CFOs Take Center Stage at Global Fashion Summit
South Africa
Maxhosa Africa Fall 2026: Louder for Those in the Back
Creative director Laduma Ngxokolo doubled down on his knitwear rooted in Africa but meant to go everywhere.
GOP AGOA Extension Bill Aims to Kick Out South Africa
The AGOA Extension and Bilateral Engagement Act would prioritize countries that support the economic and…
South Africa’s Garment and Textile Workers Call for Just Transition
Despite the promise of ramped-up productivity, automation should "augment rather than displace" workers…
Maxhosa Africa Fall 2025: Calling Card
Laduma Ngxokolo is building a business in South Africa, but has his eyes on the rest of the world.
Yoon Ahn Teams Up With Chase Sapphire Reserve for Seoul Campaign
The Tokyo-based fashion designer stars in the new "Seoul Is in the Details" campaign — and she talks to WWD…
Febal Casa Makes Strategic Move in Lagos
Italy's Febal Casa said the top-tier African capital is ready to embrace luxury Italian design.
Authentic Brands Names First Head of Africa Region
Warren Bowers was instrumental in introducing the company's Reebok brand to the continent.
South Africa Closing De Minimis ‘Loophole’
Come July 1, the likes of Shein and Temu will have to pay 45 percent in import taxes, plus 15 percent VAT on…
Maxhosa Africa Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear: Cultural Appreciation
For his first Paris presentation, Laduma Ngxokolo made a bold statement with his knitwear but also on behalf…
5-Year Project to Advance Africa’s Circular Economy Begins
The venture seeks to promote a circular economy in the textile and garment sector of several African…
ShopZetu Secures $1 Million in Pre-seed Funding
The Kenya-based start-up offers more than 300 international and local brands.
Chulaap Brings Modern Pirates and South African Flair to Pitti Uomo
The Thailand-born, Cape Town-based designer Chu Suwannapha is ready to hit the global stage with the brand's…
Mastercard Foundation Increases CorpsAfrica Partnership
The venture aims to create more than 80,000 jobs across Africa.
Shein Faces Customs Probe and Battles Surging Fast-Fashion Threat
Shein's import practices are under the microscope in South Africa as the company takes a Chinese rival to…
Sindiso Khumalo to Take Her Colorful, Playful Textiles, Designs to & Other Stories in April
Based in Cape Town, Khumalo is the latest designer to collaborate with & Other Stories, which belongs to H&M…