Istanbul Modest Fashion Week focuses on Islamic Dress Modest fashion represents a growing market with worldwide spending on Muslim clothing projected to grow to $327bn by 2020, and Turkey, with its Islamic traditions and booming textile industry, is uniquely placed to benefit both creatively and commercially. By establishing this Fashion Week, the country seeks [...]
The most expensive … Last week comparative website Hippo.co.za listed the most expensive items in a number of categories on their blog. This made me wonder about some more items we use every day, and regard as fairly expensive. How costly are they really, compared to the standards of the super-rich? Here is a [...]
Do you love to be stylish, but feel a little bit guilty about the effect your consumption of fashion is having on the planet? We as consumers can also contribute towards diminishing ecological harm by making small changes to our sartorial habits.
The Copenhagen Fashion Summit is the world’s largest event on sustainability in fashion. The theme for 2016 is Responsible Innovation. By assembling key players from the global fashion industry to share their knowledge and ideas on new and sustainable solutions, the aim is to inspire, motivate, and give tools to implement a sustainable mind-set in the fashion industry.
OPEN DAY - The open day will consist of a presentation from our lecturers and a tour of the fashion design facilities. Anyone who wishes to attend an Open Day should reserve a place by contacting Avuya Nzala (021 880 0775 or avuya@elizabethgalloway.co.za). Parents and guidance counselors are welcome to attend. Friday 15 July, at 3pm [...]
Fashion Photography and Styling workshop - Fashion Photography and Styling workshop for High School Students at Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion Design. 29 June - 01 July 2016 (10am to 3pm) The same workshop will be available again: 5 - 7 October 2016 (10am to 3pm) R750 per student The workshop will take place at [...]
Not all EGAFD students wish to start their working careers immediately upon graduation, but of those who do, 100% find employment. Starting from the second year, students are trained to compile Curricula Vitae and portfolios. The Academy also co-operates closely with industry role players to prepare graduates for job hunting in the real world, inter [...]