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The Blonds Close Out New York Fashion Week with Sparkly Show

Models present creations from Marchesa Spring/Summer 2018 collection. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Models present creations from Marchesa Spring/Summer 2018 collection. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
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The Blonds Close Out New York Fashion Week with Sparkly Show

Models present creations from Marchesa Spring/Summer 2018 collection. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Models present creations from Marchesa Spring/Summer 2018 collection. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

The design duo that is The Blonds closed out New York Fashion Week on Wednesday with a runway show that sparkled with hand-sewn outfits covered in laser-cut crystals, glittering heels and jewellery.

The brand, which co-designer Phillipe Blond described as extremely over-the-top, sparkly and dangerous, found inspiration in vampires and the Matrix for its Fall 2022 collection.

"We have this techno romantic, sort of like Grace Jones vibe tonight," said Blond, Reuters reported.

The line was filled with a custom print created from a photo of a studded corset from the brand's archives.

There were crystal embellishments and embroidered pieces on the dresses, pants and catsuits, and fun accessories including finger gloves took looks to the next level.

Phillipe and David Blond are known for creating fun moments in their shows. This season choreographer Parris Goebel performed on the catwalk, whipping a long braid around her. Christian Louboutin provided the shoes for the show.

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South African Fashion Retailer TFG Reports 4.6% Rise in Annual Profit

FILE PHOTO: A shopper walks past a Foschini store (owned by TFG) at a shopping center in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 11, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A shopper walks past a Foschini store (owned by TFG) at a shopping center in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 11, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
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South African Fashion Retailer TFG Reports 4.6% Rise in Annual Profit

FILE PHOTO: A shopper walks past a Foschini store (owned by TFG) at a shopping center in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 11, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A shopper walks past a Foschini store (owned by TFG) at a shopping center in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 11, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

South African fashion retailer TFG reported a 4.6% rise in annual earnings on Friday thanks to a rebound in sales in Africa in the second half of the year, store expansion and the acquisition of British chain White Stuff.

TFG, which also operates in Australia, said headline earnings per share rose to 10.15 rand ($0.57) in the year ended March 31, up from 9.707 rand. Gross profit was up 6.7% to a record 28.8 billion rand ($1.62 billion).

TFG Africa's sales rose 7% in the second half after falling 0.1% in the first half. For the full year, sales rose by 3.7%, Reuters said.

Group online sales now contribute 12% of total sales, driven by the "continued success of our Bash platform, which has reached profitability two years ahead of schedule - a very likely unique achievement in the South African retail space," TFG CEO Anthony Thunström said.

TFG's total group revenue rose by 4.1% to 62.6 billion rand for the year, while retail sales increased 3.6%, boosted by 8.7% sales growth in the second half after a 2% contraction in the first half, supported by store expansions across all territories and the acquisition of fashion and lifestyle retailer White Stuff in the UK.

In Britain, TFG's annual sales rose by 16.4% in pounds, following the acquisition, while TFG Australia continued to face difficult trading conditions, with sustained high inflation and interest rates impacting the consumer.

The retailer declared a final dividend of 230 cents per share.