Kaizen Entertainment: Hennessy Remixed by Soul Candi Presents The Layabouts and Reel People

The Layabouts Reel People An exciting collaboration between luxury cognac brand Hennessy and SA's leading house music label Soul Candi Records will be unleashing UK house sensations, The Layabouts and Reel People for the first time to South African…


The Layabouts



Reel People



An exciting collaboration between luxury cognac brand Hennessy and SA’s leading house music label Soul Candi Records will be unleashing UK house sensations, The Layabouts and Reel People for the first time to South African house music revelers.



Hennessy Remixed by Soul Candi will kick off on 26 April, with a series of exclusive club tours that will combine smooth beats and soulful instrumentals, accompanied by the perfect blend of eaux-de-vie within each Hennessy drink. Local acts include Soul Candi heavyweight DJ China, the Metro FM Award winning Lulo Café and will also see Soul Candi’s latest signing, Mi Casa on the line-up.



With major titles featured on no less than seven Soul Candi chart topping compilations thus far the Layabouts are no strangers to the local house music scene. Made up by Leigh Darlow and Alex Paschali together with over eight years of production and DJ’ing experience, The Layabouts have worked with renowned international acts including Roland Clarke, Classic 7 and legendary vocalist Stephanie Mills. House music lovers will recognise the duo for their hit singles “Thank you” and “So Additive” as well as the popular remixes of “Tea” by Chocklate, a wonder mix of DJ Spinna’s “Living My Life” and the Stephanie Mills classic “Free”.



Hennessy Remixed by Soul Candi will be touring East London, Soweto, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town over the month of April.



For more information about Hennessy Remixed by Soul Candi event dates, ticket sales and local and international artists, visit www.hennessy.co.za



via: http://www.houseonmag.com/

Kaizen Bespoke:The business of fashion or fashion as a business(Part 2)

 The business of fashion or fashion as a business(Part 2)

In dedication to the upcoming SA Fashion Week we look at the Business Of Fashion .Since the first show in 1997 held at the Sandton Square with only 10 of the country’s most established designers at the time showcasing. The South African Fashion Week has grown and survived, from parting ways with its long time main Sponsor (SANLAM) a few years ago to putting on some of the most spectacular shows in the country at some beautiful and historic venues. It seems this was the birth of an official fashion industry in South Africa, over the years there’ve been many fashion weeks and many designers.




This year’s SAFW, boasts a line-up of over 30 talented fashion designers which always makes for great excitement to all fashion enthusiasts.



SAFW introduced the buyers lounge an initiative to not only keep focus on the glamour of the event but to assist designers by exposing them to the core business of the industry. Which is the distribution and retailing of their merchandise as it is integral in expanding their brands. This also gets the designers to start taking their art as an actual income generating business that has growth potential and is a participant in the sustainability of our economy.



It also inspires young, aspiring designers and entrepreneurs to want to get into the industry. I think this was a great idea and it will steer fashion in South Africa in the right direction.

SAFW Founder Lucilla Booysen

Kaizen SPORTS: ROUND UP

Rugby


The Stomers’ have managed to secured their second major away win of 16-6 against long time local rivals sharks, in the space of a fortnight. The Stomers’, who’ve remained unbeaten in all their matches including friendlies, have taken their victory incredibly well showing no signs of arrogance.


This leaves the Stormers still on top of the log after six matches – some other teams have played seven – but coach Allister Coetzee knows that the challenge never stops. He would have noted that Will Genia, the Reds captain, spoke quite a bit about the Stormers after his team’s win over the Lions at the weekend, and if you look at the log situation, Saturday’s clash between the two teams at Newlands is another massive one.

The Reds are currently joint second on the overall log with the Crusaders, and a loss for the Stormers on Saturday could see them over-taken in the battle for pole position.



Soccer

Baroka FC caused the greatest upset this weekend when they trashed PSL side Moroka Swallows 2 – 1 the last 16 of the Nedbank Cup match played at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday afternoon.


Thanks to second half goals by Katlego Mashego and Mashilo Moremi, while Swallows got their consolation goal from the boot of Augustine Leonard. Baroka FC’s top goal-scorer, Thobani Mncwango, was a constant threat for the Swallows defense.

Kaizen Bespoke:The International Winter FASHION Trends: leSTYLE!

The ladies winter style we classify it as the leSTYLE!



Maxi lengths, floral fetish, oversized and laidback, 70’s kick flare, fur trims, lace up boots, African prints, rocker’ chick jackets all this and more on the winter menu.
The looks are playful, nostalgic, free spirited with almost a hippie like edge to them. It’s about personality, layering, eccentricity a twist to winter fashion as we’ve known. Take note and have fun with it!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Full length dresses and skirts_(www.lefashion.com)

Oversized tops give for a cool laidback look_ (http://www.inthefashionloop.com/)

Kick flare man pants_ (Carolina Herera)

Hats, hats, hats_ need I say more!

Bobby socks!

Knee length boots and coats

By: Nonhlanhla Mahoto

Kaizen Business:Cheaper ways of advertising

Cheaper ways of Advertising

We at Kaizen understand the role advertising plays in establishing a brand, product or a service and such is necessary. No business model can survive without advertising especially profit-driven businesses. Most newly-established business especially small micro medium enterprises find it expensive to advertise on traditional media such as TV, radio and national newspapers. Although they provide maximum return, they require large budgets and when I say large budget I mean a million rands and above. However, we have come up with alternative ways of advertising which can prove successful without the business having to spend all the profit.

1. The yellow pages.

The yellow pages directory has been around for decades and has proven successful for businesses in past before the era of social networking sites such as Facebook, twitter, Skype and such. The yellow pages provide contact listing, physical addresses listing and business classification, so when possible clients cannot allocate your business online, the yellow pages may provide them with such information.



2. Direct mail

This can be sent physically as in post mails or electronically via email or an electronic newsletter to all your contacts and clients. The type of direct mail used will depend on the type of business and what suits your business needs best. The advantage about direct mail is that it helps to build a relationship with all the business contacts and clients by updating them on a regular basis about useful information related to your products and services and also updates them on any specials.



3. Community newspaper

Community newspapers can provide your business with maximum advertising in your core targeted area. The best thing is that advertising in local newspapers is inexpensive and reaches the core target market e.g if your business is aimed at students then advertise with a student newspaper such The UJ Observer, Student Village’s newsletter and etc.



4. Host an event

Host an event that will put your business in a positive light with your clients or customers. This can be a charity event or a fund raising event, as long as it’s relevant to your business. By organising an event it gives your business an opportunity to showcase what it has to offer or rather what you sell. A perfect example is Soweto-based clothing store Thesis in Mofolo which hosts monthly sessions which not only showcases the young talent associated with the store but it also serve as an exhibition for their latest designs. Also these sessions provide an income for the store and have gained numerous sponsors such at Redbull. So when hosting an event, it would be an added advantage to advertise this event in your targeted newspaper which will ensure that you reach your target market to attend the event.





5. Mahala, give away or something for free.

Most consumers would not mind getting something for free without having to do anything hectic. One place to give out something for free would be at your event, here you can give out samples or your product (depending on your business), brochures and even vouchers that can be redeemed any time or within a certain time period. So consider this as killing two birds with one stone



Bare in mind that although these may prove successful, they need your full backing and support as an entrepreneur. With advertising a business must always look for new ways to reinvent ways of targeting it’s consumers and reaching maximum profit.









By Nhlanhla Molepo

Kaizen FASHION&STYLE: Five Minutes with the Smart-Eez

From Soweto Street Stylists to Runway Success

Four designers from Soweto have emerged for one mission: Lethabo Tsatsinyane, Kepi Mngomezulu, Sibo Sithole and Floyd Malotwane have stepped it up from many designer wanna-be’s and initiated a clothing label known as Smart-Eez. These rising stars are regarded by many as stylish and ahead of their time for their apparel style.

These four founding members of Smart-Eez believe that their sense of dress code has influenced many in the world of fashion. According to Kepi “People today wear what we used to wear in the past six years”. Moreover, Smart Eez has influenced some chain stores subconsciously to follow into their trend. He elaborated, “Chain store stylists have done their research and saw to it that the Smart-Eez were the hip and happening thing in and around the streets of Jozi".

 

Smart-Eez got the big break when they collaborated with Loxion Kulca in 2009 at the South African Fashion Week (SAFW). Kepi mentions, “Loxion Kulca was actually celebrating its 10th year in the industry and invited us to be part take in the show with them because at that stage we were one of the most talked about designers in the street hence they wanted to revive itself and featured us as a result”. The idea was to find a cross-road that could re-elevate their brand in terms of design, style and reputation.

The Smart Eez will be showcasing at the upcoming SAFW (Summer Collection) taking place at The Shine Studios. Kepi enthused, “People must expect a Hard-Core, Funky and unisex summery collection. The collection is basically for individuals who are conscious and for whoever feels confident enough to pull it off”.

The Quadro will be showcasing on the 10th of April in Braamfontein.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By Kekeletso Kubequ

Kaizen FASHION&STYLE: SUPRA | The Wrap

A brand-new style for SUPRA, the Wrap features a unique two-piece canvas construction available in twelve colors - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Royal, Navy, Purple, Brown, Black, Charcoal, Grey and White. A modern update to a classic low top silhouette available exclusively at SUPRA dealers worldwide and at suprafootwear.com.

About SUPRA: Founded in 2006, SUPRA has quickly emerged as one of the leading independent footwear brands globally. SUPRA is recognized around the world for its groundbreaking silhouettes, unique combination of materials and dynamic color stories. Originally born from Southern California skateboard culture, SUPRA has been able to remain firmly committed to its roots, while simultaneously branching out to offer compelling and functional products to a much broader international audience.