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The traditional fashion parade had all but vanished at this year’s State of the Nation Address at the Cape Town City Hall, but that didn’t stop politicians and guests from doing twirls and pauses as well as highlighting their locally made outfits.
April 15, 2021 LOCAL empowerment company Brimstone Investment Corporation’s more than 20-year relationship with clothing manufacturer House of Monatic (HoM) has ended. Sometimes that relationship hung by a thread – with HoM struggling against cheaper imports and watching as informal wear at work gradually replaced the donning of suits. HoM – which is over 100 years old – was best known for its stylish Carducci suits. Still, HoM was one of the last clothing manufacturing enterprises still left in the Western Cape. The business was a significant employer in Cape Town, and thus there was...