On the evening of May 8, 2012, ZANDO was introduced to South Africa as its largest online fashion superstore. The guests – among them celebrities such as Jo-Anne Strauss, Ryan Botha, Dom Peters, Lisa Cowly, Liezel van der Westhuizen, and Jeremy de Tolly; media people; ZANDO personnel and partners – enjoyed an exclusive celebration held at Cape Town’s hottest new it-spot, The Orphanage Cocktail Emporium.

The launch presented a beautiful display of ZANDO fashions, demonstrations of the website and an introduction to ZANDO and online shopping in South Africa by the MD and co-founder, Eugen Petersen. “Research has shown that there is tremendous growth in e-commerce ahead in SA. Furthermore, until now, online shopping was incomplete, insecure and didn’t really put the focus on the consumer. ZANDO strongly feels that now is the time to bring a REAL online fashion shop to SA. We give you so much more than just the latest fashion. We care about the customer and offer advice on anything”, said Petersen.

ZANDO allows consumers to shop the latest trends and cutting edge styles and enjoy fabulous benefits such as free & fast delivery and returns, multiple payment methods and naturally, the finest in local and international brands. Shoppers can easily browse through their incredibly safe website to find their favorite brands and sit back and relax while they experience the utter joy of having fashion coming to them. Offering free delivery nationwide, shoppers can enjoy in the freedom of shopping anywhere and anytime. To make the online shopping experience even easier, the ZANDO delivery team waits for the consumer while they try on their purchase, guaranteeing complete happiness and gratification. With the best in designer fashion and outstanding customer service, ZANDO is changing the way South African’s shop.

Online shoe, clothing and accessory superstore, ZANDO.co.za, promises a bouquet of conveniences to set its service level apart from the rest of the game. Their goal is to step online shopping in South Africa up to the next level, which is exactly what was proven at the launch thereof. Throughout the night, ZANDO staff was friendly and on hand, helping guests in trying out the online shopping experience on the ZANDO website.

ZANDO listens to the consumers, and with the superstore successfully launched in South Africa, consumers can expect exactly what they want out of their online shopping experience: the widest range of products, fast delivery, safe online payment facilities, and reliable and trustworthy delivery services.

To experience this shopping phenomenon for yourself, you can visit ZANDO at www.ZANDO.co.za

Coco Lifestyle, the popular luxury swimwear brand, collaborates with Dermalogica to host a fun and fabulous day of shopping and pampering to launch Coco’s 2011 Summer Collection at St Yves Beach Club in Camps Bay, Cape Town on Saturday 10 December 2011 from 10am to 3pm.

Coco Lifestyle will be showcasing their latest range of locally-produced swimwear, which is all about celebrating glamorous, sexy and vibrant South African women.

All items from the collection will be on sale from up to 35% off!

Dermalogica will be hosting a skin bar at the launch, where guests will be privy to free face mapping and trial products for everyone that purchases a Coco bikini.

For more information, please contact:

Aimee du Plessis / Jade Allen
072 809 0851 / 082 552 4093
aimee@redcarpetpr.co.za / jade@redcarpetpr.co.za

This year Skouspel will be more glamorous than ever. Not only will the best in Afrikaans performers be there, but a host of fashion designers will be showcasing their latest designs at the event. Taking place on the weekends of 7 to 9 October and 14 to 16 October, the Skouspel weekends offer the ideal getaway for the whole family – an adventurous setting, unforgettable music and entertainment for everyone from seven to seventy. This year there’s even more to look forward to, with the Shoprite Checkers championship boerewors competition, prizes and giveaways from Clover as well as additional performances by the Campbells on Friday 7 October and Friday 14 October. Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to at this year’s Skouspel.

Huisgenoot-Tempo and the Skouspel programme
As a reminder of this special event we’re putting together a glossy programme that will be sold at Skouspel. In it you’ll find beautiful photographs of each of the artists taking part as well as a behind-the-scenes feature on this magical production. This keepsake will be printed on glossy paper and will be sold with Huisgenoot Tempo at R50.

Skouspel Vrouedag
This year’s Skouspel Vrouedag offers something special for the ladies. The singer Nianell talks to Huisgenoot Tempo editor Wicus Pretorius about her latest book, Om te Weet Wie Ek Is, and she and Jak de Priester will perform some of their most popular songs. Revlon will do mini makeovers and each lady will go home with a pamper pack containing a gift and a copy of the latest Huisgenoot Mooi. The event starts at 9 am and includes light snacks, tea and coffee. It’s the perfect way to spend your morning while the rest of the family sets off for some entertainment at the Valley of Waves. Tickets are available at Computicket and cost R200 each. Nianell’s book will also be on sale at a special price.

Beachy offer for day visitors
If you can’t stay the weekend it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the Sun City fun. Make use of our Beachy offer for day visitors and you can enjoy the following:
-    The crowning of the Shoprite Checkers championship boerewors king, which takes place at Sun City’s Valley of Waves on Saturday 8 October. Visitors will be able to taste the finalists’ recipes.
-    Clover will be hosting a range of fun activities, competitions and giveaways on Saturday 15 October at Valley of Waves.
The Beachy offer costs R160 per person and grants you access to all of these activities as well as a free hamburger or chicken burger, chips and cooldrink. You’ll also be able to visit the Huisgenoot readers’ stall where there will be t-shirts, CDs, magazines and other products on sale. Gates open at 9 am and close at 6 pm. This offer is available for any of the days of the Skouspel weekends: 8 and 9 October and  15 and 16 October. Tickets available at Computicket.

From Skouspel to Aardklop
Only the most popular and in-demand artists perform at Skouspel, and they don’t like to disappoint their fans. That’s why we’re flying some of the artists to Potchefstroom to perform at the Treffer na Treffer concert at Aardklop on 6 October (a day before Skouspel starts). Treffer na Treffer will be the only Huisgenoot show at Aardklop this year, so if you’re going to be there it’s the ticket you should get. The show starts at 6 pm at the Clover music arena on the Aardklop festival terrain and tickets are available at Computicket. Reserved seats cost R125 and unreserved seats R95.

Sponsors
Skouspel is once again supported by a host of loyal sponsors this year. Checkers, Clover, Sun City, kykNET and Computicket are being joined by Virseker, who are also sponsoring Skouspel Vrouedag, SkouspelPlus 2012 and the Huisgenoot Tempotoekennings and Huisgenoot Tempo Liedjieskryfkompetisie.

If you’d like to attend Skouspel you’ll have to hurry! The only tickets left are for the concerts on Sunday 9 and 16 October. Tickets available at Computicket and prices range from R280 to R620.

Below are some fashion focused pics of Ice Art SA’s innovative trending ice sculptures. From ice bars to Eiffel Towers, live ice sculpturing displays to keep guests entertained theses guys are completely ahead of their game!

Ice Art’s currently running a Facebook competition for an ice sculpture to the value of R4500.00!

The rules are simple – all you need to do is log onto Facebook and go to Ice Art SA, click the Ice Art SA LIKE button, and then write on the wall what kind of ice sculpture you’d want at your next event, and why!

Diligo, meaning for the love of things, is one of SA’s leading online clothing boutiques, founded by Lauren Graham & Kimberley Wood.

The glitzy Diligo fashion affair, organised by Red Carpet Concepts, was proudly sponsored by Dermalogica, Princess Diamonds, Essie, Incoco, Pongracz, Evian, Nederburg, Suntra Spa, 360 Gym, Celestial Gifts, Lindt Chocolate and Katjes.

“We are so thrilled with the fabulous turn out for the show. We’re hoping everyone loves the garments, and we really look forward to next season’s show” says Diligo co-founder Lauren Graham.

For more information go to http://diligo.co.za

Date
20 May 2011
Time
18:30 – 23:30
Location
African Pride 15 on Orange Hotel, Cape Town
Ticket Prices
R250
Ticket sales
Webtickets – http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=3109224
More details
Showcasing three of SA’s top designers
Complementary drinks and canapés served.
Goody bags filled with spa & clothing vouchers, and a variety of other gifts and gadgets.
Fashion show prelude featuring Carol Thorns on the cello.
Give-aways
Two weekend-away holidays for two lucky couples at Esiweni Lodge in the Big 5 Nambiti Game Reserve, KZN Midlands. Each of these prize packages includes accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) morning and afternoon tea, and game drives.
Charity
R30 of each ticket sale will be donated to the ARO (The Animal Welfare Organisation)
Contact
Emma at  fashion@redcarpetconcepts.co.za /  021 801 4639

May 2011 introduces a fresh wave of excitement to Cape Town’s fashion scene – The Luxlife Red Carpet Fashion Show.

Building on the success of the April 2010 event, The Luxlife Red Carpet Fashion Show aims to offer Capetonians and visitors an unforgettable, world class experience, showcasing the best of South African music, gastronomy, and haute couture.
The event will be taking place at the spectacular 15 on Orange African Pride Hotel.

Guests will be warmly welcomed with tasty canapés and complimentary drinks before three of South Africa’s most prolific designers showcase their Winter Collections down the Red Carpet Runway.

After show drinks and snacks to be served at the Murano Bar with cool DJ’s taking us later into the night.

R30 of each ticket sold will be donated to ARO (The Animal Rescue Organisation).

For more information visit the Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184587804916884#!/event.php?eid=184587804916884
Website: www.redcarpetrunway.co.za

As the first post-World Cup lifestyle event to be held at Cape Town’s fantastic brand new stadium, MCQP organisers have raised the bar right to the top. Party-goers will experience five separate indoor levels and nine entertainment areas that each display a unique sub-theme. With comparisons being made with Sydney Mardi Gras and Rio Carnival, this fabulous event will set the stage for the stadium’s long-term post-World Cup goal of becoming the premier destination in South Africa for sports, cultural, music, entertainment and community events.

Guests are invited to commence their evening in style at the Mercedes Benz, Red Bull ‘Red Carpet’ Entrance, before mingling in the stadium’s various wine bars, non-smoking and smoking lounges, and for our special guests, the VIP Lounge. VIP ticket holders will be treated to full access to all areas, secure parking underneath the stadium, a Mercedes Benz drop off at the red carpet entrance and an exclusive VIP area with its own dance floor, toilets, snacks, bars and entertainment.

With special entertainment ranging from the 70s Dedicated Disco to the ‘Gay Athems’ Caberet dance floor as well as a live bandstand featuring Flash Republic from Johannesburg, whatever your preference in music and atmosphere, MCQP has the night covered. Guests can raise the tempo in the Hippie trance dance floor or even test their vocal skills at the X Factor live stage.
After weeks of buzz and curiosity regarding the ‘Big Reveal’, an exclusive surprise event with a strong gay focus about to take place at MCQP, we can now confirm that guests, celebrities and local and international media will finally bare witness to the very special unveiling of the ‘MCQP Mystery’…

Tickets are available on an early bird special at R180 for general entry and R350 for VIP during the month of NOVEMBER ONLY. Normal pricing resumes in December at R220 for general entry and R400 for VIP and are available from Computicket and selected venues around town.

For more information please contact:
Aimee du Plessis                072 809 0851/aimee@redcarpetconcepts.co.za
MCQP Office                     021 461 1645
Tommy Patterson, Event Director 2010     082 562 3358
Ian McMahon, MCQP Owner and Director    083 274 3579

With every new collection, designers strive to deliver something fresh, exciting and innovative to wow their fans and trend-watchers, and to present a show which will have the audience gasping with joy. For this Fashion Week, Craig Port chose the theme Faith Hope Love to showcase his designs and linked an unusual yet entirely appropriate element with his Craig Port and Miss Port couture – canine couture.

The relationship we have with our dogs – our most faithful and loving companions – is in keeping with the theme, and as such Cesar® gourmet cuisine was thrilled to come on board and collaborate with Craig Port at his show at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday, 21 August 2009.

Models sashayed down the catwalk accompanied by four highly pedigreed and meticulously groomed and coiffed Westies, which are the same breed famously featured on the Cesar® packaging. The dogs stepped out in designer gear like collars, coats and accessories to complement the human couture and the theme of the show.

Later, at the exclusive VIP after party held at the Table Bay Hotel in the V&A Waterfront, the models and dogs greeted guests and posed for photographs under the glitter of flashbulbs. Celebrity guests included the likes of Errol Arendz, Jen Su, Nicky Greenwall, Michelle McLean, Mark Boucher, Jacques Kallis, Lindiwe Suttle, Sam Pegg and Lee-anne Summers.

Dogs are as comfortable in this privileged environment as their fashionable owners; Port himself shares his life with three pooches – Reggie the weimeraner, Lulu the wirehaired fox terrier and Rocco the pug – and approached the concept of designing for dogs for the first time with enthusiasm.

“Dogs are so beautiful it is very difficult to interfere with that natural look without looking cheesy so the challenge was to be functional and stylish at the same time,” says Port. “I’m delighted with the results, which were inspired by my theme of Faith Hope Love and tie in perfectly with the 2010 collection.”

Dressing our dogs in the same high quality designer clothes as ourselves is just one of the ways we can show them how much they mean to us. Another is to feed them only the most superior meals. We wouldn’t want to eat the same thing every day, so why should we expect our best friends to do so? And as much as we enjoy indulging ourselves with luxurious treats, so do our dogs.

Our dogs favour us with their love, affection and loyalty and what better way to show them we love them back than by serving Cesar® gourmet pet food at meal times? Made with human grade ingredients yet perfectly nutritiously balanced for canine digestive systems, by choosing Cesar® you are ensuring not only the tastiest but the healthiest treat for your animal.

Port says he spoils Reggie, Lulu and Rocco with Cesar® treats daily. “They are definitely indulged with walks every day…they are on the sofa when I’m not looking, and are allowed on the bed for morning cuddles,” he smiles. This is what they mean when they say “it’s a dog’s life…”

Available in three delicious flavours – Chicken Supreme, Lamb Classic and Gourmet Beef – Cesar® pet food is intended as a special treat for your pampered pooch, to be served in conjunction with his normal diet. It will make any Fifi or Rover feel like the Very Important Pup in your life that they are.

Cesar® is available at all major supermarket chains including Checkers, Pick ‘n Pay, Spar, Woolworths as well as leading pet shops. Visit www.cesar.com for more information.