South Africa
Naomi Campbell Touts Event to Celebrate Nelson Mandela
An all-star concert on Dec. 2 will be headlined by Beyoncé, Jay Z, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams, Chris…
Superga Partners With South African Jewelry Brand
Superga has teamed with Pichulik, a Cape Town-based jewelry label, to create three limited-edition sneakers.
African Fashion International Founder Champions Designers, Seeks to Build International Distribution
Financial backing and access to international markets are key issues for AFI-supported designers, who often…
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African Fashion Weeks Boost Local Design Talent
South African Design Week and Lagos Fashion and Design Week both focused on nurturing younger designers.
Jochen Zeitz on His New Museum of African Art
The former ceo of Puma talks about collecting, museums — and what he has on his walls at home now.
Stuttafords Closes Its Doors in South Africa
The retailer, known as "the Harrods of South Africa," was hit by the country's struggling economy as well as…
India and China Are Tops for Retail Investment
Some retailers have rethought their global expansion strategy given Brexit and America First.
Okapi Opens Flagship in Johannesburg
The label was founded by Hanneli Rupert, daughter of Richemont head Johann Rupert, in 2008.
South African Fashion Weeks See Spurt of Young Designers
The two fashion weeks saw a slew of new faces.
Jahnkoy, FMBCJ, Babatunde Standouts at South Africa Men’s Wear Week
The show week saw a new sponsor, Lexus, even as the nation's designers continue to face challenges.
South Africa’s Edcon Aims for Turnaround in 2017
The country's largest apparel retailer has a new owner and hopes restructuring initiatives will result in…
African Fashion Weeks Show Challenges of Continent’s Designers
Fashion weeks took place in South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria.
South African Commission Accuses Six Major Shipping Firms of Price Fixing
Carriers toting the world's goods may be conspiring to set false freight rates.
South African Retailers Struggle With Economy, Weak Currency
The nation's largest retailers have been hit by a confluence of factors, and no upturn is in sight.
Africa’s Men’s Wear Industry Evolves, but Hurdles Remain
At South Africa Menswear Week, standouts included talents from across the continent.