For 93 years, “Adventure Starts Here” was a challenge – rugged, serious, built for mountains and open seas. Now, Cape Union Mart has retired those words for good, replacing them with something far more personal: “Live Life Outside.” For generations of South Africans, preparing for a journey into nature meant a single, inevitable stop: Cape…
Marc Jacobs has been with LVMH for nearly three decades – a partnership that helped shape the modern luxury industry and transform Louis Vuitton from a heritage leather goods house into one of fashion’s most influential global brands. Now, that era is coming to an end. LVMH announced this week that it is selling the…
After decades of independence, the iconic Italian house may now open its doors to three of the world’s biggest luxury and beauty conglomerates – in a deal designed to preserve, not surrender, the Armani name. Who Is Giorgio Armani? Giorgio Armani built one of the most influential luxury fashion companies in the world without surrendering…
The Foschini Group’s latest trading statement isn’t just a company story – it’s a window into a global retail crisis playing out from London and Sydney to Johannesburg’s malls. The latest warning from The Foschini Group (TFG) may be about one retailer, but the implications stretch far beyond South Africa’s fashion sector. Increasingly, the global…
Today marks the global launch of the highly anticipated collaboration between Stella McCartney and H&M – a partnership that is once again placing the future of sustainable fashion under the spotlight. More than two decades after their groundbreaking 2005 collaboration, the two brands have reunited at a moment when the fashion industry faces growing scrutiny…
The fashion industry is often viewed through a lens of pure glamour, but for those in the engine room of retail, the reality is far more complex. We sat down with Koketso, a merchandiser who navigates the delicate balance of trend forecasting, data analytics, and the high-stakes world of factory logistics. From debunking industry myths…
For more than a century, Prada has been a defining force in global luxury. Founded in 1913 in Milan by Mario Prada, the group built its identity on craftsmanship and understated design, later evolving under Miuccia Prada into one of the industry’s most intellectually influential brands. Over time, Prada expanded beyond its core label, building…
