Fashion Lab

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

Fashion Lab 03.07.15

The Fashion Lab discuss ‘The footwear Industry’. Joining them in studio are special guests Bryan Ramkilawan, CEO Capetown Fashion Council, Adhiambo Mula-Leuwers, Ridhwana Shaik, Creative Director ‘Meshuga Shoes’ and a trusted advisor on a ‘strictly referral only off market basis’ to the top one percent of world leaders and global…

3 Jul 2015 52 min

Fashion Lab 26.06.15

The 'Fashion Lab' team bring us Lexy Mojo, founder of Nigerian Fashion Week. Together they discuss the ‘Rising African Fashion Movement’.

26 Jun 2015 52 min

Fashion Lab 19.06.15

The Fashion Lab team look at the contribution that 'Menswear' makes to the African fashion industry. Joining them to discuss this is Zano, a fashion designer for Skorzch, as well as Bromwell Boutique's Mall Director Michelle Heslop, and last but not least actor, humanitarian and author Stevel Marc.

19 Jun 2015 53 min

Fashion Lab 12.06.15

The Fashion Lab chat to fashion designer Santa Anzo from Arapapa, Fidel Atabong who is the CEO and founder of UZURI Magazine, as well as multi-talented TV personality Weza Solange. Together they discuss the role that the media is playing in elevating the African fashion industry.

12 Jun 2015 49 min

Fashion Lab 03.06.15

Fashion Designer Craig Jacobs for ‘Fundudzi’ joins us, as well as Kweku Ansah, CEO and Creative Director of Canoe Magazine. Also not to be missed is Lalla Hirayama, multi-talented TV personality, we discuss what role media is playing to elevate the African Fashion Industry.

3 Jun 2015 52 min

Fashion Lab 27.05.15

We discuss the 'Rising African Fashion Movement'. We are joined by Lexy Mojo, founder of Nigerian Fashion Week, Akhona Gubevu and Felicity Madiope from The Fashion Don, as well as Fashion Designer 'Ephraim' for Ephymol.

27 May 2015 51 min

Fashion Lab 20.05.15

We talk about e-commerce strategies and technology solutions for the fashion retail industry. Joining us for this discussion is SA fashion designer Palse Homme, as well as Khotso Khopane from Digital Nation.

20 May 2015 47 min

Fashion Lab 13.05.15

We're joined by Sam Mensah - founder of Kisua and Trend Analyst Nicola Cooper, discussing trend analysis and current trends in African fashion.

13 May 2015 47 min

Fashion Lab 06.05.15

We continue our previous topic around what we are doing to market and sell African fashion to the various global markets and channels. Mainly focusing on the ‘SANAA Africa’ annual showcase with the theme of “celebrating the threads that bind us.” We will be joined by Alinah Missouri, the Creative…

6 May 2015 49 min

Fashion Lab 30.04.15

Liz Ogumbo-Regisford, Morwick Pietersen and Kayla Stamboul dissect and debate a very important topic around what we are doing to market and sell African Fashion to the various global markets and channels. Joined by special guests, Kyle Boshoff, AFI Creative Director and AFI Head-Buyer, as well as Fashion Designer Orapeleng…

30 Apr 2015 54 min

Fashion Lab 23.04.15

'Starting a fashion Business,' one of the most crucial topics within the African Fashion Industry and beyond. We discuss what role we as the African Fashion Industry are playing to make it work and elevate the economy from a business perspective. We are joined by Ryan Keys, owner and Head…

23 Apr 2015 48 min

Fashion Lab 16.04.15

We unapologetically dissect and debate the African Fashion Industry; The redefinition of African Fashion, the business behind it and the role that the print media plays in the industry. We're joined by Punk and Ivy, a powerful design duo focused on African inspired sports luxe and street-wear, as well as…

16 Apr 2015 46 min