This designer’s clothes are tailored to fit your confidence
Nokwethaba Mchunu was always drawn to the power of fashion. She watched as dazzling outfits imbued women with unfettered confidence. But when Mchunu scoured retail stores for a garment that would give her the same feeling, she couldn’t find one. “Wearing the usual plus-size clothing felt disempowering,” she says. Unwilling to hide herself, Mchunu unfolded a bundle of rich material and began stitching something that celebrated every part of her being. “If we want to feel good, we make the clothes to make that happen,” Mchunu says.
Studying fashion design, Mchunu found strength in the outfits she created. They became an integral part of her identity, making a statement wherever she went.
Read Mchunu's full story...
28 Sep 2020 13:57
Watch: Shoprite store manager appears in new ad about essential workers
In this 45-second advert Thami Konza, the Shoprite store manager of Khayelitsha, is shown overcoming his fear to be on the forefront as an essential worker during the lockdown. Konza’s unparalleled commitment to his job is the reason why he was selected to appear in the commercial.
Every morning he gives his colleagues a five-minute motivational talk and reminds them of the government as well as the company regulations in place during the national lockdown....
30 Apr 2020 09:21
#EuroShop2020: Peter Maddison, MD of Flash Graphics
Scan Display chats to Peter Maddison, managing director of Flash Graphics, at the EuroShop 2020 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.
21 Feb 2020 13:08
#EuroShop2020: Torsten Heinze, MD of Czarnowski
Scan Display chats to Torsten Heinze, managing director of Czarnowski, at the EuroShop 2020 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.
21 Feb 2020 08:13
#EuroShop2020: James Rook, MD of Nimlok Limited
Scan Display chats to James Rook, managing director Nimlok Limited, at the EuroShop 2020 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.
20 Feb 2020 07:44
#EuroShop2020: Fred Uden, director of Flash Graphics
Scan Display chats to Fred Uden, director at Flash Graphics, at the EuroShop 2020 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.
19 Feb 2020 08:55
#EuroShop2020: Rajnikant Kedia, MD of Insta Worldwide Group
Scan Display chats to Rajnikant Kedia, managing director of Insta Worldwide Group, at the EuroShop 2020 trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany.
18 Feb 2020 09:59
Bursaries from TFG make dreams come true
Two young minds can now focus on their studies thanks to all-inclusive bursaries from TFG.
Lwando Maciti from The University of the Western Cape (UWC) has received the TFG Elliot Osrin bursary while Kgalalelo Phelane has received the ‘Your Fashion Future’ bursary and can now attend high-profile fashion school FEDISA.
27 Jan 2020 13:08
New Edgars Beauty I’mPerfection ad challenges beauty ideals
The new Edgars Beauty I’mPerfection campaign ad challenges standardised ideals of beauty. Directed by Fausto Becatti of Bioscope Films, the one-minute long ad aims to encourage people to embrace their flaws and imperfections.
The ad features an array of boundary-breaking beauties including Matte Jacobs, Lexa Cleo, Smash Afrika, Yasmin Furmie, Charli x Boi and Mihlali Ndamase.
20 Nov 2019 11:14
Leo Burnett South Africa shows how Kellogg’s does more for kids
Leo Burnett South Africa looked at the younger generation – and all they do – when coming up for a concept for the new Kellogg’s ad. Leo Burnett South Africa creative director Donovan Bryan says: “We asked ourselves, who among us is doing the most? Our answer was, our kids.”
Kellogg’s recently added essential vitamins and minerals to its cereal. “The kids of today are doing more than anyone else. There’s this general mentality of being more goal-orientated than previous generations. We wanted to showcase how the nutrients and energy provided early in the morning, translates into momentum for the rest of the day. Kids who do more, need more. Kids who do great things need a great breakfast,” concludes Bryan....
10 Oct 2019 10:14
Watch: New Heritage Day campaign by Food Lover’s Market
Food Lover’s Market has launched an online campaign that asks the question: “What does heritage taste like to you”.
The campaign considers the nostalgia of eating food that reminds us of home and heritage. The campaign will run on the Food Lover’s Market digital platforms and in conjunction with the Food Lover’s Market brand partners.
19 Sep 2019 15:21
Dermot Malone directs Brown Thomas’s first brand film
Banjoman Films director Dermot Malone has directed Brown Thomas’s first brand campaign. The Irish department store’s cinematic two-minute film, ‘Belong Together’, maps a romantic journey between two people, beginning with the initial electric meeting of their eyes meeting across the room.
Dermot also wrote the story and screenplay with help from collaborator Steve Kenny.
4 Sep 2019 08:04
Dermot Malone directs Brown Thomas’s first brand film
Banjoman Films director Dermot Malone has directed Brown Thomas’s first brand campaign. The Irish department store’s cinematic two-minute film, ‘Belong Together’, maps a romantic journey between two people, beginning with the initial electric meeting of their eyes meeting across the room.
Dermot also wrote the story and screenplay with help from collaborator Steve Kenny.
4 Sep 2019 08:04
Dermot Malone directs Brown Thomas’s first brand film
Banjoman Films director Dermot Malone has directed Brown Thomas’s first brand campaign. The Irish department store’s cinematic two-minute film, ‘Belong Together’, maps a romantic journey between two people, beginning with the initial electric meeting of their eyes meeting across the room.
Dermot also wrote the story and screenplay with help from collaborator Steve Kenny.
4 Sep 2019 08:04
Edgars' winter season fashion show
Edgars recently held its seasonal fashion show at Sandton City. On the red carpet were some of SA’s hottest influencers, media personalities and fashion designers, including the likes of MTV VJ and model Kim Jayde, The Bachelor SA contestant Gina Myers, Project Runway SA host Lerato Kganyago, and award-winning South African actress Jessica Nkosi.
29 Mar 2019 10:37
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