Prada posts 3% Q1 growth, as Miu Miu slows under geopolitical risk
For more than a century, Prada has been a defining force in global luxury. Founded in 1913 in Milan by Mario Prada, the group built its identity on craftsmanship and understated design, later evolving under Miuccia Prada into one of the industry’s most intellectually influential brands. Over time, Prada expanded beyond its core label, building…
Takealot Turns a Racetrack Into a Beauty Fair – and It Sold Out Again
For the second year running, the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit hosted South Africa’s most talked-about beauty event. The sell-out points to a deliberate repositioning by the country’s largest online retailer. What happened at Kyalami The Takealot House of Beauty 2026 ran across three floors of the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from April 24 to 26,…
Naked Ape: The Brand Backing Africa’s Moment With Bamboo, Hemp, and 48 Nations
Founded in 2010, Johannesburg-based Naked Ape has spent over a decade building a design language rooted in sustainable luxury, cultural storytelling, and garments designed to endure. Naked Ape has been doing the work for over a decade – consistently, and from a clear point of view. As football’s biggest moment turns global attention toward the…
LVMH’s Middle East Shock Clouds Luxury’s Fragile Recovery
The luxury industry entered 2026 with cautious optimism. After a turbulent stretch marked by slowing demand in key markets, early signs of stabilization – particularly in Asia – had raised hopes for a broader rebound. But a fresh geopolitical disruption in the Middle East has complicated that narrative, delivering a reminder that the sector’s recovery…
The Silent Salesman – Inside the World of Visual Merchandising with Zamanguni Ndlela
In the world of high-stakes retail, there is a language spoken without a single word. It’s the crisp line of a steamed lapel, the strategic placement of a “palette cleanser” basic, and the invisible pull that leads a customer from a single window display to a full-outfit checkout. At the center of this world is…
Allbirds’ $39 Million Sale Marks Shift for a Brand Once Valued at $4 Billion
The sustainable sneaker brand once symbolized a new era of conscious consumerism. Now it’s being sold for less than 1% of its peak valuation. It wasn’t that long ago that Allbirds was the shoe on every tech worker’s foot and every venture capitalist’s radar – a feel-good brand that turned merino wool into a $4…
Inside Masodi’s Growth
From a kitchen to Clicks, Takealot, and a national award – Masodi Organics became the clearest signal of where South Africa’s R9.5 billion hair care market is heading next. Masodi Organics founder Liz Letsoalo built a hair care brand from her kitchen using the same rigour she applied in global boardrooms – and a single,…
Nike’s Reset: Navigating Competition in a Changing Market
For more than five decades, Nike has stood as one of the most recognizable names in global sportswear, building its business on performance innovation, athlete endorsements and lifestyle appeal. Over time, the company expanded its portfolio through acquisitions such as Converse, strengthening its position in casual footwear and youth culture. Today, the company finds itself…
GLP-1 Is Quietly Reshaping Retail
Walk into a clothing store today and nothing looks different. The racks are full, the mannequins are styled, and the seasons are turning as expected. But beneath the surface, something fundamental is shifting – and most retailers are only beginning to feel it. A new demand driver has entered the apparel market, not from fashion…
Between Collapse and Code: How AI Is Rewiring the Multibrand Fashion Model
The fashion industry is no longer facing a single disruption – it is navigating two at once. On one side, the traditional multibrand retail model is unravelling under financial pressure. On the other, artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) are emerging as a new gateway between brands and consumers. Together, these forces are not…
