Africa Fashion International storms out

World On Press
Author: Ian Jindela

Photographer by Simon Deiner / SDR Photo

Johannesburg Sandton convention center turned into a week of fashion palace with the annual Jozi Fashion week. Karen Miller sizzling black and silver spicy bling-blig items did the opening signature. Her designs are sure to take you back with her statement long tail bag yet knee boots maintained by the models. The ramp then filled with silky fabrics designs and rock stair chic looks yet elegant. The spirit came with flair when Spero Villioti came on the ramp with his designs topped with Chinese plate hats and bubble and flow fabrics with the element of tattoo graphics. Machere took us back into the golden oldies with her layback designs. Back in the days of Kwela Music and we were reminded after fashion comes music with the sounds of the late Mama Miriam Makeba on the background. The ramp was filled with modern sophisticated side hats and African township culture signatures. High volume and mini skirts and high waist designs.

Getting closer to the final day, the designers grew their creativity Stefanie Morland with her cream and knitted boys winter hats captured a moment. Very unique black and gold bags with original and understandable outfits to match came out loud. Her distinct colors on silky legins made a mark.

Suzaan Heyns stepping into London style yet with African flair very unique shiny structure, space designs with a touch of Egypt. Striped powdered black pants can describe the hard work. Her designs speaks loud and are very broad yet elementary unique. Substance maintained with the soulful looks on some. Jozi Fashion Week Winter and autumn was shown in many colors. Black and grey dominated on most of the designs. See above photo.

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2010 Johannesburg Audi Fashion Week

World On Press

Ian Jindela

Ahead of FIFA 2010 World Cup Africa Fashion International will host sizzling autumn/winter fashion show from 20 until 23 January 2010. Tickets are available at Computicket outlets in South Africa. The event will take place at Sandton Convention Centre for over four days. The line up includes designers such as British debut by Karen Millen, David Tlale, Leigh Schubert, Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs, Doreen Southwood, Carducci, Stefania Morland, Abigail Keats, Spero Villioti, Machere, Thula Sindi, Vesselina whilst Heni will be showcasing his new solo Men’s collection, heavyweight Errol Arendz will return to the runway. The runway is set and the designers promise to showcase 2010 Autumn/Winter that will rage South African fashion to another level.


African Fashion International, chaired by Dr. Precious Motsepe is proud to present this year’s Jozi Audi fashion week autumn/winter collection. It is a celebration of unique design signature Africa has seen. It has become the culture on fashion lovers to embrace this glamorous event. Last year we saw young emerging designers showcasing and given platform on the International level. High expectations are on Errol Arendz designs as he returns to South Africa’s runways and promising to showcase new trends.

New Year’s Resolution - the BIG Question

World On Press New Year’s Resolution - the BIG Question
Skhumbuzo Ngidi and Thanduxolo Jindela


The history of celebrating New Year goes all the way back to 153 B.C. The date of New Year is not always the same in every culture. It is a time of celebration and exchanging of gifts for most. Nevertheless January 1st marks the beginning of the year in many countries that apply the 365 day calendar. The celebration of a New Year is the oldest of all holidays. Global good luck traditions are customs believed to bring good fortune and prosperity towards the imminent year. Different cultures and countries celebrate the beginning of the year with many traditions and customs.

In Australia, the sucking pig symbolizes good luck for the New Year. It is usually served on a table decorated with tiny edible piglets. Britain: The British believe the first guest who arrives on New Year’s Day brings good fortune. They believe it should be male bearing gifts and should enter through the front door and leave through the back door. Japanese decorate their homes in tribute to luck gods. In the United States the kiss shared at the stroke of midnight is derived from the masked ball that has been common throughout history. The ball symbolizes evil from the old year and the kiss symbolizes purification into the New Year.

The BIG question is do New Year’s resolutions ever exist or even come to pass, as people often make overzealous resolutions which result in failure. Setting goals too high can be a demotivating disappointment. Here are some famous resolutions people make - most of which by the end of January none are abided by: getting a new job; quitting habits such as smoking or drinking; changing a relationship; going to the gym; having a healthy lifestyle or simply making more friends. Sometimes people wonder if they should note them this year or rather pursue them next year. Making resolutions and breaking them is all part of an unending cycle. It is also another change to get it right, paving goodwill again. Its all in looking back and making it work. A New Year’s resolution might sometimes go in and out in another year. Patience and hard work therefore repay equally. Learn to take time in life and allow the resolved plans to carry you through 2010 and beyond.