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How to Go from Fashion Student to Fashion Business Owner in 10 Steps
A fashion label is just one option. From advisory firms to events companies, here are ten steps to becoming the CEO of your own fashion business.
7 hours ago


FEDISA Alumna Mary Kumwenda Wins AllFashion Sourcing Young Designer Competition
FEDISA BA Fashion Design graduate Mary Kumwenda has been crowned winner of the 2026 AllFashion Sourcing Young Designer Competition at the CTICC in Cape Town.
Jul 20


What Studying the BA Honours in Fashion at FEDISA Is Actually Like
The biggest surprise about studying the BA Honours in Fashion at FEDISA is that it is not really about fashion in the way most people expect. It is a one-year NQF Level 8 postgraduate programme built around research, critical thinking, and understanding the systems that shape the industry.
Jul 6


Confessions of a BA in Applied Fashion Retail Student: More Than Just Pretty Clothes
BA in Applied Fashion Retail student Tori Riebler shares how a gap year of uncertainty led her to FEDISA, why retail and marketing turned out to be more strategic and creative than she expected, and what her classmates Chiara Ariu, Ella Miller and Emma Pinto love most about the qualification.
Jun 19


Always On: Why the BA in Fashion at FEDISA Is Built for the Bold
Kari van den Berg didn’t just want a fashion qualification, she wanted a challenge. Here’s how the BA in Fashion at FEDISA pushed her creative boundaries, taught her to thrive under pressure, and set her on the path to building her own brand.
Jun 12


FEDISA Open Day – 20 June 2026
Join us on 20 June 2026 for the FEDISA Open Day and discover what it takes to build a career in one of the world's most dynamic industries.
Jun 4


More Than Mood Boards: Life Inside FEDISA's Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing & Media
When people hear “fashion school”, they usually picture sketchbooks and sewing machines. But the Diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Marketing and Media is a completely different world. The Diploma is a three-year programme, and from day one it is clear this isn’t just about loving clothes. It is about understanding why people buy them, how brands communicate, and what makes a campaign actually work. The programme covers everything from trend analysis and fashion history to ret
Jun 1


Wearing What You Love Is Wearing Who You Love
Fashion is more than trend cycles and fabric swatches, it's the thread that runs through every memory, every milestone, every moment we choose to show up as ourselves. In this piece, we explore the quiet, profound way clothing carries our love, our nostalgia, and our identity. Because a life in fashion is, ultimately, a life fully lived.
May 25


Where Fashion Begins: Life Inside Fedisa's Higher Certificate
Higher Certificate is for those who want to be in fashion but don’t know where to start, or for those who would like to learn it all, as it provides a wide scope of all things fashion.
May 25


Separating Art From The Artist: The Met Gala
This year’s Met Gala theme was “Fashion Is Art”, aligning with the museum's new exhibition of body-centric and fashion-oriented art pieces. Just like with all art, beauty and value are subject to interpretation, and within the buzz of controversy surrounding best dressed and the ethical principles of our notorious “Party of The Year”, it begs the question: can you really separate art from the artist, and how does this apply to the art of fashion? The Met Gala’s origins trace
May 14


Laura’s Journey Through FEDISA: From Fashion Design to Representation
Laura’s journey into fashion did not begin with trend or spectacle. It began with a moment that stayed with her. A garment altered to fit her body properly. It was a small intervention, but one that carried weight. It demonstrated what fashion could do when it accounted for the person wearing it, when design moved beyond standardisation and responded to the specificity of the body. That experience did not disappear. It settled as a point of return, shaping how Laura understoo
Mar 18


Fashion Buying and Merchandising: What It Is and How to Prepare for This Career
Many students who love fashion imagine sketching garments or sewing collections, but the industry offers many paths that are just as creative and just as important to how clothing reaches the public. Fashion buying and merchandising are two of the most influential roles in the retail side of fashion.
Feb 23


What You Really Learn in a Fashion Design Degree: A First-Time Student’s Guide
Choosing to study fashion design is a big step. Most students know they love fashion, but they aren’t always sure what a real fashion degree includes, how the coursework works, or whether the program will help them reach their career goals. If you’re looking at fashion schools in South Africa, especially well-known institutions like FEDISA , it helps to understand exactly what skills you’ll gain during your studies. What the BA Degree in Fashion Design Is Designed to Teach Yo
Feb 11


Career Paths in South Africa for Fashion Design Graduates
Many students enroll in fashion design courses because they love sketching, fabrics, and style. But as graduation approaches, a common worry arises: what next? The fashion industry can seem vague or overly glamorized. Which job roles actually exist in South Africa? Will graduates survive the technical, business, and creative demands? Will they get paid or be stuck waiting for a “big break”? The fear of ending up with a degree and no clear path can stop talented students befor
Feb 11
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