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LAuNch oF ThE FAShIoN INDuSTRy AWARDS SA
Join the Fashion I n partnership with the Department Waterfall. Honoured guests and
fashionistas were wowed by the
of Sports, Arts and Culture of
Industry Awards South Africa, the Fashion Forum fashion installations showcasing the
incredible creativity of local designers.
Group will recognise, celebrate
South Africa in a and honour innovators and creatives The launch was hosted by TV and
in fashion with its inaugural Fashion radio personality, Lerato kganyago.
beautiful celebration Industry Awards South Africa in
of fashion designers, November 2021 at the Mall of Africa.
brands, creatives and Co-founder of the Fashion Forum
Group, Simphiwe Majola, says: “Not
individuals who have only do we want to acknowledge the
amazing local fashion talent among
created change within us with these awards, but we are
also placing a focus on education
the South African and mentorship programmes in
the business of fashion, to improve
fashion value chain. equality and to ensure there is
diversity in the fashion industry.”
The inaugural Fashion Industry
Awards South Africa were launched
on 26 February 2021 with the
announcement of the award
categories at a prestigious red carpet Launch host,
Lerato Kganyago
event held at the Mall of Africa in
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