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7 Fashion Essentials Every Closet Should Have

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While we’re all about fashion trends for the season, we can’t deny turning to a few closet staples every now and then. We’ve narrowed the list down to seven fashion essentials every woman’s closet should have: Tailored blazer This is a must-have as it flatters every body shape and goes with just about anything… You can pair it with trousers or a skirt for a smart, corporate look, dress up jeans with heels and your blazer, or even pair it with jeans and sneakers for a casual-chic look. Be sure that it fits well and doesn’t drown you – don’t be afraid to visit the tailor! Go-to jeans Whether they’re bootleg, flared or skinny, you’ll never be sorry you invested in a great pair of jeans. You can wear them ultra-casually or dress them up, but be sure to pay attention to the colour and wash when selecting yours –…

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Fashion Brand Lady + Lord Launches in SA

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Vintage fashion brand, Lady + Lord has launched in Parkhurst and features vintage-inspired brands that are fashionable and trendy. Lady + Lord only works with brands who do not mass produce and value their design process, looking for high quality, unique, and edgy designs characterized by functionality and comfort. They thrive on giving customers alternative, unique designs that highlight individuality. THE CURRENT BRANDS IN L&L ARE : UNKNOWN UNION: Unknown union, is local brand based in Cape Town, founded by Jason Storey. All their products are designed and manufactured in South Africa. The brand’s goal is to create a space of creative expression which celebrates art, fashion, literature and music: their range is essentially streetwear with a contemporary, African twist. SELVEDGE: Selvedge, which draws its meaning from the edge of cloth so woven that it cannot unravel, is a family run business born from the efforts of five siblings from SA.…

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Moschino & DSquared2 For Hydraulics

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The Hydraulics concept store in Sandton City is proud to announce they are officially the exclusive stockists of international luxury brands, Moschino and DSquared2 menswear apparel. The store’s directors, Matthew & Dylan Bolus started feeling the need to service more customers with sought after luxury brands that aren’t available in South Africa, saying, “We are known as a denim multi-brand store so we asked ourselves what denims would we love to own and the answer was simple, it had to be DSquared2” said Matthew, before further adding, “Our decision to go for Moschino was slightly different. We needed another ready to wear brand that people all knew and had a history but no presence in South Africa. Jeremy Scott has completely transformed the brand in the last few years and made the product “cool” again.” Moschino was originally created in 1983 by the late Franco Moschino (1950–1994). Moschino and his…

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Italian Sportswear Brand Sergio Tacchini Takes Centre Court

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Europa Art Group, in charge of bringing us Europa Art Shoes, Clarks and Folli Follie has brought popular Italian sportswear brand, Sergio Tacchini to the country. The Milan-based sports apparel is as comfortable as it is sporty chic and is perfect for men who want to take their everyday look to the next level or for those who love to dress casually with a hint of elegance and style. Italian style, creativity, innovation, and quality combined with aspects of tennis make up the DNA of Sergio Tacchini, which is fitting since the brand was established by the man himself who was a former professional tennis player back in the ’60s. Established in 1966, the brand is known for its essential and iconic lines, fine materials and attention to detail, which has been recreated and adapted from the brand’s formative years. These designs have been worn by some of the greatest…

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Shoe Styles Every Girl Should Know For Matric Dance Night

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As the saying goes, behind every woman is a fabulous pair of shoes and we couldn’t agree more… because shoes can make or break your look, no matter the occasion. If there is any part of your matric dance wardrobe you’re most likely to actually wear again and again, it’s the shoes, right? We chatted to celebrity stylist, Aseema Kazi, who gave us a few tips on selecting the perfect pair of matric dance shoes: “There are a number of factors that can influence the style of matric dance shoes you go for. Often you’ll want them to be in line with your outfit as well as make a style statement all on their own,” explains Aseema, adding, “One of the main things to consider is comfort – you’re likely to spend a large portion of the party on your feet, so ensuring your shoes are comfortable and easy to walk…

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Be Stylish With Europa Art Shoes Latest Winter Collection

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Seasons may change, but true style stays forever, which is why we’re so excited to announce the release of the latest winter boot collection by Europa Art. The best thing about winter are the stylish boots that come into fashion each year and when it comes to the must-have boot trends for this season, Europa Art exceeds all our expectations. From matching exceptional designs with bold colours and trendy textures, this designer shoe store has it all. Think ankle booties garnished with gleaming gold buckles and knee-highs adorned with walnut brown or navy blue detail. It’s no doubt this season’s boots at Europa Art reflect their style and sophistication. This coveted boot oozes luxury – its rich, champagne-coloured brocade fabric adds dimension and warmth to an otherwise classic design. Or add an element of style to your everyday wardrobe with these two-toned, knee-high leather boots. The walnut leather combined with…

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Pure Jean-ius! Get The Denim Look With Denham

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Style your wardrobe with jean maker brand Denham and take your denim look to a whole new level, because let’s be honest, there’s nothing better than a great pair of well fitted jeans. Since the brand was founded in Amsterdam in 2008, denim has never looked better. Established by internationally respected U.K designer Jason Denham, driven by his passion for denim, the brand creates collections for men, women and children. All items within his collections are created with passion for innovation while still honouring tradition. Drawing inspiration from the tagline ‘The Truth is in the Details,’ Denham focuses their attention on every detail of the design process and across every brand touchpoint. Every pair of Denham jeans is embroiled with their iconic scissor logo that is meticulously crafted from exactly 691 stitches. This unique trademark was inspired by their first pair of tailor scissors and is now recognised globally as…

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Folli Follie Launches This Season’s Must-Have Bags

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Folli Follie has introduced their new season’s line of adorable bags and they are adorable, stylish and sweet like sugar. Folli Follie has for years distributed its unique and exquisite brand of jewellery, watches, bags, and other fashion accessories on a global scale. Despite their world-wide success, Folli Follie’s core philosophy remains the same – original design and sale of fun, versatile, and affordable luxury items designed to meet the needs of trend-conscious women and girls around the world. Folli Follie’s latest collection entitled Sugar Sweet is a love affair of pastel colours. Exclusively devoted to sweet-addicted fashionistas, the Sugar Sweet collection is for those who love to express their style through the impeccable combination of a romantic, pastel colour palette and contemporary designs. This season, “Sugar Sweet” is translated into a unique array of stylish bags that can be carried both as handle or shoulder bags in the most…

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Fashion Brand Tally Weijl SA Launches Online Store

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Tally Weijl fans will be thrilled to know they can now shop all their favourite looks in the comfort of their own home, as the fashion brand has just launched their online store in SA. And it’s perfect timing too, since the online store went live the same day they released their new Autumn/Winter 2017 collection. Yay! For those who aren’t familiar with the popular fashion brand, Tally Weijl has for years dominated the international fashion market. Hailing straight out of Basel in Switzerland, they focus on the latest styles and trends to keep every fashion lover on point each season. This season will feature playful pieces that are versatile and can be dressed up or down. Expect casual sportswear, off-the-shoulder winter knits, velvet skirts and floral bomber jackets. As for their jeans? Well, if you’re looking for the perfect pair of high-waisted or ripped jeans, then Tally Weijl’s selection…

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Clarks Shoes Introduces New Athleisure Collection For Men

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Clarks Shoes has just launched their new men’s athleisure collection for Autumn/Winter 2017 and it’s all about the Trigenic Flex sole. When it comes to shoe designs, the popular U.K brand is known to deliver on style and comfort, but they’re taking their latest athleisure movement for men to new levels with the upgraded A/W collection. And since men are slowly moving away from the conventional suit shoe to wearing a more laid back sneaker shoe with their outfits, the new range from Clarks is just perfect. Inspired by crafted innovation, the Trigenic Flex sole, which enhances natural movement, has been applied to new sneaker profiles for this season. Using futuristic constructions and the most up to date technical fabrics, their new sole not only delivers form and function but is also light and flexible and provides cushioning for superior comfort. All their shoes in the new collection are fashionably…

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