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One of the best parts of traveling is a renewed appreciation of your home. I have just returned from the French Riviera, where I had the pleasure of joining the Prince and Princess of that wonderful principality - Monaco for the Monte Carlo Grand Prix.
I watched with amazement whilst sipping French champagne as Lewis Hamilton raced in the rain to win this most challenging and glamorous of Grand Prix! For a minute I thought I was in our own beautiful Cape Town – with the torrential rain not being the only similarity!
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2008 FASHION AWARDS SALUTE INDUSTRY ACHIEVERS AT GLITTERING GALA EVENT |
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The South African Clothing Industry celebrated in style as the 2008 Cape Town Fashion Awards for excellence in the industry were announced at a glittering gala event at Spier Wine Estate presided over by award-winning American actor and social activist, Danny Glover. Read more |
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The designer briefings for Joburg and Cape Town Fashion Weeks took place on 3 and 6 June respectively. Providing an opportunity for participating and interested designers to receive full information on the event logistics, the briefings are a vital part of the organisation that takes place behind the scenes at the Fashion Weeks. |
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www.mustafahassanali.net Click here to stand the chance of winning a fabulous beaded necklace and earring prize from Mustafa Hassanali’s collection (as pictured below). Tanzania’s top fashion designer, stylist, writer, events coordinator, culture vulture and socialite also has a reputation as a dedicated philanthropist. Mustafa’s collections have been shown widely throughout Africa and Europe and his exquisite handwork, detailed beadwork and creative ensemble embellishments have made Mustafa Hassanali a sought after brand name in the couture market. Mustafa Hassanali’s beaded necklace and earring collection piece for a lucky competition winner |
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Click here to win 2 x VIP tickets to the final show on Saturday 28th June at MTN Durban Fashion Week. Tickets will gain entrance to the finale show and VIP after party Dates: 25-28 June 2008 The prize is for entrance tickets only. Winners must arrange own travel arrangements. Closing date for entries is June 19th 2008. The winner will be announced on June 20th 2008. |
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| MTN DURBAN FASHION WEEK 2008 | |
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| TOP 10 FASHION DESIGNER HOTELS | |
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You're in good company with Versace, Christian Lacroix and Ralph Lauren
At the Hotel in Miami, you'll experience Todd Oldham’s custom touches: satin-ribboned pillows, hand-airbrushed tiles and tie-dyed robes, all in a soft riot of colours. A transformed landmark building in the heart of South Beach’s Art Deco district, the lifestyle is indoor/outdoor. Coastal Living described it as 'retro chic with ultramodern amenities, friendly, and unpretentiously hip.' Photo by Michael Croteau. What do Versace, Christian Lacroix and Ralph Lauren have in common (besides presumably impressive walk-in closets)? They all have hotels—and they’re in good company. The Italian fashion houses of Missoni and Moschino will both open fashion/hospitality hybrids this year in Milan. Giorgio Armani recently announced ambitious plans to build branded hotels in New York, Dubai and London. And Versace will add a second resort to its empire this year in Dubai (naturally). |
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| YDE COMPETITION | |
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If it’s all about pleats and tucks; smocking and flocking; the bubble and the babydoll; the ruffle and the hem; the runway and the rail space; the look and the passion… |
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| SPOTLIGHT ON OUR PARTNER IN DURBAN, VANASHREE SINGH | |
African Fashion International agreed to co-found DFW with Vanashree four years ago and soon thereafter procured the required sponsorship and expertise necessary to make the shared vision come to life. The partnership has since flourished and Vanashree has proved a well respected business partner for AFI on the ground in the wonderful city of Durban. African Fashion International and Vanashree identified the need to grow Durban’s traditional role as the traditional home for fashion design institutions and billed DFW as “the cradle for young and emerging design talent” This has been one of many partnerships that AFI is extremely proud of. Vanashree appears on the cover of the June issue of Destiny Magazine. |
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| BIG BRANDS MOVING IN FASHIONABLE CIRCLES WITH AFI | |
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AFI is proud to announce its association with the following highly regarded brands across all fashion weeks under the AFI umbrella; Peroni, L’Oréal and Nescafé. These brands have recognised fashion as a viable marketing platform and guests at fashion week events can look forward to enjoying giveaways and samples that will be available while stocks last. |
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PARIS PLANET FASHION ONLINE MAGAZINE 7TH EDITION: STELLAR REFLECTIONS |
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Paris Planet Fashion Magazine is a luxurious online international fashion magazine that has recently released its seventh edition, inspired by stellar reflections. It features futuristic conceptual beauty care, provocative ultra-fashion and covers the hottest collections, trends, personalities and lifestyles around the world. |
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