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LISOF X London College of Fashion launch Exclusive Sandal Making Workshop

One of the first exciting offerings from LISOF this year is the opportunity to take part in their 2 day Sandal Making Workshop. As one of the foremost fashion education institutions in the country, LISOF is proud to be partneri...
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Designers

Wren, Shoes, Bags – African and FAB – Designer PROFILE

An explosion of colour with a modern twist to West African textile design, Fab Africa, founded in 2009 is a high-end luxury fashion brand, which oozes creativity and flair. Created on the basis to promote a modern outlook throu...
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Leather

Fairtrade Pioneers – soleRebels – Shoes for Heart and Soul – Company PROFILE

Last year, 2011, TEDx a non-profit events organisation devoted to “ideas worth sharing”, and bringing together Technology, Entertainment and Design, collaborated for the first time with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to ...
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Ethical Practice

Straight From Ethiopia to Barcelona: SoleRebels Footwear Lands Its First Store in Spain

The Ethiopian artisan footwear, soleRebels have recently opened its first store in Spain in Barcelona. Founded by Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu in 2004, soleRebel has become Africa’s largest footwear brand selling in 55 count...
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MAISON CHÂTEAU ROUGE & SAWA SHOES CAPSULE COLLECTION

We are asked by these two African designer brands: “Can you imagine a urban version of the traditional african mama outfit?” Maison Château Rouge and Sawa Shoes sampled indigo from Mali, they twisted african loinc...
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Leather

All-African Leather Fair (AALF) 2014 Ethiopia – EVENT

The Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA) is organizing the All-African Leather Fair (AALF) 2008 which will take place in Addis Ababa from February 20-22, 2014. Ethiopian Leather Industries Association (ELIA) is a non...
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Artisans

From Souks to Marrakech Flea Markets to the Atlas Mountains comes Ten&Co Shoes – ARTISANS

We love it when we come across interesting quirky pieces which also are made in Africa. Puts a smile to our faces. And thats what we did when we came across product by TEN & Co. Founded by designer Tory Noll who stumbled up...
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Fashion

FEEDing the World, One Bag At A Time

FEED is an ethical brand that sells bags, teddy bears, t-shirts and other accessories. Not only are the products beautiful and unique, but also with each product that is sold, up to 5 children in school are provided with nutrie...
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Manufacturing

Havaianas latest MYOH Campaign Pop-Up Shop comes to South Africa! Make Your Own Havaianas – RETAIL

This was interesting news we recently came across. For the very first time the Make Your Own Havaianas initiative will be introduced in Africa. Brazil, the country of origin, has subsequently selected South Africa as the very ...
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