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R YA N C O U LT E R Chelsea Pitt
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EDITORS LETTER Leeroy Esbend
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C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
LIFEST YLE & FASHION 14
C H I N E S E TE X TI LE I N D U S TRY Evelyn Mora
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H E N RY M A R S H X E D ITÉ U R P L U S C O L L A B O R AT I O N
M A I N FE AT U R E 36
WESLEY HUMAN Bekiwe Hlongwane
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11 LER ATO M She seems like the type of person you want to get to know because you feel that she will somehow reveal a
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part of yourself that you didn’t know was there. Her pictures are honest and real and good. Here is someone who has taken a hobby and has grown it into a career with sheer determination and prowess. Hers is a story of overcoming fears and pursuing desires that became louder and harder to ignore.’ Her journey does much to inspire us to follow in her footsteps and dare togo beyond just dreaming and hoping.
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THE FASHION AGENT
HENRY MARSH Henry Marsh, a qualified Industrial Engineer (University of Pretoria), but
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We are a full service, one-stop-
he works as a full-time professional
shop, fashion wholesale agency and
photographer. His approach to
distribution company, operating
photographing any life event,
from our head office - THE FASHION
from studio to weddings, is to
AGENT showroom - in Johannesburg,
make sure that he captures the
South Africa. Since our inception
raw, unadulterated emotion of the
in 2012, we supply African fashion
moment. Most would describe his
brands through our wholesale
style as very photojournalistic, or
channels to retailers, online
even documentary, and he finds that
platforms, professional independent
suits his clients best, as they don’t
boutiques and concept stores on the
need to be told how or when to smile.
African continent and abroad.
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WH AT WIL L BE T HE CONSEQUENCES OF T HE CHINESE T E X T IL E INDUS T RY INVASION IN A F RICA N COUN T RIES? During recent years China has been expanding its clothing and textile industry to Africa and invested heavily in opening new factories all over the continent but mostly around southwestern African countries such as South Africa and Botswana. The motives behind this expansion are simply financial: Today even the ‘promised land’ of textile manufacturing has become too expensive due to continuously rising labour and overall production costs in both China and other Asian countries. This has left the textile industry’s major player without any other option but to reallocate its production to cheaper countries and, not surprisingly the African continent is next on the radar. Offering both a rich environment in affordable production capability and a huge growth market with a rising middle class, Africa combines the best of both offer and demand.
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An example of this is Ethiopia. The entry-level salaries for textile industry workers are between 35 and 40 dollars per month which is nothing in comparison to the average wage of 500 dollars in China. There is no minimum wage in Ethiopia and due to high unemployment, most people are ready to work for lower salaries.
Furthermore, Africa’s location
from the international clothing
the US and two of Europe´s leading
makes it an interesting destination
industry. However, while the
fashion producing countries (Spain
for investors: it is closer to Europe
Chinese factories will offer new
and Italy). The framework we use
and the United States which gives
jobs and management skills, they
for comparing the different national
the Chinese manufacturers an
are also threatening competition to
cultures are based on the work of a
opportunity to save on delivery
local manufacturers. Smaller local
famous Dutch management guru,
expenses and pay lower tariffs.
companies are not able to compete
Prof. Geert Hofstede.
Delivery times are also shorter which
with the Chinese competitors’ low
helps the manufacturers to keep
production costs and ability to scale
The main thing that stands out from
up with the pressure of the growing
production quickly, enabling lower
the graph on the next page (source:
concept of fast fashion.
costs, therefore cheaper products.
www.hofstede-insights.com) is
Undeniably, the Chinese investments
This might eventually lead to the
extremely difficult and this means
have some positive effects: they
shrinkage of the local textile sector.
we can´t simply compare one
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create jobs and bring new and
Furthermore, African countries have
continent to the next. Already within
more developed technology as well
become an increasingly attractive
South Africa the cultural differences
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as new skills to the continent. The
option for Chinese citizens to build
between the various races is large, let
worrying question which arises is
their lives and their businesses in, in
alone the different tribal cultures in
whether Africa will truly benefit from
many sectors, including the textile
e.g. Kenya.
the investments or if the Chinese
sector. This said, what would stop
companies are only going to exploit
the Chinese textile and clothing
If you do take a helicopter view then
the locals and their resources? How
factories from hiring expatriates
the Chinese tendency to source
can we make sure that they are not
who already have the required skills
work to the Han population can be
only taking advantage of the natural
and experience, the same cultural
explained by its collectivism – which
and human resources Africa has
background and communication
is something that also plays a role in
to offer, but also giving back to the
habits, instead of offering jobs to
the tribal regions of Africa – in terms
community?
locals and investing money and
of ensuring smooth operations
time in training them?
this will most likely lead to Chinese
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that comparing various countries is
African countries, including South
organisations bringing their own
Africa, have been struggling with
When we talk about Cultural
experts in (creating in-groups),
high unemployment rates and as a
similarities, let´s have a quick look at
leading to minimal skill development
result have attracted international
the African continent´s main cultural
on the African continent. In general,
investors, and in this case investors
differences, compared to China,
more individualistic societies
source: www.hofstede-insights.com
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Source: Hofstede Insights – Mediacom Cultural Connections study.
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the key European markets they are
In the table on the previous page
group think = employment based
targeting. Most European consumers
(Source: Hofstede Insights –
on competence as opposed to
value those products which are made
Mediacom Cultural Connections
employment on the basis of family
sustainable. As the graph below
study.) a high score means that
ties) thus typically investing more in
shows, as Africa itself is developing
immediate gratification upon a
local competency development.
its main purchasing focus is on
purchase is more important than
affordable goods, offering immediate
the social or environment impact
gratification.
whereas a low score stands for
After all, this is also in the financial interest of the organisations
considering the impact of a purchase
themselves as creating a larger
For more mature markets like Europe
middle class will stand to benefit
the impact an individual´s purchase
prior to the actual purchase.
these companies as well – produce
decision has on society is becoming
Besides the local employment
locally, consume locally = higher
increasingly important. Producers
and financial component for
profits. It also stands to benefit those
stand to benefit from larger profit
organisations and societies involved,
organisations when wanting to sell in
margins if they take this into account.
an important part of this chain is
Helsinki Fashion Week is a new fashion week sponsoring its designers and showing only sustainable and ecological fashion for its international group of buyers and press. Degree to which social and environment impact matters when purchasing a product Nigeria SouthAfricaA US Germany Sweden HFW is also involved in sustainable consulting activity and projects with corporations world wide. www.helsinkifashionweeklive.com
Egbert Schram Group CEO Hofstede Insights Hofstede Insights assists organisations in managing the impact of culture on work and life by aligning culture and strategy – ensuring consistency in what is being said and what is being done.
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ethical. A next step is to promote to
pay more for sustainable products
means you. How can you make sure
organisations that for them to align
and ensure organisations can profit
that the organisations you purchase
their sustainability strategy, their
from this- enabling them to support
your products from don´t only
organisational culture should also
sustainable production facilities and
“green wash” their products, but
promote sustainable production –
invest money in the areas production
really are sustainable? And not just
favouring long term returns instead
is located.
sustainable for the environment but
of short term gains.
also sustainable in terms of really impacting the local environment in
And this is where Chinese culture
which the products are made?
might actually come in handy as the Chinese understand very well
A good start is to check for brands
that it´s better to invest in the long
from well-known organic certification
run (just look at the one road, one
organisations, testifying that the
belt policy). All it takes is for you as
supply chain of an organisation is
consumer to remind them of this –
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GET TING TO K N O W R YA N COULT ER. Fa mily ma n a nd phila nth ro pist Rya n Co ulter is n othing sh or t of Prin ce Cha rming with a sm o uldering intensit y that it is n o wo nder h e to ok th e modelling ind ustr y by storm . Rya n was born in j ust o utside of Joha n n esb urg a nd pr o udly at te nde d Kr ug er sdorp hig h sch ool which is celebr ating th eir 115th yea r. Despite his clas sical look , h e is a ma n of nature. “Kr ug er sdorp is a g r eat place to g r ow up if yo u e njoy being o utdoor s .” - Rya n patriotically exclaims . Any thing f r om hik ing, swim ming to jog g ing h e enjoys .
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RYA N’ S C A R E E R His career started as a model when he was scouted at a mall to enter a show. Despite his doubts, he was convinced by his girlfriend and sister to pursue the opportunity to which he ended up being placed as the runner-up of the competition. At the time he had a degree in civil engineering and had been working in the engineering industry, therefore, considering the opportunity full time was not possible. Ryan was then scouted yet again 2 years later by an agency in Cape Town, he is now signed to a London agency to which he will be possibly heading to German, Spain and Turkey to follow. Since the decision to model full time you might have seen his work on Tv with JC LeRoux and Centrum, not to name his poised stride in South African Men’s wear fashion shows, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week and Men’s health representing Men’s wear brands. Ryan tells how he enjoys locations shoots for the travelling and exploring new terrain but loves the movement of a runway shoot. “I do remember what was going through my mind when I made that initial choice,” - he goes on to explain, “Sometimes when an opportunity comes
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along you can either take it, leave your comfort zone, and learn a lot from it, or you can deny the opportunity and be left wondering what could have been.”
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Ryan comes from an active home where health and exercise are promoted. With a father who has ran 24 great Comrade marathons and his mom 11 herself, he believes what had been instilled by his father, that nothing comes for free and success comes from hard work and dedication which he kept in mind when he ran his first Comrade marathon. Ryan looks up to local models which he has met over his time model such as Pieter Black, Gerhardt Fourie, Swizzy Nyaloko and Morgan Goodall to mention but a few.
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All which has changed his perspective of the influence one can have in the modelling industry in terms of just being unique. Currently signed to FanJam Model Management which he appreciates for the support and honest relationship, Ryan encourages other aspiring models to find an agency that believes in them and to they themselves to know who they are and know their
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worth. Excited for what the future holds the ambitious model looks forward to working with brands such as Tailor MeSA, Nike, Garmin and Solomon to name but a few. He also has high hopes for his upcoming international career starting and is happy he took the risk of putting a hold on his engineering career to pursue his modelling. Philanthropy has always been close to his heart and he has taken part in a number of outreach programs including MES: 10 days of Hope which involves the youth from Hillbrow and university students from around Gauteng to make a difference in the inner city of Johannesburg. Another passionate focus is Cancer awareness from his personal experience of his grandmother passing away from it and his mom battling it 4 years ago. “I believe Love to be a choice, a choice that simply betters the life of the people around us, our friends, family, co-workers and the strangers we meet in everyday life. So learn to love yourself but love others just as much and see the changes around you. “ - Ryan inspires us with wise words.
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A F I FASHION WEEK - CAPE TOWN Lo ok ing Ba ck: E xce ptio nal Af rica n tale nt sh owcased at th e AFI Ca p e Town Fashio n We ek 29.03.18
by Lerato Maleswena Contributro at Editéur Plus
The recent African Fashion
intellectual property protection, as
International (AFI) Cape Town
well as cosmetics and hair styling
Fashion Week (AFICTFW) saw
were unpacked by masterminds such
emerging and seasoned designers
as Senegalese designer, Sarah Diouf,
come together to showcase
Wella Professional Global Top Artist,
collections that spearheaded an
Aubrey Loots, M.A.C Cosmetics
African fashion movement, flaunting
Global Senior Artist in Sub-Saharan
Africa’s enriched talent and unique
Africa, Marco Louis and Adams &
designs.
Adams IP Lawyer, Jean Bruneau, to name a few.
The show took place at the rustic film studios in Salt River and the
Lastly, and probably the crux of
revamped The Ritz Hotel in Cape
every fashion week, the runway
Town from 21 - 24 March with a
shows on day three and four. AFI
rebranded programme that also
propelled African designers and
included masterclasses for its
emerging talent to a higher calibre of
audience.
excellence as they took the stage with a short, yet jaw-dropping show for
Bold colours, lavish textures and
the third day. Audiences were wowed
high-end garments were luxuriously
with a mixture of avant-garde,
packaged for the everyday fashion
strong, historical and richly-textured
lover with the first private show
collections by the likes of Moroccan
by renowned atelier and high-end
designer Salima Abdel-Wahab, local
designer, Gavin Rajah. The collection
South African designer, Laduma
had looks draped in bold, striking
Ngxokolo of the brand Maxhosa by
colours, stunning prints, a tint of
Laduma, and Leigh Schubert.
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sport luxe and a fine eye on luxury designs. The second day introduced
In an attempt to raise awareness
a different setup with masterclasses
on the ethical and environmental
by industry experts in hair, beauty
aspects and issues in the
and the business elements of
fashion industry, local designers
fashion, sharing tidbits of wisdom
came together to showcase a
with the audience at The Ritz Hotel.
group show in support of the
Topics such as the business of
#WhoMadeMyClothes movement
fashion, cultural appropriation and
and Fashion Revolution Day. This
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collaboration consisted of showcased
based designer label, Ituen Basi
designs of Imprint, Sibusiso Mahone,
and local South African designers,
acclaimed model, Sanele Xaba.
Lalesso, Sitting Pretty, Leandi Mulder
Diane Paris and Khosi Nkosi gave a
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and Crystal Birch, that left the
phenomenal spectacle. Inasmuch
of the who’s who gang that hits
audience in awe of the creativity and
as the majority may claim that the
the pages of every magazine post-
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craftsmanship that Africa produces.
shows produced by veterans such
fashion week, or you are a silent
as Gavin Rajah and richly talented
fashion lover, this edition of AFI’s
As a means to cement the theme
designers like Laduma, stole the
Cape Town Fashion Week catered a
#IAmAfrica that was carried out
runway shows, Unknown Union gave
palatable showcase worthy of all the
throughout the AFI Fashion Week,
a stellar runway performance that
praise it has received and has set the
the last day had jam-packed runway
transcended urban edge.
tone of high expectations for fashion
shows that prove AFI continues to
weeks to come.
shine the light on Africa’s aesthetics,
Designer and co-founder of the label,
heritage and its finest talent and
Jason Storey, created an interstellar
designs. Kicking off the final day
performance that perfectly fused
with a strong collection oozing
fashion with contemporary art.
with pleasantly contrasting visuals,
The show was filled with creative
elegant fabrication and textured
expression that saw a performance
garments was a local designer,
with a local Hip-Hop artist, Uno
Nicholas Coutts. Following his
July alongside Visual Artist, Robyn
showcase, the likes of the Kenyan-
Pretorius creating an artwork of the
based designer, Adele Dejak, Lagos-
face of the label, the internationally-
Af rica’s Fashio n ico ns will mig r ate so uth to r eclaim o n e of th e m ost bea utif ul cities in th e world , in what is bille d to b e a f usion of f ashio n , a r t a nd desig n at AFI Cap e Town Fashio n We ek . T h e f ashio n , a r t a nd desig n festival , will g uide f ashio n lover s to e n co unter Af rica expr es se d in all its g lor y, a dorn ed in its c ulture a nd co uture with un bridled pride.
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The epitome of urban chic, Sober Design
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Tshepo Mafokwane, who discovered
House was launched by, Head Designer, she was incapable of accepting both the conformity and mediocrity she found surrounding her. Her design signature speaks a language of bold, ultra-feminine shapes, with tailored shoulders and waists, which are contrasted with unexpected touches of softness and sparkle. This label is available in several boutiques in Gauteng. A former fashion design graduate from the Tshwane University of Technology, Tshepo, boldly celebrates all women and their tremendous ability to conquer anything.
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INSTAGRAM @SOBERDESIGNHOUSE
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MODEL LERATO RIKHOTSO @LERATOPR
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Wesley H u ma n is a ph otog r a ph er wh o sta nds o ut f ro m th e r est. Hig h- q ualit y imag es that r eveal th e es s en ce of th e s ubje ct while d r awing th e viewer in are ha r d to f in d . We ca ug ht up with Wesley to find o ut his s ecr ets to s ucces s a nd what d rives him to pro d uce excellent imag es tim e af ter time.
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Tell us more about yourself: where
aspiring photographer to actually
‘It’s a really interesting career. It’s
you grew up, went to school, etc.
doing it for a living?
never straightforward, and not at
Originally from KZN, Wesley moved
‘I became a freelance photographer
says Wesley, who has spoken about
to Pretoria while he was still young
through networking, building a good
photography quite passionately. ‘You
and is still based there now. His
portfolio and providing quality work.’
meet the most amazing, interesting
love for photography was sparked
Hard work got Wesley to where he is
and sometimes the most peculiar
by the desire to capture everything
today: hard work and knowing the
people, and that’s what I love. You
around him, and he was encouraged
right people. He remembers hearing
get to travel, explore and discover.’
to continue by teachers, friends and
early on in his career that ‘It’s not
This sort of passion is what drives
family.
what you know, but who you know,’
photographers, and people in any
and those words changed his life.
career, to success.
all what I imagined it would be,’
It all started when he was in Grade
He learnt early to take opportunities
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presented to him and produce work
Through photography, Wesley has
and shoot’ camera. His brother
of a high standard.
been able to discover places in
thought he was pretty good so he Assisting photographers has
know about and see small towns all
camera and the rest is history. As
also helped him to develop as a
over South Africa that he ordinarily
a youngster, Wesley used the tools
photographer. These mentors helped
would not have seen. Being in this
he had around him and grabbed
him to change the way he saw the
line of work has allowed him to get
opportunities to put him where he is
world and these changes reflect the
to know many different types of
today. After studying Photography at
quality of his work.
people and see them in a unique
Vega, Wesley went on to study Visual
How did you get from being an
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Pretoria that other people don’t
loaned him an entry-level bridge
Studies at the University of Pretoria.
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way through the lens. He enjoys the What do you love most about your
paradox between the barrier that the
photography business and career?
lens creates while actually bringing him quite close to the subject.
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‘Yo u lo ok to th e m (f a m o us ph otog r a ph er s) as master s of th e a r t which th ey a re , a nd th e n yo u aspir e to b e co m e a master yo ur self.’
WHICH PHOTOGRAPHERS DO YOU ADMIRE AND HOW HAVE THEY INFLUENCED YOUR THINKING, PHOTOGRAPHING, AND CAREER PATH? Wesley is not the typical fan who idolises photographers simply because they are famous. He is, however, inspired by great photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon, Sebastião Salgado and Ansel Adams. ‘People are people, photographs are photographs. Whether it is a good photo or not is what inspires me,’ Wesley says. ‘You look to them
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(famous photographers) as masters of the art which they are, and then you aspire to become a master yourself.’
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M O T I VAT I O N What motivates you to continue
His favourite image was part of the
right people to see your work
taking pictures?
Human & Heart exhibition in 2017.
and talent, and it can open a
Though the image seems to polarise
whole new world for you.’ Having
‘What motivates me is the desire to
people, he loves it because of the
photography mentors and friends
capture the beauty in everything...
emotion it stirs in him.
who are photographers also is quite
even if I stop photography, I’ll never
important. ‘Fellow photographers
stop taking pictures.’ Wesley is
As one launches a career,
will understand your issues and
passionate about delivering quality
there’s generally someone
questions, be able to relate and share
images to clients and seeing people
in the background, offering
their experiences with you.’
happy and excited. He wants to
encouragement and support.
create a connection to both the
Who was that for you while you
What is a valuable lesson you’ve
subject and the viewer and that is
were establishing yourself as a
learnt that you live by today in
what drives him. He is also driven
photographer?
your personal life and business?
capture the ‘splice of the moment’.
‘I have an incredible circle of friends
‘Life is a continuous teacher and
He believes in the power that
and family that have had to tolerate
lesson that we never stop learning.’
photographs have to make the
a lot of craziness from me when I
Out of the many lessons, life has
world stand still for a moment and
started...and even today,’ he says
taught, Wesley believes that treating
their power to tell a story. He finds
with a laugh. His photography
others with respect is the most
it deeply rewarding to engage in the
lecturer and mentor, Ciaran, played
important. Approaching clients, and
moment and take pictures that stir
an important role in initially shaping
all people, with respect, will allow
emotion in others.
the quality of his work. Honest
him to reach more people and make
feedback from friends and family
real connections. This, in turn, will
Exactly what it is you want to
gave Wesley both encouragement
improve the quality of his work.
say with your photographs, and
and constructive criticism: invaluable
how do you actually get your
tools as he built his portfolio and
photographs to do that?
launched his business.
‘I want my images to get people to
What encouragement/advice are
stop, look, think and contemplate.’
you able to share with aspiring
Regardless of the brief or the client
photographers?
by Henry Cater Basson’s desire to
in front of the camera, Wesley uses his gear and environment to produce
‘Just keep shooting,’ Wesley
honest images that create a strong,
says to aspiring photographers.
stirring message.
‘Keep pushing the photography
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Yo u ca n f ollow Wesley’s ph otog ra phy jo urn ey on Instag r a m @s aid byh u ma n or o n his website w w w. byh uma n . co. za . Yo u ca n email him dir ectly at inf o@byh uma n . co. za or DM him on Instag r a m . His will tr uly b e a jo urn ey wor th f ollowing.
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GE R T-JOH A N C OE T Z E E GIVES THE BIG MAC A 5 0 t h B IR T H D AY FASHION SPIN It ’s a mash up of ico nic f ashion a nd f ast food as desig n er Ger t-Joha n Co et ze e tea ms up with McDonald’s So uth Af rica f or th e 50th bir thday of th e world’s most iconic b ur g er, th e Big Ma c. T h e colla b or ation , a nd a sn ea k p eek of Co et ze e’s g la m oro us Big Mac-inspir ed f ashion collectio n , was reveale d last nig ht at a festive event in Sa n dto n , h oste d by It Girl Nomza mo Mbatha .
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Co et ze e’s latest colle ctio n , which will b e sh own n ex t we ek at So uth Af rica n Fashion Week , in cludes a r a ng e of e dg y stre et wear inspir ed by th e Big Ma c. Alo ng side th e hig h-g la mo ur r ed- ca rp et sh owsto pper s th e desig n er is b est k n own for, h e will also se nd g la m cas ualwear down th e r a m p. All th e pro ce e ds of the excl usive r a ng e will g o to th e Ronald McDo nald Ho use Cha rities , which pr ovide a s af e h o m e , co mf or t a nd ca r e to f a milies of child r en r e ceiving spe cialise d h ospital tr eatment.
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“After 50 years of unwavering
such an instant success that it was
Coetzee explained that his main
popularity, the Big Mac is a pop
quickly added to McDonald’s menus
Spring Summer 18 collection has
culture icon, and we had to celebrate
worldwide. And the popularity has
a colour palette that includes
this milestone with something
only grown… today 27 Big Macs are
variations of ultraviolet, which is
extraordinary. Seeing its iconography
sold every second across the globe.
the Pantone colour of the year, and
interpreted into fashion by a leading
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designer is very rewarding,” said
To turn this popular food icon
fabrics, feathers and sequins with
McDonald’s SA’s Chief Marketing
into a fashion statement, Coetzee
depictions of the Chinese lucky cat.
and Communications Officer Daniel
took inspiration from urban club
“There is an element of luck in all
Padiachy. He noted Coetzee’s own
culture, for a range that includes
success, and I want to acknowledge
dedication to social issues as a
tinsel jackets, trendy tracksuits,
that with gratitude. I am grateful
cementing factor in the relationship.
faux fur and blinged-up T-shirts.
that we can give back this season by
“This collaboration will directly
“It’s comfortable and wearable,
contributing to the Ronald McDonald
benefit families who need support
but still edgy and glam, and there
Family Rooms at the Chris Hani
P L
during a child’s illness, and the
is something for everyone,” he
Baragwanath Academic Hospital
synergy and shared values that made
said, revealing that the range will
in Soweto. These Family Rooms
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this possible is a foundation that
include some kiddies’ items too. His
have had over 50 000 families come
we’re excited to build on,” he said.
announcement that the range will
through their doors to date.”
also include menswear, something In addition to the GJC Big Mac 50th
that the designer has had countless
The GJC SA Fashion Week showcase
Collection, the company is also
requests for over the years, was met
took place on the 12th of April2018,
introducing the new Grand Big
with enthusiastic cheers.
and the GJC Big Mac range is
Mac and Mac Jnr, which will feature
available for sale on Coetzee’s online
on the menu for a limited time,
Models wearing T-shirts and
offering a bigger and smaller than
tracksuits in black, gold and red,
standard sandwich to fit all possible
with stylized, sequined McDonald’s
appetites. The original Big Mac was
iconography, showed guests a sneak
the invention of a franchisee in
preview of what to expect when the
the US back in the Sixties, and the
full range is revealed next week.
burger with the magical combination
McDonald’s will be broadcasting the
of two 100% beef patties, special
SAFW showcase live to all their social
sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and
media followers.
onions on a sesame-seed bun was
store, www.shopgert.com.
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MINI SCOUTING MENSWEAR COLLECTION DEBU T S AT S A FASHION WEEK MINI So uth Af rica a nd So uth Af rica n Fashion Week (SAF W) sh owcase d th eir deb ut tonig ht at th e 2018 Spring/Sum m er colle ctio n at a strik ing n ew ven ue on Sa n dto n Cit y’s ro of to p. Ea rlier this yea r, MINI join e d for ces with SAF W to sh owcase MINI Sco uting Me nswea r, in as sociation with GQ Mag azin e. T h e co m petition , pr evio usly k n own as SAF W Sco uting Me nswea r, is in lin e with th e g lobal MINI FASHION strateg y that has seen th e br a nd op en itself to n ew ideas a nd a reas of b usin es s .
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IN ITS ELEMENT The competition closed for entries in February, but was open to fashion designers intent on establishing their brands within the South African fashion industry. “Since its creation in 1959, the MINI brand has always stood for ideas, inspiration and passion. That will not change,” said Thilosh Moodally, Head of MINI South Africa. “We want to support upcoming talent through the MINI Scouting Menswear competition, as well as celebrate bold, new statements within South Africa’s men’s fashion scene. We congratulate all the designers
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who supported this proud initiative. “Inspired by its natural habitat – the city – MINI’s line-up includes the hatchback (three- and five-door), Convertible, Clubman and Countryman. This partnership again shows MINI raise the bar for a top-class design experience that now extends beyond the vehicles,” Moodally concluded.
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FASHION FORWARD Congratulations to Sandile Mlambo designer of Kumkani Bespoke the 2018 winner of the MINI Scouting Menswear, who brought the African Warrior to life on the SAFW Runway. Kumkani Bespoke, will be given the opportunity to showcase his collection at 2019 SAFW Autumn/Winter collection (scheduled for October 2018), as well as an all-expenses paid trip to Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence, Italy. Pitti Immagine is a fashion-centric show held annually in Italy. The Pitti Uomo fair, meanwhile, focuses exclusively on men’s fashion and has taken place in Florence twice a year since 1972. Both events promote young, aspiring and sometimes unconventional fashion labels.
THE BMW GROUP With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the
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world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2016, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.367 million cars and 145,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2015 was approximately € 9.22 billion on revenues amounting to € 92.18 billion. As of 31 December 2015, the BMW Group had a workforce of 122,244 employees. The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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