Fashion Lab

Fashion Lab - Africa's Innovative Drive Forward

Joining the Fashion Lab team to discuss this is Angelika Huwiler, Chairperson of the Zambian Fashion Counsel, Lindsay Weaver, Director for the Global Licensing and Branded Goods Department at Jaguar/Land Rover, as well as Rory Beattie, Customer Services Director for Jaguar/Land Rover.

20 Nov 2015 49 min

Fashion Lab - Young African Fashion Designers

Joining the Fashion Lab team to talk about young African fashion designers is Marica Quarsingh, Martelle Ludik, Caileigh Davis, Eji Benson and Thebe Magugu.

13 Nov 2015 56 min

Fashion Lab - International Retailers

The Fashion Lab team discuss international retailers/department stores penetrating the African clothing market. Guests include H&M Country Manager, Par Darj and Head of Communications for H&M SA, Amelia May Woudstra.

6 Nov 2015 55 min

Fashion Lab 30.10.15

Part 2 of Pop Up Stores and whether or not they are a feasible marketing strategy for retailers in Africa. To explore this topic the team is joined by Annette Pringle and Henni de Kock.

30 Oct 2015 49 min

Fashion Lab 23.10.15

Are Pop Up Stores a feasible marketing strategy for retailers in Africa? Joining the Fashion Lab team to investigate this is Tahidiso Sepamla Raw Addiction Retail, Anna-Mari Claasen, Designer and owner of Kottin and Twille.

23 Oct 2015 49 min

Fashion Lab 16.10.15

The team continues the discussion on the global and continental impact created by Fashion Weeks on the fashion industry. Guests include SA Fashion Week Director, Lucilla Booyzen... plus Natasha Jaume and Carina Louw from Erre Fashion, Clive Rundle, Earl Kopeledi from Sunglass Hut and Hangwani Nengovhela from Rubicon.

16 Oct 2015 48 min

Fashion Lab 09.10.15

The Fashion Lab team, together with their guests discuss the global and continental impact created by fashion weeks on the fashion industry. Guests include SA Fashion Week Director, Lucilla Booyzen and PR Manager for Cruz Vodka, Audrey de Mardt.

9 Oct 2015 48 min

Fashion Lab 02.10.15

Is mass production the way forward? Joining the Fashion Lab team to debate this question is the Owner of Bespoked Design, Judy Huang, Owner of Augustine Apparel, Justine Coetzer and Assistant Store Manager at Topshop Topman, Mustapha Zorkot.

2 Oct 2015 49 min

Fashion Lab 25.09.15

The team talk with Fred Eboka from Eboka Design, he talks about the passion behind the glitz and glamour, the behind-the-scenes action of the fashion industry, and how to build a successful fashion brand.

25 Sep 2015 50 min

Fashion Lab 18.09.15

The Fashion Lab team talk about the dynamic fashion retail system in Africa. They are joined by PR and Marketing Manager of Stuttafords, Laura Stewart, Owner and Creative Director of EGALITY, Felicity Spies, as well as Punk and Ivy co-owner, Bianca Sibiya.

18 Sep 2015 46 min

Fashion Lab 11.09.15

The Fashion Lab team discuss ethical fashion vs sustainable fashion. Joining them for this are fashion designer and founder of OATH Studio, Rich Mnisi, as well as Hemporium CEO, Tony Budden.

11 Sep 2015 50 min

Fashion Lab 04.09.15

The Fashion Lab team come to you from the Apple iStore in Sandton for the launch of the #CliffCentralApp. They discuss the African fashion industry, its strengths and weaknesses, but more importantly, its potential.

4 Sep 2015 46 min

Fashion Lab 28.08.15

The Fashion Lab team discuss the African fashion education curriculum. Joining them are special guests Shana Rosenthal who is the founder and Managing Director of LISOF, Felicity Spies who is the owner and Creative Director of EGALITY, as well as up-and-coming fashion designer, Martelle Ludik.

28 Aug 2015 54 min

Fashion Lab 21.08.15

The Fashion Lab team discuss African fashion brands that are on the rise. Joining them for this discussion is the PR and Marketing Manager for 32 Clothing, Jamil Walji, as well as the founder of Chic African, Wendy Tlou.

21 Aug 2015 53 min

Fashion Lab 14.08.15

The fashionistas talk about the innovative use and application of African fabric and print. They're joined by African inspired accessories creator, Maria Mc Cloy, fashion designer for Guillotine, Lisa Jaffe and stylist turned fashion designer, Francois Ferreira.

14 Aug 2015 50 min

Fashion Lab 07.08.15

‘‘Strategic planning through Innovative in-store Design for brands & Retail Shop fronts." Joining the Fashion Lab team to discuss this are guests Arthur Blake, Designer of 27 Boxes, Fashion designer Mpumelelo Mfula “Frypan", Andre Leroux & Lionel Harrington from ‘Not Ordinary Design’, and Johan Venter for Adidas Concept Store.

7 Aug 2015 51 min

Fashion Lab 31.07.15

What is the value of professional photography in the fashion business? Joining the team is fashion and beauty editor of Marie Claire, Kelly Fung, photographer and film director, Waldo Pretorius, as well as fashionista, Jeana Theron, and last but not least Moon Child designer, “Moon Mop”.

31 Jul 2015 50 min

Fashion Lab 24.07.15

The team discusses clothing manufacturing in Africa. Joining them are their special guests Martin Disler and Fred Eboka for “Eboka Design”.

24 Jul 2015 51 min

Fashion Lab 17.07.15

The Fashion Lab team look at clothing production and manufacturing in Africa. Joining them are special guests - fashion designer Keabetswe Matseke, owner of Y2K Grading Shuaib Francis, as well as Johannesburg based manufacturer Roy Ncube.

17 Jul 2015 50 min

Fashion Lab 10.07.15

The team are joined by David Tlale, JJ Schoeman, Lesego Malatsi, Vanya Mangaliso and Bontlefeela Mogoye, from the Gauteng Fashion Council board of Directors to discuss what they are doing and their plans to develop/elevate the South African Fashion Industry.

10 Jul 2015 55 min