When getting dressed everyday, how many clothing items are actually made locally. We are so influenced and bombarded with international fashion, that when a local brand comes along, we forget to appreciate and support it. Because The Romantic Collective is proudly South African and that this is the brain child of one of the most kind-hearted woman, we are a little bit obsessed. And we are so excited to announce their first Summer Launch! If you are in the Stellenbosch/Cape Town area on 16 November, do not miss this event. More info of the brand and event below: "The Romantic Collective is an online travel & lifestyle brand, it’s essence is all about the outfits you make memories in and we want to make a memory with everyone who has joined our JOurneY!! We are excited to announce our very first Summer Launch for The Romantic Collective at the breathtaking Blaauwklippen Wine Estate. The Romantic Co is an online boutique where you can find outfits to make memories in, dreamt up and implemented by the fashionista and visionary, Donnalee Roberts. A ticket gets you access to the launch with an exclusive first viewing and shopping opportunity of our beautiful NEW SUMMER COLLECTION before it goes online. We also want to spoil you with a beautiful hand woven picnic (goody) basket filled with gorgeous gifts from our partners that include Bacher & Co, Gosh Make Up, Cederberg Aqua, Carmien Tea, Sarie Magazine and well known South African designer Lena Lisa. Donnalee Roberts will be hosting the day and we will be celebrating the new season with a fun filled “Style Your Gin” session hosted by Carmien Gin, snacks from Slippery Spoon and a glass of wine. We also have a hands-on Macrame Workshop with No Negative in which you will be making your own gorgeous Macrame Bag Tag. There will be AMAZING give-away's and competitions, our exclusive handpicked partners will each be hosting a pop up shop on the day so Christmas and Summer Shopping is sorted- you …
Cotton On’S Destination Swim Brainwave
Summer is finally here, but what swimwear brand will holidaymakers be tanning in this upcoming season? When it comes to clothing, Cotton On (Australia’s largest global retailer) always aim to be top-of-mind among teenagers and young adults. To achieve this goal with the launch of Cotton On’s latest swimwear range, the brand took a different approach by creating Destination Swim. During Destination Swim, some of the nations favourite social media influencers were invited to experience a 4 day trip with a jam-packed, fun-filled itinerary like no other. A videographer, photographer and social media expert was brought on board to capture the moments in the specific swimwear range. Fans and followers were able to follow each day’s excitement on the official Cotton On Instagram account. Cotton On Australia pulled-off their version of Destination Swim and within the last week of September it was Africa’s turn (the pressure was definitely on!). To help scout and manage the influencers, as well as to manage the social media during these 4 days, Cotton On required CBD’s expertise and OBVIOUSLY we took on the challenge. By the end of Destination Swim (Africa version), 8 restaurants were visited, 7 activities were exercised, 5 towns were explored and above all – 7 swimming locations were utilized. Beautiful shots were taken during the week and in the end Cotton On Global was more than satisfied with the outcome. From CBD’s side we would like to thank WESGRO for hosting the influencers and the team, the influencers that participated, the wonderful photographers (Tegan Smith and Niquita Bento), videographer (Lufuno Ramadwa) and Cotton On for putting your faith in us. JOB WELL DONE! To see more about what happened during Destination Swim, click here. Featured photo provided by Tegan Smith. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
South Africa’s own Superman, Siv Ngesi
It is common knowledge that we enjoy working with kind people and since we met Siv Ngesi we knew he was a kind man. But as our working relationship evolved, we came to learn that not only is Siv a kind person, he is also one of the most compassionate and ambitious people that we have ever crossed paths with. You may know that Siv is part of the upcoming South African movie, Knuckle City. But did you know that Siv played a big part in the behind-the-scenes work of getting this movie produced? The film is a “riveting exploration of the psychology” of a fighter from the Mdantsane township of South Africa and although the story is based on boxing, it gives viewers a glimpse of the challenges some people face when growing up in certain parts of the country. Knuckle City has not even been released in theatres yet, but it success is inevitable as it will be featured at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival in September. We are so excited to catch the release of the movie in South Africa in October 2019 and follow its success. One of Siv’s talents is acting, but he is born a people person and has a natural way of interacting with people. For this reason Empire Entertainment chose Siv to interview the cast and director of the new film: Angel Has Fallen, all the way in Los Angeles. Actors like Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman immediately connected with Siv and the conversations flowed as if they were long last friends. See more about their interaction and Siv’s LA experience here. In addition to Siv’s involvement in the entertainment industry, Siv invests his time and energy in educating people on the current issues our country faces. His uncensored honesty might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but he is not afraid to point out the truth and to put his money where his mouth is. When Siv is not busy reminding us to be better South Africans, you may find him spending time with the children from the Nehemia Safe House. Siv Ngesi, we don’t know where you …
Maps Maponyane Launches Modern Maps
On a daily basis the world gets reminded that technology is rapidly changing and that digital is the way to go. Believe it or not, but a lot of companies are not 100% on board yet, seeing as a significant part of our job is bringing brands to realise how important it is to incorporate a digital strategy within their marketing objectives. Luckily there is one guy that fully understands the new age technology and to be honest, we can learn a thing or two from him. Innovator, Maps Maponyane has recently launched his latest venture – Modern Maps, where the former Mzanzi TV presenter can connect with fans and friends on a different level. Modern Maps is a Whatsapp Channel that “fuses Artificial Intelligence, media and a personal touch to create a unique experience designed to help you live an optimal life.” By subscribing to Modern Maps you will receive daily interaction regarding Maps’ views and tips on fashion, wellness, fitness, success and more. It is almost like chatting with the man himself. If you have not yet subscribed and tried it out, do yourself a favour and go to modernmaps.co.za CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
When are you getting Married? by Mariette Loubser
When are you getting married? The natural question in our society when you’re hitting your 30’s is “When are you getting married?” The natural answer being “When I meet the right Mister Right, right?” Mariette Loubser takes this to a whole new level by telling the funny side of the various ways people have asked her this specific question in many different circumstances. She puts the comedy in this sometimes annoying and sometimes painful question many, especially women, need to face frequently. And don’t forget about the advice, tips and tricks which come from every uncle, aunt, acquaintance, sister, mother, friend, enemy etcetera to help you find the right guy…or those not so romantic hookups they decide to arrange on your behalf. The man is the hunter. The woman is the buck. Graze where the hunter is looking to find the buck. Before you think the show is over, Mariette treats her audience with farewell funny songs including a parody where she gets the audience’s input to include anything from Juliaaas (you know which one I am referring to) to happiness to Phillip (whichever Phillip you want to think of). She has an exceptional voice and the audiences are entertained and pleasantly surprised at the same time. You can skip your daily ab-workout routine for Mariette’s show as you fill definitely experience ultimate entertainment and feel it the next day when your abs ache from laughter after attending her show. Mariette Loubser performed “Wanneer Trou Jy?” at the US woordfees on 4 March 2018. Her next performances would be on 17 March in Worcester, Klein Teater and 12 April Swellendam The Teatro 10 on Main CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …
Salvatore Ferragamo Store Launch in Sandton City 10 May 2017
Oh what a luxurious night! One that many South African fashion followers have been waiting for forever. Luxury brand, Ferragamo, celebrated the opening of its renovated flagship store in South Africa, located at Sandton City last night. It was a lavish ceremony that was opened by AbuIssa Holding’s CEO Mr. Fawaz Idrissi from Doha. The renovated store mirrors the modern structural and architectural aesthetics that the Italian luxury brand has currently injected into its DNA. The elements used in the store’s renovation reflect the new creative direction the brand has been reinforcing as of late. Ferragamo’ s current footwear director, Paul Andrew, mirrored that sentiment in an interview earlier this year, saying: “This is not about a reinvention, but about reintroducing the brand to a new generation of women, while not alienating or forgetting the existing client, The way we are going about it is based on Salvatore’s original mindset, which was all about creativity and innovation. All the ingredients were there, so we wanted to rework these elements in a totally new way. That innovation has been lost in the past 40 years.” The store originally opened in 2000 originally, is the brand’s largest South African location. The renovated space now has a footprint of 203m². The newly renovated space features the full lifestyle brand experience of men’s and ladies products, across the full collection of shoes, accessories, RTW, accessories, watches & perfumes. Ferragamo is considered by many in the industry to represent old school luxury but that’s changing fast, as the brand has been injecting new life into it’s DNA by appointing a new creative team to carry the brand into its next phase. The shoes, bags, accessories and scarves for both men and women are absolutely gorgeous. They even have a kiddies selection with the cutest pumps, boots and bags that you will not be able to resist. Definitely worth a visit when you are in Sandton City again. CLICK HERE …
LOVE Again Pop-Up shop: 4 & 5 March 2017
The Love again Pop-Up Sale encourages people to clear out and reduce the clutter in their lives by selling their previously used clothes, shoes and bags. It also supports a good cause so beside the fact that each selected donator gets a percentage of the sales, they also do something good for someone else. Just getting “rid” of belongings make it very hard for people to clear out. I was planning on clearing out a lot of items and ran the idea pass a few friends, they all thought it was a great and wanted to participate. I got 15 people together and we have approximately 1000 items varying from clothes, shoes and bags to be put up for sale. How amazing!? What this pop up sale is about? That item that you see as being old in your cupboard, has been an admirable item to others and is still in perfectly good condition. Why not sell it to someone who will love it again? All of us women have the same issue: too many clothes in our cupboards and too little to wear yet we somehow find ourselves not clearing out and living cluttered lives in essence. A great feel good factor! I also wanted to incorporate another feel good effect to the sale and therefor a portion of the sales will be donated to charitable causes. We will donate to the Ethembeni Children's Home and also assist a young student to get trained as a barista and support him in finding a job to support his family. What do we see as the must have pieces and basics to always keep in your wardrobe? The most important item you can wear with any outfit, is confidence and a smile. Along with that, you can make any outfit amazing by walking upright and with purpose. As much as it is great to follow fashion trends, our rule is that if you buy unique fashion items, don’t overpay. Buy it to last the season as next season it will not be so trendy and then you don’t want to deal with the hard reality that you paid too much for it. Another rule is that you need to wear decent underwear. You can spoil the …
#MeshingAround with #GuessWatchesSA
Guess Watches South Africa is excited to announce the Guess Mesh campaign for Summer 2017. Guess Watches South Africa has teamed up with some key influencers to show off a good time with their Guess Watches. What's more, one lucky winner could win a beautiful Guess hamper worth R5000! There are 2 watch collections in the mesh range: Romantic Mesh and Rebel Mesh Guess Romantic Mesh shows of beautiful forals and brocade patterns offering an edgy air with a romantic twist. It gets wrapped up in contrasting gold and black sequins creating a romantic twist for the flirty and rebellious. Perfect for this time of the year and the absolute accessory to complete any outfit. The edginess of the collection is exemplified in the debut of glitter dials and black sparkle leather straps that can take any look from day to night. The mix of dark tones with polished gold cases create a bold fusion that is sure to enhance her accessory wardrobe. The Guess Rebel Mesh collection is the perfect silhouette for the Guess girl and classic design to enhance her wardrobe. A square crystal case, featuring a sunray white roman numeral dial with an adjustable mesh bracelet in silver, gold and rose gold variations. To fully interlock with his lifestyle from day to night, the men’s mesh collection duly designed features a round 44 mm case with a sunray black or blue moon dial with roman numerals. These style variations include silver, gold, and blue to endure his busy days and long nights. As a global fashion pioneer, GUESS Watches continues to reinvent itself- meshing together contemporary design with timeless style and elegance. Want to stand the chance to win a Guess Hamper worth R5000? Follow our Guess girls on social media Mishka Patel, Leah (Musiek) and Kim Jayde Robinson to find out more and see how they are #MeshingAround with #GuessWatchesSA. All you have to do is post a photo of yourself having a good time by using the hashtags #MeshingAround #GuessWatchesSA to …
The Grand Finale for 2016: BetterMan & Dunhill Fragrances
We ended 2016 with a grand finale and the final SuitNight as it stands celebrating the accomplished man with BetterMan and Dunhill Fragrances on 28 November 2016. The event was held at the lavish Fire & Ice hotel in Melrose Arch which complimented the evening’s proceedings with Colin Coleman, MD of Goldman Sachs, as guest speaker. Dunhill Icon Elite was the main sponsor which resembles the BetterMan man perfectly. The fragrance has won various international awards including best international fragrance. The bottle is designed by South African, Marc Eisen. The Dunhill man is attentive to details, fastidious in his search for excellence, his character and style is one of timeless elegance and refined manners inherited from his deep appreciation for tradition and the finer things in life. The Dunhill man divides his time between town and country embodying the best of British luxury whether home or abroad. Combined with his fragrance, he radiates confidence without arrogance, appeal without ego. Quite simply, he is a gentleman. Dunhill is available in the following sizes at selected retailers: Icon Elite 100ml EDP / Icon Elite 50ml EDP / Icon Elite 30ml EDP Dunhill Icon Elite truly resonates with the values that BetterMan represents and therefor it is the perfect match The men got to experience a whisky tasting by Whiskey brothers and tailoring tips by Daniel Crouse – all part of some of the key elements that resembles the BetterMan. Buren watches was present for the gentlemen to admire and try on their favourite style to add to their Christmas wish list – they also received a special discount code for purchasing online. About the evening: Hosts: BetterMan with Erik Kruger as Founder Venue: Protea Hotel Melrose Fire & Ice MC: Andrew Mack Speaker: Colin Coleman, MD Goldman Sachs Main Sponsor: Dunhill Icon Elite Gifts: Each guest received a stunning Dunhill fragrance as gift Special offer: 25% discount on Buren watches as tiered …
BetterMan, DOGFIGHT watches and Gentle Courage
Johannesburg – Another successful SuitNight event around Gentle Courage was held in collaboration with BetterMan and international watch brand, DOGFIGHT on 25 October 2016. DOGFIGHT tells the story of pilots who wagered courageous battles in the sky during the World Wars. DOGFIGHT pilots followed the rules and battle planes in fierce battle grounds where no single mistake is allowed, all the while holding on to the integrity of respecting the sanctity of life. They were the greatest warriors of age who put everything at stake for their comrades and loved ones. Today, we still long for those DOGFIGHT pilot, the true flying aces with THE GENTLE COURAGE What is special and unique about the DOGFIGHT watches is that each watch has a quote engraved on the back. The brand truly resonates with the values that BetterMan represents and therefor the perfect match. “Gentle Courage” perfectly describes the modern gentleman: Gentle in his approach. Courageous in his heart. Venue: The View https://www.facebook.com/Transvaal.Scottish.Regiment/ MC: Andrew Mack Sponsor: DOGFIGHT Special offer: visit the website and enter the code to receive 25% discount until the end of January 2017. Did anyone say best Christmas gift ever? The code is: DOGFIGHT25 https://itsabouttime.co.za/23_dogfight CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za. …