The partnership between Cruz Vintage Black Vodka and South African Fashion Week turned five years old on the 18 of October. Following a long-standing partnership with the 22-year-old fashion platform, Cruz Vintage Black Vodka will once again host an exclusive, star-studded opening party to kick-off the 36th season of one of the most anticipated fashion gatherings of the year.

 

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The Cruz Vintage Black SAFW Opening Party will host the who’s who of the South African fashion, media and entertainment worlds, who are set to attend this celebratory red carpet affair at an undisclosed venue in Sandton early next week. Esteemed guests will be treated to a night of true luxury and high fashion, inspired by New York City, against the backdrop of Jozi’s skyline. The handcrafted New York vodka will serve as the perfect complement for a truly spectacular celebration of African fashion.

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Previous attendees of the Cruz SAFW Opening Party include Cruz Vodka brand custodian AKA, Lira, Nadia Nakai, Natasha Thabane, Lasizwe, Da-Les, Lira, Kelly Khumalo, L Tido, Blue Mbombo, Refilwe Modiselle, Omuhle Gela, Kefilwe Mabote, Lunga Shabalala, Scoop, Bontle Modiselle, Nomuzi Mabena, Katlego Sinavasan, Major League DJ’s, Jessica Nkosi and Sarah Langa to name a few.

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Cruz Vodka’s Brand Manager, Kayla Hendricks had some glowing words to say about the partnership.“As a brand that prides itself on being at the forefront of fashion for many years, our mutual interest in strengthening and sustaining our vibrant local design culture makes this partnership with SA Fashion Week an important and highly valued one...  

Having had a long-standing relationship with the SAFW team, it is with great honour that we have, once again, joined forces to deliver sophistication, glitz and glamour at the Annual Cruz Vintage Black Opening Party.  Here’s to yet another iconic celebration of talent in our incredible local fashion industry.’ she stated.

Celebrating twenty-two years of South African fashion, the acclaimed vodka brand is the official pouring partner of all of the upcoming events at SAFW.

For her second collection with PUMA, visual artist Sue Tsai takes on the concept of “Love 101” – exploring the nostalgia of inspiring high school memories and the emotional experience of our first love.

From the memorable past to the present, the PUMA X SUE TSAI collection encourages us to commemorate, create and share this moving love.

The PUMA X SUE TSAI co-created sneakers include renditions of acclaimed PUMA silhouettes like PUMA Cali, PUMA Aeon and PUMA NOVA bedecked with scribbled lines of poetry, hand- drawn doodles, vibrant embroidery and chenille patches, transforming the nostalgia intom something unexpected new and accomplished with emotionalizing beauty.

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The PUMA X SUE TSAI collection extends to chic apparel including tees, jackets, hooded dresses and sweatpants adorned with embroidery, badges, all over prints and placed graphics.

Complementing the collection, the artistic decoration theme of PUMA X SUE TSAI also includes matching accessories such as backpack, cap and pouch.

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PUMA x SUE TSAI is available at PUMA Select stores, X-Trend, Superbalist, Hipkicks, Madaiza and selected retailers from 17 August 2019.

PUMA  has dropped RS 9.8 Cosmic – inspired by 9.8 m/s2, which is the approximate speed of gravitational acceleration near the Earth’s surface and is addressed to individuals who defy social rules and the laws of physics.

RS 9.8 COSMIC Mens. Photo Credit: Supplied

The retro look of the PUMA RS 9.8 Cosmic pulls together various elements from the acclaimed RS Family including comfy sock liners and the shock-absorbing RS foam. The PUMA RS 9.8 Cosmic is fresh and futuristic, with vibrant colour pops and multiple materials mix.

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Retailing for R1599, the RS 9.8 Cosmic drops at The Cross Trainer, sportscene online, Side Step, Studio 88, Superbalist and selected retailers from 12 September 2019.

The women’s colourway – PUMA White-Milky Blue – will be available at The Cross Trainer, OFFICE London and selected retailer

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