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MODERN TAKE: Khanya Mlenzana is one of the 13 talented BCM fashion designers who are set to showcase their designs at the first annual Buffalo City Fashion Fair taking place later this month. Picture: SUPPLIED

First Buffalo City Fashion Fair to enthrall audience

East London fashion designers, in partnership with the Eastern Cape Development Corporation, are set to host the first annual Buffalo City Fashion Fair in Nahoon on Saturday, November 17. The show, which will be held at 92 Old Transkei…

PASSION FOR FASHION: The eighth annual East London Fashion Week will be showcased at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery on Saturday October 28. Pictured are models walking the runway at last year’s show. Picture: SUPPLIED

Fashion Week — where style meets art

In a celebration of style, creativity, and innovation, the eighth annual East London Fashion Week (ELFW) 2023 is poised to dazzle fashion enthusiasts once again. Mark your calendars for Saturday October 28, as the Ann Bryant Art Gallery…

THREADS IMPRESS: Local designer Gugu Fortein has launched the Autumn/Winter collection for her clothing brand, Isabel Cosa. Picture: SUPPLIED

Local designer creates stunning garments

Local brand Isabel Cosa launched their first ready-to-wear collection, titled ‘First’, on July 1 at the Anne Bryant Gallery. The collection marks the debut of designer Gugu Fortein, and features pieces that celebrate the timeless elegance…

CRAFTSMANSHIP: The team from Ursula’s Designs. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Go People – Chantel Haschick

We chat with Chantel Haschick about the clothing business she runs with her husband, Des How would you describe your business? What exactly do you do? Ursula’s Design and Manufacture is your first choice for all clothing and alteration…

WILD AND FREE: WSU fashion graduate Tase Jack is set to host the first ever Fashionable Nights on Saturday in Bunkers Hill. It is sold out. Picture: SUPPLIED

WSU graduate debuts new ‘Fashionable Nights’ concept

Get ready for Fashionable Nights! This is the title of fashion designer Tase Jack’s brand of local fashion displays. This Saturday, the first of these events, will draw together East London’s fashion creatives, who will showcase their…

A model walks the runway during the Balmain show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2019. Organisers have confirmed that the women’s show will go ahead in September. File photo. Image: Getty Images / Peter White

Organisers say Paris Fashion Week will go ahead in September, vow to ‘comply with recommendations’

Thousands are expected to descend on the French capital to see the Spring/Summer 2021 collection Paris women’s fashion week is to go ahead in September, the organisers said Wednesday. The French Haute Couture and Fashion Federation said…

Yasmin Furmie. Image: Lydia Wessels

3 tips to look stylish at any age, from a seasoned fashion pro.

Yasmin Furmie, fabulous fifty-something and co-founder of fashion label SiSi, shares some advice 1. BE CONFIDENT Feeling comfortable and confident with a good dose of self belief provides the framework for easy and adventurous styling.…

Market throws up weird, wonderful

YOUNG fashionistas and artists in the East London area were given a platform to display their arts and crafts at the Anti-Social Market held on Saturday August 4 at The Mustard, Vincent. Founder Sonwabile Qinela from King William’s Town…

Designers display fine frocks at Fashion Walk

EAST London Fashion Walk, or ELFW as most fashion fundis know it, took East Londoners by storm at the three-day fashion parade held at Hemingways Mall over the weekend. The show saw local designers pull out all the stops and turn heads,…

Designers set for fashion showcase

EAST London fashionistas brace yourselves, because the city’s biggest fashion parade is almost here. The annual East London Fashion Walk (ELFW) recently launched what promises to be a spectacular show filled with the latest fashion trends…

7Bob to hit catwalk again

MDANTSANE-BORN fashion designer Phindile Makupula will be showcasing her designs at the East London Fashion Walk (ELFW) next month. The 7Bob Aggressive Clothing label owner said East London Fashion Walk has done a lot for her label but…

East London Fashion Walk to be bigger and better

Fashion show to re-launch as full operational fashion week Auditions for East London Fashion Walk took place at Hemingways Mall on Saturday. 50 models were shortlisted for this years show which will run as a full operational fashion week…