In the news | 1 June 2023

Lagos Space Programme shares growth plans, Rich Mnisi & adidas extend partnership with new collection, CLO & Epic Games partner to revolutionise digital fashion and gaming.

Rich Mnisi & adidas launch new collection with Pride party | Supplied: Rich Mnisi

Africa

Mr Price & SAFW invite entries for a 100% compostable, sporty round of the Scouting Menswear Competition, Lagos Space Programme shares growth plans, Lagos Fashion Week takes its Woven Threads showcase to London, Woolworths partners with Superdry, Rich Mnisi's partnership with adidas extends with a new collection, Lift Airline adds Veldskoen to staff uniforms, Shipsy is expanding the reach of it smart logistics platform across the continent and the continent's free trade agreement gains ground as visa fees for business travel are waived in Kenya.

SCOUTING MENSWEAR — South African Fashion Week

Since its initiation in 2012, the Scouting Menswear Competition has raised the profile of emerging menswear designers.

After Woolmark win, Lagos Space Programme readies for growth

Nigerian designer Adeju Thompson tells Vogue Business how he plans to use his International Woolmark Prize winnings to propel his brand onto the international stage, starting with a showcase in Paris and some new hires.

Superdry and Woolworths announces partnership to drive sustainable change

According to the group, customers will be able to shop the AW23 collection at select Woolworths stores nationwide from May, with the womenswear line launching exclusively online.

Superdry secures sales presence at Woolworths

Superdry South Africa has entered into a partnership with Woolworths that will see the global premium fashion brand available from the local retail giant...

South Africa’s biggest retailer now has enough solar panels to cover 24 soccer fields – with more coming

Shoprite has continued its rollout of rooftop solar in the country, and now has enough panels to collectively cover the equivalent of 24 soccer fields.

Shipsy to aggressively expand across Africa, appoints seasoned leader for its Africa Board

Shipsy has rapidly grown its presence in African markets by onboarding customers in the courier, express and parcel, last-mile delivery, eCommerce, and retail segments

Mr Price Foundation empowers a sustainable future through hydroponic technology

The Mr Price Foundation's Handpicked Programme is empowering a new generation of sustainable agripreneurs and homegrowers through the use of hydroponic technology and vertical farming...

Germany's Adidas & Rich Mnisi launch apparel collection for Pride 2023

Adidas has partnered with South African designer Rich Mnisi for a Pride 2023 collection 'Let Love Be Your Legacy'.

Flying in Veldskoen: Lift Airline expands its horizons

Lift Airline has paired up with a local footwear company, sporting a new look onboard its growing flight schedule.

Kenya to scrap visa fees for Africa traders

President William Ruto has announced plans to remove visa requirements for African nationals travelling to Kenya for business.

Style House Files & Lagos Fashion Week Announce the "Woven Threads" Pop-Up at Selfridges

Lagos Fashion Week recently announced that the “Woven Threads” Pop-Up at Selfridges will begin on May 9th, 2023, and last for six weeks.

Global

Atelier Jolie is announced, Boohoo attracts scrutiny after putting Turkish suppliers under price pressure, rumours swirl of a Claire Waight Keller collection for Uniqlo, Brands drop green claims as the EU cracks down, CLO & Epic Games sign unprecedented deal for digital fashion and gaming, Australian Fashion Week hosts first solo show of an indigenous Wiradjuri designer, and lotus fibre emerges as a sustainable textile opportunity.

Angelina Jolie unveils new sustainability-focused fashion venture

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has become the latest celebrity to announce their own fashion brand with the launch of Atelier Jolie.

Boohoo asks Turkish suppliers to match Pakistan prices - Retail Gazette

Boohoo has asked for discounts of more than 30% on outstanding orders from Turkish suppliers as it looks to lower costs across its supply chain.

Clare Waight Keller Said Doing a Collection for Uniqlo: Sources

The British designer boasts a track record of aristocratic femininity at Givenchy, and sophisticated bohemian chic at Chloé.

CLO Virtual Fashion and Epic Games Together Invest in the Future of Digital Fashion

CLO Virtual Fashion, a global leader in digital garment solutions and the developer of CLO and Marvelous Designer, and Epic Games, the developer of Unreal Engine, today announced that the companies have purchased shares in each other.

King Charles III presents Labrum London with Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design

Labrum London Founder and Creative Director Foday Dumbuya has today been the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design

Ngali’s Denni Francisco becomes first Indigenous Australian designer to hold solo show

Collection an imagining of ‘how we would see country and waterways from the sky’

An Artist, a Luxury Fashion House and the Start of a Solution to Fashion’s Diversity Problem?

Theaster Gates and Prada are creating a model more may want to mimic.

Lotus Fibre: A Sustainable Textile

Lotus fibre is a highly sustainable material that is completely natural and biodegradable. Unlike many synthetic materials that are used today, lotus fibre does not harm the environment and is completely renewable.

Gucci 'drops carbon neutral claim'

Gucci 'drops carbon neutral claim'

Patagonia, Levi’s and The North Face Again Top Kearney’s Circular Fashion Index

Gucci, Coach and Burberry were also confirmed as the front-runners in the luxury category for the second year in a row.

5 steps for removing ‘forever chemicals’ from your company’s supply chain

It took shoe company Keen four years and more than 10,000 hours to remove PFAS from its supply chain. Now, Keen is sharing how your company can do the same.

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