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Jessica Jane Molebatsi and her husband and business partner Wandile Molebatsi are the founders of the brand Molebatsi. (Photo supplied)

Jessica Jane Molebatsi’s ramping it up in Shanghai

The collection blends African cultural influences with the iconic French Toiles de Jouy print, creating a fusion of heritage and modern fashion

Designers to watch at SAFW 2023

These South African designers are a cut above the rest

A look from Xolani Mawande on the Runway at SA Menswear Week. Photo by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

The three best and worst moments of SA Menswear Fashion Week

A discussion on some of the most and least exciting moments that hit the runway in the latest edition of this show.

Models present creations by Cynthia Abila during the Lagos Fashion Week in 2018. Stakeholders who invest in fashion weeks do so to promote Nigeria’s fashion industry.  (Pius Utomi Ekpei)

More funding, less fashion weeks

Nigeria’s industry needs more support, particularly for new entrants in the business

Maria McCloy: “Everyone was smiling and I was smiling.”

Slice of Life: ​Designing possibilities

The day it all came together – from selling earrings in 2007 to the Fashion Week catwalk.

East Africa ups the fashion stakes

Fashion Weeks in Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi provide a showcase for local designers and are spurring similar events in neighbouring countries.

Showstoppers grace the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has been inspired by South Africa’s 20th year of democracy. Arts editor Zodwa Kumalo-Valentine tells us what it was like.

Designer Zano Sithetho

Skorzch: Giving suits life and soul

Designer Zano Sithetho, of the label Skorzch, has been changing the face of menswear in SA since his bright designs hit the runway two years ago.

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez waves to supporters during a campaign rally in Guarenas on September 29.

The highs and lows of CPT Fashion Week

Fashion editors, bloggers, fashionistas and anyone with a sartorial interest are gathering for four days at the Cape Town Convention Centre.

Precious Moloi-Motsepe, the brains behind the AFI fashion week.

A rendezvous for great design

Precious Moloi-Motsepe talks about her African Fashion International fashion week, taking risks, and the timeless elegance of great style.

Followers of fashion flock to Sandton

"This year’s fashion week will be different," says Luke Radlott, an assistant designer for Black Coffee, talking about the 11th annual Sanlam South African Fashion Week that…