Errol Arendz - African in Origin, International in Essence

Attention fashionista's clear some closet space because Errol Arendz is cleaning house, more specifically his Warehouse on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of February. 

The perfect opportunity to pick up women’s designer shoes, clothing, handbags and fabrics from this luxury house at seriously clear the floor prices. There will also be a large selection of unique sample items that has to go - both Winter and Summer.

This has come at a perfect time for those stylista’s who are still feeling the pinch of the silly season spending but now have the chance to get their hands on bags full of stunning new designer dresses, coats, pants and tops or a few pairs of gorgeous designer heels, flats or boots.

On offer is timeless investment pieces for your wardrobe from both the Errol Arendz and Errol Arendz DuSud (luxury ready to wear label) collections.

The Warehouse Sale commences on Friday 1 February and runs till Sunday 3 February 2013.
Roodehek House, Roodehek Street, Gardens, Cape Town

About Errol Arendz

Available at high-end boutiques from New York to Palm Beach. African in origin, International in essence: Errol Arendz and the team are renowned for their wit and talent in creating glamour with a strong focus on individuality. http://www.errolarendz.com

They breathe “fairy dust” into the fashion world with three luxury fashion labels :

Errol Arendz Studio:
Errol Arendz is the ultimate alchemist, by appointment only, he blends his own personal style with his clients’ individual tastes and personalities creating couture garments that not only heighten personal self but also epitomise the lost art of couture.

DuSud:
A haute street collection, positioned to fit in the new fashion category; affordable luxury. Fluid and sensual, DuSud is designed for women who love vibrant pieces that move easily from balmy days to starry nights. Glamorous pieces that pack a strong visual and emotional punch. The quintessential designer fix !

The Errol Arendz Cape Town Collection:
A desirable prêt range for the daring. A collection focused on making men buzz around the honey pot. Errol Arendz is the stickiest pot ! Little dress, big shoe.

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Fundudzi - Eco Luxe Couture

Clothing with a conscience is the mantra behind Africa’s premier eco luxe label, Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs.

Appointed one of 50 global Range Rover City Shapers along with Georgina Chapman of Marchesa, Henry Holland of House of Holland and Francesca Versace. 

The spring/summer 2012 collection draws inspiration from growing global disillusionment from Moscow to Tunis, London to New York and was simply titled: Protest.
“As a designer I cannot ignore what is happening around me, so this collection is simply my way of encouraging people to step up and make their voice heard,” says Jacobs, who founded the label in 2004.

Washed out prints with statements including “Eat The Rich” (inspired by a poster seen at Occupy Wall Street), “Revolutionary Road” and “Nationalize Your Mind” (a play on calls to nationalize the country’s mines to reduce economic inequality) punctuate tank tops, t-shirts and t-shirt dresses made from organic cotton sourced in Lesotho. Another print, featuring an African mask with a taped over mouth, graphically evokes the mood of the collection. The pristine white of the t-shirts is complemented by a muted palette (which continues into flowing sorbet pinks, mints and powder blues in the softest chiffons and hemp fabrics) is juxtaposed with tribal optical prints.

“You can calmly make your point, even when the subject matter is quite charged, so I gravitated towards a relaxing pastel palette moving to greens, cobalt blues and fuchsias to add interest,” Jacobs explains. Channeling spirited, individualistic women who enjoy wearing pieces which reflect a modern African aesthetic. The Protest spring summer collection will also soon be available in key independent boutiques in South Africa from August. Follow on twitter @Fundudzi

Also  available online in the US through JP Selects the e-commerce marketplace for socially aware and eco-friendly brands and products. The label has grown out a desire to help change the perception of Africa and has shown in Paris, Stockholm, Maputo and Luanda and most recently, SA Fashion Week. In 2009 Fundudzi formed part of an international exhibition on sustainable design in Copenhagen, as part of the World Climate Summit.

Wherever possible, the label incorporates ecologically sensitive and locally sourced materials including cashmere/lamb’s wool through a project in conjunction with the CSIR in the Eastern Cape, and organic cotton sourced from Lesotho. The label also actively supports sustainability through a host of initiatives including collaborating with local crafters to highlight indigenous artisanal skills, upcycling projects and philanthropy (supporting Cheesekids for Humanity, CANSA SA and The Trust). Fundudzi on Facebook

Providing a capsule wardrobe for free spirited individuals seeking pieces with a distinctive signature. The name Fundudzi is inspired by a body of water, Lake Fundudzi, which is one of our most precious ecological treasures as well as being a sacred site for the vhaVenda tribe.

Fundudzi milestones:

Featured twice in Womens Wear Daily, the world’s most influential fashion newspaper and showcased as part of C’est Couture at Paris Fashion Week (an SA Tourism Initiative) in July 2007.