Africa - Fashion Blogs - Fashion Industry Network2024-03-28T17:10:28Zhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/AfricaModel Casting Calls 2015-Fashion Magazine Print Model Casting 2015 Canadahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/model-casting-calls-2015-fashion-magazine-print-model-casting2015-01-07T05:42:50.000Z2015-01-07T05:42:50.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><font size="3"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8858630487,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="970" class="align-center" style="width:398px;height:425px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8858630487,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8858630487?profile=original" /></a>Ripping Runways Magazine, Salon Savvy Magazine, and Girl 9 Magazine always feature the hottest, sexiest, and most beautiful female models and talent worldwide, and you will want to submit yourself to this casting call for a chance to be a featured model or talent in one of these hot magazines, which will expand your modeling or talent portfolio, give you international exposure, and an opportunity for you to be seen by thousands of people, including fashion and entertainment insiders, which could possibly result in paid modeling or talent jobs, TV castings, Trade Show jobs, or other great opportunities in the fashion and entertainment industry.</span></font></span></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Please read Casting Call Carefully:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>You must visit one of our websites below</u></b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>to fill out an audition form:</u></b></span></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>International Beauty Movement:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://internationalbeaut.wix.com/internationalbeauty"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://internationalbeaut.wix.com/internationalbeauty</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Salon Savvy Magazine:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Ripping Runways Magazine:</b> <a href="http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Girl 9 Magazine:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Konscious Money Entertainment Group:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>You can read our hot fashion magazines at:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Ripping Runways Online Magazine:</u></b> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_chris_40e4844f2d2732/1"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_chris_40e4844f2d2732/1</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Girl 9 Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_christmas_issu/1">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_christmas_issu/1</a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Salon Savvy Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/salon_savvy_magazine_fall_2014_issu?e=6108760/9994327"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/salon_savvy_magazine_fall_2014_issu?e=6108760/9994327</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;">2014 Fall Photo Shoot Video Link below:</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be"><span style="color:#ff00ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Please visit our casting call link to view all of our current casting calls for female models and stylists at:</b> <a href="http://rippingrunways.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://rippingrunways.blogspot.com/</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;">To apply for consideration as a feature model, hair stylist, or makeup artist, you will need to submit a professionally written bio with your contact information and 12 or more recent professional high resolution photos of your work if you are a hair stylist or makeup artist, if you are an aspiring fashion or print model, please submit 12 or more recent professional high resolution photos in formal dress clothing, casual clothing, swim wear, or lingerie, if you are a female lingerie or bikini model please submit 12 or more recent professional high resolution photos in lingerie, swimwear, or hot fitness wear<b>, remember <u>you must submit at least 12 or more of your hottest and most recent professional high resolution photos (that are no older than 12 months) with no writing on them, no logos, or photo signatures to qualify for this amazing magazine contest.</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>All photos submitted by models will be evaluated on creative posing, makeup and hair styling, photo shoot location, and unique look.</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>All photos submitted by makeup artists and hair stylists will be evaluated on unique look of your creative work.</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;">The more photos you submit, the better chance you will have of being selected to be a featured model in one of the 2015 upcoming issues of our magazine, so you will want to submit a lot of hot photos like most models worldwide are doing, which will gives us more of a variety to choose from when reviewing your photos.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><u> </u></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><u>We do not accept photos that are older than 12 months, we do not accept camera phone photos, we do not accept photos with more than one model in it, we do not accept photos posted on other websites, we do not accept low resolution photos, we do not accept photos with writing on them, logos, or photographer signatures, and we do not accept personal photos that are taken in your home, we do not accept photos that are collages or have effects, or have borders added to them, so please do not submit none of the above or your photos will not be considered as a possible feature in Ripping Runways Magazine or Girl 9 Magazine.</u></span></p><p><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><font size="3">This is one fashion industry opportunity you don’t want to miss if you are serious about taking your modeling, hair styling, or makeup art career to the next level.</font></b></span></p><p><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p></p></div>International Fashion Magazine Print Model Casting Callshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/international-fashion-magazine-print-model-casting-calls2014-10-30T06:48:36.000Z2014-10-30T06:48:36.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843390690,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="579" class="align-center" style="width:545px;height:436px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843390690,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843390690?profile=original" /></a></span><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1" target="_blank">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</a></p><p><span class="font-size-3">Read the latest issue of Girl 9 Magazine For Men and Ripping Runways Modeling Magazine Free Online Today, these magazines always features the hottest and most beautiful aspiring models and professional models worldwide, and both Girl 9 Magazine For Men and Ripping Runways Magazine are currently auditioning aspiring female fashion, lingerie, and bikini models ages 18-35 worldwide that are interested in building an excellent modeling portfolio, being a magazine print model, and taking their modeling career to the next level, so check out this hot online modeling magazine that’s read by thousands of people, including fashion and entertainment insiders at: <strong>(copy and paste link below into your browser)</strong></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Girl 9 Magazine For Men Online:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Ripping Runways Modeling Magazine Online:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Click on the hot photo shoot video link:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be"><font color="#0000FF">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>For Fashion Industry Casting Calls and Modeling Auditions Please Visit The Websites Below:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Ripping Runways Magazine:</b> <a href="http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways"><font color="#0000FF">http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Girl 9 Magazine:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Konscious Money Entertainment Group:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF">http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><b>Please visit our casting call link to view all of our current casting calls for female models and stylists at:</b></font></font> <a href="http://rippingrunways.blogspot.com/"><font color="#0000FF" face="Times New Roman" size="5">http://rippingrunways.blogspot.com/</font></a></span></p><p></p></div>Ripping Runways Magazine Washington DC Model Casting Callhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/ripping-runways-magazine-washington-dc-model-casting-call2014-10-30T06:30:00.000Z2014-10-30T06:30:00.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p><b><u><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843394874,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="970" class="align-left" style="width:349px;height:587px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843394874,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843394874?profile=original" /></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</a></u></b></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#888888;"><b><u>NOW CASTING BEAUTIFUL ASPIRING FEMALE MODELS FOR FREE RIPPING RUNWAYS MAGAZINE CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE PHOTO SHOOT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. IN DECEMBER 2014.</u></b></span></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-4">One of the hottest online fashion magazine’s in the world is now casting beautiful aspiring female models ages 18-35 for their award winning 2014 Christmas issue, and you could be the next female model chosen to be featured model in a fabulous magazine spread.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">Ripping Runways Magazine and Girl 9 Magazine for Men will be bringing their next magazine model photo shoot to Washington, D.C. in December 2014, and they are giving 10 lucky hot and beautiful aspiring lingerie models, aspiring fashion models, aspiring bikini models, and aspiring print models the opportunity to receive a free exclusive magazine photo shoot and the chance to be featured in the next online Christmas issue of Ripping Runways Magazine or Girl 9 Magazine for Men.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">The editors and talent coordinators for Ripping Runways Magazine are ready to make a lucky group of up and coming female models into globally recognized stars and submissions from aspiring models across the country are being accepted now.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">This could be your shot at the fantastic career in the modeling and entertainment industry that you’ve always dreamed of.</span><br /> <br /> <span class="font-size-4">The Ripping Runways Christmas Issue is considered throughout the industry as the premiere release of the year and one of the best modeling opportunities of the year for rising talent.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">This is your chance to make your mark in the world of high fashion modeling in a publication that will be seen by millions of people throughput the world including many industry professionals.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font size="3">If you are looking for an incredible opportunity to gain worldwide exposure as a print model and expand your modeling portfolio, if you are serious about taking your modeling career to the next level.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font size="3">Being featured in Ripping Runways Magazine or Girl 9 Magazine for Men could just be the high profile opportunity that takes your modeling career to the next level.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b>December is almost here, and the deadline to submit your photos to be considered for the free Washington, D.C. Ripping Runways Magazine and Girl 9 Magazine for Men is November 20<sup>th</sup>, 2014.</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b>The time to take your modeling career to amazing new levels is here!</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">Submit yourself today for your shot to receive a free magazine photo shoot in Washington, D.C. in December for either Ripping Runways Magazine or Girl 9 Magazine for Men.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">This photo shoot is guaranteed to be super hot event and a lot of fun, with creative makeup artists, hairstylists, and a photography and video crew that will be doing videos and an urban photo shoot throughout Washington, D.C. For Ripping Runways Magazine and Girl 9 Magazine for Men.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">This is one opportunity that all aspiring models that live in the DC/MD/VA/NC and PA area don’t want to miss.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Please Read This Casting Call Carefully and Do Not apply to this casting call if you are not able to travel to Washington, D.C. in December 2014.</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b>All models that are selected to be apart of this exclusive Christmas magazine photo shoot will be responsible for their own transportation and lodging if you don’t live in the DC/MD/VA/NC/PA area.</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">If you are a beautiful female model ages 18-35, that has a recent hot professional portfolio or photo shoot of 6 or more high resolution photos and you are serious about being featured in an internationally known magazine, then this is your big chance and the opportunity of the year for you to be seen and promoted worldwide in one of our internationally known publications that are read by thousands of people and industry insiders that are always looking for fresh new faces and aspiring models.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;">To apply for consideration as a feature female model in one of these magazines and a free magazine photo shoot in Washington, D.C. in December 2014, please email us 6 or more recent photos that are no older than 12 months, email your photos and an introduction letter with your contact information to at: <a href="mailto:rippingrunways@aol.com">rippingrunways@aol.com</a> by November 20, 2014.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b><u>You must visit one of our websites below to fill out an audition form:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><span style="color:#ff00ff;">Salon Savvy Magazine:</span></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Ripping Runways Magazine:</b></span></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways"><font color="#0000FF">http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Girl 9 Magazine:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Konscious Money Entertainment Group:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF">http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><u><font size="5"><span style="color:#ff00ff;">You can read our magazines at:</span></font></u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Ripping Runways Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1</font></a></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Girl 9 Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>2014 Fall Photo Shoot Video Link below:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</a></span></p><p></p></div>Salon Savvy Magazine Now Casting Hair Stylists-Makeup Artists-Modelshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/salon-savvy-magazine-now-casting-hair-stylists-makeup-artists2014-11-05T05:22:58.000Z2014-11-05T05:22:58.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p align="center"><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843392700,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="970" class="align-center" style="width:358px;height:474px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843392700,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843392700?profile=original" /></a>Salon Savvy Hair and Makeup Magazine Casting Call For Hair Stylists-Makeup Artists-Hair and Makeup Models</font></u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5">The Debut Issue of Salon Savvy Magazine has just hit the Internet and it is one hot magazine that you will want to take a look at, because Salon Savvy Magazine is magazine that is dedicated to featuring the creative work of the hottest hair stylists and makeup artists worldwide, and the amazing part of it all is Salon Savvy Magazine for Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists is now casting worldwide for their next hot issue for hair stylists, makeup artists, and hair and makeup models.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5">Salon Savvy Magazine is published by</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5">Konscious Money Entertainment Group and they also publish Ripping Runways Modeling Magazine and Girl 9 Magazine for Men.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;">Being featured in <b>“Salon Savvy Magazine”</b> could be the high profile opportunity that takes your hair styling, make up artistry, or modeling career to the next level.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>**A photo or video portfolio is required as part of this application process. A URL link listed on your resume for an online portfolio is preferred,</b> <b>Please email us your bio with full contact information and portfolio or link of your work</b>. **</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Salon Savvy Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/salon_savvy_magazine_fall_2014_issu?e=6108760/9994327"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/salon_savvy_magazine_fall_2014_issu?e=6108760/9994327</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><span style="color:#ff00ff;">Salon Savvy Magazine Website:</span></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p></p></div>Girl 9 Lingerie Magazine Lingerie/Bikini Model Casting Call Worldwidehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/girl-9-lingerie-magazine-lingerie-bikini-model-casting-call2014-10-30T07:05:48.000Z2014-10-30T07:05:48.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843390265,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="970" class="align-center" style="width:420px;height:494px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843390265,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843390265?profile=original" /></a>The magazine editors and talent scouts for the internationally known Ripping Runways Magazine is casting lingerie models for “Girl 9 Magazine”, and they are now auditioning a select collection of beautiful aspiring bikini models, lingerie models, print models, vixen models, and fitness models to feature in each fabulous issue of Girl 9 </font> <font size="3">Magazine for men.</font></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3">Are you a beautiful aspiring bikini model, lingerie model, print models, eye candy model, or vixen model age 18-35 interested in being featured in a hot new lingerie and bikini magazine and taking your modeling career to the next level?</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3">If you are looking for an incredible opportunity to gain worldwide exposure as a print model and expand your modeling portfolio, if you are serious about taking your modeling career to the next level.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3">Being featured in Girl 9 Magazine for Men could just be the high profile opportunity that takes your modeling career to the next level.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>The time to take your modeling career to amazing new levels is here!</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b>Submit yourself today for your shot to be featured in an issue of Girl 9 Magazine for men.</b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>To apply for consideration as a feature model, you will need to submit a bio with your contact information and 12 or more recent professional high resolution photos in lingerie, swimwear, or hot fitness wear, remember <u>you must submit at least 12 or more of your hottest and most recent professional high resolution photos ( that are no older than 12 months) with no writing on them, no logos, or photo signatures to qualify for this amazing magazine contest.</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3">The more photos you submit, the better chance you will have of being selected to be a featured model in one of the 2015 upcoming issues Girl 9 Magazine, so you will want to submit a lot of hot photos like most models worldwide are doing, which will gives us more of a variety to choose from when reviewing your photos.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3">We do not accept photos that are older than 12 months, we do not accept camera phone photos, we do not accept low resolution photos, we do not accept photos with writing on them, logos, or photographer signatures, and we do not accept personal photos that are taken in your home, we do not accept photos that are collages or have effects, or have borders added to them, so please do not submit none of the above or your photos will not be considered as a possible feature in Girl 9 Magazine.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS CASTING IF YOU DO NOT HAVE</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>12 OR MORE PROFESSIONAL HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS WITH NO WRITING ON THEM THAT ARE NO OLDER THAN 12 MONTHS.</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3">Girl 9 Magazine features the hottest, sexiest, and most beautiful female bikini models, fitness models, vixen models, and lingerie models worldwide, and each issue of Girl 9 Magazine for men promises to be as hot as every issue of Ripping Runways Magazine, filled with beautiful hot models worldwide that will be absolutely unforgettable.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b>Please visit Girl 9 Magazine Website to fill out audition form at:</b> <a href="http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine</font></a></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b><font size="3"> </font></b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b><font size="3">This is one modeling opportunity you don’t want to miss if you are serious about taking your modeling career to the next level.</font></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u><font size="5">You can read our magazines at:</font></u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Ripping Runways Online Magazine:</u></b> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1</font></a></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Girl 9 Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>2014 Fall Photo Shoot Video Link below:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p></p></div>Adele Dejak- Edgy Sustainabilityhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/adele-dejak-edgy-sustainability2013-09-13T08:52:47.000Z2013-09-13T08:52:47.000ZLondon ShopHunting Divashttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/LondonShopHuntingDivas<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843233283,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843233283,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="8843233283?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p>For more on this designer, please visit our blog <a href="http://www.shophuntingdivas.blogspot.com">www.shophuntingdivas.blogspot.com</a></p></div>Veritas Fashion 50+ City Road Tour- Be A Part!https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/veritas-fashion-50-city-road2011-01-25T16:30:00.000Z2011-01-25T16:30:00.000ZVeritas Fashionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/VeritasFashion<div><p>On March 10 2011, Veritas Fashion will embark on their “Into the Valley” Road Tour to bring awareness to and raise support for the community of Maai Mahiu,Kenya. Maai Mahiu is located along the major trade route between Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda. This trade route, known by locals as the AIDS Highway, runs through some of the most densely HIV infected populations in Sub-Saharan Africa and is the home to 3000 internally displaced people. There are two children born every minute in Kenya, of which one will become an orphan. By hosting Trunk Shows in homes and businesses in more than 50 cities across America, the vision of Veritas will be spread, and the needs and problems plaguing Maai Mahiu will be brought to light. <br /> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8842867458,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842867458,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="8842867458?profile=original" /></a><br /> <br /> We desperately need the power behind your personal social networks! Please post about our tour on your profile, page, linkedin and by email. Veritas creates and nourishes the kind of relationship and diversity of human contact that builds into the essence of the city. There is no better way of living out our vision than by our own community coming together to support us! Use the Indie GoGo share tools and share our tour with your friends and network. We hope to see you when we visit your city! Click the banner below and view our crowdfunding page and share it on twitter and facebook! Help us be a part of inspiring hope through the Arts!</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8842867655,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.indiegogo.com/Veritas-Fashion-Into-the-Valley-Road-Tour?a=74077&i=wdgi">Indiegogo page</a></p><p> </p></div>Cutting Edge Paris Jewelry Designer Creates Holiday Gifts For Wall Street Tradershttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cutting-edge-paris-jewelry2010-11-23T13:00:00.000Z2010-11-23T13:00:00.000ZJan Robertshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/JanRoberts<div><b>Jean Joaillerie Helps Orphans With Jewelry For Wall<br />Street</b><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">November 23/Paris/-Jean Joaillerie launches “ Currency Trader”- A collection of bespoke jean accessories for wall street traders<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">featuring 5 pieces for the holiday gift season : “Go Long”,”Go Short”,”Day<br /> Trader” and 2 limited edition pieces featuring the coveted gold French<br />“Médaille de Travail”and the silver french”Médaille Collective”.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">All of the pieces are made by hand using antique coins from all over Europe found at the brocante and antique markets in France. In<br /> addition to the pieces in the collection Jean Joaillerie offers customized<br />designs using collector coins from all countrys and decades.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">This holiday gift collection is part of Jean Joailleries’ dynamic holiday drive for Fair Children Youth Foundation, created in 2003 to<br /> restore human rights and to rebuild lives and community in Rwanda. A portion of<br />the proceeds of each piece sold will be donated to FCYF to pay for the health<br />coverage of one orphan in Rwanda,Africa.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Jean Joaillerie accepts paypal and all major credit cards,offers free worldwide shipping and complimentary gift wrapping for the<br /> holidays.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">To order or for more information visit <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com/">http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">or check out the collections featured in the gallery on trendhunter.com at <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelryday-traders">http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelryday-traders</a>.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">About Jean Joaillerie</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">Jean Joaillerie based in Paris,France is a fantasy jewelry line designed by Jan Roberts that offers bespoke jewelry<br /> fashioned to be worn directly on jeans or attached to belt loops as well as<br />bracelets,necklaces and keychains.</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">These handmade one of a kind pieces incorporate quartz crystals from Brazil,turquoise from Tibet,hand carved<br /> faience styled scarabs from Egypt,antique coins from Europe,wooden beads from<br />Africa,freshwater pearls and original pieces found at the brocante and antique<br />markets in France.</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">Each piece is made by hand on gold and silver colored metal chains. <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com/">www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">For more information :</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Contact : Jan Roberts</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">E Mail : <a href="mailto:contact@jeanjoaillerie.com">contact@jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Telephone : +33 6 31 71 82 58</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Website : <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com">www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">November 23/Paris/-Jean Joaillerie launches “ Currency Trader”- A collection of bespoke jean accessories for Wall Street traders<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">featuring 5 pieces for the holiday gift season : “Go Long”,”Go Short”,”Day<br /> Trader” and 2 limited edition pieces featuring the coveted gold French<br />“Médaille de Travail”and the silver french”Médaille Collective”.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">All of the pieces are made by hand using antique coins from all over Europe found at the brocante and antique markets in France. In<br /> addition to the pieces in the collection Jean Joaillerie offers customized<br />designs using collector coins from all countrys and decades.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">This holiday gift collection is part of Jean Joailleries’ dynamic holiday drive for Fair Children Youth Foundation, created in 2003 to<br /> restore human rights and to rebuild lives and community in Rwanda. A portion of<br />the proceeds of each piece sold will be donated to FCYF to pay for the health<br />coverage of one orphan in Rwanda,Africa.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Jean Joaillerie accepts paypal and all major credit cards,offers free worldwide shipping and complimentary gift wrapping for the<br /> holidays.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">To order or for more information visit <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com/">http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">or check out the collections featured in the gallery on trendhunter.com at <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelryday-traders">http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelryday-traders</a>.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">About Jean Joaillerie</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">Jean Joaillerie based in Paris,France is a fantasy jewelry line designed by Jan Roberts that offers bespoke jewelry<br /> fashioned to be worn directly on jeans or attached to belt loops as well as<br />bracelets,necklaces and keychains.</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">These handmade one of a kind pieces incorporate quartz crystals from Brazil,turquoise from Tibet,hand carved<br /> faience styled scarabs from Egypt,antique coins from Europe,wooden beads from<br />Africa,freshwater pearls and original pieces found at the brocante and antique<br />markets in France.</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">Each piece is made by hand on gold and silver colored metal chains. <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com/">www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">For more information :</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Contact : Jan Roberts</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">E Mail : <a href="mailto:contact@jeanjoaillerie.com">contact@jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Telephone : +33 6 31 71 82 58</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Website : <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com">www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /></div>One Million Teehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/one-million-tee2010-01-12T16:03:58.000Z2010-01-12T16:03:58.000ZTriciahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/Tricia<div><a href="http://onemilliontee.com" target="_blank">Onemilliontee</a> is a project to sell 1,000,000 t-shirts, each with a unique number (from 1,2,3… to no. 1,000,000) . Our first collection is focused on Africa, aims to create job opportunities in Africa.All t-shirt will use 100% organic cotton produced in Africa. Currently we're still looking for the right supplier and partner.Please visit our blog: <a href="http://onemilliontee.com/blog" target="_blank">onemillionteeblog</a> and our <a href="http://onemilliontee.com" target="_blank">website</a>Give us your support to make this project works ! ^^ Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates of our upcoming site and t-shirt launch!<i>"to build a nation you need to build jobs and people need to see that a job gives our friends in Africa what they really need--a sustainable income so that they can stand on their own two feet" - Oliberte</i></div>South African Fashionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/south-african-fashion2009-04-15T04:00:00.000Z2009-04-15T04:00:00.000ZMacala Wrighthttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/MacalaWright<div>In terms of countries and emerging fashion design & trends, South Africa has caught my attention. In the past five years, South African Fashion Designers have been working to put themselves on the map with simple, concise collections that offer stunning wardrobe pieces that will appeal to private label and mass retailers.South African Fashion Design Collections are laden with vintage inspiration along with feminine accents and ladylike cuts. But there is always a sultry, seductive quality with a superb attention to detail, in even the simplest of dresses.<b>My Favorite Designers</b>: <a href="http://www.blackcoffee.co.za/" target="_blank">Black Coffee</a>, <a href="http://www.abigailbetz.co.za/" target="_blank">Abigail Betz</a> -vintage-inspired wedding dresses & Women’s Fashion and <a href="http://www.uyandambuli.com/" target="_blank">Diamond Face Couture</a> – COLOR and vintage inspired 1950s glamor.<p style="text-align:left;"><img src="http://writing-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/4design38-200x300.jpg" alt="4design38-200x300.jpg" /></p><i>Abigail Betz Pink Spring '09 Dress</i><b>My favorite websites:</b> <a href="http://www.africanfashionindex.com/" target="_blank">African Fashion Index</a> , <a href="http://www.ifashion.co.za/" target="_blank">iFashion</a>, and <a href="http://blogs.thetimes.co.za/thefrockreport/" target="_blank">The Frock Report</a> – Aspasia Karras offers South African fashion coverage.<p style="text-align:left;"><img src="http://writing-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/blackcoffee05-199x300.jpg" alt="blackcoffee05-199x300.jpg" /></p><i>Black Coffee South Africa</i>And what I am impressed by is that many of them are using social media to make their presence more internationally recognized and increase their brand awareness.<b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Tiaan_Nagel/621808133" target="_blank">Tiaan Nagel</a> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Abigail-Betz-Couture/25574222467" target="_blank">Abigail Betz Couture</a> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Black-Coffee/686517063" target="_blank">Black Coffee</a>.<p style="text-align:left;"><img src="http://writing-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/1design48-200x300.jpg" alt="1design48-200x300.jpg" /></p><i>Black Face Couture</i>Head over to <a href="http://www.fashionablymarketing.me" target="_blank">FashionablyMarketing.Me</a> to hear about more emerging trends.</div>Where next for KwaZulu-Natal’s CTLF Sector? A review of South Africa's Clothing Sectorhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/where-next-for-kwazulunatals2009-09-29T16:43:52.000Z2009-09-29T16:43:52.000ZRenato Palmihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/RenatoPalmi132<div>A review of a conference on the clothing sector in South AfricaBy: Renato Palmi - The ReDress Consultancy-SADid the 2009 KwaZulu-Natal Economic Recovery and Jobs Summit deliver any concrete response plans for the province’s clothing and textile sectors?Labour, compliance, cheap imports, technology upgrading, the role of government and the dominance of the retailers in the apparel value-chain – these were the issues raised in the Summit’s session on the clothing, textile, leather and footwear sector. While several panellists presented some interesting proposals on these concerns, recovery and growth will depend on how these are formulated in ongoing consultation with stakeholders and whether they can be implemented in a fair and transparent manner.KZN local government has allocated R70-million for rejuvenation of the apparel sector, but the panellists of industry representatives forfeited this valuable opportunity for the industry collectively to devise policy usage, management and accountability of this funding. Another gap in the dialogue resulted from the omission of KZN’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism in the panel profile, so these links were not explored in the discussions.The objectives of regional policy development are to identify mechanisms for improving economic conditions within a specified geographical locality to enhance the overall economic development of a country.[1] To understand the context of these aims in relation to KZN’s apparel sector, a historical perspective is useful:From 1960 to 1970, the rate of employment in the clothing sector equated to 6,7% per annum, exceeding the annual growth rate of 6,2% in the manufacturing sector for the same period. Natal (now KZN) reflected one of the highest employment growth areas during these years. By 1970, white workers in this sector decreased, with black weekly paid employees making up 29%, coloureds 47%, and Indians 19.[2]During the 1989-93 recession, job losses amounted to some 420 000, while the South African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union reported a loss of 17 700 jobs during the period September 1995 to February 1996.[3] In 1995, approximately 420 firms (300 being CMTs) were found in the metropolitan area of Durban.In a study of the clothing industry on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast in 1995 the issue of illegal imports was reported. Subsequent research shows that illegal imports have persisted as a major threat to the local apparel industry.In his opening address to the Summit, the MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Mike Mabuyakhulu, said that KZN had been hardest hit by the recession, with 117 000 jobs lost in the first quarter of 2009, and a further 57 000 in the second quarter of this year. A more encouraging statistic was the increase in jobs within the manufacturing sector during the second quarter, from 389 000 to 415 000. The MEC challenged the unions, saying that the future of their members depended on the choices and sacrifices they make in the present and urging unions and civil society to work closely with business leadership towards keeping companies afloat.Nimrod Zalk, Chief Director of Industrial Policy-Department of Trade spoke on the role of tariffs in growing local industry capacities, and emphasised that KZN should engage with national programmes. Since Elaine Smith’s appointment as Director of the DTI’s apparel sector communications and momentum have been visibly energised, and it appears that the long awaited Customised Sector Programme (CSP) is starting to show some results in its implementation phase. Zalk put forward an admirable proposal for a national technology audit within the CTLF sectors so as to provide an industry baseline for upgrades, and to define which textiles South African can produce cost-effectively. This would inform new and highly beneficial trade policy development.Zalk, said the immediate goal of government was to arrest the evaporation of jobs, but there is a perception in industry that its survival rests with the DTI. “This is not the case,” he said. “There needs to be a collective buy-in from all quarters.” He stated that the IDC has allocated R6-billion to rejuvenate the industry over the next two years. Other response plans include: increasing duties on specific clothing imports, reducing tariffs for textiles, dealing with illegal imports in collaboration with SARS, and providing incentives for companies to upgrade. Companies experiencing cash-flow difficulties would also be assisted, procurement issues - such as BEE fronting (and the role of co-operatives in this context) would be addressed, and solutions to strengthen the value-chain of local industry would be sought.A policy brief issued at the Summit described procurement as an important mechanism to “support local companies in distress”. The document specifies the need to support SMME’s, co-operatives and BBBEE firms, to assist companies “contemplating the retrenchment of more than 50 workers”, and to ensure that fair labour standards are upheld. Relating specifically to the CTFL and fashion sector, the brief assures that South Africa would not be allowed to become “a dumping ground for low quality products from other countries.” A key policy principle involves “all clothing, textiles and footwear procured by provincial and local government and government institutions [being] manufactured locally [and] retailers should [be] encouraged to buy locally.”Such statements are honourable and worthy of pursuing, but there is nothing new here - the industry has been trying to deal with these issues for many years.The President of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Clive Manci, stressed that BBBEE policies should not be abused. It is important for local government, particularly the Department of Economic Development,to be transparent in their policy formulations. This would entail ensuring the competence of staff tasked to make recommendations and implement these policies, in order to eradicate any coercion and bias that favours one sector and or a group of individuals and companies.Zet Luzipho, COSATU’s KZN Provincial Secretary, believes that 50 000 jobs could be created as envisaged by President Jacob Zuma. The high level of corruption was slated, especially around procurement. “Workers are facing an economic death penalty ... and we must own up what we have and have not done,” he said.KZN Premier, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, noted that industrial response plans must be clear and focused, and that businesses should look within to prevent job losses. His assurance that government is prepared to fight any form of corruption is welcomed: direction from within government will eradicate the perception that there is favouritism taking place with the CTLF and fashion sectors around tenders and facilitation of policy implementation.Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Economic Development, said there were far too many people dependent on survival jobs and that government is committed to broad-based development for sectors that provide labour growth and manufacturing. He outlined a new six-point action plan, some elements of which affect the apparel sector, such as a job fund for retrenched workers, the role of SETAs in skills development, a crackdown on illegal imports, and support for distressed industry sectors.Michael Lawrence, Executive Director of SA’s National Clothing Retail Federation, spoke elegantly about the retailers’ role in the value-chain, noting that smaller retailers were more vulnerable than larger retailers. He observed that these small operations might not have institutional memory of a global recession, and that they might not have contingency plans for an economic downturn. I frequently advocate that smaller retailers and independent designers should be in a position to respond more rapidly than larger institutions in terms of supply and demand; a typical weakness in this stratum is the tendency to waste capital on unnecessary expenditures when business is vibrant.Lawrence said that the “big five” retailers did not make up 50% of retail sales, as there is a large informal sector that is unaccounted for. He observed that price is not the only factor governing support of local suppliers: retailers consider consistent quality, sustainability, capacity to supply to deadline, and clear understanding of current market dynamics. He said that most manufacturers had not “upped their game” to take advantage of geographical proximity to retailers. The discount market consists of roughly 80% of the entire market; South Africa’s demographics as linked to income distribution drive consumers to prioritise price as in their purchasing decisions. Style, colour, print type, touch/feel, and sizing are subsidiary considerations for consumers.Lawrence identified delivery delays as a serious problem for retailers seeking to buy from local suppliers, with only 63% of delivery deadlines being met. He also cited the lack of flexibility as a stumbling block, and I endorse that this is a persistent challenge faced by our designers when trying to find local CMTs; I believe that SACTWU and the Bargaining Council could play a role in identifying and facilitating linkages between designers and CMTs to relieve this. Lawrence noted that relationships with suppliers are crucial to resolving this, acknowledging that retailers sometimes place enormous strain on the value-chain and suppliers. He urged suppliers to be pragmatic in communicating to retailers about what can and cannot be done, as only through open dialogue could the flow-through in the value-chain be enhanced. I reiterated this point, saying that no time should be lost in adopting a relational approach to sustainable and supportive production in the apparel sector.John Comley, CEO of Eddels Footwear, gave an inspiring talk that tracked the success of his business. This had entailed recalibrating the company’s systems for rapid response, quality control, and flexible process. While he recognised the challenges faced by companies around wages, he felt it was inappropriate to compare South African labour conditions with the low wages paid in China: many Chinese apparel workers live on site, whereas our employees have to cover high travel expenses. Noting that the apparel and footwear sectors are labour-intensive and very crucial for both the provincial and national economy, he urged all role-players to invest in invigorating these industries.SACTWU’s Deputy General Secretary, Andrew Kriel, pointed out that these industry sectors currently employed about 200 000 people, with KZN making up about 40% of this figure. He said the industry generated some R41-billion in annual sales and that women made up nearly 70% of the workforce. The Union monitors job losses and factory closures on a daily basis, and 65 companies (24 in KZN) had closed since the onset of the economic crisis. The loss of a further 10 000 to 15 000 jobs in the clothing and textile sector can be anticipated if current economic conditions prevail. “There is no way that we can compete with a country like China which subsidises its industry,” he said, adding that the unrelenting loss of jobs is extremely detrimental to South Africa’s social fabric of the country, and that the industry’s demise cannot be contemplated. In regard to illegal imports, the Union is focusing on eradicating this scourge and is highly supportive of the actions taken by SARS and the DTI to this end.Kriel revealed a disturbing feature of the growth in apparel co-operatives, many of which have been found to be formed so that business owners can manoeuvre around registration and labour laws. He said the law will be changed to stop this abuse of labour legislation and exploitation of employees.Len Smart, ED of Natal Clothing Manufacturers Association, observed that the industry had shrunk considerably since 1994 due to the high volume of imports and the low support of local suppliers. In 1990, KZN had employed 65 000 people in the industry and roughly 55 000 of these were located in the Durban Metro; there are now 24 500 people in the Metro area, resulting from the migration of companies to non-Metro areas. A startling statistic showed that more people were employed in Lesotho’s clothing sector than in South Africa.Smart noted that buyers have continued to drive down prices. In 2000, for example, the production price demanded for a standard garment was R9.50, while the same garment in 2009 was forced to be produced at R4.50. He said that even if companies did meet the unrealistic prices demanded by buyers in the retail sector, the industry could not realise volumes in orders as labour and management were not adequately skilled to monitor and implement quick response production measures. “It is imperative for the industry to get to 60 and 70 days’ turn-around to meet the demands of retailers if we want them to buy local and if we are to compete with foreign companies,” he said.Labour is the highest cost in production, and unregistered operations in the informal sector accounts for a large sector of the industry, yet policies being formulated and implemented by the Department of Trade and Industry pertain only to registered companies. Does this not provide an incentive for companies to register and comply with the Bargaining Council standards? Smart confirmed that the issue of co-operative registration within the apparel sector was very disturbing and that in KZN, 57 companies have taken this route. Within KZN, the percentage of registered clothing firms was minuscule compared with the number of unregistered companies operating in both the formal and informal sectors.On the issue of illegal imports, Smart presented recent statistics showing that goods valued at about R16.5-billion had been imported into the country, but only R6-billion had been declared. “There are jeans coming into this country being declared for under R2.00,” he said. This problem was discussed at length, and one delegate asked Nimrod Zalk why illegal importers were not being disclosed to the industry. Zalk responded that procedures for this would need to be followed and that “even the DTI is not privy to such information.” Delegates then questioned how retailers would be able to monitor their supplier base without access to such information; there was agreement that naming these companies should be integrated into the legal process so that retailers could react appropriately to ensure that their supply chain is ethically managed.Conclusions and RecommendationsThe Summit generated significant information-sharing, which was valuable, but many of the issues have languished on the shelf of ineptitude and friction for too long. The CTFL sector will remain endangered unless the following survival tactics are deployed:The industry needs to see that there are capable people within government institutions that are responsible for implementing policies.We need to deal quickly and effectively with the abuse of legislation being perpetrated by co-operatives. The impression was that the development and creation of co-operatives was a central focus for the KZN Department of Economic Development and Tourism. We cannot afford the discord arising from government pushing for co-operative formulation, while the unions and industry see such organisations undermining the sector.There seems to be discrimination against smaller operatives that are not compliant whereas non-compliant larger companies have the capital resources to contest the Bargaining Council in the courts. There is an urgent need for the Bargaining Council and smaller CMT operatives to find the middle ground in their dispute relating to unnecessary harassment and compliance.Instead of strike action that would do more harm to the industry and their members, unions should find alternative mechanisms for dealing with their grievances.I propose that the industry unites to conduct a two-day workshop to review the issues discussed at this Summit, and other lingering problems that were not addressed during the session, so as to formulate a response plan that can be understood and implemented by all. This would indicate industry’s commitment to action, and would go some way towards obviating the current fragmented and selective approach to sectoral policy development.This Industry Indaba should also cover the following specific concerns raised by delegates at the Summit session:1. Action against illegal imports.2. Action relating to tax breaks at provincial and local level.3. Action on incentives to increase competitiveness (especially for the footwear industry).4. Sufficient representation on the KZN Advisory Council.5. Review and amend the incentives in the CTCIP relating to value, time period, and cost-sharing percentages.6. Enforce the buy-local campaign for CTFL goods at all levels of government (officials to lead the way by wearing clothing designed and made in South Africa).7. Fund the CTF clusters to the equivalent Rand values of the budget for co-ops.8. Clarify how the IDC rescue package for struggling firms will be operationalised and how it is to be integrated into the total restructuring framework for the CTFL sector.9. Immediately remove the legislative obstructions currently preventing the IDC from offering effective assistance – in other words, change the Act which is causing delays and inefficiencies; or alternatively, if this is a long and convoluted process, government should look to provide alternative funding mechanisms in the short term.10. Ensure fast-tracking of processes designed to provide rescue funding.11. Review the current tariff review process.12. Implement proposed skills development initiatives and increase the funding sources over and above the CTFL SETA contribution.13. Develop a training provision infrastructure to cope with the demands of the sector and the retrenchment package proposal by government. This specifically refers to technical skills provision, especially in textiles.14. Record and follow up on the additional issues raised by SACTWU in their submission to the Summit.[1] Trevor Bell ‘South African Regional Industrial Development Policy: Critical Issues,’ Transformation, 32 (1997), 1-30 (p.2).[2] National Productivity Institute, ‘ Summary of Findings’, Productivity of the Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Industry in South Africa (South Africa NPI, 1971)[3] Simon Roberts ‘Monetary policy Within Macroeconomic Policy: An Appraisal in the Context of Reconstruction and Development,’ Transformation, 32 (1997) 54-78 (p.55).Written and researched by Renato Palmi@ 14 August 2009</div>Africa Fashion Weekhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/africa-fashion-week2009-05-11T08:32:08.000Z2009-05-11T08:32:08.000ZVista Kalipahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/VistaKalipa<div>Inaugural Africa Fashion Week to draw world attentionAfrican designers will be scoring the winning goal during the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup in June, when the inaugural Africa Fashion Week takes place in Johannesburg.African Fashion International (AFI), which runs Cape Town, Joburg and Durban fashion weeks, has announced that the first Africa Fashion Week will be an eight-day showcase of the continents’ leading designers from 12 to 19 June 2009 at the Sandton Convention Centre and will replace the more localised Joburg Fashion Week on this year’s Spring/Summer calendar.“While the world’s eyes are focused firmly on Joburg during the Confederations Cup, Africa Fashion Week will make sure that the beautiful game will also be complemented by beautiful and innovative fashion, and use the opportunity to bring the continent’s top design talent to the world’s attention,” says Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, AFI chairperson.“Considering that soccer players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham – not to mention their wives and girlfriends – are often style icons, it is fitting that the new Africa Fashion Week launches into this global spotlight,“It is our mission to take African fashion to the world and this Pan-African showcase is a fulfilment of that aspiration,” she added.Already African influences are being seen in international collections, a trend, which global fashion consultant Claire Hamilton of WGSN New York believes is only going to grow.“Tribal or ethnic prints have been popular on the runways for several seasons and right now the “African” aesthetic – defined especially by textile patterns, or beadwork – is very appealing.”The most recent issue of T Magazine, the fashion supplement created by The New York Times, features a fashion shoot that looks at African motifs in design, showing items from Louis Vuitton, Missoni and Oscar de la Renta in this “African” context.New York Fashion Week held in February this year hosted an African Fashion Collective featuring designers Xuly Bet (Mali), Stoned Cherrie (SA), Momo, and Tiffany Amber (Nigeria) showing off an array of African inspired collections and presidential prints.The UK Telegraph reported… that “The ‘Obama Effect’ hit New York Fashion Week, resulting in a style and cultural explosion as colourful and diverse as Africa itself”.Examples of African designers who have already made their mark on the world fashion stage are Azzedine Alaia from Tunisia, Oswald Boateng from Ghana, Deola Sagoe from Nigeria and South Africa’s Marc Bouwer.Added Hamilton “New York’s hippest boutique, Opening Ceremony, which is very influential in the young and trendy designer market, highlights particular countries when stocking its store. Previously it has looked to Sweden and Japan. But for spring 2009, it is stocking African designers. “Africa Fashion Week which will feature designers from up to 15 countries is set to become an annual event that will also be held during the FIFA World Cup in 2010. It is envisaged that it will eventually be hosted by different countries on the continent, with organisers confident that it can evolve into one of the world’s major fashion weeks.The culmination of the event will be the African Fashion Awards, which will be judged and granted by renowned fashion industry experts to recognise the contributions and efforts of African designers and those in the fashion industry.Joburg Tourism Company CEO, Lindiwe Mahlangu commented that by hosting the Confederations Cup and events like Africa Fashion Week, Joburg would once again be cementing its status as a world-class African city.“This initiative from African Fashion International will showcase the very best of Africa’s creative design talents to an unprecedented global audience in the run-up to the FIFA World Cup in 2010.”“Just as all the infrastructure and investment tied to the World Cup will benefit the continent as a whole in years to come, this fashion showcase should also leave a lasting legacy beyond 2010, stimulating the sector by taking African fashion to the world” says Dr Precious Molo-MotsepeFor the duration of African Fashion Week, the Sandton Convention centre will be the hub of the collections, exhibitions and entertainment.“A football match only lasts 90 minutes and fans and media alike will be looking for alternative ways to enjoy what Johannesburg and indeed Africa has to offer,” comments Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe.So play the man(nequin) and not the ball – don’t miss this potent African fusion of fashion and football! 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style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_chris_40e4844f2d2732/1"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_chris_40e4844f2d2732/1</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Girl 9 Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_christmas_issu/1">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_christmas_issu/1</a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Salon Savvy Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/salon_savvy_magazine_fall_2014_issu?e=6108760/9994327"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/salon_savvy_magazine_fall_2014_issu?e=6108760/9994327</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;">2014 Fall Photo Shoot Video Link below:</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be"><span style="color:#ff00ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Please visit our casting call link to view all of our current casting calls for female models and stylists at:</b> <a href="http://rippingrunways.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font color="#0000FF">http://rippingrunways.blogspot.com/</font></span></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;">To apply for consideration as a feature model, hair stylist, or makeup artist, you will need to submit a professionally written bio with your contact information and 12 or more recent professional high resolution photos of your work if you are a hair stylist or makeup artist, if you are an aspiring fashion or print model, please submit 12 or more recent professional high resolution photos in formal dress clothing, casual clothing, swim wear, or lingerie, if you are a female lingerie or bikini model please submit 12 or more recent professional high resolution photos in lingerie, swimwear, or hot fitness wear<b>, remember <u>you must submit at least 12 or more of your hottest and most recent professional high resolution photos (that are no older than 12 months) with no writing on them, no logos, or photo signatures to qualify for this amazing magazine contest.</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>All photos submitted by models will be evaluated on creative posing, makeup and hair styling, photo shoot location, and unique look.</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>All photos submitted by makeup artists and hair stylists will be evaluated on unique look of your creative work.</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;">The more photos you submit, the better chance you will have of being selected to be a featured model in one of the 2015 upcoming issues of our magazine, so you will want to submit a lot of hot photos like most models worldwide are doing, which will gives us more of a variety to choose from when reviewing your photos.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><u> </u></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#ff00ff;"><u>We do not accept photos that are older than 12 months, we do not accept camera phone photos, we do not accept photos with more than one model in it, we do not accept photos posted on other websites, we do not accept low resolution photos, we do not accept photos with writing on them, logos, or photographer signatures, and we do not accept personal photos that are taken in your home, we do not accept photos that are collages or have effects, or have borders added to them, so please do not submit none of the above or your photos will not be considered as a possible feature in Ripping Runways Magazine or Girl 9 Magazine.</u></span></p><p><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><font face="Times New Roman"> </font></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><font size="3">This is one fashion industry opportunity you don’t want to miss if you are serious about taking your modeling, hair styling, or makeup art career to the next level.</font></b></span></p><p><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p></p></div>International Fashion Magazine Print Model Casting Callshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/international-fashion-magazine-print-model-casting-calls2014-10-30T06:48:36.000Z2014-10-30T06:48:36.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843390690,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="579" class="align-center" style="width:545px;height:436px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843390690,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843390690?profile=original" /></a></span><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1" target="_blank">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</a></p><p><span class="font-size-3">Read the latest issue of Girl 9 Magazine For Men and Ripping Runways Modeling Magazine Free Online Today, these magazines always features the hottest and most beautiful aspiring models and professional models worldwide, and both Girl 9 Magazine For Men and Ripping Runways Magazine are currently auditioning aspiring female fashion, lingerie, and bikini models ages 18-35 worldwide that are interested in building an excellent modeling portfolio, being a magazine print model, and taking their modeling career to the next level, so check out this hot online modeling magazine that’s read by thousands of people, including fashion and entertainment insiders at: <strong>(copy and paste link below into your browser)</strong></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Girl 9 Magazine For Men Online:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Ripping Runways Modeling Magazine Online:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Click on the hot photo shoot video link:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be"><font color="#0000FF">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>For Fashion Industry Casting Calls and Modeling Auditions Please Visit The Websites Below:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Ripping Runways Magazine:</b> <a href="http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways"><font color="#0000FF">http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Girl 9 Magazine:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>Konscious Money Entertainment Group:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF">http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="5"><font face="Times New Roman"><b>Please visit our casting call link to view all of our current casting calls for female models and stylists at:</b></font></font> <a href="http://rippingrunways.blogspot.com/"><font color="#0000FF" face="Times New Roman" size="5">http://rippingrunways.blogspot.com/</font></a></span></p><p></p></div>Ripping Runways Magazine Washington DC Model Casting Callhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/ripping-runways-magazine-washington-dc-model-casting-call2014-10-30T06:30:00.000Z2014-10-30T06:30:00.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p><b><u><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843394874,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="970" class="align-left" style="width:349px;height:587px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843394874,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843394874?profile=original" /></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</a></u></b></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-3" style="color:#888888;"><b><u>NOW CASTING BEAUTIFUL ASPIRING FEMALE MODELS FOR FREE RIPPING RUNWAYS MAGAZINE CHRISTMAS MAGAZINE PHOTO SHOOT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. IN DECEMBER 2014.</u></b></span></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-4">One of the hottest online fashion magazine’s in the world is now casting beautiful aspiring female models ages 18-35 for their award winning 2014 Christmas issue, and you could be the next female model chosen to be featured model in a fabulous magazine spread.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">Ripping Runways Magazine and Girl 9 Magazine for Men will be bringing their next magazine model photo shoot to Washington, D.C. in December 2014, and they are giving 10 lucky hot and beautiful aspiring lingerie models, aspiring fashion models, aspiring bikini models, and aspiring print models the opportunity to receive a free exclusive magazine photo shoot and the chance to be featured in the next online Christmas issue of Ripping Runways Magazine or Girl 9 Magazine for Men.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">The editors and talent coordinators for Ripping Runways Magazine are ready to make a lucky group of up and coming female models into globally recognized stars and submissions from aspiring models across the country are being accepted now.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">This could be your shot at the fantastic career in the modeling and entertainment industry that you’ve always dreamed of.</span><br /> <br /> <span class="font-size-4">The Ripping Runways Christmas Issue is considered throughout the industry as the premiere release of the year and one of the best modeling opportunities of the year for rising talent.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">This is your chance to make your mark in the world of high fashion modeling in a publication that will be seen by millions of people throughput the world including many industry professionals.</span></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font size="3">If you are looking for an incredible opportunity to gain worldwide exposure as a print model and expand your modeling portfolio, if you are serious about taking your modeling career to the next level.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font size="3">Being featured in Ripping Runways Magazine or Girl 9 Magazine for Men could just be the high profile opportunity that takes your modeling career to the next level.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b>December is almost here, and the deadline to submit your photos to be considered for the free Washington, D.C. Ripping Runways Magazine and Girl 9 Magazine for Men is November 20<sup>th</sup>, 2014.</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b>The time to take your modeling career to amazing new levels is here!</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">Submit yourself today for your shot to receive a free magazine photo shoot in Washington, D.C. in December for either Ripping Runways Magazine or Girl 9 Magazine for Men.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">This photo shoot is guaranteed to be super hot event and a lot of fun, with creative makeup artists, hairstylists, and a photography and video crew that will be doing videos and an urban photo shoot throughout Washington, D.C. For Ripping Runways Magazine and Girl 9 Magazine for Men.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">This is one opportunity that all aspiring models that live in the DC/MD/VA/NC and PA area don’t want to miss.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Please Read This Casting Call Carefully and Do Not apply to this casting call if you are not able to travel to Washington, D.C. in December 2014.</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b>All models that are selected to be apart of this exclusive Christmas magazine photo shoot will be responsible for their own transportation and lodging if you don’t live in the DC/MD/VA/NC/PA area.</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4">If you are a beautiful female model ages 18-35, that has a recent hot professional portfolio or photo shoot of 6 or more high resolution photos and you are serious about being featured in an internationally known magazine, then this is your big chance and the opportunity of the year for you to be seen and promoted worldwide in one of our internationally known publications that are read by thousands of people and industry insiders that are always looking for fresh new faces and aspiring models.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;">To apply for consideration as a feature female model in one of these magazines and a free magazine photo shoot in Washington, D.C. in December 2014, please email us 6 or more recent photos that are no older than 12 months, email your photos and an introduction letter with your contact information to at: <a href="mailto:rippingrunways@aol.com">rippingrunways@aol.com</a> by November 20, 2014.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-4"><b><u>You must visit one of our websites below to fill out an audition form:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><span style="color:#ff00ff;">Salon Savvy Magazine:</span></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><span style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Ripping Runways Magazine:</b></span></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways"><font color="#0000FF">http://rippingrunways.wix.com/rippingrunways</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Girl 9 Magazine:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>Konscious Money Entertainment Group:</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF">http://www.wix.com/konsciousmone1/entertainment</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><u><font size="5"><span style="color:#ff00ff;">You can read our magazines at:</span></font></u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Ripping Runways Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1</font></a></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Girl 9 Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>2014 Fall Photo Shoot Video Link below:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</a></span></p><p></p></div>Salon Savvy Magazine Now Casting Hair Stylists-Makeup Artists-Modelshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/salon-savvy-magazine-now-casting-hair-stylists-makeup-artists2014-11-05T05:22:58.000Z2014-11-05T05:22:58.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p align="center"><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843392700,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="970" class="align-center" style="width:358px;height:474px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843392700,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843392700?profile=original" /></a>Salon Savvy Hair and Makeup Magazine Casting Call For Hair Stylists-Makeup Artists-Hair and Makeup Models</font></u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5">The Debut Issue of Salon Savvy Magazine has just hit the Internet and it is one hot magazine that you will want to take a look at, because Salon Savvy Magazine is magazine that is dedicated to featuring the creative work of the hottest hair stylists and makeup artists worldwide, and the amazing part of it all is Salon Savvy Magazine for Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists is now casting worldwide for their next hot issue for hair stylists, makeup artists, and hair and makeup models.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5">Salon Savvy Magazine is published by</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5">Konscious Money Entertainment Group and they also publish Ripping Runways Modeling Magazine and Girl 9 Magazine for Men.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;">Being featured in <b>“Salon Savvy Magazine”</b> could be the high profile opportunity that takes your hair styling, make up artistry, or modeling career to the next level.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b>**A photo or video portfolio is required as part of this application process. A URL link listed on your resume for an online portfolio is preferred,</b> <b>Please email us your bio with full contact information and portfolio or link of your work</b>. **</span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4" style="color:#ff00ff;"><b><u>Salon Savvy Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/salon_savvy_magazine_fall_2014_issu?e=6108760/9994327"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/salon_savvy_magazine_fall_2014_issu?e=6108760/9994327</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><b><span style="color:#ff00ff;">Salon Savvy Magazine Website:</span></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-4"><a href="http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://salonsavvymagazine.wix.com/salonsavvymagazine</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font face="Times New Roman" size="5"> </font></span></p><p></p></div>Girl 9 Lingerie Magazine Lingerie/Bikini Model Casting Call Worldwidehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/girl-9-lingerie-magazine-lingerie-bikini-model-casting-call2014-10-30T07:05:48.000Z2014-10-30T07:05:48.000ZInternational Beauty Movementhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/InternationalBeautyMovement<div><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843390265,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" height="970" class="align-center" style="width:420px;height:494px;" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843390265,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="8843390265?profile=original" /></a>The magazine editors and talent scouts for the internationally known Ripping Runways Magazine is casting lingerie models for “Girl 9 Magazine”, and they are now auditioning a select collection of beautiful aspiring bikini models, lingerie models, print models, vixen models, and fitness models to feature in each fabulous issue of Girl 9 </font> <font size="3">Magazine for men.</font></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3">Are you a beautiful aspiring bikini model, lingerie model, print models, eye candy model, or vixen model age 18-35 interested in being featured in a hot new lingerie and bikini magazine and taking your modeling career to the next level?</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3">If you are looking for an incredible opportunity to gain worldwide exposure as a print model and expand your modeling portfolio, if you are serious about taking your modeling career to the next level.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3">Being featured in Girl 9 Magazine for Men could just be the high profile opportunity that takes your modeling career to the next level.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>The time to take your modeling career to amazing new levels is here!</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b>Submit yourself today for your shot to be featured in an issue of Girl 9 Magazine for men.</b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>To apply for consideration as a feature model, you will need to submit a bio with your contact information and 12 or more recent professional high resolution photos in lingerie, swimwear, or hot fitness wear, remember <u>you must submit at least 12 or more of your hottest and most recent professional high resolution photos ( that are no older than 12 months) with no writing on them, no logos, or photo signatures to qualify for this amazing magazine contest.</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3">The more photos you submit, the better chance you will have of being selected to be a featured model in one of the 2015 upcoming issues Girl 9 Magazine, so you will want to submit a lot of hot photos like most models worldwide are doing, which will gives us more of a variety to choose from when reviewing your photos.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3">We do not accept photos that are older than 12 months, we do not accept camera phone photos, we do not accept low resolution photos, we do not accept photos with writing on them, logos, or photographer signatures, and we do not accept personal photos that are taken in your home, we do not accept photos that are collages or have effects, or have borders added to them, so please do not submit none of the above or your photos will not be considered as a possible feature in Girl 9 Magazine.</span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS CASTING IF YOU DO NOT HAVE</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b>12 OR MORE PROFESSIONAL HIGH RESOLUTION PHOTOS WITH NO WRITING ON THEM THAT ARE NO OLDER THAN 12 MONTHS.</b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3">Girl 9 Magazine features the hottest, sexiest, and most beautiful female bikini models, fitness models, vixen models, and lingerie models worldwide, and each issue of Girl 9 Magazine for men promises to be as hot as every issue of Ripping Runways Magazine, filled with beautiful hot models worldwide that will be absolutely unforgettable.</font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b>Please visit Girl 9 Magazine Website to fill out audition form at:</b> <a href="http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine"><font color="#0000FF">http://girl9magazine.wix.com/girl9magazine</font></a></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b><font size="3"> </font></b></span></p><p align="center"><span class="font-size-3"><b><font size="3">This is one modeling opportunity you don’t want to miss if you are serious about taking your modeling career to the next level.</font></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u><font size="5">You can read our magazines at:</font></u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Ripping Runways Online Magazine:</u></b> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b> </b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_fall_/1</font></a></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_ripping_runways_magazine_summe</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>Girl 9 Online Magazine:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_summer_issue</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1"><font color="#0000FF">http://issuu.com/rippingrunways/docs/2014_girl_9_magazine_fall_issue/1</font></a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u> </u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><b><u>2014 Fall Photo Shoot Video Link below:</u></b></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIpBUzAMkPE&feature=youtu.be</a></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"><font size="3"> </font></span></p><p><span class="font-size-3"> </span></p><p></p></div>Adele Dejak- Edgy Sustainabilityhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/adele-dejak-edgy-sustainability2013-09-13T08:52:47.000Z2013-09-13T08:52:47.000ZLondon ShopHunting Divashttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/LondonShopHuntingDivas<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8843233283,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8843233283,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="8843233283?profile=original" /></a></p><p></p><p>For more on this designer, please visit our blog <a href="http://www.shophuntingdivas.blogspot.com">www.shophuntingdivas.blogspot.com</a></p></div>Veritas Fashion 50+ City Road Tour- Be A Part!https://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/veritas-fashion-50-city-road2011-01-25T16:30:00.000Z2011-01-25T16:30:00.000ZVeritas Fashionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/VeritasFashion<div><p>On March 10 2011, Veritas Fashion will embark on their “Into the Valley” Road Tour to bring awareness to and raise support for the community of Maai Mahiu,Kenya. Maai Mahiu is located along the major trade route between Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda. This trade route, known by locals as the AIDS Highway, runs through some of the most densely HIV infected populations in Sub-Saharan Africa and is the home to 3000 internally displaced people. There are two children born every minute in Kenya, of which one will become an orphan. By hosting Trunk Shows in homes and businesses in more than 50 cities across America, the vision of Veritas will be spread, and the needs and problems plaguing Maai Mahiu will be brought to light. <br /> <a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8842867458,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}8842867458,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="8842867458?profile=original" /></a><br /> <br /> We desperately need the power behind your personal social networks! Please post about our tour on your profile, page, linkedin and by email. Veritas creates and nourishes the kind of relationship and diversity of human contact that builds into the essence of the city. There is no better way of living out our vision than by our own community coming together to support us! Use the Indie GoGo share tools and share our tour with your friends and network. We hope to see you when we visit your city! Click the banner below and view our crowdfunding page and share it on twitter and facebook! Help us be a part of inspiring hope through the Arts!</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}8842867655,original{{/staticFileLink}}"></a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.indiegogo.com/Veritas-Fashion-Into-the-Valley-Road-Tour?a=74077&i=wdgi">Indiegogo page</a></p><p> </p></div>Cutting Edge Paris Jewelry Designer Creates Holiday Gifts For Wall Street Tradershttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/cutting-edge-paris-jewelry2010-11-23T13:00:00.000Z2010-11-23T13:00:00.000ZJan Robertshttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/JanRoberts<div><b>Jean Joaillerie Helps Orphans With Jewelry For Wall<br />Street</b><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal">November 23/Paris/-Jean Joaillerie launches “ Currency Trader”- A collection of bespoke jean accessories for wall street traders<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">featuring 5 pieces for the holiday gift season : “Go Long”,”Go Short”,”Day<br /> Trader” and 2 limited edition pieces featuring the coveted gold French<br />“Médaille de Travail”and the silver french”Médaille Collective”.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">All of the pieces are made by hand using antique coins from all over Europe found at the brocante and antique markets in France. In<br /> addition to the pieces in the collection Jean Joaillerie offers customized<br />designs using collector coins from all countrys and decades.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">This holiday gift collection is part of Jean Joailleries’ dynamic holiday drive for Fair Children Youth Foundation, created in 2003 to<br /> restore human rights and to rebuild lives and community in Rwanda. A portion of<br />the proceeds of each piece sold will be donated to FCYF to pay for the health<br />coverage of one orphan in Rwanda,Africa.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Jean Joaillerie accepts paypal and all major credit cards,offers free worldwide shipping and complimentary gift wrapping for the<br /> holidays.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">To order or for more information visit <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com/">http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">or check out the collections featured in the gallery on trendhunter.com at <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelryday-traders">http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelryday-traders</a>.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">About Jean Joaillerie</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">Jean Joaillerie based in Paris,France is a fantasy jewelry line designed by Jan Roberts that offers bespoke jewelry<br /> fashioned to be worn directly on jeans or attached to belt loops as well as<br />bracelets,necklaces and keychains.</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">These handmade one of a kind pieces incorporate quartz crystals from Brazil,turquoise from Tibet,hand carved<br /> faience styled scarabs from Egypt,antique coins from Europe,wooden beads from<br />Africa,freshwater pearls and original pieces found at the brocante and antique<br />markets in France.</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">Each piece is made by hand on gold and silver colored metal chains. <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com/">www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">For more information :</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Contact : Jan Roberts</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">E Mail : <a href="mailto:contact@jeanjoaillerie.com">contact@jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Telephone : +33 6 31 71 82 58</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Website : <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com">www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><br /></b> <br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">November 23/Paris/-Jean Joaillerie launches “ Currency Trader”- A collection of bespoke jean accessories for Wall Street traders<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">featuring 5 pieces for the holiday gift season : “Go Long”,”Go Short”,”Day<br /> Trader” and 2 limited edition pieces featuring the coveted gold French<br />“Médaille de Travail”and the silver french”Médaille Collective”.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">All of the pieces are made by hand using antique coins from all over Europe found at the brocante and antique markets in France. In<br /> addition to the pieces in the collection Jean Joaillerie offers customized<br />designs using collector coins from all countrys and decades.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">This holiday gift collection is part of Jean Joailleries’ dynamic holiday drive for Fair Children Youth Foundation, created in 2003 to<br /> restore human rights and to rebuild lives and community in Rwanda. A portion of<br />the proceeds of each piece sold will be donated to FCYF to pay for the health<br />coverage of one orphan in Rwanda,Africa.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Jean Joaillerie accepts paypal and all major credit cards,offers free worldwide shipping and complimentary gift wrapping for the<br /> holidays.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">To order or for more information visit <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com/">http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">or check out the collections featured in the gallery on trendhunter.com at <a href="http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelryday-traders">http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelryday-traders</a>.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">About Jean Joaillerie</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">Jean Joaillerie based in Paris,France is a fantasy jewelry line designed by Jan Roberts that offers bespoke jewelry<br /> fashioned to be worn directly on jeans or attached to belt loops as well as<br />bracelets,necklaces and keychains.</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">These handmade one of a kind pieces incorporate quartz crystals from Brazil,turquoise from Tibet,hand carved<br /> faience styled scarabs from Egypt,antique coins from Europe,wooden beads from<br />Africa,freshwater pearls and original pieces found at the brocante and antique<br />markets in France.</span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'American Typewriter';color:#000000;" lang="fr" xml:lang="fr">Each piece is made by hand on gold and silver colored metal chains. <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com/">www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></span></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">For more information :</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Contact : Jan Roberts</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">E Mail : <a href="mailto:contact@jeanjoaillerie.com">contact@jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Telephone : +33 6 31 71 82 58</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Website : <a href="http://www.jeanjoaillerie.com">www.jeanjoaillerie.com</a></p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"></p><br /><br /></div>One Million Teehttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/one-million-tee2010-01-12T16:03:58.000Z2010-01-12T16:03:58.000ZTriciahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/Tricia<div><a href="http://onemilliontee.com" target="_blank">Onemilliontee</a> is a project to sell 1,000,000 t-shirts, each with a unique number (from 1,2,3… to no. 1,000,000) . Our first collection is focused on Africa, aims to create job opportunities in Africa.All t-shirt will use 100% organic cotton produced in Africa. Currently we're still looking for the right supplier and partner.Please visit our blog: <a href="http://onemilliontee.com/blog" target="_blank">onemillionteeblog</a> and our <a href="http://onemilliontee.com" target="_blank">website</a>Give us your support to make this project works ! ^^ Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates of our upcoming site and t-shirt launch!<i>"to build a nation you need to build jobs and people need to see that a job gives our friends in Africa what they really need--a sustainable income so that they can stand on their own two feet" - Oliberte</i></div>South African Fashionhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/south-african-fashion2009-04-15T04:00:00.000Z2009-04-15T04:00:00.000ZMacala Wrighthttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/MacalaWright<div>In terms of countries and emerging fashion design & trends, South Africa has caught my attention. In the past five years, South African Fashion Designers have been working to put themselves on the map with simple, concise collections that offer stunning wardrobe pieces that will appeal to private label and mass retailers.South African Fashion Design Collections are laden with vintage inspiration along with feminine accents and ladylike cuts. But there is always a sultry, seductive quality with a superb attention to detail, in even the simplest of dresses.<b>My Favorite Designers</b>: <a href="http://www.blackcoffee.co.za/" target="_blank">Black Coffee</a>, <a href="http://www.abigailbetz.co.za/" target="_blank">Abigail Betz</a> -vintage-inspired wedding dresses & Women’s Fashion and <a href="http://www.uyandambuli.com/" target="_blank">Diamond Face Couture</a> – COLOR and vintage inspired 1950s glamor.<p style="text-align:left;"><img src="http://writing-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/4design38-200x300.jpg" alt="4design38-200x300.jpg" /></p><i>Abigail Betz Pink Spring '09 Dress</i><b>My favorite websites:</b> <a href="http://www.africanfashionindex.com/" target="_blank">African Fashion Index</a> , <a href="http://www.ifashion.co.za/" target="_blank">iFashion</a>, and <a href="http://blogs.thetimes.co.za/thefrockreport/" target="_blank">The Frock Report</a> – Aspasia Karras offers South African fashion coverage.<p style="text-align:left;"><img src="http://writing-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/blackcoffee05-199x300.jpg" alt="blackcoffee05-199x300.jpg" /></p><i>Black Coffee South Africa</i>And what I am impressed by is that many of them are using social media to make their presence more internationally recognized and increase their brand awareness.<b>Facebook</b>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Tiaan_Nagel/621808133" target="_blank">Tiaan Nagel</a> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Abigail-Betz-Couture/25574222467" target="_blank">Abigail Betz Couture</a> - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Black-Coffee/686517063" target="_blank">Black Coffee</a>.<p style="text-align:left;"><img src="http://writing-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/1design48-200x300.jpg" alt="1design48-200x300.jpg" /></p><i>Black Face Couture</i>Head over to <a href="http://www.fashionablymarketing.me" target="_blank">FashionablyMarketing.Me</a> to hear about more emerging trends.</div>Where next for KwaZulu-Natal’s CTLF Sector? A review of South Africa's Clothing Sectorhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/where-next-for-kwazulunatals2009-09-29T16:43:52.000Z2009-09-29T16:43:52.000ZRenato Palmihttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/RenatoPalmi132<div>A review of a conference on the clothing sector in South AfricaBy: Renato Palmi - The ReDress Consultancy-SADid the 2009 KwaZulu-Natal Economic Recovery and Jobs Summit deliver any concrete response plans for the province’s clothing and textile sectors?Labour, compliance, cheap imports, technology upgrading, the role of government and the dominance of the retailers in the apparel value-chain – these were the issues raised in the Summit’s session on the clothing, textile, leather and footwear sector. While several panellists presented some interesting proposals on these concerns, recovery and growth will depend on how these are formulated in ongoing consultation with stakeholders and whether they can be implemented in a fair and transparent manner.KZN local government has allocated R70-million for rejuvenation of the apparel sector, but the panellists of industry representatives forfeited this valuable opportunity for the industry collectively to devise policy usage, management and accountability of this funding. Another gap in the dialogue resulted from the omission of KZN’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism in the panel profile, so these links were not explored in the discussions.The objectives of regional policy development are to identify mechanisms for improving economic conditions within a specified geographical locality to enhance the overall economic development of a country.[1] To understand the context of these aims in relation to KZN’s apparel sector, a historical perspective is useful:From 1960 to 1970, the rate of employment in the clothing sector equated to 6,7% per annum, exceeding the annual growth rate of 6,2% in the manufacturing sector for the same period. Natal (now KZN) reflected one of the highest employment growth areas during these years. By 1970, white workers in this sector decreased, with black weekly paid employees making up 29%, coloureds 47%, and Indians 19.[2]During the 1989-93 recession, job losses amounted to some 420 000, while the South African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union reported a loss of 17 700 jobs during the period September 1995 to February 1996.[3] In 1995, approximately 420 firms (300 being CMTs) were found in the metropolitan area of Durban.In a study of the clothing industry on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast in 1995 the issue of illegal imports was reported. Subsequent research shows that illegal imports have persisted as a major threat to the local apparel industry.In his opening address to the Summit, the MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, Mike Mabuyakhulu, said that KZN had been hardest hit by the recession, with 117 000 jobs lost in the first quarter of 2009, and a further 57 000 in the second quarter of this year. A more encouraging statistic was the increase in jobs within the manufacturing sector during the second quarter, from 389 000 to 415 000. The MEC challenged the unions, saying that the future of their members depended on the choices and sacrifices they make in the present and urging unions and civil society to work closely with business leadership towards keeping companies afloat.Nimrod Zalk, Chief Director of Industrial Policy-Department of Trade spoke on the role of tariffs in growing local industry capacities, and emphasised that KZN should engage with national programmes. Since Elaine Smith’s appointment as Director of the DTI’s apparel sector communications and momentum have been visibly energised, and it appears that the long awaited Customised Sector Programme (CSP) is starting to show some results in its implementation phase. Zalk put forward an admirable proposal for a national technology audit within the CTLF sectors so as to provide an industry baseline for upgrades, and to define which textiles South African can produce cost-effectively. This would inform new and highly beneficial trade policy development.Zalk, said the immediate goal of government was to arrest the evaporation of jobs, but there is a perception in industry that its survival rests with the DTI. “This is not the case,” he said. “There needs to be a collective buy-in from all quarters.” He stated that the IDC has allocated R6-billion to rejuvenate the industry over the next two years. Other response plans include: increasing duties on specific clothing imports, reducing tariffs for textiles, dealing with illegal imports in collaboration with SARS, and providing incentives for companies to upgrade. Companies experiencing cash-flow difficulties would also be assisted, procurement issues - such as BEE fronting (and the role of co-operatives in this context) would be addressed, and solutions to strengthen the value-chain of local industry would be sought.A policy brief issued at the Summit described procurement as an important mechanism to “support local companies in distress”. The document specifies the need to support SMME’s, co-operatives and BBBEE firms, to assist companies “contemplating the retrenchment of more than 50 workers”, and to ensure that fair labour standards are upheld. Relating specifically to the CTFL and fashion sector, the brief assures that South Africa would not be allowed to become “a dumping ground for low quality products from other countries.” A key policy principle involves “all clothing, textiles and footwear procured by provincial and local government and government institutions [being] manufactured locally [and] retailers should [be] encouraged to buy locally.”Such statements are honourable and worthy of pursuing, but there is nothing new here - the industry has been trying to deal with these issues for many years.The President of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Clive Manci, stressed that BBBEE policies should not be abused. It is important for local government, particularly the Department of Economic Development,to be transparent in their policy formulations. This would entail ensuring the competence of staff tasked to make recommendations and implement these policies, in order to eradicate any coercion and bias that favours one sector and or a group of individuals and companies.Zet Luzipho, COSATU’s KZN Provincial Secretary, believes that 50 000 jobs could be created as envisaged by President Jacob Zuma. The high level of corruption was slated, especially around procurement. “Workers are facing an economic death penalty ... and we must own up what we have and have not done,” he said.KZN Premier, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, noted that industrial response plans must be clear and focused, and that businesses should look within to prevent job losses. His assurance that government is prepared to fight any form of corruption is welcomed: direction from within government will eradicate the perception that there is favouritism taking place with the CTLF and fashion sectors around tenders and facilitation of policy implementation.Ebrahim Patel, Minister of Economic Development, said there were far too many people dependent on survival jobs and that government is committed to broad-based development for sectors that provide labour growth and manufacturing. He outlined a new six-point action plan, some elements of which affect the apparel sector, such as a job fund for retrenched workers, the role of SETAs in skills development, a crackdown on illegal imports, and support for distressed industry sectors.Michael Lawrence, Executive Director of SA’s National Clothing Retail Federation, spoke elegantly about the retailers’ role in the value-chain, noting that smaller retailers were more vulnerable than larger retailers. He observed that these small operations might not have institutional memory of a global recession, and that they might not have contingency plans for an economic downturn. I frequently advocate that smaller retailers and independent designers should be in a position to respond more rapidly than larger institutions in terms of supply and demand; a typical weakness in this stratum is the tendency to waste capital on unnecessary expenditures when business is vibrant.Lawrence said that the “big five” retailers did not make up 50% of retail sales, as there is a large informal sector that is unaccounted for. He observed that price is not the only factor governing support of local suppliers: retailers consider consistent quality, sustainability, capacity to supply to deadline, and clear understanding of current market dynamics. He said that most manufacturers had not “upped their game” to take advantage of geographical proximity to retailers. The discount market consists of roughly 80% of the entire market; South Africa’s demographics as linked to income distribution drive consumers to prioritise price as in their purchasing decisions. Style, colour, print type, touch/feel, and sizing are subsidiary considerations for consumers.Lawrence identified delivery delays as a serious problem for retailers seeking to buy from local suppliers, with only 63% of delivery deadlines being met. He also cited the lack of flexibility as a stumbling block, and I endorse that this is a persistent challenge faced by our designers when trying to find local CMTs; I believe that SACTWU and the Bargaining Council could play a role in identifying and facilitating linkages between designers and CMTs to relieve this. Lawrence noted that relationships with suppliers are crucial to resolving this, acknowledging that retailers sometimes place enormous strain on the value-chain and suppliers. He urged suppliers to be pragmatic in communicating to retailers about what can and cannot be done, as only through open dialogue could the flow-through in the value-chain be enhanced. I reiterated this point, saying that no time should be lost in adopting a relational approach to sustainable and supportive production in the apparel sector.John Comley, CEO of Eddels Footwear, gave an inspiring talk that tracked the success of his business. This had entailed recalibrating the company’s systems for rapid response, quality control, and flexible process. While he recognised the challenges faced by companies around wages, he felt it was inappropriate to compare South African labour conditions with the low wages paid in China: many Chinese apparel workers live on site, whereas our employees have to cover high travel expenses. Noting that the apparel and footwear sectors are labour-intensive and very crucial for both the provincial and national economy, he urged all role-players to invest in invigorating these industries.SACTWU’s Deputy General Secretary, Andrew Kriel, pointed out that these industry sectors currently employed about 200 000 people, with KZN making up about 40% of this figure. He said the industry generated some R41-billion in annual sales and that women made up nearly 70% of the workforce. The Union monitors job losses and factory closures on a daily basis, and 65 companies (24 in KZN) had closed since the onset of the economic crisis. The loss of a further 10 000 to 15 000 jobs in the clothing and textile sector can be anticipated if current economic conditions prevail. “There is no way that we can compete with a country like China which subsidises its industry,” he said, adding that the unrelenting loss of jobs is extremely detrimental to South Africa’s social fabric of the country, and that the industry’s demise cannot be contemplated. In regard to illegal imports, the Union is focusing on eradicating this scourge and is highly supportive of the actions taken by SARS and the DTI to this end.Kriel revealed a disturbing feature of the growth in apparel co-operatives, many of which have been found to be formed so that business owners can manoeuvre around registration and labour laws. He said the law will be changed to stop this abuse of labour legislation and exploitation of employees.Len Smart, ED of Natal Clothing Manufacturers Association, observed that the industry had shrunk considerably since 1994 due to the high volume of imports and the low support of local suppliers. In 1990, KZN had employed 65 000 people in the industry and roughly 55 000 of these were located in the Durban Metro; there are now 24 500 people in the Metro area, resulting from the migration of companies to non-Metro areas. A startling statistic showed that more people were employed in Lesotho’s clothing sector than in South Africa.Smart noted that buyers have continued to drive down prices. In 2000, for example, the production price demanded for a standard garment was R9.50, while the same garment in 2009 was forced to be produced at R4.50. He said that even if companies did meet the unrealistic prices demanded by buyers in the retail sector, the industry could not realise volumes in orders as labour and management were not adequately skilled to monitor and implement quick response production measures. “It is imperative for the industry to get to 60 and 70 days’ turn-around to meet the demands of retailers if we want them to buy local and if we are to compete with foreign companies,” he said.Labour is the highest cost in production, and unregistered operations in the informal sector accounts for a large sector of the industry, yet policies being formulated and implemented by the Department of Trade and Industry pertain only to registered companies. Does this not provide an incentive for companies to register and comply with the Bargaining Council standards? Smart confirmed that the issue of co-operative registration within the apparel sector was very disturbing and that in KZN, 57 companies have taken this route. Within KZN, the percentage of registered clothing firms was minuscule compared with the number of unregistered companies operating in both the formal and informal sectors.On the issue of illegal imports, Smart presented recent statistics showing that goods valued at about R16.5-billion had been imported into the country, but only R6-billion had been declared. “There are jeans coming into this country being declared for under R2.00,” he said. This problem was discussed at length, and one delegate asked Nimrod Zalk why illegal importers were not being disclosed to the industry. Zalk responded that procedures for this would need to be followed and that “even the DTI is not privy to such information.” Delegates then questioned how retailers would be able to monitor their supplier base without access to such information; there was agreement that naming these companies should be integrated into the legal process so that retailers could react appropriately to ensure that their supply chain is ethically managed.Conclusions and RecommendationsThe Summit generated significant information-sharing, which was valuable, but many of the issues have languished on the shelf of ineptitude and friction for too long. The CTFL sector will remain endangered unless the following survival tactics are deployed:The industry needs to see that there are capable people within government institutions that are responsible for implementing policies.We need to deal quickly and effectively with the abuse of legislation being perpetrated by co-operatives. The impression was that the development and creation of co-operatives was a central focus for the KZN Department of Economic Development and Tourism. We cannot afford the discord arising from government pushing for co-operative formulation, while the unions and industry see such organisations undermining the sector.There seems to be discrimination against smaller operatives that are not compliant whereas non-compliant larger companies have the capital resources to contest the Bargaining Council in the courts. There is an urgent need for the Bargaining Council and smaller CMT operatives to find the middle ground in their dispute relating to unnecessary harassment and compliance.Instead of strike action that would do more harm to the industry and their members, unions should find alternative mechanisms for dealing with their grievances.I propose that the industry unites to conduct a two-day workshop to review the issues discussed at this Summit, and other lingering problems that were not addressed during the session, so as to formulate a response plan that can be understood and implemented by all. This would indicate industry’s commitment to action, and would go some way towards obviating the current fragmented and selective approach to sectoral policy development.This Industry Indaba should also cover the following specific concerns raised by delegates at the Summit session:1. Action against illegal imports.2. Action relating to tax breaks at provincial and local level.3. Action on incentives to increase competitiveness (especially for the footwear industry).4. Sufficient representation on the KZN Advisory Council.5. Review and amend the incentives in the CTCIP relating to value, time period, and cost-sharing percentages.6. Enforce the buy-local campaign for CTFL goods at all levels of government (officials to lead the way by wearing clothing designed and made in South Africa).7. Fund the CTF clusters to the equivalent Rand values of the budget for co-ops.8. Clarify how the IDC rescue package for struggling firms will be operationalised and how it is to be integrated into the total restructuring framework for the CTFL sector.9. Immediately remove the legislative obstructions currently preventing the IDC from offering effective assistance – in other words, change the Act which is causing delays and inefficiencies; or alternatively, if this is a long and convoluted process, government should look to provide alternative funding mechanisms in the short term.10. Ensure fast-tracking of processes designed to provide rescue funding.11. Review the current tariff review process.12. Implement proposed skills development initiatives and increase the funding sources over and above the CTFL SETA contribution.13. Develop a training provision infrastructure to cope with the demands of the sector and the retrenchment package proposal by government. This specifically refers to technical skills provision, especially in textiles.14. Record and follow up on the additional issues raised by SACTWU in their submission to the Summit.[1] Trevor Bell ‘South African Regional Industrial Development Policy: Critical Issues,’ Transformation, 32 (1997), 1-30 (p.2).[2] National Productivity Institute, ‘ Summary of Findings’, Productivity of the Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Industry in South Africa (South Africa NPI, 1971)[3] Simon Roberts ‘Monetary policy Within Macroeconomic Policy: An Appraisal in the Context of Reconstruction and Development,’ Transformation, 32 (1997) 54-78 (p.55).Written and researched by Renato Palmi@ 14 August 2009</div>Africa Fashion Weekhttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profiles/blogs/africa-fashion-week2009-05-11T08:32:08.000Z2009-05-11T08:32:08.000ZVista Kalipahttps://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/members/VistaKalipa<div>Inaugural Africa Fashion Week to draw world attentionAfrican designers will be scoring the winning goal during the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup in June, when the inaugural Africa Fashion Week takes place in Johannesburg.African Fashion International (AFI), which runs Cape Town, Joburg and Durban fashion weeks, has announced that the first Africa Fashion Week will be an eight-day showcase of the continents’ leading designers from 12 to 19 June 2009 at the Sandton Convention Centre and will replace the more localised Joburg Fashion Week on this year’s Spring/Summer calendar.“While the world’s eyes are focused firmly on Joburg during the Confederations Cup, Africa Fashion Week will make sure that the beautiful game will also be complemented by beautiful and innovative fashion, and use the opportunity to bring the continent’s top design talent to the world’s attention,” says Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe, AFI chairperson.“Considering that soccer players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham – not to mention their wives and girlfriends – are often style icons, it is fitting that the new Africa Fashion Week launches into this global spotlight,“It is our mission to take African fashion to the world and this Pan-African showcase is a fulfilment of that aspiration,” she added.Already African influences are being seen in international collections, a trend, which global fashion consultant Claire Hamilton of WGSN New York believes is only going to grow.“Tribal or ethnic prints have been popular on the runways for several seasons and right now the “African” aesthetic – defined especially by textile patterns, or beadwork – is very appealing.”The most recent issue of T Magazine, the fashion supplement created by The New York Times, features a fashion shoot that looks at African motifs in design, showing items from Louis Vuitton, Missoni and Oscar de la Renta in this “African” context.New York Fashion Week held in February this year hosted an African Fashion Collective featuring designers Xuly Bet (Mali), Stoned Cherrie (SA), Momo, and Tiffany Amber (Nigeria) showing off an array of African inspired collections and presidential prints.The UK Telegraph reported… that “The ‘Obama Effect’ hit New York Fashion Week, resulting in a style and cultural explosion as colourful and diverse as Africa itself”.Examples of African designers who have already made their mark on the world fashion stage are Azzedine Alaia from Tunisia, Oswald Boateng from Ghana, Deola Sagoe from Nigeria and South Africa’s Marc Bouwer.Added Hamilton “New York’s hippest boutique, Opening Ceremony, which is very influential in the young and trendy designer market, highlights particular countries when stocking its store. Previously it has looked to Sweden and Japan. But for spring 2009, it is stocking African designers. “Africa Fashion Week which will feature designers from up to 15 countries is set to become an annual event that will also be held during the FIFA World Cup in 2010. It is envisaged that it will eventually be hosted by different countries on the continent, with organisers confident that it can evolve into one of the world’s major fashion weeks.The culmination of the event will be the African Fashion Awards, which will be judged and granted by renowned fashion industry experts to recognise the contributions and efforts of African designers and those in the fashion industry.Joburg Tourism Company CEO, Lindiwe Mahlangu commented that by hosting the Confederations Cup and events like Africa Fashion Week, Joburg would once again be cementing its status as a world-class African city.“This initiative from African Fashion International will showcase the very best of Africa’s creative design talents to an unprecedented global audience in the run-up to the FIFA World Cup in 2010.”“Just as all the infrastructure and investment tied to the World Cup will benefit the continent as a whole in years to come, this fashion showcase should also leave a lasting legacy beyond 2010, stimulating the sector by taking African fashion to the world” says Dr Precious Molo-MotsepeFor the duration of African Fashion Week, the Sandton Convention centre will be the hub of the collections, exhibitions and entertainment.“A football match only lasts 90 minutes and fans and media alike will be looking for alternative ways to enjoy what Johannesburg and indeed Africa has to offer,” comments Dr Precious Moloi-Motsepe.So play the man(nequin) and not the ball – don’t miss this potent African fusion of fashion and football! Visit www.africanfashioninternational.com for more details.EndsIssued by Total Exposure011-788-8725www.totalexposure.co.zaHelga Klizaniehelga@totalexposure.co.zaVista Kalipavista@totalexposure.co.za</div>