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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

World stage: South African designer Gugu Peteni (centre) thanks the audience after showcasing one of her collections at the New York Fashion Week on 11 September 2024.

Gugu Peteni: A story of creativity, identity and breaking barriers in fashion

The designer is redefining global couture with her bold range and storytelling

Collen Dlamini, Executive Director of YouRSA.

YouRSA showcases South African arts and culture on a global scale

On Monday 9 September 2024 an impactful Dialogues Seminar took place at the Consulate General of South Africa

Thinking: South African fashion designer Lukhanyo Mdingi not only produces top notch designer clothing but considers how and why he is doing so. Photo: David Harrison
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Mdingi isn’t your hype beast

Three years into a globally appraised luxury fashion business this designer is investing in honesty and environmental integrity

A model presents a creation from the Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2019 collection at New York Fashion Week. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters)

Top 10 take-aways from New York Fashion Week

As the spring/summer 2019 season flits to Europe, here’s a quick roundup of the top 10 takeaways from the Big Apple

Fashion designer David Tlale unveiled his African-inspired 2015 spring/summer collection at the New York Fashion Week event.

David Tlale unveils riveting 2015 fashion collection

The fashion designers new African heritage inspired spring/summer 2015 collection was shown at the New York Fashion Week.

SA’s Tlale makes waves at New York Fashion Week

South African designer David Tlale has put on a sophisticated show at the renowned New York Fashion Week with an elegant, minimalist collection.

Lagos steals the show

Arise Africa Fashion Week has been so successful in Lagos that organisers are planning to make it a major fixture on the global fashion calendar.

New York’s African catwalk

Lynley Donnelly jetted off to the Big Apple to see how the African designers fared at fashion week.