Even a commodity category can become innovative. For decades no new innovation has accrued in the bread category since the innovation of sliced bread. Simply put, bread has just been bread and that is what consumers have learned to accept. Innovation in this category came with how creative you could become in making sandwiches and...Continue Reading
The youth culture enjoys dressing up. These occasions usually happen on the weekend when they go out. It involves choosing their nicest outfit, listening to music while getting ready, taking their time to look their best in hopes that when they go out, they will have a thoroughly-enjoyable time. It’s all about fun and enjoyment...Continue Reading
It’s a time of festivals. The youth have an insatiable desire to be out, roaming freely with friends and strangers. Enjoying music with thousands of other people is their way of wanting to feel free and to experience. As a clothing brand these are two attributes you should consider in clothing design and or communication to...Continue Reading
In terms of fashion 2017 is the year for show and tell. Video is that medium that really shows clothing for what it is. If the item is fringe or has some sort of detail that shows movement video in particular really displays the quality of the item well. Seeing how a garment moves and...Continue Reading
Through photography and social media the consumers extended mind lives digitally. Especially on their cell phones as these are the devices they have on them all the time. Imagine the panic or disappointment when one’s phone is lost or they forget their password for one of their social media accounts. It’s as if they have...Continue Reading
Many South African consumers are fed up with being a carbon copy of the westernised world. They are embracing their African roots and heritage to truly stand out and make a name for themselves as citizens of South Africa. There is beauty in our growing continent that has been exposed to more opportunities and people...Continue Reading
Paint is a tool to creating truly unique and memorable pieces of clothing. It is expressive and could illustrate anything. By painting one’s clothes you give them a medium to tell a story, to share something and to say something about themselves. We live in a very expressive time, where now more than ever people...Continue Reading
The pace of new technology and new trends is so fast its leaving many nostalgic. Purchasing vintage clothes goes well with nostalgia and the longing for simpler days. With the speed of mass production there are new product drops every week. People are becoming aware of this as an injustice. As before they could fully enjoy...Continue Reading
The outfit of the night is a spin off from the highly popular #ootd that has been used on Instagram over and over. Brands have caught on to the #ootd by getting consumers to share their daily style inspiration with them using brand specific hashtags such as #mrpmystyle which is basically #ootd inspired posts. #ootn...Continue Reading
Women are at the forefront of 2017. With women’s marches happening across the world and the youth of South Africa feeling empowered to be a woman or embrace the feminine it is a great time for brands to really rally up and put a spotlight on women because social media is already doing it. Through...Continue Reading
