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LAuNch oF ThE FAShIoN  INDuSTRy AWARDS SA































                   In proud partnership with the Department                     • Textile Designer 2021
                    of Sports, Arts and Culture, Mall of Africa                 • Fashion Stylist 2021
                                                                                • Educational Institution 2021
                         and The Fashion Forum Group.                           • Government Partner 2021
                                                                                • Heritage/Culture Designer 2021
        The Mall of Africa is the official venue   Acknowledging business excellence   • Marketing Access Platform 2021
        partner for these awards, which form   that has changed the fashion landscape,   •  Capacity Building/Mentorship
        part of the Mall’s long-term strategy   the categories for the Fashion Industry   Programme 2021
        in supporting local designers and   Awards South Africa include:        • Style or Fashion Event 2021
        fashion entrepreneurs. Says Michael                                     • Fashion Influencer 2021
        Clampett, Head of Asset and Property   • Designer 2021                  • Music Icon 2021
        Management - Retail of Attacq Limited:   • Accessories Designer 2021    • Celebrity 2021
        “The Mall of Africa is really proud to   • Most Influential Designer 2021  • Commercial Company 2021
        be the venue partner for the Fashion   • Emerging Talent 2021           • TV/Film 2021
        Industry Awards of South Africa     • Womenswear Brand 2021             • Textile/Trim Supplier 2021
        and looks forward to hosting the    • Menswear Brand 2021               • Textile Finisher 2021
        awards later this year. We have many   • Retail Space 2021              • Exporter 2021
        partnerships that support the fashion   • Lifetime Achievement Award
        industry, however it is important that   • Make-up Artist 2021          The Fashion Industry Awards South
        we not only support the end result,   • Hair Stylist 2021               Africa will host numerous activities
        which is offering a retail platform for   • Fashion Producer 2021       leading up to the main awards event.
        these designers to showcase their   • CMT 2021                          These include a roadshow across the
        talent. We also want to show support   • Fa shion Journalist 2021       country to educate and empower
        throughout the value chain, which is   •  Fashion Publication or Programme   upcoming fashion innovators, a variety
        what the Fashion Industry Awards of   2021 (Digital or print)           of webinars, pop-up activations,
        South Africa are aiming to achieve.”  • Corporate Partner 2021          and African cuisine experiences.


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