Eastern Cape Fashion & Design Council

Pop in today to check out our newest council member Jo Moses merch launch in our Greenacres Mall store. Consultations will also be available in-store.

Pop in today to check out our newest council member Jo Moses merch launch at Local Design Kraal . Consultations will also be available in-store.

You are invited to the launch of Jo's Creation that will take place at the Local Design Kraal Store. See you there!🙂

It is sad to see the growth of the industry of people who are involved in manufacturing counterfeit products in the Fashion Industry. These do not only damage the reputation and dignity of well established brands, but also contribute to the high unemployment rate and the low GDP of the country.
Many well known international brands have been victim of such, namely Gucci, Louis Vuitton and locally Maxhosa as seen in the images above. The products are manufactured counterfeits that are sold at prices next to nothing, shining the spotlight away from the original brands that put an immense amount of effort and creativity in their crafts to deliver pure quality in their designs.
Let us continue supporting our original local brands and keep the spotlight on them

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In the latest of fashion news
Fashion House Dolce and Gabbana have decided to stop using animal fur in their collections

This decision was made in support of the animal rights groups Humane Society International and will be implemented later in the year 2022 in the venture of creating an eco-fur to use in the future.

A commendable and admirable sense of social responsibility and example shown by the Fashion House

2021 has brought us to the loss of many fashion icons, to name a few of the greats;

Alber Elbaz, an Israeli fashion designer and the relative director of Lavin in Paris who died at age 59 due to Corona Virus

Elsa Peretti, an Italian Jewelry designer, philanthropist and fashion model who died at age 80

André Leon Talley, an American fashion journalist, stylist, creative director and editor of Vogue Magazine who died at age 73

Thierry Mugler a French fashion designer, creative director and adviser of Mugler who was famously known for his unique architectural style of broad shoulders and small waiste, died at 73

Virgil Abloh, an American fashion designer, who boomed after being artistic director of the Louis Vuitton Menswear collection in 2018, he lost his life at 41 in the peek of his career

These icons amongst many others, left a huge mark in the fashion industry and best believe, have now carved the way for the next generation of creatives to boom in their own rights

CALLING ALL DESIGNERS
The Eastern Cape Fashion Design Council is taking applications for designers to join the council. This is an exciting opportunity for all the designers as a platform has been created that gives designers promotion, talent developers, business support, one-one-one mentorships, sales platform, design resource and great exposure.

You can email us as [email protected] for an application form. Please visit our website for more information on the council at ecfdc.org.za

We would like to extend a Big Congratulations to the Chairperson of The Council for winning the Designer of The Year award at this year's GQ MEN OF THE YEAR.

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'NFT' is Collins Dictionary's Word of the Year for 2021, beating out 'crypto' and 'cheugy'

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Consumers should buy half as many new clothes and retailers should repair them – London Fashion Week told

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Most Memorable Moments From Fashion Awards

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Most Memorable Moments From Fashion Awards It includes an “Ab Fab” moment with Stella McCartney, and heartfelt speeches honoring industry legends such as Franca Sozzani, Azzedine Alaïa and Karl Lagerfeld.

House of Gucci is Here, But Will it Really Impact the Brand's Sales? - The Fashion Law

The timing of the film’s release coincides with Gucci parent company Kering’s report that sales for its biggest brand grew by just 3.8 percent during Q3, missing analyst expectations. | http://ow.ly/ja4A30s29WP

House of Gucci is Here, But Will it Really Impact the Brand's Sales? - The Fashion Law House of Gucci has made its way to theaters after months of marketing and seemingly endless media reports, including ones that have suggested that at

To The Metaverse and Beyond: Considerations For Trademark Owners - The Fashion Law

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Animal rights group urges Kate Moss to ditch fur after Saint Laurent decision

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Why 'Feeling Poor' Makes Us Consume More

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Why 'Feeling Poor' Makes Us Consume More “This is how power and opportunity inequality work.”

World finds African fashion trendsetter in Durban

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The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth

“The next gold for Africa is the cultural and creative economy.” |http://ow.ly/IjxS30s25fX

The creative industry is a major tool for Africa's GDP growth Africa's creative industry represents a potent instrument that could grow the GDP of African countries and pull the continent's youth out of poverty...

Renault's AIR4 Is a Flying Car for the Not-so-Far Away Future

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Apple Files Lawsuit Against the Maker of Pegasus Spyware

Apple is seeking to ban NSO Group from using any Apple software, services or devices. | http://ow.ly/g0EZ30s1Ivh

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Nike Responds to John Geiger Sneaker Knockoff Lawsuit Opposition

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China: Photographer sorry for 'small eyes' Dior picture

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Condé Nast Says Models Are "Inhibiting Free Speech" in Vogue Runway Lawsuit - The Fashion Law

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Facebook and Instagram Messages Wont Have Full Encryption Until 2023

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