteen, winner of the 2020 New Talent returning to the schedule. We are equally thrilled to welcome Melrose Arch to our circle of partners who understand how to leverage and align their brands optimally with the soft power of fashion,” says director Lucilla Booyzen. 
 
“SA Fashion Week remains the pinnacle of the country’s fashion design talent. Together with our existing sponsors, Cruz Vodka, Mr. Price, Isuzu, L’Oreal, and E! Entertainment, we will now be exploring opportunities with selected retailers, restaurants, art galleries, book, and fashion stores within Melrose Arch to capitalize on SA Fashion Week’s influence as a draw card for the broader public,” she says.
 
The CRUZ Launch Party will once again kick off the event on the evening of September 25th of September.  This will be followed on the 26th, by the much-anticipated CRUZ COLLECTIVE featuring Cape Town based Thabo Makhetha with her collection, titled “Pheteho 2.0, first timer – Wepner’s “Good Luck, Babe!” Collection, and Durban’s, Fikile Sokhulu.
 

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How to watch E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2024 Emmy Awards

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Laverne Cox

The 2024 Emmy Awards honours television’s biggest stars and best shows, with the ceremony having taken place on Sunday, 15 September in Los Angeles.

E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2024 Emmy Awards will air on E! (DStv channel 124, and DStv Access) on Monday, 16 September at 5.00pm (CAT). 

E! Live From The Red Carpet: The 2024 Emmy Awards will be hosted by Laverne Cox alongside comedian Heather McMahan and E! News’ Keltie Knight. The two-hour experience will feature interviews with this year’s top nominees. Plus, the Glambot is back to capture Hollywood’s finest fashion moments in slow motion at the stars arrive.

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Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: The SOOQ and Cricut’s Impact in South Africa

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Looking at the economic wrap up in June on Stats SA the economy weakened in the first quarter, jobs declined and although the second quarter has been seen as more positive, there is still a concern for our economy in general. Small Businesses and entrepreneurs are said to be the perfect solution to pull our country’s economic state out of the “red zone” by offering more employment opportunities and boosting the economy. However, small businesses need to be provided with the resources and support necessary to survive past early stages of business – which are the most crucial according to the GEM SA Report conducted recently.

The SOOQ, a local marketplace for small businesses, and Cricut, a leading crafting technology company, have announced their partnership aimed at boosting entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses and makers in South Africa. This collaboration comes at a crucial time as the country emerges from the economic challenges of the volatile election period and the post-COVID delayed impact on small businesses, and strives to foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem both on and offline.

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Gert Johan-Coetzee Reigns Supreme at Miss South Africa

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Renowned South African designer, Gert Johan Coetzee, made a dazzling impact on the Miss South Africa pageant night, showcasing his exceptional talent with an unforgettable opening sequence where 11 stunning gowns created by Coetzee transformed the stage into a breathtaking runway, leaving audiences and viewers captivated by his artistry.

Fashion coalesced with technology at this year’s Miss South Africa pageant like never before, every fabric was meticulously created and printed in Gert-Johan Coetzee studio, blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge innovation.

The 3D-printed elements on all the gowns are a testament to his commitment to pushing the envelope and redefining what’s possible in fashion, each piece was thoughtfully designed to highlight the unique personality of each contestant, ensuring that their individuality shines through. By fusing tradition with technology, Gert and his team are not only creating fashion; they are telling a story of innovation, pride, and empowerment. These gowns are more than just garments; they are a reflection of the strength and beauty of South Africa and its people and each dress is a masterpiece, reflecting the designer’s signature style and impeccable craftsmanship.

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Melrose Arch Set to Become South African Fashion Week’s New Home in September 2024

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South African Fashion Week (SA Fashion Week) will be hosted in Johannesburg’s Melrose Arch Precinct in September this year.

The country’s premier designer fashion platform will be moving into its new home for the Autumn/Winter ‘25 Collections from 26th to 28th September 2024, says director, Lucilla Booyzen.

This year’s event will adopt a dynamic new format that will combine runway shows staged in an intriguing “never-used-before” space in Melrose Arch, with a line-up of lifestyle and brand activations throughout the precinct.

“SA Fashion Week’s vision over the past 27 years has been to explore sustainable business models that can leverage fashion’s economic and social influence for the benefit of all the stakeholders involved,” says Booyzen. “We are delighted to be partnering with one of the city’s most exciting lifestyle precincts, in one of its most historical areas, to develop yet another such mutually beneficial venture.”

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