Podcasts about sa fashion week

Director of SA Fashion Week, Lucilla Booyzen  on  what to expect from this year's SAFW and on some of the anticipated fashion designers showcasing this year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Multi Award Winning South African Fashion Designer, Palesa Mokubung about her label Mantsho turning 20 this year at SA Fashion Week and her thoughts on learning from failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support the podcast by buying us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/shebrigade Today's guest is Kentse Masilo. In 2017, Kentse became a finalist at Sunglass Hut New Talent Search at SA Fashion Week and in 2018 she went on the be the first-ever winner of Project Runway South Africa. In this episode, she shares how she was first introduced into the fashion world, how she's been navigating it and life before and after Project Runway. Tune in to hear her story here. You can listen to the podcast on our YouTube channel HERE Let us know what you think of this episode by sharing it on Instagram or Twitter and tagging us @shebrigade Please also subscribe, follow and leave us a review on whichever platform you're listening on. www.shebrigade.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/shebrigade/message

Guest: Lucilla Booyzen | The CEO of South Africa Fashion Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY - since launching South Africa Fashion Week in 1997, PEOPLE AND LIFE have been wonderful inexhaustible sources of energy, drive, motivation and inspiration that never dry up for the founder and pioneer of SAFW. A teacher at heart - Lucilla highly values the privilege of nurturing, guiding, building and stimulating fashion design businesses and the CREATIVE COMMUNITY, and she would NEVER GIVE UP!   SHOW NOTES_ Enjoyed this episode?                                                                                      Then please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating and a review. Happy to hear your feedback and questions. If you'd like to connect, follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catwlk_soultlk/                                                  And share this good 'n' beautiful story with someone else in the world. You can listen to the conversations with my wonderful CATWLK SOULTLK guests on Apple podcast, Spotify, Stitcher. THANK YOU for listening to the show dear friend!   Explore further and be inspired by some beautiful people, books, projects - as mentioned in conversation with LUCILLA BOOYZEN PEOPLE Omoyemi Akerele - pioneer and founder of Lagos Fashion Week Adama N'Diaye - pioneer and founder of Dakar Fashion Week: https://www.adamaparis.com Didier Grumbach - chairman of the Fédération Française de la Couture   BOOKS SA Fashion Week Book, electronic copy: https://www.safashionweek.co.za/product/sa-fashion-week-book-electroniccover/   DESIGNER + FASHION BRANDS XULY BET, Lamine Badian Kouyaté - conscious fashion brand, Paris: https://www.instagram.com/xulybetofficial/?hl=de EPHYMOL, Ephraim Molingoana - menswear label, Jo'burg: https://www.instagram.com/ephymol/?hl=de   WEBSIDES. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Website: https://www.safashionweek.co.za Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safashionweek/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safashionweek Twitter: https://twitter.com/safashionweek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/south-african-fashion-week/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SAFashionWeek?ob=0  

This week Heather chats with Lucilla Booyzen, the Director of SA Fashion Week about their new look Fashion Week and a few other cool pop up events that they have planned in the upcoming months, well done SA Fashion Week! There is no excuse to not drink great local roasted coffee, thanks to the team at Coffefe Roastery which is opening it's doors soon, so if you love a good java you will want to discover more, and calling all vinyl lovers – the Spin Music Fair is back this weekend, so whether you are a hardcore vinyl collector, or are just looking for something fun to do this weekend – this one is for you. Good wine comes standard on Heather's travels, and she shares more about the newly launched Roodeberg Rose 2020, easy sipping for Spring time, and also about an informative and fun visit to local bio-dynamic winery, Elgin Ridge, who are creating magical wines that are for everyone to enjoy, and are good for the earth too. Gardeners and outdoor lovers will be delighted to know that also going virtual this year is the annual Garden Day, which will be taking place online on 11th October and promises a host of fun, engaging and informative activities and workshops for young and old, countrywide in their first ever online Garden Day. WIN!!! This week there are two competitions to whet your appetite – you can win tickets to join the TOPS at Spar Wine Show for an exciting and informative virtual wine tasting and tickets are valued at R495 each AND Heather has 2 CD's from local artist Nathan Smith up for grabs as well, so make sure to enter and you can win. www.heatherhook.com

This week Heather chats with Lucilla Booyzen, the Director of SA Fashion Week about their new look Fashion Week and a few other cool pop up events that they have planned in the upcoming months, well done SA Fashion Week! There is no excuse to not drink great local roasted coffee, thanks to the team at Coffefe Roastery which is opening it’s doors soon, so if you love a good java you will want to discover more, and calling all vinyl lovers – the Spin Music Fair is back this weekend, so whether you are a hardcore vinyl collector, or are just looking for something fun to do this weekend – this one is for you. Good wine comes standard on Heather’s travels, and she shares more about the newly launched Roodeberg Rose 2020, easy sipping for Spring time, and also about an informative and fun visit to local bio-dynamic winery, Elgin Ridge, who are creating magical wines that are for everyone to enjoy, and are good for the earth too. Gardeners and outdoor lovers will be delighted to know that also going virtual this year is the annual Garden Day, which will be taking place online on 11th October and promises a host of fun, engaging and informative activities and workshops for young and old, countrywide in their first ever online Garden Day. WIN!!! This week there are two competitions to whet your appetite – you can win tickets to join the TOPS at Spar Wine Show for an exciting and informative virtual wine tasting and tickets are valued at R495 each AND Heather has 2 CD’s from local artist Nathan Smith up for grabs as well, so make sure to enter and you can win.

Heather is still spending time in the Western Cape supporting local wine farms and businesses, and this week she chats to the GM of the 12 Apostles Hotel, Michael Nel, who shares more about the hotel and the fact that they are open for business and ready to welcome you back, and with their gorgeous sea views, this is one place to make sure is on your list! SA Fashion Week are innovating and Heather is delighted that this October there will be a first of its kind virtual fashion show taking place, as well as some exciting pop-ups and events, in partnership with Mall of Africa – if you love local fashion, this one's for you. Local mixer range Fitch & Leedes have launched some funky branded SA cans in honour of Heritage Day which heads our way next week and they are also getting creative with a host of local craft distilleries too – what fun. De Krans Wine Estate share their Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 wine which is the perfect accompaniment to a Heritage Day braai, or a weekend pizza, or just about anything that you may have planned – this easy-drinking and affordable wine is a must-have on any wine rack and Heather shares more… If you are heading to the Franschhoek area, then a stop in at Anthonij Rupert Wyne is a must, Heather shares more about wine tasting and the tasty food available at their restaurant, the Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar – a must-visit if you are in the area! WIN! The team from KAMERS/Makers and Lola & Co. Organics have given Heather a R 500 gift voucher to give away to one lucky listener – beautiful, organic and handcrafted body products from Lola & Co. Organics will get your skin tingling and glowing and what better way to celebrate one of SA's best artisanal product markets? heatherhook.com · heatherhook.com · heatherhook.com · www.heatherhook.com · www.heatherhook.com

Heather is still spending time in the Western Cape supporting local wine farms and businesses, and this week she chats to the GM of the 12 Apostles Hotel, Michael Nel, who shares more about the hotel and the fact that they are open for business and ready to welcome you back, and with their gorgeous sea views, this is one place to make sure is on your list! SA Fashion Week are innovating and Heather is delighted that this October there will be a first of its kind virtual fashion show taking place, as well as some exciting pop-ups and events, in partnership with Mall of Africa – if you love local fashion, this one's for you. Local mixer range Fitch & Leedes have launched some funky branded SA cans in honour of Heritage Day which heads our way next week and they are also getting creative with a host of local craft distilleries too – what fun. De Krans Wine Estate share their Basket Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 wine which is the perfect accompaniment to a Heritage Day braai, or a weekend pizza, or just about anything that you may have planned – this easy-drinking and affordable wine is a must-have on any wine rack and Heather shares more… If you are heading to the Franschhoek area, then a stop in at Anthonij Rupert Wyne is a must, Heather shares more about wine tasting and the tasty food available at their restaurant, the Terra del Capo Antipasti Bar – a must-visit if you are in the area! WIN! The team from KAMERS/Makers and Lola & Co. Organics have given Heather a R 500 gift voucher to give away to one lucky listener – beautiful, organic and handcrafted body products from Lola & Co. Organics will get your skin tingling and glowing and what better way to celebrate one of SA’s best artisanal product markets? heatherhook.com · heatherhook.com · heatherhook.com · www.heatherhook.com

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This week on the show Heather chats with Lucilla Booyzens, the Director of SA Fashion Week about their innovative online shows, as well finding out more about the future of the fashion and design industry in South Africa. Reckitt Benckiser have partnered with UNAIDS to distribute wellness packs across Africa – and Heather also chats to Kunal Sahgal who is the Marketing Director for Reckitt Benckiser to find out more about this incredible initiative. It's a bumper food and wine week this week – today is International Sauvignon Blanc day and the team at Steenberg have some awesome online offers available for wine lovers – make sure to find out more and save on your next Steenberg wine purchase. Avid wine lover Dan Nicholl has launched a 10 part series covering some of SA's top sommeliers – from their life stories to their passion for wine and this series, in partnership with Nederburg is not to be missed – find out more on the show today. Heather shares a unique Spekboom Chutney recipe that local chef Kerry Kilpin has created and also chats more about Stir It Up!, a unique range of locally produced cook in sauces that are not only healthy but also preservative-free and certainly something that everyone should have in their cupboard right now. And loads more of course, so do tune in and enjoy! heatherhook.com · heatherhook.com · www.heatherhook.com

Niche Radio — This week on the show Heather chats with Lucilla Booyzens, the Director of SA Fashion Week about their innovative online shows, as well finding out more about the future of the fashion and design industry in South Africa. Reckitt Benckiser have partnered with UNAIDS to distribute wellness packs across Africa – and Heather also chats to Kunal Sahgal who is the Marketing Director for Reckitt Benckiser to find out more about this incredible initiative. It’s a bumper food and wine week this week – today is International Sauvignon Blanc day and the team at Steenberg have some awesome online offers available for wine lovers – make sure to find out more and save on your next Steenberg wine purchase. Avid wine lover Dan Nicholl has launched a 10 part series covering some of SA’s top sommeliers – from their life stories to their passion for wine and this series, in partnership with Nederburg is not to be missed – find out more on the show today. Heather shares a unique Spekboom Chutney recipe that local chef Kerry Kilpin has created and also chats more about Stir It Up!, a unique range of locally produced cook in sauces that are not only healthy but also preservative-free and certainly something that everyone should have in their cupboard right now. And loads more of course, so do tune in and enjoy! heatherhook.com · heatherhook.com

CliffCentral.com — Hazel Feldman (producer), David Bloch (producer) and actress Lizz Meiring open the show with innovative ideas on what the theatre and music industry, with its patrons, can do with technology regarding the current global pandemic. Claudia Henkel (former Miss SA), Jill Grogor (publicist) and Lucilla Booysen (owner of SA Fashion Week) chat about their new approaches to fashion event industries. Gareth Cliff joins us to discuss virtual eventing, and other special guests include designer Gert Johan Coetzee, performer Josh Ansley, and new Mr Gay SA, Charlie van Helsdingen.

Hazel Feldman (producer), David Bloch (producer) and actress Lizz Meiring open the show with innovative ideas on what the theatre and music industry, with its patrons, can do with technology regarding the current global pandemic. Claudia Henkel (former Miss SA), Jill Grogor (publicist) and Lucilla Booysen (owner of SA Fashion Week) chat about their new approaches to fashion event industries. Gareth Cliff joins us to discuss virtual eventing, and other special guests include designer Gert Johan Coetzee, performer Josh Ansley, and new Mr Gay SA, Charlie van Helsdingen.

We super excited to have Desiree as our Guest Mix Dj for this month she's the first lady to grace our show or should I say the first Lady to be featured on our show Palesa Desiree Shilabje, simply known as Desiree, is a born and bred Joburger who started listening to house music from just 10 years old. Her love for the genre grew while modelling, walking the likes of SA Fashion Week, and the electronic sounds of Thom Yorke, Bonobo and Gui Boratto often played on runways. Having started DJing earlier this year, her mixes bring together electronic sounds, Afro house and techno by Osunlade, Da Capo, &ME, Guy Mantzur, Jonathan Kaspar and Sobek. Desiree has also become a regular at events such as Deep Town Jozi, The Rhythm and Deep in the City and has played alongside Da Capo, Simmy, Sun-El Musician, Kwesta and Busiswa,

Happy Friday, and end of the month vibes too! This week is SA Fashion Week and Heather chats with local designers Erre and Judith Atelier about their cool new Autumn Winter 2020 collections, as well as sharing highlights from the week, and what to expect for the next two days of the biggest fashion showcase in South Africa. This weekend sees several cool events on the go – FIBO Global Fitness Africa is happening at The Ticketpro Dome and if you love health and wellness, or are keen to try out some of the epic workout classes, then make sure not to miss out. Get your rugby gees on with the semi-final matches at Cresta Shopping Centre's Rugby Fan Zone this Saturday and Sunday! Sunday is the big SA vs. Wales match and Heather shares more… Capetonians are in for a treat with The Bistro at Grande Provence, who have launched a new Heritage menu and now offer scrumptious breakfasts and lunch menus, for the perfect day out – all paired with their fab wines, of course. If you are planning on chilling at home this weekend, why not whip up some delicious G&T's with Fitch and Leedes brand new Grapefruit Tonic – the perfect pink refresher for a warm summer day. This may well go well with your UCOOK box (hassle-free cooking – yay!) and Chef David Higgs www.ucook.co.za has just announced his collaboration with UCOOK launching next month. Party people make sure to diarise Ibiza Meets South Africa which is making an entrance with this exciting new concept on the 9th November at Nicci Beach. Powerhouse DJ's line-up includes: Household Funk featuring Justin Chalice, Austin Cassim, Shane-Ohh, Stallion, Haylo, John Lyra and Ray Squared – find out more. Theatre lovers are in for a treat with The Snow Goose which is heading to The Pieter Toerien Theatre in Montecasino in November – a heartwarming tale of love and tenderness in the age of war – a classic not to be missed. www.safashionweek.co.za · heatherhook.com · heatherhook.com · www.ucook.co.za · heatherhook.com · www.heatherhook.com

Niche Radio — Happy Friday, and end of the month vibes too! This week is SA Fashion Week and Heather chats with local designers Erre and Judith Atelier about their cool new Autumn Winter 2020 collections, as well as sharing highlights from the week, and what to expect for the next two days of the biggest fashion showcase in South Africa. This weekend sees several cool events on the go – FIBO Global Fitness Africa is happening at The Ticketpro Dome and if you love health and wellness, or are keen to try out some of the epic workout classes, then make sure not to miss out. Get your rugby gees on with the semi-final matches at Cresta Shopping Centre’s Rugby Fan Zone this Saturday and Sunday! Sunday is the big SA vs. Wales match and Heather shares more… Capetonians are in for a treat with The Bistro at Grande Provence, who have launched a new Heritage menu and now offer scrumptious breakfasts and lunch menus, for the perfect day out – all paired with their fab wines, of course. If you are planning on chilling at home this weekend, why not whip up some delicious G&T’s with Fitch and Leedes brand new Grapefruit Tonic – the perfect pink refresher for a warm summer day. This may well go well with your UCOOK box (hassle-free cooking – yay!) and Chef David Higgs www.ucook.co.za has just announced his collaboration with UCOOK launching next month. Party people make sure to diarise Ibiza Meets South Africa which is making an entrance with this exciting new concept on the 9th November at Nicci Beach. Powerhouse DJ’s line-up includes: Household Funk featuring Justin Chalice, Austin Cassim, Shane-Ohh, Stallion, Haylo, John Lyra and Ray Squared – find out more. Theatre lovers are in for a treat with The Snow Goose which is heading to The Pieter Toerien Theatre in Montecasino in November – a heartwarming tale of love and tenderness in the age of war – a classic not to be missed. www.safashionweek.co.za · heatherhook.com · heatherhook.com · www.ucook.co.za · heatherhook.com

Sanele Cele is a fashion designer and entrepreneur who has always gone against the grain. His unique hustle has lead to him building a unique career where, along with creating his own highly sought-after label that all your favourite musicians wear, Tepracha, Sanele has worked with brands like New Balance & Markham, and exhibited at SA Fashion Week as well as countless other fashion events. Not bad for a creative kid from Umlazi who was told he'd never make it in fashion by members of his own family. I met Sanele in 2011 where we teamed up for a blogging competition of all things. It was for a street culture event in Jozi called STR.CRD where everyone had shoes that cost more than our phones. It was a surreal experience for us but one that laid the seeds for our friendship and also our careers. As you'll hear on the podcast, Sanele found ways to leverage the experience and has continued to build on every opportunity he gets. We reminisce over the early days of our careers and talk through some of the lessons we've learned since. We get into the importance of talking about money as creatives. We also look at some of the weaknesses of the fashion industry in Durban and what changes can be made to improve them. Enjoy. https://almostperfect.co.za/ep-40-sanele-cele/

Welcome back to Hangout With Heather, and of course, all your best lifestyle and entertainment news, as well as goings-on in and around South Africa, and this week is SA Fashion Week, fashionistas! This week Heather chats exclusively with local clothing designers Manthso (by Palesa Mokubung) and also Judith Atelier about their Spring/Summer Collections as well as Mark Ross the GM of her new found gem staycation spot – the Riverside Sun Hotel (it's reaaaallly pretty there by the Vaal River

Niche Radio — Welcome back to Hangout With Heather, and of course, all your best lifestyle and entertainment news, as well as goings-on in and around South Africa, and this week is SA Fashion Week, fashionistas! This week Heather chats exclusively with local clothing designers Manthso (by Palesa Mokubung) and also Judith Atelier about their Spring/Summer Collections as well as Mark Ross the GM of her new found gem staycation spot – the Riverside Sun Hotel (it’s reaaaallly pretty there by the Vaal River

Niche Radio — It’s Hangout With Heather again – and this week's show is once again chock-a-block of all the best lifestyle and entertainment news, as well as goings-on in and around South Africa. This week Heather chats one on one with Tony Feldman from Showtime Management about Monster Jam and the nationwide tour, as well as with Head Chef at Van De Linde restaurant in Linden, Amori Burger – to find out more about what she has planned for this super popular Jozi eatery. SA Fashion Week is heading our way next week at Sandton City, and the entire week culminates in The Hospice Wits Night With The Stars fundraiser and Heather shares more info about this super special event. Easter activities for the whole family abound in Cape Town and Durban, so make sure to get all your Easter bunny info right here, Heather also shares more about Vencasa’s awesome ‘Pillow Bars’ too. WIN tickets to see the following productions – Into The Woods, Chicago and Men in Tutu’s – as well as shopping voucher to the value of R 1500 from the team at One Cart…

It's Hangout With Heather again – and this week's show is once again chock-a-block of all the best lifestyle and entertainment news, as well as goings-on in and around South Africa. This week Heather chats one on one with Tony Feldman from Showtime Management about Monster Jam and the nationwide tour, as well as with Head Chef at Van De Linde restaurant in Linden, Amori Burger – to find out more about what she has planned for this super popular Jozi eatery. SA Fashion Week is heading our way next week at Sandton City, and the entire week culminates in The Hospice Wits Night With The Stars fundraiser and Heather shares more info about this super special event. Easter activities for the whole family abound in Cape Town and Durban, so make sure to get all your Easter bunny info right here, Heather also shares more about Vencasa's awesome ‘Pillow Bars' too. WIN tickets to see the following productions – Into The Woods, Chicago and Men in Tutu's – as well as shopping voucher to the value of R 1500 from the team at One Cart… www.heatherhook.com

Rayana Edwards fuses culture and clothing to empower women through her business Harem Clothing and her project Sari for Change. Harem Clothing focuses on creating the modern modest dressing for women of all ages. Sari for Change trains unemployed women to reproduce new garments from donated saris. Upon completion of the Sari for Change training, the women are encouraged to launch their own businesses. They also continue to receive mentorship and have the opportunity to partner with Harem Clothing. Through both endeavors, Rayana not only dresses women but creates employment opportunities for them. Championing job creation in developing markets for the unemployed and marginalized is a mission, sales, and marketing guru Rayana Edwards is determined to offer in an economy that seldom allows for equal participation by the creators and owners of the production chain in the fashion industry A passionate and active member of various women groups and organizations Rayana believes that the world is being run by women on a sub-conscious level and her mantra is “a fusion of women creating new influences through a collective creative expression. With earlier businesses in Cape Town, Nairobi and Johannesburg where she has worked largely in property development Rayana embraced her love for fashion and clothing by opening her first ladies boutique Cape Connections when she lived in Nairobi. The high-end boutique catered for movers and shakers, politicians, president’s wives, and largely expat communities. Sourcing and buying for her boutique saw her cross many an ocean and to the most exotic destinations in and around Africa and the rest of the world and offered her insight to a passion and love with art, design, and beauty in the imperfections of African craft. Rayana’s developmental started with her introducing artists to mainstream businesses and she instinctively knew her purpose of honing in on the talents and gifts from women that could work their craft and handwork from all parts of the world allowed her life purpose to be realized Her overwhelming passion for Africa consumed Edwards and it’s what drove her mission to seek to develop the continent that was the catalyst for Rayana that defined her business positioning. After relocating to Johannesburg from Nairobi, where she dabbled in the corporate market Rayana took the plunge by filling in the gap of merging the informal sector of craft and indigenous handcraft from Africa to mainstream business With her first imports sandals from Kenya, Rayana knew she was in the right market when she struck a deal with leading fashion house Sun Goddess who bought the range for their participation in SA Fashion Week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneur-connect-africa/support

Rayana Edwards fuses culture and clothing to empower women through her business Harem Clothing and her project Sari for Change. Harem Clothing focuses on creating the modern modest dressing for women of all ages. Sari for Change trains unemployed women to reproduce new garments from donated saris. Upon completion of the Sari for Change training, the women are encouraged to launch their own businesses. They also continue to receive mentorship and have the opportunity to partner with Harem Clothing. Through both endeavors, Rayana not only dresses women but creates employment opportunities for them.Championing job creation in developing markets for the unemployed and marginalized is a mission, sales, and marketing guru Rayana Edwards is determined to offer in an economy that seldom allows for equal participation by the creators and owners of the production chain in the fashion industryA passionate and active member of various women groups and organizations Rayana believes that the world is being run by women on a sub-conscious level and her mantra is “a fusion of women creating new influences through a collective creative expression.With earlier businesses in Cape Town, Nairobi and Johannesburg where she has worked largely in property development Rayana embraced her love for fashion and clothing by opening her first ladies boutique Cape Connections when she lived in Nairobi. The high-end boutique catered for movers and shakers, politicians, president’s wives, and largely expat communities.Sourcing and buying for her boutique saw her cross many an ocean and to the most exotic destinations in and around Africa and the rest of the world and offered her insight to a passion and love with art, design, and beauty in the imperfections of African craft.Rayana’s developmental started with her introducing artists to mainstream businesses and she instinctively knew her purpose of honing in on the talents and gifts from women that could work their craft and handwork from all parts of the world allowed her life purpose to be realizedHer overwhelming passion for Africa consumed Edwards and it’s what drove her mission to seek to develop the continent that was the catalyst for Rayana that defined her business positioning.After relocating to Johannesburg from Nairobi, where she dabbled in the corporate market Rayana took the plunge by filling in the gap of merging the informal sector of craft and indigenous handcraft from Africa to mainstream businessWith her first imports sandals from Kenya, Rayana knew she was in the right market when she struck a deal with leading fashion house Sun Goddess who bought the range for their participation in SA Fashion Week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rayana Edwards fuses culture and clothing to empower women through her business Harem Clothing and her project Sari for Change. Harem Clothing focuses on creating the modern modest dressing for women of all ages. Sari for Change trains unemployed women to reproduce new garments from donated saris. Upon completion of the Sari for Change training, the women are encouraged to launch their own businesses. They also continue to receive mentorship and have the opportunity to partner with Harem Clothing. Through both endeavors, Rayana not only dresses women but creates employment opportunities for them. Championing job creation in developing markets for the unemployed and marginalized is a mission, sales, and marketing guru Rayana Edwards is determined to offer in an economy that seldom allows for equal participation by the creators and owners of the production chain in the fashion industry A passionate and active member of various women groups and organizations Rayana believes that the world is being run by women on a sub-conscious level and her mantra is “a fusion of women creating new influences through a collective creative expression. With earlier businesses in Cape Town, Nairobi and Johannesburg where she has worked largely in property development Rayana embraced her love for fashion and clothing by opening her first ladies boutique Cape Connections when she lived in Nairobi. The high-end boutique catered for movers and shakers, politicians, president’s wives, and largely expat communities. Sourcing and buying for her boutique saw her cross many an ocean and to the most exotic destinations in and around Africa and the rest of the world and offered her insight to a passion and love with art, design, and beauty in the imperfections of African craft. Rayana’s developmental started with her introducing artists to mainstream businesses and she instinctively knew her purpose of honing in on the talents and gifts from women that could work their craft and handwork from all parts of the world allowed her life purpose to be realized Her overwhelming passion for Africa consumed Edwards and it’s what drove her mission to seek to develop the continent that was the catalyst for Rayana that defined her business positioning. After relocating to Johannesburg from Nairobi, where she dabbled in the corporate market Rayana took the plunge by filling in the gap of merging the informal sector of craft and indigenous handcraft from Africa to mainstream business With her first imports sandals from Kenya, Rayana knew she was in the right market when she struck a deal with leading fashion house Sun Goddess who bought the range for their participation in SA Fashion Week. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/entrepreneur-connect-africa/support

Active FM — DJ Aqua discusses the intricate details of the incredible SA Fashion week that just took place. Get the spicy details of the fashion and what happened during fashion week. Plus she she reveals the top designers and comments on the fashion.

Niche Radio — It has literally been a whirlwind of fashion the last week, as Heather spent time at the highly prestigious @SAFashionWeek which was hosted at @SandtonCity. Heather chats one on one with top local designers @Ephymol @BlackCoffeeZA and @GertJohanCoetzee on their #SS18 ranges and inspirations behind them. If you love music - make sure to catch @GarthTaylor and his new show titled 'Twenty' a celebration of an amazing 20 years in the industry, this Saturday 21st April at @BarnyardTheatre @GoldReefCity - it promises not to be misesed. Prefer wrestling? Then we are pretty sure you already have your tickets booked to see all the @WWELive stars here in SA, and if you don't never fear, Heather has all your details. Yummy food abounds at @TsogoSun - and if you want to grab a delicious lunch or dinner special - then make sure you tune in to find out what's on the go - and which select restaurants are offering you this special deal! WIN!!! You can stand a chance to win show tickets to see 'A Celebration of Bra Hugh Masekela" taking place at @JoburgTheatre on 3rd of May - or even a set if tickets to see the highly anticipated magic show that is @Dynamo on the 11th of May at @TimeSquare - make sure to listen in to get your details to enter! Find out more and stay in touch with Heather on her website or via social media... T: heatherlhook F: www.facebook.com/heatherlhook I: heatherlouisehook W: www.heatherhook.com

It has literally been a whirlwind of fashion the last week, as Heather spent time at the highly prestigious @SAFashionWeek which was hosted at @SandtonCity. Heather chats one on one with top local designers @Ephymol @BlackCoffeeZA and @GertJohanCoetzee on their #SS18 ranges and inspirations behind them. If you love music - make sure to catch @GarthTaylor and his new show titled 'Twenty' a celebration of an amazing 20 years in the industry, this Saturday 21st April at @BarnyardTheatre @GoldReefCity - it promises not to be misesed. Prefer wrestling? Then we are pretty sure you already have your tickets booked to see all the @WWELive stars here in SA, and if you don't never fear, Heather has all your details. Yummy food abounds at @TsogoSun - and if you want to grab a delicious lunch or dinner special - then make sure you tune in to find out what's on the go - and which select restaurants are offering you this special deal! WIN!!! You can stand a chance to win show tickets to see 'A Celebration of Bra Hugh Masekela" taking place at @JoburgTheatre on 3rd of May - or even a set if tickets to see the highly anticipated magic show that is @Dynamo on the 11th of May at @TimeSquare - make sure to listen in to get your details to enter! Find out more and stay in touch with Heather on her website or via social media... T: heatherlhook F: www.facebook.com/heatherlhook I: heatherlouisehook W: www.heatherhook.com www.heatherhook.com

CliffCentral.com — The team discusses highlights around SA Fashion Week AW18. They are joined by interior designer and TV & Radio fashion correspondant, Alan Foley... as well as Leon Haasbroek, who has spent just short of 10 years in the fashion industry playing his forte for communications and brands.

CliffCentral.com — Touching base on some of the highlights so far at SA Fashion Week AW18... joined by FLA partner Eji Benson and Liz Ogumbo-Regisford.

"Living as a Muslim is a good life. You live in good boundaries. You don't harm others and you take care of others..." - Issa Lopez Issa Lopez was really interesting. Born in Grenada, Spain and then grew up in Mexico. Travelled to England to learn English and then fell in love with Cape Town. Growing up he was obsessed about patching and mixing fabrics & material together. Who knew he would one day be showcased on the SA Fashion Week platform as Issa Leo. Issa reminded us about many lessons. By the way we bought and tried a couple of his caps and T-shirts - really great quality and so comfortable. We visited his beautiful small boutique store in Cape Town CBD too. Enjoy! If you attended the Cape Town Leadership Conference on Saturday the 30th of September please give us feedback here. If you interested in the Johannesburg Conference in 2018 (March) please pre-register here. AccidentalMuslims.com is self funded and a community one – so please share this episode – the more reach, the more impact. Disclaimer: The views/opinions expressed on this podcast are those of our guests and may be different from yours, however AccidentalMuslims.com encourages respect for diversity of views. We are all different and in our differences there are opportunities to learn - Inshallah! Photo by: LynnD

Niche Radio — Happy happy Fri-yay - here is your weekly dose of cool and fun things to do in Jozi! Yup it's #HangoutWithHeather time! A sad loss to South African's with the passing of Ahmed Kathrada, however if you would like to pay tribute to him, why not join in tomorrow, Saturday 1st April at The Lilieslief Centre in Rivonia for a candle lighting from 11h00 to pay homage to this struggle icon. @SAFashionWeek was a huge success last night, and Heather enjoyed watching ranges by @ImpiloCollection, Chu Yan, @JJSchoeman and @Sun_Goddess2 - to find out all about what #SAFW17 #SS17 trends are heading your way. If you are in Durban over the holidays, do makes sure that you pop in to the stunning Beverley Hills Hotel and enjoy a delicious afternoon high tea treat in The Sugar Club - with all the bells and whistles, of course. Delicious food, upmarket venue and good pricing await you @CafeDelSol1 Botanico in Bryanston - Heather enjoyed a great dinner here this week, and chats more about this scenic and tranquil oasis in the midst of Jozi Town. If you have an event coming up near you that you would like Heather to talk about, please do drop her an email on heather@heatherhook.com T: heatherlhook F: www.facebook.com/heatherlhook I: heatherlouisehook W: www.heatherhook.com

Happy happy Fri-yay - here is your weekly dose of cool and fun things to do in Jozi! Yup it's #HangoutWithHeather time! A sad loss to South African's with the passing of Ahmed Kathrada, however if you would like to pay tribute to him, why not join in tomorrow, Saturday 1st April at The Lilieslief Centre in Rivonia for a candle lighting from 11h00 to pay homage to this struggle icon. @SAFashionWeek was a huge success last night, and Heather enjoyed watching ranges by @ImpiloCollection, Chu Yan, @JJSchoeman and @Sun_Goddess2 - to find out all about what #SAFW17 #SS17 trends are heading your way. If you are in Durban over the holidays, do makes sure that you pop in to the stunning Beverley Hills Hotel and enjoy a delicious afternoon high tea treat in The Sugar Club - with all the bells and whistles, of course. Delicious food, upmarket venue and good pricing await you @CafeDelSol1 Botanico in Bryanston - Heather enjoyed a great dinner here this week, and chats more about this scenic and tranquil oasis in the midst of Jozi Town. If you have an event coming up near you that you would like Heather to talk about, please do drop her an email on heather@heatherhook.com T: heatherlhook F: www.facebook.com/heatherlhook I: heatherlouisehook W: www.heatherhook.com www.heatherhook.com

Priscilla Queen of the Desert has arrived on the SA stage in all its glory! Cast members Daniel Buys and Candida Mosoma speak to the team. Lucilla Booysens discusses SA Fashion Week 2017, singer/performer Siphs Msimang joins us in studio, and 'Chatty Matty' reviews the theatre industry as a whole.

CliffCentral.com — Priscilla Queen of the Desert has arrived on the SA stage in all its glory! Cast members Daniel Buys and Candida Mosoma speak to the team. Lucilla Booysens discusses SA Fashion Week 2017, singer/performer Siphs Msimang joins us in studio, and 'Chatty Matty' reviews the theatre industry as a whole.

The spotlight is on SA Fashion Week as Alan and guest co-host Chatty Matty speak to Lucilla Booyzen and designer Gert-Johan Coetzee. Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman talks about his work, and legendary actress Fiona Ramsey discusses her new production. Plus a surprise appearance live in studio by Jen Su!

CliffCentral.com — The team discusses SA Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2017 with CEO and founder Lucilla Booyzen, and Sun Goddess. Plus the usual features with Eji Benson, live from New York, and Morag Steyn.

CliffCentral.com — The spotlight is on SA Fashion Week as Alan and guest co-host Chatty Matty speak to Lucilla Booyzen and designer Gert-Johan Coetzee. Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman talks about his work, and legendary actress Fiona Ramsey discusses her new production. Plus a surprise appearance live in studio by Jen Su!

Jen Su and Nikita Camacho bring you the lowdown on SA Fashion Week 2016 and events around town, while Jason Von Berg does us proud at Iron Man. Chris Knez drops in to talk about the upcoming Beast Challenge, Kevin Friedman and Johan Ferreira provide the latest update on the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela new World Record challenge. Then, find out more about the Elle Style Star Awards which kick off at the end April 2016.

CliffCentral.com — The team look at the highlights from SA Fashion Week 2016 with special guests Lucilla Booyzen, Jola Solomkowski, Kelly Fung, Wesley Von Willigh and Lesley Whitter.

Jacaranda FM — Karishma Thakurdin from The Juice gives us the latest local celebrity news including all the latest from the SA Fashion Week & what Lerato Kganyago is up to these days.

CliffCentral.com — Lucilla Booyzen from SA Fashion Week and Simon Hodgson from Love SA Music join Simba and Jade and they give us in-depth entrepreneurial advice on how to take your talent, whether in fashion or music, and generate revenue from it. Trevyn McGowan also joins them on the phone and tells us about the business of design and how she and her team are working at presenting SA Fashion as a world class standard business.