FASHION

Fashion Conscious, Earth Conscious

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A cross-section of Cape Town’s best 2nd hand shops With a shift to recycling and conscious consumerism, perhaps it is time we focus on reusing all those clothes already hanging around? Not only can the pieces of the past make for an interesting fashion statement, but with a bit of smart modificatio

46664 Winter 2012: The Fighter

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A couple of weeks ago we were invited to the 46664 winter launch at the Brand ID offices in Cape Town. For those of you who don’t know, 46664 – four, double six, six four – was the prison number given to Nelson Mandela when he was imprisoned for life in 1964. Not only is it a significant number but

Olympic kit being made in sweat shops

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After telling you about Stella McCartney’s olympic range for Adidas here, a few weeks ago, it seems the olympic kit has come under some rather dubious speculation according to international reports.The Independent newspaper alleged that the clothing being made for athletes and volunteers at the Lond

Score vintage celebrity style

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Some celebrities make vintage clothing look chic and classy. It’s about not being afraid to experiment a little and add something unique to your look. The bonus is that vintage clothing is gorgeously green.

Scarves – how to wear the latest fashions

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While it’s not winter yet, autumn fashion is definitely in full swing. One of the best accessories (after bags and shoes, of course) is the simple scarf. South Africans are known for wearing scarves all year round and you will often see a person wearing a light, breezy scarf with a t-shirt. Whether